For admission requirements for all courses see Creative Writing entry under Arts.
Techniques of and practice in multiple genres of writing, including fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, screenplay, stageplay, graphic forms, lyric forms, children's literature, and writing for new media. Manuscript submission is not required for admission.
An exploration of and practice in the writing of poetry, focusing on how a writer employs the technical elements of the craft of poetry. Manuscript submission not required for admission.
Techniques of and practice in creating, developing and writing for children and young adults. Manuscript submission is not required for admission.
An exploration of and practice in the writing of creative nonfiction, focusing on how a writer employs the technical elements of the craft of creative nonfiction. Manuscript submission not required for admission.
Techniques of and practice in creating, developing, and writing a screenplay. Manuscript submission is not required for admission.
Techniques of and practice in creating, developing, and writing the graphic novel, manga, and other forms of illustrated writing. The ability to draw is not required. Manuscript submission is not required for admission.
An exploration of the writing of fiction, focusing on how a writer employs the technical elements of the craft of fiction. Manuscript submission not required for admission.
An exploration of and practice in writing for new media, including podcasting, blogging, and writing for websites, games, and online environments. Manuscript submission is not required for admission.
Restricted to B.F.A. Film Production students.
Covers three genres from fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, radio drama, radio feature, or stageplay.
An examination of and practice in creative writing in comedic forms, including stand-up, sketch, film, new media, and text. Manuscript submission not required for admission.
The writing of poetry in various forms using a combination of workshopping and online modules. Manuscript submission not required for admission. Prerequisite: CRWR 201.
Exploration of and practice in writing for podcast. Prerequisite: CRWR 213.
The writing of work for children and young adults in various forms using a combination of workshopping and online modules. Manuscript submission not required for admission. Prerequisite: CRWR 203.
An exploration of and practice in the writing of creative non-fiction, covering four of the more basic forms of this genre: memoir, profile, commentary, and exposition. Manuscript submission is not required for admission. Prerequisite: CRWR 205.
An exploration of and practice in writing for the screen, focusing on how a writer employs the technical elements of the craft of screenwriting. Manuscript submission is not required for admission. Prerequisite: CRWR 206.
An exploration of practice in the writing of the one-act stage play, focusing on how a writer employs the technical elements of the craft of this genre. Manuscript submission is not required for admission. Prerequisite: CRWR 200.
The writing of graphica (comics, manga and graphic novels), using a combination of workshopping and online modules. Manuscript submission not required for admission. Prerequisite: CRWR 208.
An exploration of the writing of fiction, focusing on how a writer employs the technical elements of the craft of fiction. Manuscript submission not required for admission. Prerequisite: CRWR 209.
Narrative design and writing for video games. Prerequisite: CRWR 200.
Techniques of and practice in writing for lyric forms, including song lyrics, lyrical narratives, and libretti. Manuscript submission is not required for admission. Prerequisite: One of CRWR 200, CRWR 202.
Origin, theory and practice of interactive story forms. Exploring structural links between interactive theatre, gaming, and extended (virtual, mixed, and augmented) reality. Prerequisite: One of CRWR 213 or B.M.S. student with 3rd year standing or higher.
Elements of episodic and serialized comedic and dramatic television writing with writing practice applied to primary formats and genres. Prerequisite: CRWR 206.
Exploration and practice in writing major genres of genre fiction, including fantasy, science fiction, romance, crime, horror, and historical fiction. Prerequisite: All of CRWR 200, CRWR 209.
Contemporary and historical comedic writing in a variety of forms. Emphasis on critical analysis and creative writing of comedic works, and changes in the comedic landscape. Recommended: CRWR 200 Prerequisite: CRWR 230.
An intermediate level workshop class in writing poetry. Manuscript submission is not required for admission. Prerequisite: CRWR 301.
An intermediate level workshop class in writing for children and young adults. Manuscript submission is not required for admission. Prerequisite: CRWR 303.
An intermediate level workshop class in writing of creative nonfiction. Manuscript submission is not required for admission. Prerequisite: CRWR 305.
An intermediate level workshop class in writing for the screen. Manuscript submission is not required for admission. Prerequisite: CRWR 306.
An intermediate level workshop class in writing for graphic forms. The ability to draw is not required. Manuscript submission is not required for admission. Prerequisite: CRWR 308.
An intermediate level workshop class in writing of fiction. Manuscript submission is not required for admission. Prerequisite: CRWR 309.
A workshop class in the writing of poetry. Prerequisite: Restricted to Majors in Creative Writing.
An advanced workshop class in writing for new media. Restricted to Majors in Creative Writing.
A workshop class in writing for Children and Young Adults. Prerequisite: Restricted to Majors in Creative Writing.
A workshop class in writing for the radio. Prerequisite: Restricted to Majors in Creative Writing.
A workshop class in writing creative nonfiction, focused on some of the more popular forms of creative nonfiction: autobiography, rhetoric (commentary), literary journalism, and the personal essay. Prerequisite: Restricted to Majors in Creative Writing.
A workshop class in writing for the screen. Prerequisite: Restricted to Majors in Creative Writing.
A workshop class in writing of drama for the stage. Studio work is required, and some plays may be given a live stage production in Brave New Play Rites (adjudication process involved). Prerequisite: Restricted to Majors in Creative Writing.
A workshop class in the writing of graphic novel, manga, and other forms of illustrated writing. The ability to draw is not required. Prerequisite: Restricted to Majors in Creative Writing.
A workshop class in the writing of fiction. Prerequisite: Restricted to Majors in Creative Writing.
