Creative Writing

This is a beginners course for people with an interest in creative writing. The course provides a sound introduction to numerous techniques, a wide range of texts, literary critique, and evaluation skills.

There are no formal entry requirements. An interest in wider reading and writing is desirable.

Through evaluating a diverse collection of texts, including your own writings, you will explore the following:

• a range of literary techniques, including sensory imagery
• genre
• character development
• realistic dialogue
• plot and structure
• literary critique
• basic evaluation skills

The course topics are 'revisiting familiar things' and 'writing from experience', and are designed to be flexible enough to accommodate individual writing styles and preferences whilst providing a challenge.

There are no formal assessments. However, the course will be assessed formatively throughout and the course aim is that you will produce pieces of writing for each course topic.

There are no required additional materials or resources, but you will need writing materials/media. In addition, you may wish to purchase books for personal use as the course progresses. The college has the following facilities: an extensive range of modern computer equipment, a well-equipped Resource Centre (available to you outside normal class times), and an on-line learning system you can access from anywhere with an internet connection. 

If you meet the entry requirements for this course, please use the Register my Interest or Enrol button or contact Part-time Admissions on 01743 653333 to organise enrolment. If you are still undecided about the course most suitable for you, please drop into one of our advice events ring Part-time Admissions on 01743 653333, use our live chat facility, or email courseadvice@scg.ac.uk