2013-14 University Calendar
Kwantlen Polytechnic University Calendar  2013-14  Faculty of Arts  Creative Writing: Bachelor of Arts Major and Minor

Creative Writing: Bachelor of Arts Major and Minor

Description

The KPU Creative Writing Department offers students a community of creativity in which writers discover a purposeful craft and explore the gifts of the imagination. We offer award-winning faculty, small class sizes, and a wealth of online courses for learners not able to attend class at a KPU campus.

Teaching in the Creative Writing Department is based on foundational principles of mentorship, humility, discovery, purposefulness, and learner autonomy. Faculty demonstrate an authentic spirit of inquiry intended as a model for learners. In turn, learners engage with a teaching environment that is collaborative, innovative, creative, and respectful. We embrace emerging and experimental teaching methods and research-driven pedagogy in support of a dynamic educational community that is innovative, interdisciplinary, and socially and culturally responsible. In the Creative Writing Department, learner engagement extends beyond the classroom to encompass community and industry partners and peers.

Career Opportunities

Creative writing is a vital and foundational skill which will allow students to further themselves in a variety of careers ranging from those traditionally associated with writing such as literary creation, publishing, editing, and communications to new media, marketing, publicity, advocacy and education. Creative writing also allows students who develop interests in other fields, or who go on to postgraduate study in other disciplines, to apply their skill sets to any area they choose - whether in the humanities, arts, trades, social sciences or sciences.

Program Admission Requirements

In addition to Kwantlen's General university admission requirements, including the undergraduate-level English Proficiency Requirement, the following program admission requirements apply:

Year One Admission:

Year Three Admission:

Qualifying Year

Students who do not qualify upon initial application to KPU may be eligible for entry to the Qualifying Year. Students who possess at least a 'C' in English 12 (or equivalent) and a passing grade in either Pre-Calculus 11, Principles of Math 11, Foundations of Mathematics 11, Applications of Math 12 (or equivalents) will be able to apply for entry to the BA Qualifying Year. Students will be admitted to the BA program in the second year provided they have successfully completed appropriate qualifying courses. Other applicants who do not qualify are encouraged to consult an Educational Advisor for the appropriate qualifying courses that satisfy the application criteria.

Program Continuance Requirements

Current BA students must meet the following requirements to continue into their 3rd year of study. Registration access to third or fourth year courses is first awarded to students who have completed the following:

Program Requirements

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree must complete all requirements in the Bachelor of Arts Framework in addition to their major or minor program requirements.

Creative Writing Major

This major will require higher grades than a C; please check the pre-requisites for each course.

Core requirements: 

All of:
  CRWR 1100 Introduction to Creative Writing I 3 credits
  CRWR 1110  Introduction to Creative Writing II  3 credits
  ENGL 1100  Introduction to University Writing 3 credits
  One of ENGL at the 1200-level or equivalent 3 credits
Two of:
  CRWR 1240 Introduction to New Media  3 credits
  CRWR 2140 Writing and Creativity on the Web 3 credits
  CRWR 2300 Drama, Fiction and Poetry I 3 credits
  CRWR 2310 Drama, Fiction and Poetry II 3 credits

Plus four courses in three of the following five streams (totaling 36 credits):

Fiction
  CRWR 3100 Techniques in Short Fiction 3 credits
  CRWR 3200 Short Fiction 3 credits
  CRWR 4100 Advanced Short Fiction l 3 credits
  CRWR 4200 Advanced Short Fiction ll 3 credits
Poetry
  CRWR 3110 Poetic Forms and Techniques 3 credits
  CRWR 3210 Advanced Poetic Forms and Techniques 3 credits
  CRWR 4110 Advanced Poetry l 3 credits
  CRWR 4210 Advanced Poetry ll 3 credits
Screenwriting
  CRWR 3120 Screenwriting I 3 credits
  CRWR 3220 Screenwriting II 3 credits
  CRWR 4120 Advanced Screenwriting l 3 credits
  CRWR 4220 Advanced Screenwriting ll 3 credits
Creative Nonfiction
  CRWR 3130 Creative Nonfiction I 3 credits
  CRWR 3230 Creative Nonfiction II 3 credits
  CRWR 4130 Advanced Creative Nonfiction l 3 credits
  CRWR 4230 Advanced Creative Nonfiction ll 3 credits
New Media
  Courses are currently being developed

Creative Writing Minor

Students in the Bachelor of Arts Minor program must complete the following courses:

1000 Level

6 credits of Creative Writing:
  CRWR 1100 Introduction to Creative Writing I 3 credits
  CRWR 1110 Introduction to Creative Writing II 3 credits
6 credits of English as follows:
  ENGL 1100 Introduction to University Writing 3 credits
  One of ENGL at the 1200-level or equivalent  3 credits

2000 Level

6 credits of Creative Writing:
  CRWR 2300 Drama, Fiction & Poetry I 3 credits
  CRWR 2310 Drama, Fiction & Poetry II 3 credits

3000 Level

12 credits in two areas of concentration:
Choose two courses:
  CRWR 3100 Techniques of Short Fiction 3 credits
  CRWR 3110 Poetry Forms & Techniques I 3 credits
  CRWR 3120 Screenplay I 3 credits
  CRWR 3130 Creative Non-Fiction 3 credits
Choose the two courses that follow those from above:
  CRWR 3200 Short Fiction  3 credits
  CRWR 3210 Poetry Forms & Techniques II  3 credits
  CRWR 3220 Screenplay II 3 credits
  CRWR 3230 Creative Non-Fiction II  3 credits

4000 Level

6 credits in the two areas of concentration chosen above:
  CRWR 4100 Advanced Fiction Workshop 3 credits
  CRWR 4110 Advanced Poetry Workshop I 3 credits
  CRWR 4120 Advanced Screenwriting I 3 credits
  CRWR 4130 Advanced Creative Non-Fiction 3 credits

Credential Awarded

Upon successful completion of the major program students are eligible to receive a Bachelor of Arts. Transcripts will indicate a Major in Creative Writing.  

Upon successful completion of the minor as part of a Bachelor of Arts program, transcripts will indicate a Minor in Creative Writing.

Last Updated: Apr 28, 2014

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