Online Creative Writing

Why study Creative Writing online?
 Time and travel constraints are often a consideration for students who may be working, have family responsibilities, or live outside the UK. For 2011/12 however, the Centre is pleased to be able to offer you the opportunity to gain an award in creative writing at the University of York via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). The same programme of study has been offered via face-to-face classes for a number of years, and we are delighted to make this popular award available to those who are unable to attend weekly sessions at the Heslington campus.

As a method of study, distance learning allows you the flexibility to gain a qualification, taught to the same level of academic excellence, whilst continuing to meet your current commitments. Students are expected to possess their own computer, have access to a broadband standard internet connection and should have basic IT skills such as browsing the web and word processing - if you have any queries about this, please do contact us and we’ll be happy to advise. There is no requirement to attend face-to-face sessions at any point in the programme, making this programme suitable for students internationally, as well as those based in the UK.

As much as possible, the programme tries to recreate the experience of the classroom workshop, and each week, new writing tasks and critical exercises will be released to which you will be expected to post responses online – these will then be made available to other students as well as the tutor for constructive feedback. Exactly when you post responses online each week is entirely down to your own circumstances. Assessments are at the conclusion of each module, and consist of your own writings in the areas of fiction, poetry and script, personal reflection and critical analysis - all are submitted online.

online creative writing

The University Certificate of Lifelong Learning (Creative Writing) via distance learning has been designed to be an academically rich and socially engaging experience, so in addition to classwork, you are encouraged to keep a personal online journal as well as engage with other students in the virtual café.

An Introduction to Creative Writing (Core Module)
The aim of this module is to provide students with the skills necessary to produce short pieces of imaginative writing. It will introduce students to a range of contemporary texts (poetry, prose, drama) whilst developing their ability to use language accurately and imaginatively. Students will also be shown how to understand the main characteristics of different genres of writing and to develop their confidence in expressing themselves in a range of forms. This module is the first part of the University Certificate of Lifelong Learning (Creative Writing) and it is recommended, though not essential, that students complete it before undertaking any of the other modules which form this certificate.
Elizabeth Linklater CertEd MA
Term: Autumn
Start Date: 03 October 2011
No. of weeks: 11
Full fee: £250.00
Credits: 20

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An Introduction to Critical Analysis
This module will introduce students to the skills relevant to critical analysis from a writer’s perspective. It will use the work of renowned writers to help underpin students’ understanding of how to write successfully. Taking in a number of genres, including poetry, the short story, longer forms of prose fiction and scripts for selected media, the module will analyse the structure of literary forms and show students how to use language both accurately and appropriately. It is recommended, though not essential, that students complete the Core Module in creative writing before enrolling.
Elizabeth Linklater CertEd MA
Term: Spring
Start Date: 09 January 2012
No. of weeks: 11
Full fee: £150.00
Credits: 10

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Developing the Skills of Writing Fiction
Students will be presented with opportunities to learn about and develop appropriate imaginative writing skills for expressing themselves in a variety of prose-writing forms including the short story, the novel, autobiography and the journal writing. Through group discussion of students’ work in progress, individual tuition based on drafts and revisions, and seminar work on themes and forms, students will be led through the planning, writing and completion of a variety of fiction and prose pieces with the ultimate goal of helping them to write to professional standards. It is recommended, though not essential, that students complete the core module and Critical Analysis before enrolling.
Elizabeth Linklater CertEd MA
Term: Spring
Start Date: 09 January 2012
No. of weeks: 11
Full fee: £150.00
Credits: 10

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Developing the Skills of Writing Poetry
Students will be presented with opportunities to learn about and develop appropriate imaginative writing skills for expressing themselves in a variety of poetic forms. Through group discussion of students’ work in progress, individual tuition based on drafts and revisions and seminar work on themes and forms, students will be led through the planning, writing and completion of a sequence of poems with the ultimate goal of helping them write to professional standards. It is recommended, though not essential, that students complete the core module and Critical Analysis before enrolling.
Elizabeth Linklater CertEd MA
Term: Summer
Start Date: 16 April 2012
No. of weeks: 11
Full fee: £150.00
Credits: 10

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Developing the Skills of Writing Scripts
Students will be presented with opportunities to learn about and develop appropriate imaginative writing skills for expressing themselves in a variety of scriptwriting forms. Through group discussion of students’ work in progress, individual tuition based on drafts and revisions and seminar work on themes and forms, students will be led through the planning, writing and completion of an example or examples of scriptwriting with the ultimate goal of helping them to write to professional standards. It is recommended, though not essential, that students complete the core module and Critical Analysis before enrolling.
Elizabeth Linklater CertEd MA
Term: Summer
Start Date: 16 April 2012
No. of weeks: 11
Full fee: £150.00
Credits: 10

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Last Updated: April 10, 2012 | Iain Barr (ijb3@york.ac.uk)

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