Impossible Worlds: Fiction and Genre

Unit code: ACP2086 | Study level: Undergraduate
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Footscray Park
Students enrolled in course code ABAB and LBLA must complete at least 72 credit points (equivalent to 6 units) in Year 1 before undertaking any Level 2 units.
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
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Overview

This unit of study focuses on fiction writing and develops writing techniques and approaches to fiction. Students will have the opportunity to experiment and develop different genres of fiction writing, including literary fiction and genre fiction such as dystopian, speculative, horror and science fiction. Students will read and theorise fiction in the different genres, consider gender, class, race and identity, and engage with creative writing theory. In this unit students are asked to write, workshop and edit pieces of narrative fiction.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Apply critical tools for editing and redrafting their own fiction and for providing feedback to fellow writers;
  2. Reflect upon aspects of creative writing theory as a basis for developing their own creative writing; and
  3. Review and synthesise a range of approaches and techniques used by contemporary fiction writers and develop critical reading skills

Study as a single unit

This unit can be studied on its own, without enrolling in a full degree.

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Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Creative Works
|
Grade: 30%
Short story draft with brief commentary
Assessment type: Creative Works
|
Grade: 40%
Final story draft
Assessment type: Presentation
|
Grade: 30%
Reflection on own writing process

Required reading

There is no required text for this unit.

As part of a course

This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.

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