High Creative Writing 1
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Number of Credits
0.5
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Estimated Completion Time
1 Semesters
Description
Sharpen your pencil and mind to weather the wrath of writer's block, bask in the sunshine of inspiration, and harvest a crop of literary gold. You’ll study the works of authorial giants, gaining insight from their writing to develop, nurture, and grow your unique voice and style. Pulling from your own seasonal experiences from a typical year in your life, you'll have the opportunity to pen poetry, script a screenplay, craft a memoir, and more. Prepare to plant the seeds of creativity and watch your writing skills bloom.
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Module One: Poetic Perspectives
- Foundational elements of poetry
- Poetic forms
- Diction, denotation, connotation
- Figurative language
- Mood and tone
- Author’s voice and style
- Poetic analysis
- Symbolism, motifs, and themes
- The writing process
- Writing and publishing poetry
Module Two: Write of Passage
- Plot, conflict, setting, character, and point of view
- Advanced narrative techniques
- Characteristics and archetypes of coming-of-age literature
- Crafting tension and developing characters
- Effective dialogue writing
- Artistic unity
- Pacing and avoiding plot holes
- Crafting authentic protagonists and thematic elements
- Writing and publishing coming of age fiction
Module Three: Dramatic Flair
- Adapting stories across different media
- Analysis of successful adaptations
- Fundamental screenplay elements and formatting
- Transforming classical literature into contemporary visual narratives
- Close reading strategies and scene selection techniques
- Modernizing dialogue and translating prose descriptions
- Using subtext to convey mood and tone
- Strategic pacing decisions in adaptations
- Building dramatic tension through action and dialogue
- Transforming classical scenes into modern screenplays
Module Four: Life Lines
- Distinguishing creative non-fiction from fiction and traditional non-fiction
- Types of creative non-fiction
- Key elements of creative non-fiction
- Transforming real-life experiences into compelling narratives
- Techniques for shaping tone, voice, and style
- Using multi-genre elements in writing
- Creating personal narratives with storytelling and reflection
- Characteristics of effective memoirs
- Creating tension and pacing
- Using multiple plot lines and managing timelines
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