Creative Writing
Course details
Course code
Q00018440Course date
Number of classes
7 sessionsTimetable
Tutor
Caroline CleghornFee range
How you'll learn
Venue
Millennium House (PONTEFRACT)Station Lane
Featherstone
PONTEFRACT
WF7 5BA
Level of study
Entry Levels 1,2,3: If you have never studied this subject before and you’re not confident in your skills, Entry levels are a good starting point.
Level 1: Covers basic skills and knowledge needed for this subject
Level 2: Building on basic knowledge or experience. Similar to Grade 4/ C at GCSE or O level in England or Standards in Scotland.
Level 3: Learn about the topic in-depth and have a broad range of skills. Independent working Equivalent to an A level in England or Higher in Scotland.
Beginners: A perfect introduction if you have no experience and skills in this subject.
Improvers: The next step if you have basic skills or knowledge but want to progress them further.
Advanced: Build on the solid experience and skills you have in this subject, applying your skills and knowledge in a more complex way.
Course overview
Course description
Using a variety of starting points, including published work, we’ll generate ideas, discussion and analysis and create an environment where you are inspired to create new work each week. The tutor offers sensitive feedback on each piece and you will get the opportunity to share work, but only if you wish, with fellow students. You are expected to produce a new piece of work each week and to edit your pieces following feedback. This is a course, not just a read-around group, so there are learning objectives to achieve and you are expected to reflect on each piece of writing you produce.
You will work hard but you will reap the rewards. The emphasis is on creativity and enthusiasm, not on spelling or grammar so, don’t worry if you feel that might not be your strong point – there are no red teacher’s pens here!
You can use pen and paper, laptop, tablet, desktop to produce your work – whatever method or combination of methods works best for you. Workshop materials will be available on Canvas, the WEA VLE, and you will be encouraged to upload your writing to Canvas so access to the internet is needed. A smartphone can be used.
Sessions tend to follow the same pattern with feedback and sharing of the previous week’s work followed by a workshop to produce new work. You will then go away and develop your work to bring back the following week to share with the group. Sharing time may be limited due to group size but the tutor will make notes on your work if you bring a copy.
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What financial support is available?
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We don't want anything to stand in your way when it comes to bringing Adult learning within reach so if you need anything to support you to achieve your goals then speak to one of our education experts during your enrolment journey. Most of our courses are government funded but if you don't qualify or need alternative financial help to access them then let us know.
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What other support is available?
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All of our digital content, teaching and learning activities and assessments are designed to be accessible so if you need any additional support you can discuss this with the education experts during your enrolment journey and we will do all we can to make sure you have optimal access.