KWB116 Creative Non-Fiction
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| Unit code: | KWB116 |
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| Equivalent(s): | KWB107 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $2,040 |
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| Domestic tuition unit fee | $4,104 |
| International unit fee | $4,320 |
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2024, Kelvin Grove, Internal
| Unit code: | KWB116 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Equivalent: | KWB107 |
| Coordinator: | Kari Gislason | k.gislason@qut.edu.au |
Overview
The ability to recognise, analyse and use core types of non-fiction writing is an important part of the professional writer's practice and a highly useful aspect to develop early in a writing career. Creative non-fiction allows writers to combine real life stories with the creative writing techniques employed in fiction, and develops writing skills in a variety of non-fiction written modes and publishing contexts. These include personal essay and humorous writing, life writing and travel literature, and reviewing of books, film, music, and food. This unit encourages you to apply the creative writing techniques of these forms to your areas of interest, and has an industry focus in equipping you with practical and analytical skills in a range of non-fiction creative writing genres.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Write short pieces of creative nonfiction to industry standards and with an awareness of practices in nonfiction publications.
- Write and rewrite collaboratively through participation in peer critique groups.
- Identify professional markets for your creative nonfiction and target those markets through the writing of suitable work.
Content
This unit addresses content such as creative non-fiction writing skills and practice, and the analysis of key genre elements.
Learning Approaches
Classroom practice includes an integrated program of lectures and tutorials, with a balance of small group, large group, online and individual activities. Guided writing activities and critical discussion of writing theories and works will form the backbone of most tutorials. You are encouraged to develop your understanding of the theoretical content of the course through innovative forms of writing and analysis, and through engagement with real-world practices of non-fiction writing. Workshopping of works in progress will be part of some tutorials.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
You will receive formative feedback on your progress in this unit during tutorials and discussions throughout the semester. Feedback from your tutor and peers will form an important part of your writing development, as outlined in the Approaches to Learning section of this unit outline.
Assessment
Overview
For this unit you are required to submit three assessable items: a short review written to a standard suitable for publication; a short nonfiction creative work; and a folio of work gathered over the semester which demonstrates your engagement with formative writing activities, and participation in the process of constructively providing critique and feedback on the work of others.
Faculty Assessment Information
To access the Faculty's Assessment Information see the Canvas site for this unit. This includes information about late assignments and assignment extensions.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Critique (written)
A 1000-word review suitable for publication. This assessment has formative (developmental) and summative elements (evaluation for a grade).
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Portfolio
This is a multi-phase assessment based on 3 requirements:
1. Submission of a folio of writing activities discussed in class
2. Participation in the editorial process through sharing of draft work and peer critique
3. Submission of written critiques of peers' works in progress
This assessment has formative (developmental) and summative elements (evaluation for a grade).
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Creative Work
For this assessment you are required to write a 2000 word piece of creative nonfiction suitable for publication.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Requirements to Study
Requirements
All students and staff who access campus buildings and facilities are required to complete the Tier 1 General Health and Safety Induction. This must be completed online.
Resources
Required resources for this unit will be provided via QUT Readings. Other resources and activities will be provided in class and via the unit’s Canvas website.
Resource Materials
Other
To enable your full participation in the virtual learning environment, for example, participating in online activities and engaging with online learning materials, you will need access to a reliable computer with an internet connection, webcam, headset and microphone, as well as a learning environment where you are able to fully participate undisturbed when required.
Risk Assessment Statement
For risks associated with using campus buildings or facilities, refer to the Tier 1 General Health and Safety Induction.
There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit.
Where substantial computer-based work is required, particularly in the case of fully online students, you are recommended to take regular rest breaks when engaging in prolonged computer-based work, and ensure that your workstation is set up for optimal comfort to prevent strain or injury.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.KK34 Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Cite and discuss a broad and coherent knowledge of historical and contemporary cultural contexts for creative practice, including the contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges.
Relates to: ULO3 - Demonstrate complex problem solving through iterative experimentation and the creative and critical development of ideas and outcomes.
Relates to: ULO1 - Represent and promote your work in ways relevant to your creative field.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO3 - Formulate and apply an independent perspective through reflection and by acting on the informed critique of others.
Relates to: ULO2 - Operate with initiative, ethical judgement and professionalism in creative practice, both alone and in groups.
Relates to: ULO2, ULO3
KK43 Bachelor of Creative Industries
- Demonstrate broad and coherent theoretical and practical knowledge required for creative enterprise, career development and interdisciplinary collaborations, supported by depth in at least one creative disciplinary area.
Relates to: ULO3 - Demonstrate technical expertise to support skills and knowledge within the Creative Industries.
Relates to: ULO1 - Communicate effectively in a range of forms across multiple media modes, for sharing and disseminating knowledge, skills and ideas, and collaborative practice and navigation of social networks.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO3 - Apply and adapt creative disciplinary knowledge and skills with agility in a range of industry, community and intercultural contexts.
