Writing Fiction
36 hours
One Semester or equivalent
Hawthorn
Available to incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students
Overview
Writing fiction is a workshop-based subject that enables students to progress from the genesis of idea through to completion of a final piece of work through the processes of research, discussion and workshopping of others' work. In this unit students will analyse published and in progress pieces in order to develop skills in composing dialogue, narrative, point-of-view and character. Students will be directed to a range of journals including niche publications and online publications and are encouraged to submit work for publication.
Requisites
Teaching Periods
Location
Start and end dates
Last self-enrolment date
Census date
Last withdraw without fail date
Results released date
Semester 1
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
26-February-2024
26-May-2024
26-May-2024
Last self-enrolment date
10-March-2024
Census date
31-March-2024
Last withdraw without fail date
12-April-2024
Results released date
02-July-2024
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Demonstrate critical understanding of the role of creative writing products and industries across diverse social and cultural contexts
- Apply critical self and peer evaluation of written stories for style, technique and effect
- Research, plan and apply the technical skills needed to craft short stories
- Collaborate using team workshopping processes to provide peer support and reflection to story development
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
---|---|---|---|
Live Online Lecture | 1.00 | 12 weeks | 12 |
On-campus Class | 2.00 | 12 weeks | 24 |
Specified Activities Various | 3.00 | 12 weeks | 36 |
Unspecified Activities Various | 6.50 | 12 weeks | 78 |
TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
---|---|---|---|
Assignment | Individual | 45% | 1,2,3 |
In-Class Exercises | Individual/Group | 25% | 1,2,3 |
Written Assignment | Individual | 30% | 1,2,3 |
Class Exercises | Individual | 20% | 2,3 |
Oral Presentation | Individual/Group | 10% | 1,2 |
Written Assignment | Individual | 70% | 2,3,4 |
Content
- The nature of Writing Practice
- Characters
- Form and Structure
- Setting and Location
- Theme/Subtext/Message
- Voice and Point of View
- Style
- Experimental techniques
- Revision skills
- Preparing for Publication
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.