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Overview
Key facts
Whether you are interested in writing novels, writing for TV and film, theatre, radio, or copywriting or blogs, there are many practical exercises which can help you find your own creative voice and develop your skills.
This 10-week course is perfect for aspiring writers who don’t know where to start, as well as those prepping for a bigger writing project and want to get some basics under their belt.
The programme
Students in the Creative Writing - An Introduction (Stage 1) course from Arts University Bournemouth will examine and explore approaches methods for generating ideas, how to develop characters and how to set the scene using the five senses. You will understand how to let your characters speak for themselves and how dialogue can reveal character and move the story along.
Students will examine ways in which to form structure, plot, point of view and tense. Supported also, by examining different types of creative writing and how and where to submit work for possible publication.
Supported with discussions, individual and group exercises in class, you will be encouraged to write at home and to share your work with the group to gain feedback should you wish. (It’s not compulsory!)
Aims
- To develop creative writing skills in a number of genres and to discover and experience creative ways in which to get writing and keep writing.
- To explore processes that offer inspiration and enjoyment.
Programme Structure
Studying many elements of creative writing, such as:
- Character
- Dialogue
- Plot
- Genre
- Finding your voice
- Working methods
- Selling your work
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 2 days
Start dates & application deadlines
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More details
The next start dates will be announced in April.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Language Studies Creative Writing Literature View 136 other Short Courses in Language Studies in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- There are no academic requirements. This course focuses far more on creativity than academia. (You won’t be judged or marked!) However, the course is perhaps not best suited for anyone with only a basic level of the English language.
- Our 10-week courses are open to all creative enthusiasts aged 16+ and there is no upper age limit. We attract students, creative professionals and freelancers of all ages, with a variety of interests and experience. Our courses benefit from including a wide diversity of people who can learn and collaborate together.
Tuition Fee
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International
339 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 339 GBP for the full programme during 2 days. -
National
339 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 339 GBP for the full programme during 2 days.
Living costs for Bournemouth
700 - 1000 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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