106-186 Creative Writing 1: Autofictions

Formerly available as 106-086. Students who have completed 106-086 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

This is an introductory creative writing subject offering students an appreciation of the specific craft involved in the practice of different genres and the chance to hone writing skills through workshop exercises, readings and discussion. The lectures provide students with an idea of the range of practices which can be usefully identified as autofictions; and specific lectures will be devoted to writing skills in given genres: poetry; short and extended fiction; scriptwriting; playwriting; and writing for performance. By the end of semester you should have developed skills in researching larger narratives impinging on your own life stories, which will enhance your own autofictional practices.

• be able to tap into their own creativity;

• be able to participate effectively as creative team members;

• be able to research effectively to enrich creative projects.

Writing exercises totalling 1000 words 20% (due mid-semester), a 3000 word creative writing folio 70% (due at the end of semester) and class participation 10%.

A subject reader will be available.