identify appropriate and practicable areas for further work and to formulate suitable written responses.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Library work, and the use of QConnect and other on-line resources, will ensure that students have a rich source of different creative and critical frameworks to draw upon.

Methods of Assessment

All modules culminate in assessed exercises. Students are required to meet fixed deadlines for the submission of work, thereby emphasising the importance of objective-setting, prioritisation and time-management.

recognise and appreciate the varying effects of different literary and linguistic forms of expression;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Skills are nurtured through class debate and discussion, through the drafting of creative work, and through the practice of writing.
Workshop sessions in a range of written forms encourage students to respond to other writers’ work, and to take on board constructive criticism of their own writing.

Class discussion, based on student presentations and directed by staff, thereby allowing students to test the utility of varying approaches and contexts and confidently to define the ways in which they can most effectively participate in creative debates.

Methods of Assessment

All modules culminate in assessed exercises. Students are required to meet fixed deadlines for the submission of work, thereby emphasising the importance of objective-setting, prioritisation and time-management.

think independently, analytically, synthetically, and in an organised fashion;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Skills are nurtured through class debate and discussion, through the drafting of creative work, and through the practice of writing.
Workshop sessions in a range of written forms encourage students to respond to other writers’ work, and to take on board constructive criticism of their own writing.

Class discussion, based on student presentations and directed by staff, thereby allowing students to test the utility of varying approaches and contexts and confidently to define the ways in which they can most effectively participate in creative debates.

Methods of Assessment

All modules culminate in assessed exercises. Students are required to meet fixed deadlines for the submission of work, thereby emphasising the importance of objective-setting, prioritisation and time-management.

work autonomously, manifested in self-direction, objective-setting, prioritising and time-management;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Skills are nurtured through class debate and discussion, through the drafting of creative work, and through the practice of writing.
Workshop sessions in a range of written forms encourage students to respond to other writers’ work, and to take on board constructive criticism of their own writing.

Class discussion, based on student presentations and directed by staff, thereby allowing students to test the utility of varying approaches and contexts and confidently to define the ways in which they can most effectively participate in creative debates.

Methods of Assessment

All modules culminate in assessed exercises. Students are required to meet fixed deadlines for the submission of work, thereby emphasising the importance of objective-setting, prioritisation and time-management.

critically analyse and assess their own performance, and that of others, in the context of creative and scholarly endeavour;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Skills are nurtured through class debate and discussion, through the drafting of creative work, and through the practice of writing.
Workshop sessions in a range of written forms encourage students to respond to other writers’ work, and to take on board constructive criticism of their own writing.

Class discussion, based on student presentations and directed by staff, thereby allowing students to test the utility of varying approaches and contexts and confidently to define the ways in which they can most effectively participate in creative debates.

Methods of Assessment

All modules culminate in assessed exercises. Students are required to meet fixed deadlines for the submission of work, thereby emphasising the importance of objective-setting, prioritisation and time-management.

summarise and synthesise theoretical and experiential learning, drawing on a range of evidence and perspectives;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Skills are nurtured through class debate and discussion, through the drafting of creative work, and through the practice of writing.
Workshop sessions in a range of written forms encourage students to respond to other writers’ work, and to take on board constructive criticism of their own writing.

Class discussion, based on student presentations and directed by staff, thereby allowing students to test the utility of varying approaches and contexts and confidently to define the ways in which they can most effectively participate in creative debates.

Methods of Assessment

All modules culminate in assessed exercises. Students are required to meet fixed deadlines for the submission of work, thereby emphasising the importance of objective-setting, prioritisation and time-management.

analyse and interpret material with an awareness of both historical contexts and appropriate technical approaches;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Skills are nurtured through class debate and discussion, through the drafting of creative work, and through the practice of writing.
Workshop sessions in a range of written forms encourage students to respond to other writers’ work, and to take on board constructive criticism of their own writing.

Class discussion, based on student presentations and directed by staff, thereby allowing students to test the utility of varying approaches and contexts and confidently to define the ways in which they can most effectively participate in creative debates.

Methods of Assessment

All modules culminate in assessed exercises. Students are required to meet fixed deadlines for the submission of work, thereby emphasising the importance of objective-setting, prioritisation and time-management.

differentiate between and critique different creative and theoretical positions;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Skills are nurtured through class debate and discussion, through the drafting of creative work, and through the practice of writing.
Workshop sessions in a range of written forms encourage students to respond to other writers’ work, and to take on board constructive criticism of their own writing.

Class discussion, based on student presentations and directed by staff, thereby allowing students to test the utility of varying approaches and contexts and confidently to define the ways in which they can most effectively participate in creative debates.

