Introduction to Creative Writing

Introduction to Creative Writing Attendance
Part-time (2 hours per week in the evening)

Duration
8 weeks

Careers/Further Study
Possibility to progress onto Intermediate Creative Writing

Course Content
During the 8 weeks of the course the following following aspects of creative writing will be covered:

Creating Characters

• Naming your character
• Describing characters
• Placing characters in a given scenario

Composing an imaginative story

• Plan your story
• Research a location
• Write an imaginative story

Using observed events and emotions to enhance your writing

• Describe events and incidents in your own lives
• Describe your feelings about these events
• Using the first and third person correctly

Compare and contrast texts written in both the first and third person

• Describe an incident in your own life (using first person viewpoint)
• Describe an incident happening to someone else (using third person viewpoint)

This is an introductory course that will trigger ideas for writing and provide an opportunity for you to share your work with the group if you wish.

Course Assessment
Assessment is made through tutor observation, student participation, and the submission of a piece of writing.

Additional Qualification
You will receive a nationally recognised Open College Network (OCN) qualification upon successful completion.