Creative Writing selkirk.ca/program/creative-writing Course of Studies The following is a suggested mix of courses to satisfy requirements for the liberal arts diploma in writing studies. Courses should be chosen only after consultation with a Selkirk College counsellor. — Complete a total of 60 credits of University courses. — Atleast 12 of these credits must be in English and should include ENGL 200 and ENGL 201. — Complete four writing studies courses — CWRT 100, CWRT 101, CWRT 200 and CWRT 201. — Choose electives from a least two subject areas other than English or creative writing. Learn more about all of the creative writing courses offered at Selkirk. Year 1 SEMESTER 1 Course Name Credit CWRT 100 = Studies in Writing I On Campus 3 ENGLISH English Requirement: ENGL 110 or ENGL 112 On Campus 3 UAS ELECT General UAS Elective On Campus 3 UAS ELECT General UAS Elective On Campus 3 UAS ELECT General UAS Elective On Campus 3 Total ib SEMESTER 2 Course Name Credit CWRT 101 = Studies in Writing IT On Campus 3 ENGLISH English Requirement: ENGL 111 or ENGL 114 On Campus 3 UAS ELECT General UAS Elective On Campus 3 UAS ELECT General UAS Elective On Campus 3 UAS ELECT General UAS Elective On Campus 3 Total ib Program Summary “Imagination is everything. It is a preview of life’s coming attractions.” —Albert Einstein PROGRAM OVERVIEW Whether you’re interested in taking individual courses or pursuing a Creative Writing diploma/ degree, Selkirk College is the place to be. Join Almeda Glenn Miller and Leesa Dean, the program’s core faculty, as well as guest speakers and visiting writers who will take you on an exciting journey designed to immerse you in creative processes and help you find your voice. Our Creative Writing classes are fully transferable to universities across Canada. We'll help set you up for success at a larger 52 ‘Selkirk College Academic Calendar 2016-17 University for your third and fourth year of a degree program. What defines our Creative Writing Program is a community of writers created by small class sizes and intimate workshops. Students gain confidence in communicating their ideas imaginatively in a truly magical setting. Imagine sitting by the confluence of the Kootenay and Columbia River to draft a poem, or walking along ancient Sinixt Territory on the Castlegar campus trails to conjure the final scene in your short story. In Nelson, classes are held at the KSA campus, a true artists’ paradise where literary and studio arts cross-pollinate. Situated in one of the most beautiful regions on earth, Selkirk College offers a safe, peaceful and vibrant sense of place for writers to explore their imaginations in fiction, non-fiction, poetry and drama. We'll help you navigate the geography of writing in the world today. E C LENGTH OF STUDY: Two years ACCREDITATION: Liberal Arts Diploma CAMPUS: Castlegar SSENTIAL SKILLS reative Writing students will develop the following essential skills, transferable to any career: Critical reading Concise writing Research Diagnosis Creative solutions Synthesizing ideas Revision Analysis CAREER PATHWAYS Many modern workplaces prefer hiring creative individuals who pay attention to detail. Below is a list of common jobs for creative writers: University or College Professor Magazine or Literary Quarterly Editor Publisher Journalist Poet Novelist Freelance Writer Screenwriter Political Activist Citizen Journalist Theatre Director Fundraiser/Grant Writer for NGOs and NPOs — Proposal Writer for Arts Organizations, Engineering Firms, Marketing and Web Developers — Speech Writer for CEOs, Keynote Speakers, Politicians — Science Journalist — Technical writer — Marketing/Communications Manager — Copywriter selkirk.ca/programs