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Creative Writing Major
The Creative Writing major is an excellent way to explore writing in a critical and historical context. You will be able to produce new work in poetry, drama and short stories and reflect on these practices in relation to the history and politics of writing. Graduates will be flexible, independent thinkers capable of analysing problems from different perspectives. These core skills, accompanied by the skills and knowledge acquired in a second major in a related field, will broaden career options within the arts and communication industries. Creative Writing would pair well with a major in English Literatures, Cultural Studies, Languages, Indigenous Studies or Philosophy.
Major Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the Creative Writing major students will be able to:
- Identify how creative writing has developed as a discipline and how it relates to other areas of study
- Identify and utilize a range of creative writing strategies across a range of fictional and non-fictional genres
- Apply a variety of drafting and sub-editorial skills to produce creative texts in a range of dramatic, poetic or narrative forms
- Evaluate critical theory and apply this to reflect personal writing practice
- Examine and contextualise creative writing from a diverse range of social, cultural and creative influences in a national and international context
- Understand and evaluate the ways in which writers create their work and develop it professionally within the constraints of the writing 'industry'
Subjects Required for Major Study
A major study in Creative Writing consists of 56 credit points comprised of the subjects outlined in the program of study below.
| Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core | |||
| CACW100 | Introduction to Creative Writing | 6 | Autumn, Spring, Summer |
| CACW103 | Editing Foundation | 6 | Autumn |
| CACW301 | Writing Across Borders | 6 | Autumn |
| CACW303 | Genre and Form | 6 | Spring |
| CACS331 | Contemporary Theory and Research Practice | 6 | Autumn |
| ENGL377 | Social Justice and Children's Literature | 8 | Spring |
| Plus TWO subjects from the following: | |||
| CACW201 | Poetic Studio | 6 | Spring |
| CACW202 | Dramatic Studio | 6 | Autumn |
| CACW203 | Narrative Studio | 6 | Autumn |
| Plus ONE subject from the following: | |||
| CACW231 | Writing, Representation and Power | 6 | Autumn |
| CACW232 | Writing and Critical Theory | 6 | Spring |
Subjects Required for Minor Study
A minor study in Creative Writing consists of 24 credit points of Creative Writing subjects, as outlined below.
The Creative Writing Minor Study is not available to students studying the Bachelor of Creative Arts - Creative Writing major.
| Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core | |||
| CACW100 | Introduction to Creative Writing | 6 | Autumn, Spring, Summer |
| Plus ONE subject from the following: | |||
| CACW103 | Editing Foundation | 6 | Autumn |
| CACW104 | Text and Context | 6 | Spring |
| Plus TWO subjects from: | |||
| CACW201 | Poetic Studio | 6 | Spring |
| CACW202 | Dramatic Studio | 6 | Autumn |
| CACW203 | Narrative Studio | 6 | Autumn |
| CACW231 | Writing, Representation and Power | 6 | Autumn |
| CACW232 | Writing and Critical Theory | 6 | Spring |
Credit Arrangements
Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: lha-enquiries@uow.edu.au