Available in 2024
Course code

ENGL2101

Units

10 units

Level

2000 level

Course handbook

Description

Short fiction is often the first challenge in the creative writer’s career and has become a vital component of major writing programs across the world. This course offers a practice-led approach to understanding and applying the techniques used to create short stories. Both the work of Australian and international writers, as well as the original writing of students, will be used to explore this foundational literary form.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Online

  • Semester 1 - 2024

Callaghan

  • Semester 2 - 2024

Newcastle City Precinct

  • Semester 2 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Identify key writing elements used in short fiction.

2. Explain the techniques used by fiction writers.

3. Apply editorial processes to the development of written work.

4. Create works of short fiction that reflect an understanding of writing craft.


Content

The course will cover the key aspects of short fiction including:

  • different narrative modes
  • concept development
  • characterisation
  • perspective
  • plot and story structure
  • line and structural editing
  • genre

Assessment items

Professional Task: Short Creative Assignment

Professional Task: Long Creative Assignment

Quiz: Quizzes


Contact hours

Semester 1 - 2024 - Online

Seminar-1
  • Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1

Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan

Seminar-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1

Semester 2 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct

Course outline