Unit details
ALW225 - Fiction Writing: Story, Structure and Starting Out
| Offered at: | (B, G) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Cohort rule: | This unit is only available to students enrolled in A313, A316, A356, A357, A358 & A359 courses. The Geelong offering is also available to students enrolled in A300, A325 & A328 courses. |
| Unit chair: | J Scicluna |
| Prerequisite: | ALW101 and ALW102 |
| Incompatible with: | ALW325, ALW307 |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
This unit explores technical and discursive aspects of fiction-writing, with reference to highly regarded texts. The unit involves much exploration of creativity and experimentation; improvisation and revision. Students must be prepared to do considerable practical work in and out of tutorials. Each student will submit a complete original work or works of fiction. This work may be presented in a number of forms, including short story, hypertext, fiction for installation or exhibition, for example.
Assessment
Report – 30%
Original work or series of works of fiction - 50%
Workshop responses and class participation - 20%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Student Contribution Rate*** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $706 | $706 | $706 | $2374 | $2714 |
* Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010
** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009
*** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
