Introduction to Creative Writing

Program Overview

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Course Overview

This course is for people who are new to creative writing. You explore the possibilities of word play and imaginative writing. You work with words and text in a creative manner and broaden your understanding of how contemporary writers and artists use language within their work.

Course Details

What You Study

• bio-mythography: exploring our own stories
• the textual world: writing from the senses
• words: sounds, marks, meanings
• the structures of stories: basic narrative structures

How You Are Assessed

You submit a portfolio of creative writing (1,500 - 2,000 words) from the various workshops, along with a 500 word reflective commentary on your creative work and learning.

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements

• International applicants must have an IELTS overall score of 5.5 or higher.
• Age restriction: Due to the content and delivery of our Summer University courses, it is advised that applicants are aged 16+ at the time of enrolment. If you are applying for an online course and are under the age of 18 at the time of enrolment, you must provide a completed parental consent form.

Part-time Entry

Fee for Applicants

• £50
• Length: Credits: 10, Level: 4
• Start date: Starts Tuesday 1 July, Tuesdays and Thursdays for 4 weeks, 6.00pm-9.00pm

Credits and Level

• Credits: 10
• Level: 4

Location

• Middlesbrough campus

Duration

• 4 weeks, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6.00pm-9.00pm

Age Restriction

• Due to the content and delivery of our Summer University courses, it is advised that applicants are aged 16+ at the time of enrolment. If you are applying for an online course and are under the age of 18 at the time of enrolment, you must provide a completed parental consent form.

Program Outline

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Outline:

• Content:
• Explores the possibilities of word play and imaginative writing.
• Works with words and text in a creative manner.
• Broadens understanding of how contemporary writers and artists use language.
• Covers topics such as:
• Bio-mythography (exploring personal stories).
• The textual world (writing from the senses).
• Words: sounds, marks, meanings.
• The structures of stories (basic narrative structures).
• Structure:
• 4 weeks, Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-9pm.
• Summer University course.
• Can be combined with other Summer University modules.
• Delivered on-campus at Middlesbrough.
• Modules:
• Bio-mythography: exploring our own stories.

• The textual world: writing from the senses.

• Words: sounds, marks, meanings.

• The structures of stories: basic narrative structures.

• Schedule:
• Starts Monday 3 June.
• Mondays and Wednesdays for 4 weeks.
• 6-9pm.

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Assessment:

• Portfolio of creative writing (1,500 - 2,000 words).

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Other:

• Suitable for beginners in creative writing.
• Helps participants develop writing skills and techniques.
• Encourages creativity and imagination.
• Provides participants with a strong foundation for further creative writing studies.
• Age restriction: 16+.
• Accompanied by parent/guardian if under 16.
• Parental consent form required for those under 18.