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CRWT20010

Academic Year 2024/2025

Introduction to Creative Writing (CRWT20010)

Subject:
Creative Writing
College:
Arts & Humanities
School:
English, Drama & Film
Level:
2 (Intermediate)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Stephen Walsh
Trimester:
Autumn and Spring (separate)
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Pass/Fail (GPA Neutral)

Curricular information is subject to change.

This is an introductory course to creative writing, so students are not required to have any previous experience in the field. Students will be encouraged to try out different forms and genres such as fiction, poetry, non-fiction, script-writing. Among the topics considered are the creative writing process, how to access ideas, pre-writing and drafting, editing and fine-tuning, finding your voice, and elements of craft such as character, setting, image, voice. These topics are approached through a series of creative exercises followed by teacher-led discussions, pair and group work. In this context students get an opportunity to discuss the work they have undertaken in class as well as work they may have embarked on independently. A short assignment, usually requiring a creative response and based on classwork, is given every week.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this course a student may expect to:
-Understand some of the skills and techniques required when beginning to write creatively
-Work on one long piece of creative work or a selection of shorter pieces
-Be able to make connections between the literary texts you study on the programme and the writing you undertake
-Become familiar with some of the basic strategies for reading and talking about others’ writing
-Be able to reflect critically on your own writing practice


Indicative Module Content:

Fiction/Poetry/Script-writing
Free writing/pre-writing
Character
Plot
Voice
Beginnings/Endings
Editing/Redrafting
Critiquing


Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Seminar (or Webinar)

12
Specified Learning Activities

52
Autonomous Student Learning

36
Total

100

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Student-centered learning
Group work
Pair work
Individual work
YouTube videos/Sound cloud clips
Links to online resources
Presentations
Peer-reviewing
Performance

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
CRWT30010 - Exploring Creative Writing, ENG20380 - Creative Writing I, ENG20390 - Creative Writing II, ENG30410 - Creative Writing III, ENG30420 - Creative Writing IV, ENG30870 - Creative Writing L, ENG31070 - Creative Writing L

Equivalents:
Creative Writing K (ENG20510)


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Participation in Learning Activities: Based on engagement with the materials and activities in class and online. Can include preparedness for class, assignments, peer reviewing, contributions to discussions, group work, presentations, etc Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11, Week 12 Pass/Fail Grade Scale No
30
 No
Portfolio: Portfolio of coursework (2500 words) with a critical commentary (300-500 words). Should reflect work that has been submitted for workshop. Submission deadline 1-2 weeks after final class (date tbc). Week 12 Pass/Fail Grade Scale No
70
 No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Peer review activities
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Opportunities for students to peer review a range of different exemplars of other students’ work, either in class.

Name Role
Mr Brendan Casey Tutor
Simon Costello Tutor
Mary Irving Tutor
Stephen Walsh Tutor
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