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IAS319 - Workshop in Short Stories and Poetry

2025

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Literary Studies

Credit Points

Equivalent Units

Prerequisites

Incompatible

IAS313

Assumed Knowledge

IAS112 - CREATIVE PRACTICE IN A DIGITAL CONTEXT

Unit Description

This unit develops students' skills in creative practice and process, and provides students with a range of creative writing tools to produce their own original, creative works. Through the analysis of techniques used in poetry and short stories, students will engage in productive, meaningful discussions about poetry, narrative structure and creative writing theory and practice. Students will workshop their own creative works with their lecturer and peers to engage in the writing process and produce a portfolio of creative writing.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Read and analyse poetry and short stories to identify specific writing techniques and styles used.
2.	Critically discuss and evaluate creative writing theories and creative practice.
3.	Apply creative writing techniques and theories discussed to own creative work.
4.	Critically engage with and evaluate the creative work of peers.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Creative and reflective journal (800 words or equivalent)	15%	2,3,4
2.	Peer feedback (800 words)	15%	2,4'
3.	Poetry Portfolio (1,500 words)	30%	1,2,3'
4.	Short Story Portfolio (2,000 words)	40%	1,2,3,4'

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2025	Semester 1	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR	View
2025	Semester 1	External	External Studies	OLR	View

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