AS/ A Level Creative Writing
A Level
Online
Description
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Type
A Level
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Methodology
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This course is a full cost course which means that unfortunately there are no reductions in tuition fees if you are unemployed or in receipt of benefits.
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Subjects
- Writing
- Creative Writing
- Skills and Training
- English
Course programme
Course description: You will explore the methods of other writers through the study of published texts and regular, focused writing practice will help you learn the discipline of writing to a specific brief and reflecting on the intentions and outcomes of your work.
As the course progresses you will develop your expertise as a writer by exploring your preferred formats and genres, gaining the
confidence to share your ideas, critique your own work and give constructive feedback to other budding writers on the course.
You will also acquire the practical skills needed to edit and redraft your written work. The study of Creative Writing will help develop a range of key skills that can be applied in the real world, including thinking and writing clearly, critical and analytical skills, team working and creative problem solving. It will also help you learn to write for a range of audiences and purposes, a skill that can be
applied to a wide range of writing tasks across the professional and the academic world.
As well as preparing you for further study of Creative Writing in higher education, this course is ideal if you to intend to progress to further study in English Literature or English Language and Literature, and can be studied alongside either of these subjects. The Creative Writing A Level also works well in conjunction with other creative subjects, such as Media Studies and Film Studies,
A genuine enjoyment of writing and reading is essential if you are to succeed on this course. You will also need to be curious, imaginative, enthusiastic and committed.
Entry requirements: Applicants should have five GCSEs at grades A* - C including English.
Assessment: Assessment is through written examination and a portfolio of work.
Career progression: A Level Creative Writing is good preparation for those intending to pursue a career in journalism.
Additional information
AS/ A Level Creative Writing