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Creative Writing Ii

This course, Creative Writing II, is designed to build upon the foundational knowledge gained in Creative Writing I. It is a 3-credit, one-semester undergraduate course comprising 20 study units divided into 5 modules. The course aims to guide students in writing poetry, plays, short stories, and novels through practical exercises and literary analysis. Students will explore fictional reality, drama, poetry, and prose, culminating in effective writing techniques for the new millennium. The course emphasizes creativity, practical application, and critical thinking.

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96h
Study Time
13
Weeks
7h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Creative WritingFictionPoetryDramaProse

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Fictional Reality

2

Drama Composition

3

Poetry Writing Techniques

4

Prose Narrative

5

Character Development

6

Creative Writing in the Digital Age

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Author

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Screenwriter

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Playwright

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Copywriter

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Content Creator

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

PublishingFilmTelevisionAdvertisingDigital Media

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Fictional Reality

4h

Unit 1: The Germinal Idea

2 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to understand the germinal idea.
  • •Evaluate your environment for potential writing ideas.
  • •List possible areas for idea generation.

Unit 2: The Process

2 study hours
  • •Plan your writing process.
  • •Develop a story based on an idea.
  • •Identify strategies to maintain focus and complete the writing.
Week
2

Module 1: Fictional Reality

2h

Unit 3: Your Mouthpiece

2 study hours
  • •Identify various points of view.
  • •List different genres of literature and their presentation modes.
  • •Select the most appropriate perspective for your writing.
Week
3

Module 1: Fictional Reality

2h

Unit 4: Your Style

2 study hours
  • •Develop a story creatively.
  • •Identify different ways to arrange your story.
  • •Differentiate language use across literary genres.
Week
4

Module 2: Drama

2h

Unit 1: Your Subject

2 study hours
  • •Identify avenues for generating ideas for drama.
  • •List potential ideas and choose one to develop into a play.
  • •Begin writing a play based on the chosen idea.
Week
5

Module 2: Drama

2h

Unit 2: Adaptations

2 study hours
  • •List adapted plays and compare one with its original story.
  • •Adapt a short story into a playlet, making necessary changes for stage performance.
  • •Add information to complete the play.
Week
6

Module 2: Drama

2h

Unit 3: Practical Steps

2 study hours
  • •Identify the elements that make a play.
  • •Write an outline for a play, focusing on type, length, and dialogue.
  • •Incorporate stage directions and production effects.
Week
7

Module 2: Drama

2h

Unit 4: First Draft

2 study hours
  • •Develop a playlet based on the outline from Unit 3.
  • •Focus on creating a compelling narrative with well-defined characters.
  • •Incorporate conflict and resolution.
Week
8

Module 2: Drama

2h

Unit 5: Revision

2 study hours
  • •Revise the playlet, focusing on theme, plot, and character development.
  • •Ensure language is appropriate for the characters.
  • •Identify and refine the setting.
Week
9

Module 3: Poetry

2h

Unit 1: The First Steps

2 study hours
  • •Develop a writing habit and maintain a writer's notebook.
  • •Record observations, events, and readings.
  • •Choose a method for drafting poems.
Week
10

Module 3: Poetry

2h

Unit 2: The Voice

2 study hours
  • •Choose a title for your poem.
  • •Present your poem from a particular perspective.
  • •Choose a persona for your poem to enhance its voice.
Week
11

Module 3: Poetry

2h

Unit 3: Structure

2 study hours
  • •Construct the form of your poem.
  • •Present your story in a particular sequence.
  • •Divide your story into stanzas and use a rhyming pattern.
Week
12

Module 3: Poetry

2h

Unit 4: Poetic Language

2 study hours
  • •Identify and use images in your poem.
  • •Identify and utilize symbols and figures of speech.
  • •Incorporate figures of sound to enhance the poem's musicality.
Week
13

Module 3: Poetry

2h

Unit 5: The Poem

2 study hours
  • •Examine various definitions of poetry and define it in your own words.
  • •Apply your definition or another to write your poem.
  • •Refine the poem to its final draft.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and feedback.

2

Practice writing in different genres to improve versatility.

3

Create mind maps linking key concepts from each module.

4

Analyze sample literary works to identify effective techniques.

5

Allocate specific time slots for focused study sessions.

6

Practice writing under timed conditions to simulate the exam environment.

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