Relates to: ULO2 - Practise self-management of career and learning with enterprise and an entrepreneurial outlook, including the building of personal and professional relationships and partnerships.
Relates to: ULO2, ULO3
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2024, Online
| Unit code: | KWB116 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Equivalent: | KWB107 |
Overview
The ability to recognise, analyse and use core types of non-fiction writing is an important part of the professional writer's practice and a highly useful aspect to develop early in a writing career. Creative non-fiction allows writers to combine real life stories with the creative writing techniques employed in fiction, and develops writing skills in a variety of non-fiction written modes and publishing contexts. These include personal essay and humorous writing, life writing and travel literature, and reviewing of books, film, music, and food. This unit encourages you to apply the creative writing techniques of these forms to your areas of interest, and has an industry focus in equipping you with practical and analytical skills in a range of non-fiction creative writing genres.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Write short pieces of creative nonfiction to industry standards and with an awareness of practices in nonfiction publications.
- Write and rewrite collaboratively through participation in peer critique groups.
- Identify professional markets for your creative nonfiction and target those markets through the writing of suitable work.
Content
This unit addresses content such as creative non-fiction writing skills and practice, and the analysis of key genre elements.
Learning Approaches
Classroom practice includes an integrated program of lectures and tutorials, with a balance of small group, large group, online and individual activities. Guided writing activities and critical discussion of writing theories and works will form the backbone of most tutorials. You are encouraged to develop your understanding of the theoretical content of the course through innovative forms of writing and analysis, and through engagement with real-world practices of non-fiction writing. Workshopping of works in progress will be part of some tutorials.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
You will receive formative feedback on your progress in this unit during tutorials and discussions throughout the semester. Feedback from your tutor and peers will form an important part of your writing development, as outlined in the Approaches to Learning section of this unit outline.
Assessment
Overview
For this unit you are required to submit three assessable items: a short review written to a standard suitable for publication; a short nonfiction creative work; and a folio of work gathered over the semester which demonstrates your engagement with formative writing activities, and participation in the process of constructively providing critique and feedback on the work of others.
Faculty Assessment Information
To access the Faculty's Assessment Information see the Canvas site for this unit. This includes information about late assignments and assignment extensions.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Critique (written)
A 1000-word review suitable for publication. This assessment has formative (developmental) and summative elements (evaluation for a grade).
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Portfolio
This is a multi-phase assessment based on 3 requirements:
1. Submission of a folio of writing activities discussed in class
2. Participation in the editorial process through sharing of draft work and peer critique
3. Submission of written critiques of peers' works in progress
This assessment has formative (developmental) and summative elements (evaluation for a grade).
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Creative Work
For this assessment you are required to write a 2000 word piece of creative nonfiction suitable for publication.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Requirements to Study
Requirements
All students and staff who access campus buildings and facilities are required to complete the Tier 1 General Health and Safety Induction. This must be completed online.
Resources
Required resources for this unit will be provided via QUT Readings. Other resources and activities will be provided in class and via the unit’s Canvas website.
Resource Materials
Other
To enable your full participation in the virtual learning environment, for example, participating in online activities and engaging with online learning materials, you will need access to a reliable computer with an internet connection, webcam, headset and microphone, as well as a learning environment where you are able to fully participate undisturbed when required.
Risk Assessment Statement
For risks associated with using campus buildings or facilities, refer to the Tier 1 General Health and Safety Induction.
There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit.
Where substantial computer-based work is required, particularly in the case of fully online students, you are recommended to take regular rest breaks when engaging in prolonged computer-based work, and ensure that your workstation is set up for optimal comfort to prevent strain or injury.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.KK34 Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Cite and discuss a broad and coherent knowledge of historical and contemporary cultural contexts for creative practice, including the contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges.
Relates to: ULO3 - Demonstrate complex problem solving through iterative experimentation and the creative and critical development of ideas and outcomes.
Relates to: ULO1 - Represent and promote your work in ways relevant to your creative field.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO3 - Formulate and apply an independent perspective through reflection and by acting on the informed critique of others.
Relates to: ULO2 - Operate with initiative, ethical judgement and professionalism in creative practice, both alone and in groups.
Relates to: ULO2, ULO3
KK43 Bachelor of Creative Industries
- Demonstrate broad and coherent theoretical and practical knowledge required for creative enterprise, career development and interdisciplinary collaborations, supported by depth in at least one creative disciplinary area.
Relates to: ULO3 - Demonstrate technical expertise to support skills and knowledge within the Creative Industries.
Relates to: ULO1 - Communicate effectively in a range of forms across multiple media modes, for sharing and disseminating knowledge, skills and ideas, and collaborative practice and navigation of social networks.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO3 - Apply and adapt creative disciplinary knowledge and skills with agility in a range of industry, community and intercultural contexts.
Relates to: ULO2 - Practise self-management of career and learning with enterprise and an entrepreneurial outlook, including the building of personal and professional relationships and partnerships.
Relates to: ULO2, ULO3