CRWR 4001 - Honours Creative Writing Project

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2024

The Honours Creative Writing Project provides an opportunity to undertake an advanced project in Creative Writing. In support of this, the course aims to develop writing skills and techniques across a range of genres, forms, and styles. Topics to be covered may include: genre, point of view, characterization, narrative structure, voice, experimental approaches to writing, publishing trends, as well as concept development, editing and rewriting, reading and reviewing, development of knowledge of a broad field of writing, and current critical trends in response to particular forms or genres. The course provides students with an opportunity to develop a creative project using techniques appropriate to the form and genre of writing undertaken, which may include: fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, drama, writing for screen, and experimental forms.

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Course Details

Course Code	CRWR 4001
Course	Honours Creative Writing Project
Coordinating Unit	English, Creative Writing, and Film
Term	Semester 1
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	6
Contact	2 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Restrictions	Completed degree (72 units) including 24 units of Creative Writing major or a Minor sequence in English with a portfolio of creative work.
Assessment	7000 word paper

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Matthew Hooton

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. The ability to think creatively and critically.
2. The ability to communicate concepts and ideas effectively through writing and discussion.
3. Specialised knowledge of creative techniques in relation to a chosen genre.
4. A broad knowledge of contemporary writing through directed and self-directed reading.
5. The skills to research, synthesise, and integrate information into a creative form.
6. The ability to set appropriate goals and work to a deadline.
7. The ability to work independently and cooperatively.
8. An understanding of ethical issues in the writing profession.
9. The ability to revise and edit written manuscripts.
10. A broad understanding of contemporary publishing issues and opportunities.

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.	1,2,3,4,5,8,10
Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.	1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9
Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.	1,2,5,6,7,8,9,10
Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.	3,4,8,10
Attribute 7: Digital capabilities Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.	2,5,7,9,10
Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.	1,2,7,8

Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

This is a studio-based course, in which students will submit work for review each week, and in turn prepare feedback for peers. The class will act as a two-hour weekly workshop, and students are expected to arrive prepared to discuss one anotherâs work in a professional manner. Attendance is mandatory.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

Students enrolled in CW Honours on a full-time basis should expect to divide their workload between CRWR 4001 and CRWR 4002 in first semester. As such, CRWR 4001 will require roughly:

2 hours of Seminar/week
10 hours of Reading/week
6 hours of focussed Writing/week

Total: 18 hours x 12 weeks = 216 hours

Learning Activities Summary

Primary focus will be on workshopping creative writing, which may include discussion of workshopping methods and creative writing pedagogy, relevant texts, and industry context.

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

7,000 words or equivalent are due at end of semester.

Assessment Detail

7,000 words or equivalent are due at end of semester and weighted at 100% of the evaluation for CRWR 4001, and 25% of the overall honours program. This will include a substantial piece of creative writing, up to 5,000 words, with an exegesis of 2,000 words.

Submission

All assignments will be submitted via MyUni and Turnitin.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M11 (Honours Mark Scheme)
Grade	Grade reflects following criteria for allocation of grade	Reported on Official Transcript
Fail	A mark between 1-49	F
Third Class	A mark between 50-59	3
Second Class Div B	A mark between 60-69	2B
Second Class Div A	A mark between 70-79	2A
First Class	A mark between 80-100	1
Result Pending	An interim result	RP
Continuing	Continuing	CN

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

Student Feedback

The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.

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