A workshop class on writing for video games. Restricted to Creative Writing majors.
A workshop class exploring the words that accompany music in varied forms including pop, art, musical theatre, and opera. Prerequisite: Restricted to Majors in Creative Writing.
A workshop class in literary translation. Restricted to Majors in Creative Writing. Prerequisite: Proficiency in a language other than English.
A workshop class in writing for television. Prerequisite: Restricted to Majors in Creative Writing.
An interdisciplinary course, in cooperation with the Theatre program, emphasizing script development through scene work, character development and stagecraft. Prerequisite: Manuscript submission or equivalent theatre experience.
Workshop-based class focused on writing speculative fiction, including fantasy, science fiction, and horror; emphasis on reading various genres and peer feedback. Restricted to Creative Writing majors.
Advanced study of contemporary Indigenous writing in North America across genres focusing on the production of critical and creative writing about coloniality, race, history, and identity. Prerequisite: Restricted to Majors in Creative Writing.
Interdisciplinary perspectives on non-traditional forms of writing. Emphasis on combinations of poetry with prose, extra-literary structures, and visuals. Restricted to Majors in Creative Writing.
Workshop-based class focused on writing related to climate change and environmental issues; emphasis on reading various genres and peer feedback. Restricted to Creative Writing majors. A maximum of 6 credits is permitted between CRWR 425 and 525.
Pass/Fail. Credit will be granted for only one of CRWR 430 or CRWR 530. Restricted to Majors in Creative Writing. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
A workshop class exploring comedic writing in varied forms including film and television, prose and poetry, non-fiction, and new media. This course is restricted to students in the CRWR BFA program.
Group projects and workshops with students majoring in other creative arts. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Credit will be granted for only one of CRWR 440, THTR 469, VISA 469, MUSC 469. Equivalency: THTR 469, VISA 469, MUSC 469
An advanced workshop class in writing poetry. Restricted to Majors in Creative Writing. Prerequisite: CRWR 401.
An advanced workshop class in writing for new media. Restricted to Majors in Creative Writing. Prerequisite: CRWR 402.
An advanced workshop class in writing for children and young adults. Restricted to Majors in Creative Writing. Prerequisite: CRWR 403.
An advanced workshop class in writing for the radio. Restricted to Majors in Creative Writing. Prerequisite: CRWR 404.
An advanced workshop class focusing on memoir, biography, rhetoric, literary journalism, the personal essay, and some hybrid forms of creative nonfiction. Includes instruction in researching and interviewing techniques. Restricted to Majors in Creative Writing. Prerequisite: CRWR 405.
An advanced workshop class in writing for the screen. Restricted to Majors in Creative Writing. Prerequisite: CRWR 406.
An advanced workshop class in writing drama for the stage. Studio work is required. Assumes a greater level of experience in writing drama for the stage than CRWR 407. Prerequisite: Restricted to Majors in Creative Writing.
An advanced workshop class in writing for graphic forms. The ability to draw is not required. Restricted to Majors in Creative Writing. Prerequisite: CRWR 408.
An advanced workshop class in writing fiction. Restricted to Majors in Creative Writing. Prerequisite: CRWR 409.
An advanced workshop class in literary translation. Restricted to Majors in Creative Writing. Prerequisite: CRWR 415. and proficiency in a language other than English.
An advanced workshop class in writing for lyric forms. Restricted to Majors in Creative Writing. Prerequisite: CRWR 411.
An advanced workshop class in writing for television. Restricted to Majors in Creative Writing. Prerequisite: CRWR 416.
For students who receive permission to do advanced work on a specific project. Admission is restricted to B.F.A. Majors in Creative Writing.
For students who receive departmental permission to do advanced work in this genre.
For students who receive departmental permission to do advanced work in this genre.
For students who receive departmental permission to do advanced work in this genre.
For students who receive departmental permission to do advanced work in this genre.
For students who receive departmental permission to do advanced work in this genre.
For students who receive departmental permission to do advanced work in this genre.
For students who receive departmental permission to do advanced work in this genre.
For students who receive departmental permission to do advanced work in translation.
The course will emphasize current trends and techniques rather than critical evaluation. Not offered every year.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Prerequisite: Proficiency in a language other than English. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
An interdisciplinary course, in cooperation with the Acting and the M.F.A. Directing programs in Theatre, emphasizing script development through scenework, character development, and stagecraft. Prerequisite: Manuscript submission or equivalent theatre experience. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Advanced writing of speculative fiction, including fantasy, science fiction, magical realism, horror, folk tales, and weird stories. Emphasis on reading examples from the subgenres and peer feedback. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor is required. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Advanced study of contemporary Indigenous writing in North America across genres focusing on the production of critical and creative writing about coloniality, race, history, and identity. A maximum of 6 credits is permitted from CRWR 420, CRWR 521. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Interdisciplinary perspectives on non-traditional forms of writing. Emphasis on poets working at the intersection of writing and art practices and rigorous experimentation in hybrid works. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Advanced workshop-based class focused on writing related to climate change and environmental issues; emphasis on reading various genres and peer feedback. Restricted to graduate students in the MFA Program in Creative Writing. A maximum of 6 credits is permitted between CRWR 425 and 525. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Pass/Fail. Credit will be granted for only one of CRWR 430 or CRWR 530. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Prerequisite: CRWR 503. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Prerequisite: CRWR 504. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Prerequisite: CRWR 505. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Prerequisite: CRWR 515. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Prerequisite: CRWR 514. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.