Creative Writing
UAC Code: 754602
A major in Creative Writing offers both a practical and theoretical understanding of writing practice. In first year, following an introductory subject on writing fundamentals, students specialise in one or more of the following areas:
− poetry
− prose fiction, and
− scripting for either film, television or theatre.
In second and third years, additional subjects are offered in:
− editing
− professional practice for creative writers
− writing for performance, and
− scripting/scoring sound texts
Third year subjects allow for the development of larger-scale writing projects. Throughout the degree, students are involved in the critical examination of poetics and writing theory. In general, class activities are based around a combination of lectures, intensive workshops, writing exercises, group discussions and individual student presentations. The degree regularly makes use of various artist and writer-in-residence schemes. Students are encouraged to participate in public readings and performance of their work, as well as the active pursuit of publication.
Specific Entry Requirements
It is expected that applicants for a major study in Creative Writing will have developed a body of work in either prose fiction (short story or novel), poetry or some form of dramatic writing, and be able to demonstrate an ongoing and independent commitment to writing.
Acceptance is based upon application, including portfolio, to be submitted by 26 September 2008, interview (normally held in late November) and UAI results.
Major Study Program
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Code
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Subject
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Session
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Credit Points
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100-Level
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WRIT111
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Writing Overview
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Autumn
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6
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WRIT109
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Writing Strategies for Theme and Structure
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Autumn
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6
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And any 2 of the following:
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WRIT121
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Writing for Stage and Screen
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Spring
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6
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WRIT122
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Writing Prose Fiction 100
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Spring
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6
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WRIT123
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Poetry 100: Introduction to Writing Poetry
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Spring
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6
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Plus 12 credit points of theory:
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WRIT119
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Writing Theory: Classicism to the Gothic
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Autumn
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6
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WRIT129
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Theory for Practising Writers: Realism to Modernism
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Spring
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6
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200-Level - Any 4 of the following:
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WRIT211
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Writing/Performing
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Autumn
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6
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WRIT212
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Writing Prose Fiction 200
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Autumn
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6
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WRIT213
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Poetry 200: Poetic Forms
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Spring
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6
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WRIT214
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Writing for Theatre 200
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Autumn
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6
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WRIT215
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Writing for Film and Television 200
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Autumn
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6
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WRIT216
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Introduction to Editing for Practising Writers
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Spring
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6
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WRIT218
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Introduction to Professional Practice
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Autumn
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6
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WRIT222
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Writing Extended Prose Fiction
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Spring
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6
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WRIT228
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Writing for Sound 200
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Autumn
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6
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Plus 12 credit points of theory:
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WRIT219
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Writing Theory: Modernism
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Autumn
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6
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WRIT229
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Writing Theory: Modernist Avant-Gardes
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Spring
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6
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300-Level - Any 4 of the following:
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WRIT312
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Advanced Prose Fiction A
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Autumn
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6
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WRIT313
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Advanced Poetry A
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Autumn
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6
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WRIT314
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Writing for Theatre 300
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Spring
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6
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WRIT315
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Writing for Film and Television 300
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Spring
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6
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WRIT316
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Advanced Editing for Practising Writers
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Spring
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6
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WRIT317
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The Writer and the Media
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Autumn
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6
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WRIT322
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Advanced Prose Fiction B
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Spring
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6
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WRIT323
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Advanced Poetry B
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Spring
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6
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WRIT328
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Writing for Sound 300 - Scoring and Production
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Spring
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6
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Plus 12 credit points of theory:
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WRIT319
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Writing Theory: Structuralism to the Postmodern
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Autumn
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6
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WRIT329
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Contemporary Theory and the Practising Writer
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Spring
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6
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Electives
Single degree BCA students must also include 36 credit points of electives in their degree, of which no more than 18 credit points may be at 100 level.
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