Creative Writing Certificate
Description
If you are an aspiring writer looking to get serious about your craft then the Creative Writing Certificate program is designed for you. Take advantage of an opportunity to explore a variety of genres, improve your writing, and develop the tools to master a significant writing project.
The Creative Writing Certificate offers a series of writing courses in a variety of genres that enables you to focus your learning on the techniques of creative writing. The program offers you practical guidance in how to generate ideas, take that spark of inspiration to the page, advance your writing skills and explore your creativity while offering advice about publishing and being a writer.
Through the program you will:
- Examine the elements of creative writing and practice them through in-class writing exercises and the development of a writing portfolio
- Give and receive effective feedback through workshopping your writing with your peers and with feedback from your instructor
- Build a portfolio of your writing samples and develop a writing practice. T
The Creative Writing Certificate program consists of six courses: two required courses, a choice of three electives, and a final capstone project. Course activities include peer workshopping, reading, and story revision. All program instructors are experienced writers with published works.
With a total of six courses to complete, this certificate will provide you with the knowledge and skills to create your own literary works.
Admission
Enrolment is on a course-by-course basis and there is no application required. This program is intended for adult learners who are at least 18 years of age or have completed Grade 12 or equivalent. Course availability changes each semester. It is recommended you submit notification requests for each course in the program to be informed when registration opens. Course registration closes before the start of the semester.
Enrolment is on a course-by-course basis and there is no application required. This program is intended for adult learners who are at least 18 years of age or have completed Grade 12 or equivalent. Course availability changes each semester. It is recommended you submit notification requests for each course in the program to be informed when registration opens. Course registration closes before the start of the semester.
Required Courses
2 Course(s)
2 Course(s)
7000011 Introduction to Creative Writing
7000014 Creative Writing through Reading
7000014 Creative Writing through Reading
Electives
3 Course(s)
Students will choose three electives.
7000012 Writing Short Stories
7000013 Writing Poetry
7000015 Writing a Novel
7000016 Writing Mystery
7000017 Playwriting
7000018 Young Adult Writing
7000019 Writing Creative Non-Fiction
7000020 Writing Dialogue
7000022 Writing for Children
7000023 Writing Flash Narratives
7000024 Writing your own Story
7000013 Writing Poetry
7000015 Writing a Novel
7000016 Writing Mystery
7000017 Playwriting
7000018 Young Adult Writing
7000019 Writing Creative Non-Fiction
7000020 Writing Dialogue
7000022 Writing for Children
7000023 Writing Flash Narratives
7000024 Writing your own Story
Capstone
Minimum Required
1 Course(s)
To complete the Creative Writing Certificate students must complete a final capstone writing project.
7000021 Creative Writing Capstone Project
Overview
- Institution: University of Guelph
- Program type: Certificate
- Language: English
- Program Code:
- Delivery Method: Fully Online/Distance
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.