MH Community Link: Creative Writing

Course

In Barnet

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Barnet

Barnet and Southgate College makes every effort to ensure that details about course fees are as accurate as possible but these are subject to change and an assessment of individual circumstances and eligibility.For further information click here.

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Location

Start date

Barnet (London)
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Wood Street, EN5 4AZ

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Subjects

  • IT
  • Writing
  • Creative Writing

Course programme

Who is this course for?

Adults aged 19+ recovering from mental health conditions who are at a stage in their recovery where they are able to benefit from being and studying at college. The applicants should be ready to make a commitment to the course, attend regularly and be able to cope with the college environment.

What qualifications or experience do I need ?

Students will need to be able to demonstrate that they have Literacy skills at E2 or above, either through existing qualifications or by taking a test at interview. This course is one module on our Community Link programme - students also attend Core Modules in Personal and Social Development as part of the programme (See Course Profile for MH Community Link: Steps A, Steps B or Steps C). Students can choose a variety of modules to suit their tastes and needs, of which Creative Writing is one.

What will I study ?

We will look at different genres and experiment with different writing techniques. We will look at themes and topics of interest which will be student-led as much as possible. Students will be encouraged to enter writing competitions and to read as much and as widely as they can.

How will I be assessed ?

Students will build up a portfolio of work and may publish an end of year booklet.

What qualifications could I achieve ?

There is no qualification attached to this module.

How do I join the course ?

Initial contact can be made by a mental health professional or GP working with the applicant, who will return a referral form to the course organiser. Alternatively you can also directly contact: Nadia Saccardi nadia.saccardi@barnetsouthgate.ac.uk 020-37644433

Will I need an interview ?

Yes. Initial contact can be made by a mental health professional or GP working with the applicant, who will return a referral form to the course organiser. Alternatively you can also directly contact: Nadia Saccardi nadia.saccardi@barnetsouthgate.ac.uk 020-37644433

Any extra costs for equipment/materials ?

No

Further Information

Visiting speakers and some trips form part of the course.

MH Community Link: Creative Writing

Price on request