Methods of Assessment

All modules culminate in assessed exercises. Students are required to meet fixed deadlines for the submission of work, thereby emphasising the importance of objective-setting, prioritisation and time-management.

display effective oral and written communication skills;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Skills are nurtured through class debate and discussion, through the drafting of creative work, and through the practice of writing.
Workshop sessions in a range of written forms encourage students to respond to other writers’ work, and to take on board constructive criticism of their own writing.

Class discussion, based on student presentations and directed by staff, thereby allowing students to test the utility of varying approaches and contexts and confidently to define the ways in which they can most effectively participate in creative debates.

Library work, and the use of QConnect and other on-line resources, will ensure that students have a rich source of different creative and critical frameworks to draw upon.

Methods of Assessment

All modules culminate in assessed exercises. Students are required to meet fixed deadlines for the submission of work, thereby emphasising the importance of objective-setting, prioritisation and time-management.

demonstrate mature interpersonal skills and the ability to work productively in a group context;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Skills are nurtured through class debate and discussion, through the drafting of creative work, and through the practice of writing.
Workshop sessions in a range of written forms encourage students to respond to other writers’ work, and to take on board constructive criticism of their own writing.

Class discussion, based on student presentations and directed by staff, thereby allowing students to test the utility of varying approaches and contexts and confidently to define the ways in which they can most effectively participate in creative debates.

Library work, and the use of QConnect and other on-line resources, will ensure that students have a rich source of different creative and critical frameworks to draw upon.

Methods of Assessment

All modules culminate in assessed exercises. Students are required to meet fixed deadlines for the submission of work, thereby emphasising the importance of objective-setting, prioritisation and time-management.

develop efficient time-management skills, including the ability to work under time pressure;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Skills are nurtured through class debate and discussion, through the drafting of creative work, and through the practice of writing.
Workshop sessions in a range of written forms encourage students to respond to other writers’ work, and to take on board constructive criticism of their own writing.

Class discussion, based on student presentations and directed by staff, thereby allowing students to test the utility of varying approaches and contexts and confidently to define the ways in which they can most effectively participate in creative debates.

Library work, and the use of QConnect and other on-line resources, will ensure that students have a rich source of different creative and critical frameworks to draw upon.

Methods of Assessment

All modules culminate in assessed exercises. Students are required to meet fixed deadlines for the submission of work, thereby emphasising the importance of objective-setting, prioritisation and time-management.

offer and receive constructive criticism of their own and others’ work, and to respond positively and productively to feedback on their own work;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Skills are nurtured through class debate and discussion, through the drafting of creative work, and through the practice of writing.
Workshop sessions in a range of written forms encourage students to respond to other writers’ work, and to take on board constructive criticism of their own writing.

Class discussion, based on student presentations and directed by staff, thereby allowing students to test the utility of varying approaches and contexts and confidently to define the ways in which they can most effectively participate in creative debates.

Library work, and the use of QConnect and other on-line resources, will ensure that students have a rich source of different creative and critical frameworks to draw upon.

Methods of Assessment

All modules culminate in assessed exercises. Students are required to meet fixed deadlines for the submission of work, thereby emphasising the importance of objective-setting, prioritisation and time-management.

think creatively and maturely in diverse intellectual situations;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Skills are nurtured through class debate and discussion, through the drafting of creative work, and through the practice of writing.
Workshop sessions in a range of written forms encourage students to respond to other writers’ work, and to take on board constructive criticism of their own writing.

Class discussion, based on student presentations and directed by staff, thereby allowing students to test the utility of varying approaches and contexts and confidently to define the ways in which they can most effectively participate in creative debates.

Library work, and the use of QConnect and other on-line resources, will ensure that students have a rich source of different creative and critical frameworks to draw upon.

Methods of Assessment

All modules culminate in assessed exercises. Students are required to meet fixed deadlines for the submission of work, thereby emphasising the importance of objective-setting, prioritisation and time-management.

access electronic databases and other information sources;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Skills are nurtured through class debate and discussion, through the drafting of creative work, and through the practice of writing.
Workshop sessions in a range of written forms encourage students to respond to other writers’ work, and to take on board constructive criticism of their own writing.

Class discussion, based on student presentations and directed by staff, thereby allowing students to test the utility of varying approaches and contexts and confidently to define the ways in which they can most effectively participate in creative debates.

Library work, and the use of QConnect and other on-line resources, will ensure that students have a rich source of different creative and critical frameworks to draw upon.

Methods of Assessment

All modules culminate in assessed exercises. Students are required to meet fixed deadlines for the submission of work, thereby emphasising the importance of objective-setting, prioritisation and time-management.

identify and use appropriate resources.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Skills are nurtured through class debate and discussion, through the drafting of creative work, and through the practice of writing.
Workshop sessions in a range of written forms encourage students to respond to other writers’ work, and to take on board constructive criticism of their own writing.

