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Overview

This specialisation is for students commencing from 2023.The minor in Creative Writing provides you with a strong disciplinary base in creative writing and literary studies, with a focus on poetics, fiction writing, narratology and ficto-criticism.Through workshop-based core courses, you will acquire skills in the craft of writing and develop your … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Outcomes

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Demonstrate an understanding of how to compose, draft and revise a piece of creative writing.
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Illustrate the significance of existing creative genres and movements in the production and development of original work.
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Undertake rigorous and engaged scholarly enquiry and analysis.
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Engage proactively with complex problems in professional practice and/or scholarship.
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Explain the value of self-reflection in the writing process.
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Communicate and debate complex ideas in a range of different contexts using a variety of suitable media.
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Justify a position in relation to foundational aspects of society, culture and/or the arts.
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Continuously acquire knowledge and skills and reflect on existing knowledge and skills for personal and career fulfilment.
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Collaborate effectively with others.
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Exhibit initiative and self-direction.
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Act ethically, respectfully and responsibly.
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Available in Program(s)
Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:

Bachelor of Social Sciences - BSocSci3325 - Social Sciences
Bachelor of Media - BMedia3341 - Media
Bachelor of Arts - BA3409 - Arts
Bachelor of Design - BDes4825 - Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA4830 - Fine Arts

Specialisation Structure

You must complete 36 UOC.

Arts/Education (Secondary) Students

Level 1 Core Course12 Units of Credit:
Level 2 Core Course6 Units of Credit:

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