303483 (v.2) Creative Writing and Performance 111

Area:

Department of Communication and Cultural Studies

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Foundation for further specialised studies in both Performance Studies and Creative Writing. The writing and performance of narrative both as fiction and script.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Explored how words and action relate to each other in making effective communication. Explored how concepts of the body and space contribute to making of meaning in performance. Developed the skills in physical and verbal communication Explored some of the elements and structural devices of narrative fiction, script and poetry. Made use of a range of both short fiction, script and poetry texts to develop reading and analytical skills to a level that enables informed creative text production. Participated in a forum and positive technical apparatus to facilitate the constructive criticism and presentation of ideas and creative work.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Gibaldi, Joseph. (1999), MLA handbook for writers of research papers (fifth edition). New York, Modern Language Association of America.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Module 1 Creative writing 30%, Module 2 Performance 30%, Module 3 Creative writing or performance 30%, Participation 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y