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<p>This advanced level course explores creative writing in terms of its status as a product of process of experimentation (as distinct from expression). Students will explore a range of strategies for experimenting with forms and with themes through weekly exercises, investigations into literary theory, and a focus on the processes of researching, planning, drafting and editing creative texts. The subject emphasises the importance of exploration and research (in relation to questions both of style and of content) to the production of effective and experimental writing, and the importance of reflecting on and modifying creative work through the critical techniques of analysis and exegesis.</p>
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<p>Topics may include: - free-writing - genre - the use of of chance and juxtaposition - metafiction - postmodern narrative - ficto-criticism - appropriation and intertextuality</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This advanced level course explores creative writing in terms of its status as a product of process of experimentation (as distinct from expression). Students will explore a range of strategies for experimenting with forms and with themes through weekly exercises, investigations into literary theory, and a focus on the processes of researching, planning, drafting and editing creative texts. The subject emphasises the importance of exploration and research (in relation to questions both of style and of content) to the production of effective and experimental writing, and the importance of reflecting on and modifying creative work through the critical techniques of analysis and exegesis.</p>
Unit content
<p>Topics may include: - free-writing - genre - the use of of chance and juxtaposition - metafiction - postmodern narrative - ficto-criticism - appropriation and intertextuality</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Humanities and Social Sciences
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
109999 - Creative Arts, n.e.c.
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/litcr3858">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p> must have completed 1 of LITCR1001, LITCR1002, <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=BATCC1001" target="_blank">BATCC1001</a>/<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=BAWRT1001" target="_blank">BAWRT1001</a>/<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=BAWRT1002" target="_blank">BAWRT1002</a> AND must have completed 2 of BATCC2004/<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=BATCC2005" target="_blank">BATCC2005</a>/BAWRT2002/BAWRT2003/<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=BAWRT2004" target="_blank">BAWRT2004</a>/BAWRT2005/<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=LITCR2858" target="_blank">LITCR2858</a>/<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=VCHAT2003" target="_blank">VCHAT2003</a>/<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=VCHAT2004" target="_blank">VCHAT2004</a>/<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=VCHAT2005" target="_blank">VCHAT2005</a>/<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=VCHAT2006" target="_blank">VCHAT2006</a></p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p> must not have completed all of ATSGC3858, <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=LITCR2858" target="_blank">LITCR2858</a></p>
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Examine and explore a range of relevant practices and techniques in contemporary writing through reading and analysis;</p>
K2
<p>Consider the practical application of specific writing modes and skills;</p>
K3
<p>Explore and detail the different experimental modes and forms available for creative writing.</p>
S1
<p>Experiment with a range of writing structures and techniques;</p>
S2
<p>Assess these writing strategies in terms of their effectiveness and creativeness;</p>
S3
<p>Edit, proof and prepare copy for publication to a high standard;</p>
S4
<p>Interact using advanced writing and reading skills as a member of an on-line writing workshop.</p>
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<p>Expertly plan, draft and revise experimental writing projects;</p>
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<p>Produce a dossier of research, ideas for writing and examples of drafts and finished experimental work on completion of the course.</p>
Assessment
Learning Tasks and Assessment
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Learning outcomes assessed
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<p>Minor piece</p>
<p>Short experimental piece</p>
<p>20-30%</p>
S1, S2, S3, A1
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<p>Analytical piece</p>
<p>Comparative Analysis</p>
<p>20-30%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2
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<p>Major piece</p>
<p>Long creative piece</p>
<p>30-40%</p>
K1, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2
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<p>Participation and workshopping</p>
<p>Active engagement with set exercises, class discussion of readings and workshopping of drafts</p>
<p>10-20%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, S4, A1, A2
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Humanities and Social Sciences
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
109999 - Creative Arts, n.e.c.
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/litcr3858">View unit fees</a>
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