WEA Course Information Sheet2014-15

Course title: Creative Writing: Beginners -Top Tips for making a start
Course reference:C2417525 / Tutor(s):James Kenworth
Venue: Compass Theatre (Ickenham) / Fee:88.90
Concession: free on proof of Income Related Benefit
Start date: 25/09/14 / End date: 11/12/14 / Day(s)/time(s):Thursdays, 2.00pm
Number of sessions:9 / Hours per session:2.5 / Level: 2
Title of qualification to be gained (if any):
This is a non-accredited course. On 80% attendance you can request a WEA Certificate of Achievement
Awarding body (if any):N/A
Essential materials
Paper, pens.
Course aims:
  1. To provide a tool-kit of practical exercise/tips to help develop and extend students’ knowledge and appreciation of the craft of creative writing.
  2. To encourage a critical analysis of their own and others work through peer critique/review.

Course description:
Creative Writing Beginners is a practical guide to the ‘DNA’ or building-blocks of successful storytelling, where you will explore and learn about the essential elements that make up a great story, including characterization, dialogue/speech and narrative/point of view. In addition, students are encouraged to bring in their creative writing and engage in feedback from their peers.
Any prior knowledge or entry requirements?
A good command of written and spoken English (i.e. English as at least your second language).
An interest in creative writing is desirable.
Course content: what topics will the course cover?
Getting started/generating ideas
Planning/preparation
Characterization
Dialogue/Speech
Narrator/Point of View
Plot/Structure
Teaching, learning and assessment methods:tick those to be used 
Demonstration / Discussion /  / Group work /  / Individual work / 
Project work /  / Research /  / Role play /  / Written work / 
Question and answer /  / Activity outside class time / Observation /  / Practical work
Presentation /  / Field trip / Other (state)
How will I receive feedback on my learning progress and achievement?
Peer learning/feedback.
Observation of activity.
Discussion and feedback.
Written work.
Your Learning Record will ask you to consider how far you feel you have progressed.
Learning outcomes: these are the intended outcomes and may be revised in discussion with the class. Students are encouraged to think about and identify their own individual outcomes.
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
1. Identify practical techniques which aid storytelling and apply these exercises to their own writing.
2.Engage in critical analysis/observation of their work and their peers work.
3. Complete a piece of creative writing, ie poem, play or short story.
Reading and information sources:
N/A.
Suggestions for progression to further study or for using the skills and knowledge gained:
You should feel more confident to undertake further study, either with the WEA or with another provider. Details of further opportunities will be discussed in class.
Progress to an advanced course.
Join a Writers Group.
Enrol for a longer course at College or University.
You can read about your entitlements and responsibilities as a WEA student in our leaflet, Services for Students here This includes information on fees, learning support and financial support.
As part of your first course you accept a learning agreement. This applies to all courses you take in this academic year. You should have a copy of the learning agreement (the tear-off portion of your enrolment form), but if not please ask for a copy from your tutor.
You can enrol online for some courses or contact London & Southern Regions Support Centre: Email: london& Tel: Freephone 0800 328 1060

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