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PD-ARTS Creative Writing

Postgraduate Diploma in ArtsInformal specialisationYear: 2018

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Overview

Please note that PD-ARTS Postgraduate Diploma in Arts will no longer be accepting new applications as of the 1st January 2015, the program from 2015 will be offered as GDA-ARTS Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced). Please refer to the correct handbook entry for program information for commencing students from 2015.

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Intended learning outcomes

Students who complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in this area of specialisation should:

  • be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of the field of study known as creative writing;
  • be able to access national and international trends and debates in their field of study;
  • understand the possible relations between theory and practice in creative writing;
  • demonstrate an independent approach to knowledge and practice; and
  • be able to apply critical, analytical and creative skills to tasks and problems in creative writing.

Last updated: 18 December 2020

Structure

The Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in this area of specialisation requires:

  • thesis subject (50 points)
  • one compulsory subject (12.5 points)
  • three elective subjects (37.5 points)


Total 100 points

Please note: the thesis must be taken over two consecutive semesters

Subject Options

Thesis Subject

50 points

Please note: the thesis must be taken over two consecutive semesters

Code Name Study period Credit Points
CWRI40008 Creative Writing Thesis - 50 No longer available

Compulsory Subject

12.5 points

Code Name Study period Credit Points
MULT50001 Research Principles and Practices
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Elective Subjects

37.5 points

Code Name Study period Credit Points
CWRI40004 Thinking Writing: Theory and Creativity
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
CWRI40009 Genealogies of Place
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
CWRI40010 Contemporary Eco-Fictions
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
CWRI40011 Graphic Narratives
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
CWRI40012 Reading Dialogue
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
CWRI40013 New Script
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
CWRI40014 Writing Australia
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
CWRI90009 Young Adult Fiction
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
CWRI90010 Writing for Children
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Links

http://www.culture-communication.unimelb.edu.au/

Last updated: 18 December 2020