Creative Writing for Beginners (C00387-121304)

Course Overview:

This course will introduce you to the basic elements of creative writing

Entry Requirements:

This course is suitable for beginners and for those already writing who wish to impact their chosen form by broadening their creative scope. Level 2 literacy (GCSE A*-C or equivalent)or above recommended for this course.

Course Content:

This short course will give you an introduction to creative writing and provides an overall approach to poetry, flash fiction, play-writing and the short story. You will learn about characterisation, story structure, plotting, dialogue, choosing the correct viewpoint and lots more. Students will learn and develop work-shopping skills in a safe, supportive space and work towards completing a portfolio of work by the end of the course. You will be able to find out what sort of writing suits you and develop your own work in an encouraging and friendly atmosphere.

Assessment Methods:

Your progress and understanding will be assessed informally during discussion, group work and pair work as well as by question and answer sessions.

Additional Information:

If you require further course information or advice & guidance that is not answered in this outline please email ccs@racc.ac.uk If you would like general information about the college, for example, fees & finance, funding, term dates or opening times please email info@racc.ac.uk telephone 020 8843 7921, or drop in to our main reception area at either site.

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Bring To First Class:

Pen and Paper

Attendance:

Full attendance is recommended if you want to benefit to the maximum from this course.

Further Study and Career Opportunities:

Other writing courses at the college

Alternative Courses:

• L00016-131401 Creative Writing - Critical Workshop
  Start: 17/09/2013 Duration: 10 week(s) Days/Time: Tue (12:00 to 14:00)
• C00479-121303 Creative Writing - Scriptwriters' workshop
  Start: 27/04/2013 Duration: 5 week(s) Days/Time: Sat (10:00 to 12:00)
• C00425-131401 Creative Writing - Writing for Children
  Start: 24/04/2014 Duration: 10 week(s) Days/Time: Thu (19:00 to 21:00)
• C00426-131401 Creative Writing for Beginners
  Start: 14/01/2014 Duration: 10 week(s) Days/Time: Tue (10:00 to 12:00)
• C00426-131402 Creative Writing for Beginners
  Start: 22/04/2014 Duration: 10 week(s) Days/Time: Tue (09:30 to 11:30)
• C00479-131401 Creative Writing: Scriptwriters' Workshop
  Start: 01/03/2014 Duration: 5 week(s) Days/Time: Sat (10:00 to 12:00)
• L00018-121302 Developing Your Novel
  Start: 02/05/2013 Duration: 10 week(s) Days/Time: Thu (19:00 to 21:00)
• L00018-131401 Developing Your Novel
  Start: 26/09/2013 Duration: 10 week(s) Days/Time: Thu (19:00 to 21:00)
• L00018-131402 Developing Your Novel
  Start: 01/05/2014 Duration: 10 week(s) Days/Time: Thu (19:00 to 21:00)
• L00050-131401 Introduction to Comedy Writing
  Start: 24/09/2013 Duration: 10 week(s) Days/Time: Tue (19:00 to 21:00)
• C00443-131402 Introduction to Writing Sitcoms
  Start: 28/04/2014 Duration: 10 week(s) Days/Time: Mon (11:30 to 13:30)
• L00101-121304 Write a Novel in a Month
  Start: 08/06/2013 Duration: 5 week(s) Days/Time: Sat (10:30 to 12:30)
• L00101-131401 Write a Novel in a Month
  Start: 21/09/2013 Duration: 5 week(s) Days/Time: Sat (10:30 to 12:30)
• L00101-131402 Write a Novel in a Month
  Start: 18/01/2014 Duration: 5 week(s) Days/Time: Sat (10:30 to 12:30)
• L00101-131403 Write a Novel in a Month
  Start: 26/04/2014 Duration: 5 week(s) Days/Time: Sat (10:30 to 12:30)
• L00101-131404 Write a Novel in a Month
  Start: 07/06/2014 Duration: 5 week(s) Days/Time: Sat (10:30 to 12:30)
• C00811-121301 Writing for Autobiographies
  Start: 04/06/2013 Duration: 5 week(s) Days/Time: Tue (10:00 to 12:00)
• L00104-121303 Writing Freelance Magazine Articles
  Start: 16/05/2013 Duration: 5 week(s) Days/Time: Thu (19:00 to 21:00)
• L00104-121304 Writing Freelance Magazine Articles
  Start: 27/06/2013 Duration: 4 week(s) Days/Time: Thu (19:00 to 21:30)
• L00104-131401 Writing Freelance Magazine Articles
  Start: 07/11/2013 Duration: 5 week(s) Days/Time: Thu (19:00 to 21:00)
• L00104-131402 Writing Freelance Magazine Articles
  Start: 27/02/2014 Duration: 5 week(s) Days/Time: Thu (19:00 to 21:00)
• L00104-131403 Writing Freelance Magazine Articles
  Start: 15/05/2014 Duration: 5 week(s) Days/Time: Thu (19:00 to 21:00)

How to Enrol:

Enrolment is best carried out online. If you prefer to enrol in person, you can enrol at either the Clifden or Parkshot centres. You can also enrol by post, payment should be by cheque made payable to Richmond Adult Community College and sent to Postal Enrolments, RACC, Clifden Centre, Clifden Road, Twickenham TW1 4LT.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. How much homework will I need to do outside of class? Occasional assignments to be completed by the following week. 2. What will happen if I miss a class? Any handouts will be made available at the next class 3. Do I need any special clothing or equipment? No

Information Advice and Guidance:

You can enrol online, over the phone or in person at either site
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