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2015-2016 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]

Creative Writing Certificate


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Director
Michael Wright, Creative Writing, Theatre and Film

The certificate in creative writing provides an academic study of the art and craft of expression in poetry, fiction, nonfiction and/or performance writing, as preparation for either graduate school or career.

The creative writing certificate is interdisciplinary in that it emphasizes the importance of both formal and cultural diversity towards the development of the individual’s vision and voice. Students will explore the art of writing in myriad genres and styles; they also study the applications (and implications) of creative writing through exposure to historical, cultural, and inter-media possibilities. It is imperative for the student of any art form to explore variations on creativity in other disciplines. Therefore the program intersects offerings in five departments within the Henry Kendall College of Arts and Sciences: communication, English, film studies, languages, and theatre. Occasional offerings from other disciplines/departments may be considered for credit on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the director of the creative writing program.

Certificate Requirements (21 hours)


Students must complete 21 hours of approved course work. Reading courses (6 hours) are required from two separate disciplines. One must be a 3000- or 4000-level class. In addition, all students pursuing the certificate must take ENGL 2403 . Reading courses may be selected from offerings listed below.

Students may focus in one form (a maximum of three courses) and must take one course in another form in addition to their area of focus (i.e., three poetry and one screenwriting). Prospective students must consult with the director of the creative writing program to develop a course sequence that will work best with their major and other requirements.

Reading Courses (6 hours from two separate disciplines)


Other courses may apply; contact the creative writing director to ascertain applicability.

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