University Course Planner The University of Adelaide Australia

CRWR 1001 - Creative Writing: The Essentials

Career: Undergraduate
Units: 3
Term: 4220
Campus: North Terrace
Contact: Up to 3 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: Yes
Available for Non-Award Study: No
Assumed Knowledge: ENGL 1101
Incompatible: ENGL 2062
Assessment: 1000-word critical reflection on close reading of set texts, 2000-word creative portfolio, Participation in online feedback forums
Syllabus:

This course is a practical introduction to creative writing through prose (fiction and non-fiction), poetry, and writing for performance. It covers ways to maintain a reflective writing practice, including revision and editing. The course includes exercises and assignments designed to develop the creative writer’s craft, and a selection of readings in a range of forms and styles. Through writing practice and reflection, the course explores contemporary developments in different literary forms, introducing students to issues, techniques, and contexts of contemporary writing. The course aims to develop skills in creative writing, critical reading and analysis, and in research practices relevant to creative writers.

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Units
EFTSL
Amount
3
0.125
          
  


Course Outline

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Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
4220 Mon 08/08/2022 Wed 17/08/2022 Fri 16/09/2022 Fri 28/10/2022


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
29185 LEC0 180 10 This class does not have any timetabled face-to-face sessions. Please check MyUni or contact your Course Coordinator for details.
Note: This lecture is pre-recorded and can be viewed any time after publication in MyUni. Please refer to MyUni for details once enrolled.
Related Class: Tutorial
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
20695 TU05 31 1 27 Jul - 14 Sep Wednesday 11am - 1pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
5 Oct - 26 Oct Wednesday 11am - 1pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
23546 TU04 35 1 28 Jul - 15 Sep Thursday 2pm - 4pm Barr Smith South, 200, Writing Studio
6 Oct - 20 Oct Thursday 2pm - 4pm Barr Smith South, 200, Writing Studio
23547 TU03 35 FULL 28 Jul - 15 Sep Thursday 12pm - 2pm Barr Smith South, 200, Writing Studio
6 Oct - 20 Oct Thursday 12pm - 2pm Barr Smith South, 200, Writing Studio
23548 TU02 35 FULL 26 Jul - 13 Sep Tuesday 2pm - 4pm Barr Smith South, 200, Writing Studio
4 Oct - 18 Oct Tuesday 2pm - 4pm Barr Smith South, 200, Writing Studio
23549 TU01 35 FULL 26 Jul - 13 Sep Tuesday 12pm - 2pm Barr Smith South, 200, Writing Studio
4 Oct - 18 Oct Tuesday 12pm - 2pm Barr Smith South, 200, Writing Studio