General Catalog 2009-2010

Programs and Courses

Creative Writing

• General Information
• Creative Writing Academic Certificate
• Course Descriptions

General Information

For Information: Laura White Schuett
Phone: 623.845.3641

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Creative Writing Academic Certificate
AC 6224 / 24 credits

Program Description:

The Academic Certificate (AC) in Creative Writing is designed to provide students and professional writers with access to a community of writers and creative writing activities, instruction and guidance from established authors, and ongoing support in improving their writing skills and marketing their work. As students take courses in the program, they will build a portfolio of original work that may be used to seek admittance to a bachelor's or master's level creative writing program or that may include work to be submitted for publication.

The program offers classes, workshops, and other activities such as readings and contests, which are accessible to writers of all levels regardless of academic or professional standing. The program serves many students, especially women, minorities, seniors, and working adults, who are under-represented in traditional creative writing programs because of cultural, dialect or language differences, scheduling difficulties, financial need, or lack of academic experience.

Completion of the certificate does not lead to a particular degree program, but may aid students in their pursuit of a career in the writing professions and in their continued enjoyment of writing for personal growth.

*Six credits toward Academic Certificate in Creative Writing must be earned from Glendale Community College. CRW courses offered at other Maricopa Community Colleges are transferable.

Students must earn a grade of "C" or better for each course listed in the program.

Admission Criteria:

Students wishing to enroll in the Creative Writing program must complete a formal application; contact Program Director.

Program Prerequisites: None

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CRW150 CRW155 CRW200 CRW201

Introduction to Creative Writing (3) or Bilingual Creative Writing (3) Readings for Writers (1) CRW200 must be repeated for a total of two (2) credits Portfolio (1)

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Students must complete six (6) credits from Series I and nine (9) credits from Series II in consultation with a Program Director.
Series I: Students must complete two (2) of the following courses for a total of six (6) credits.
	CRW120 CRW160 CRW170 CRW180 CRW190 THE118	Introduction to Writing Children's Literature Introduction to Writing Poetry Introduction to Writing Fiction Introduction to Writing Nonfiction Introduction to Screenwriting Playwriting	2 3 3 3 3 3

Series II: Students must complete three (3) of the following courses for a total of nine (9) credits.
+ + + + + + + + + + + + + +	CRW202 CRW203 CRW204 CRW275 CRW220 CRW261 CRW270 CRW271 CRW272 CRW273 CRW274 CRW281 CRW290 CRW291	The Writer as Witness Dialogue Journaling Writing the Mystery Story Intermediate Writing Children's Literature Topics in Writing: Poetry Intermediate Fiction Writing Topics in Writing: Fiction Planning and Structuring the Novel Writing the Novel Revising the Novel Topics in Writing: Non-Fiction Intermediate Screenwriting Topics in Writing: Plays	3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

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COM243   CRW___ ENG217 ENG219 ENG235 ENG236 ENG/THE260 ENH___ THE/HUM210 THE220 THP/COM241

Interpreter's Theatre Any CRW Creative Writing prefixed course      not listed under Required Courses area. Personal and Exploratory Writing Life Stories Magazine Article Writing Magazine Writer's Workshop Film Analysis Any ENH English Humanities prefixed course Contemporary Cinema Modern Drama Introduction to Oral Interpretation

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Course Descriptions

Course Availability: (F) Fall, (S) Spring, (D) Day, (E) Evening, (Su1) Summer 1, (Su2) Summer 2, (O) Occasionally

Creative Writing (CRW)

CRW150
Introduction to Creative Writing / 3 credits / 3 periods
Introduces the student to elements and techniques of creative writing in a variety of genres; teaches terminology and concepts needed for successful participation in writing workshops; facilitates writing practice and evaluation; offers individual guidance on the student's development as a writer. Prerequisites: None.

CRW155
Bilingual Creative Writing / 3 credits / 3 periods
Introduction to bilingual creative writing. Examines the elements of writing bilingual literature, including authorial voice and aesthetic, and the role of culture, ethnicity, and dialect. Writing, analysis, evaluation, and revision of creative writing generated from a bilingual/bicultural perspective. Prerequisites: None.

CRW200
Readings for Writers / 1 credit / 1 period
Analysis and evaluation of selected readings to raise an individual's level of writing using print and online reference materials and resources; selection of important texts and research techniques to compose and annotate a reading list in areas of interest. May be repeated for a total of six (6) credits. Prerequisites: CRW150, or permission of instructor.

CRW201
Portfolio / 1 credit / 1 period
Methods for selecting work and compiling a portfolio of creative writing. Prerequisites: Acceptance to Creative Writing(CRW) program, completion of nine (9) credit hours of CRW course work, or permission of Program Coordinator.

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