Module Details
Module Code: |
EDUC C2802 |
Module Title:
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Creative Writing and Narrative
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Title:
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Creative Writing and Narrative
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Module Level:: |
7 |
Module Coordinator: |
Myles Kelly
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Module Author:: |
Eleanor OLeary
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Module Description: |
Students will explore elements of the creative process, developing their personal creativity and knowledge of the structures of writing as a professional practice. The module focuses on the aspects of creative writing that align with careers in the media and creative industries.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Gain knowledge of writing for media industries |
LO2 |
Demonstrate an understanding of narrative theory and structure |
LO3 |
Apply creativity to the structures of professional writing |
LO4 |
Develop written and interpersonal communication skills |
Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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Indicative Content |
Narrative theory
Structures, uses, elements and effects - Todorov, Propp, Barthes
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Pitch writing
Idea generation, problem-solving, research, presentation
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Scriptwriting
Treatment, formatting, storyboarding, structure
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Genre
Style, form, content, categories, sub-genres, hybridity, breaking with form
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Creative practice and cultural criticism
Appreciation and practice of creative non-fiction writing - reviews, blogs, commentaries, reflective writing, travel, sport and food writing
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 100.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
No End of Module Formal Examination |
Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time |
Workload Type |
Workload Category |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecture |
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Contact |
In-class delivery |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
Independent Learning Time |
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Non Contact |
Research, writing, reading |
Every Week |
6.00 |
6 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Kent Puckett. (2016), Narrative Theory, Cambridge University Press, [ISBN: 9781139522502].
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Lee Gutkind. (2012), You Can't Make this Stuff Up, Da Capo Lifelong, p.270, [ISBN: 0738215546].
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Jack Hart. Story Craft, 2nd. University of Chicago Press, Chicago, [ISBN: 022673692X].
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Mark Kramer,Wendy Call. (2007), Telling True Stories, Penguin, p.336, [ISBN: 0452287553].
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Paul Dawson, Maria Mäkelä. (2022), The Routledge Companion to Narrative Theory, Routledge, [ISBN: 978036756973].
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This module does not have any other resources |
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