Course Description

Course Name

Creative Writing I- Introduction to Creative Writing

Session: VSRS3122

Hours & Credits

20 SCQF Credits

Prerequisites & Language Level

Five English modules on academic transcript.

Taught In English

  • There is no language prerequisite for courses at this language level.

Overview

Module Description

This module gives students the opportunity to develop their own creative writing by providing an introduction to fiction, non-fiction/memoir and poetry. The course takes students through the writing process, from their own original ideas to the realisation of them. Creativity, research and editing are central to the course. 

Module Objectives

The module uses seminars to look at a range of writing genres (fiction, poetry, non-fiction, memoir) and then asks students to engage in practice-led creative writing exercises that form the basis of tutor-led workshops. 

*Course content subject to change