The aims of the module are:
To give students an opportunity to develop practical writing skills in conjunction with the development of critical and theoretical reading in relation to dramatic forms; To extend awareness of the function and importance of the drafting process in relation to drama; 
To foster independent reading of contemporary drama;
 To refine student understanding of the importance of literary models in the development of their own writing practice.

(LO1) By the end of the module students will have learned compositional techniques and methods (including drafting and reflection skills) appropriate to the genre.

(LO2) Students will be able to draw on a range of literary techniques, e.g. image, symbol, point of view.

(LO3) Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of genre and an awareness of the range of options available to the short story writer.

(LO4) Students will be able to constructively edit and evaluate their own prose and that of their peers.

(LO5) Students will be able to reflect on various aspects of the creative process.

(S1) Adaptability.

(S2) Personal attributes and qualities - Resilience.

(S3) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills - written.

(S4) Improving own learning/performance - Self-awareness/self-analysis.

(S5) Improving own learning/performance - Reflective practice.

(S6) Working in groups and teams - Listening skills.

(S7) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Communicating for audience.

(S8) Critical thinking and problem solving - Creative thinking.

(S9) Time and project management - Personal organisation.

(S10) Personal attributes and qualities - Willingness to take risk.

(S11) Critical thinking and problem solving - Critical analysis.

Topics covered include:

Drama as a genre.
Dialogue.
Form and structure.
Character.
Beginnings and Endings.
Image and symbol.
Performance awareness and staging.

Recommended reading will be provided through the Reading List and Canvas, but students will be encourages to carry out further independent research and reading.

Teaching method – Seminar
Description: 2 hours; students will meet weekly in a small group to consider techniques and approaches to creative writing; discuss examples of dramatic texts and performances; and will participate in a range of creative writing exercises and activities; discuss their own and their peers’ creative writing. Students may be asked to write in class, and to read out their work.
Attendance Recorded: Yes