Course Description

Creative Writing

Course Number: ARTS061

Discover new ways to gain access to your own unique imagination, learn how and why words have power, and then turn what you've discovered into stories! In this experiential course you will explore the archetypal energies that lie behind the development of vibrant characters, use words, action and point of view to bring your characters to life, and learn to use dialogue effectively. Understanding the sources of tension in plot construction will help you move your characters through different kinds of stories. This course can be taken repeatedly by new writers of fiction, creative non-fiction, and memoirs, as well as experienced writers who want to refresh and expand their skills. There will be time after class for individual consultations, if you bring writing samples.

Units: 47.50
Hours: 47.50