Creative Writing

Major/Minor/Specialisation !D23-AA-SPC+1010 (2009)

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Year and Campus: 2009

Coordinator

Dr Tony Birch
School of Culture and Communication
Email: akbirch@unimelb.edu.au

Contact

Arts and Music Student Centre
Contact: http://arts-unimelb.custhelp.com

Overview:
  • 1 Thesis (15,000 words) 50 points
  • 1 compulsory subjects
  • 3 elective subjects (37.5 points)

Total 100 points - subjects are 12.5 points each, unless indicated otherwise.

Objectives: Students who complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Creative Writing) should:

• be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of the field of study known as creative writing
• be able to access national and international trends and debates in their field of study
• understand the possible relations between theory and practice in creative writing
• demonstrate an independent approach to knowledge and practice
• be able to apply critical, analytical and creative skills to tasks and problems in creative writing.
Subject Options:

Thesis subject

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
50.00

Compulsory subject

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1
12.50

Elective subjects

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1
12.50
Semester 2
12.50
Semester 2
12.50
Semester 2
12.50
Semester 1
12.50
Related Course(s): Postgraduate Diploma in Arts

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