Class discussion, based on student presentations and directed by staff, thereby allowing students to test the utility of varying approaches and contexts and confidently to define the ways in which they can most effectively participate in creative debates.

Library work, and the use of QConnect and other on-line resources, will ensure that students have a rich source of different creative and critical frameworks to draw upon.

Methods of Assessment

All modules culminate in assessed exercises. Students are required to meet fixed deadlines for the submission of work, thereby emphasising the importance of objective-setting, prioritisation and time-management.

read texts in interrogative ways to widen skills and learn new methods of creative expression;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Seminars on aspects of craft, the development of technique, the demands of structure; and approaches to characterisation.

Methods of Assessment

A creative piece written in response to one of the module’s set texts.

develop their own writing in the genre of their choice;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Workshops in drama and prose identify and concentrate on the fundamentals of the chosen genre of writing.

Skills are nurtured through class debate and discussion, through the drafting of creative work, and through the practice of writing.

Workshop sessions in a range of written forms encourage students to respond to other writers’ work, and to take on board constructive criticism of their own writing.

Library work, and the use of QConnect and other on-line resources, will ensure that students have a rich source of different creative and critical frameworks to draw upon.

Methods of Assessment

All modules culminate in assessed exercises. Students are required to meet fixed deadlines for the submission of work, thereby emphasising the importance of objective-setting, prioritisation and time-management.

demonstrate how the production and transmission of texts influences issues of interpretation and intentionality;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Workshops in drama and prose identify and concentrate on the fundamentals of the chosen genre of writing.

Skills are nurtured through class debate and discussion, through the drafting of creative work, and through the practice of writing.

Workshop sessions in a range of written forms encourage students to respond to other writers’ work, and to take on board constructive criticism of their own writing.

Library work, and the use of QConnect and other on-line resources, will ensure that students have a rich source of different creative and critical frameworks to draw upon.

Methods of Assessment

All modules culminate in assessed exercises. Students are required to meet fixed deadlines for the submission of work, thereby emphasising the importance of objective-setting, prioritisation and time-management.

understand the dynamics of the relationship between creative writers and the publishing industry, film and theatre, broadcasting etc.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Workshops in drama and prose identify and concentrate on the fundamentals of the chosen genre of writing.

Skills are nurtured through class debate and discussion, through the drafting of creative work, and through the practice of writing.

Workshop sessions in a range of written forms encourage students to respond to other writers’ work, and to take on board constructive criticism of their own writing.

Library work, and the use of QConnect and other on-line resources, will ensure that students have a rich source of different creative and critical frameworks to draw upon.

Methods of Assessment

All modules culminate in assessed exercises. Students are required to meet fixed deadlines for the submission of work, thereby emphasising the importance of objective-setting, prioritisation and time-management.

know current practices for preparing creative writing for agents, editors, publishers, theatre companies, broadcasters etc;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Subject-specific research methods seminars discuss some of the practical, legal, and ethical implications of publishing creative work.

Methods of Assessment

A piece of original research as the basis of a new creative work in the form (prose or drama) of their choice.

discuss and analyse methodological issue relevant to creative writers;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Subject-specific research methods seminars discuss some of the practical, legal, and ethical implications of publishing creative work.

Methods of Assessment

A piece of original research as the basis of a new creative work in the form (prose or drama) of their choice.

articulate the practical, legal, and ethical implications of publishing creative work;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Subject-specific research methods seminars discuss some of the practical, legal, and ethical implications of publishing creative work.

Methods of Assessment

A piece of original research as the basis of a new creative work in the form (prose or drama) of their choice.

have a greater understanding of creative writing in general and their own writing in particular.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Subject-specific research methods seminars discuss some of the practical, legal, and ethical implications of publishing creative work.

Methods of Assessment

A piece of original research as the basis of a new creative work in the form (prose or drama) of their choice.

read and respond to the work of other writers with a greater understanding of the works’ formal and structural properties;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Dedicated workshops in the chosen genre.

Methods of Assessment

Oral feedback on the work of other writers.

take what they have learnt of the craft of writing – e.g. structure, characterisation, voice - and apply it to their own work, which should emerge as more achieved and distinctive as a result;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Creative writing workshops and the drafting processes involved in preparing work for assessment.

Methods of Assessment

Assessed exercises.

present their own work in accordance with established norms of presentation of creative writing for agents, editors, publishers, theatre companies, broadcasters etc.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Creative writing workshops and the drafting processes involved in preparing work for assessment.

Methods of Assessment

Assessed exercises.

deliver a completed creative work in a chosen genre.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Creative writing workshops and the drafting processes involved in preparing work for assessment.

Methods of Assessment

Assessed exercises.