Creative Writing

Introduction

AQA AS Level in Creative Writing leading to A2 in September 2014

What Will I Learn

Different styles and types of professional and creative writing - prose, non-fiction, scripts, travel writing, short stories, poetry, drafting, editing and critical reflection, writing for performance, information and for digital media.

Example Modules

• Travel writing
• Scripts for TV and radio
• Flash fiction
• Short stories
• Memoirs
• Website content and blogging

How Will I Be Assessed?

40% is a 2 hour written exam at AS level and 60% is coursework

Entry Requirements

5 GCSE A* - C

Additional Information

New AQA A level offered at AS level in September 2013. Part of full time A level choice taken as 1 of 4 AS levels. Offered as a stand alone for adult learners and not part of the full time A level package - £600.00

Progression

Further study in Higher Education at degree level.

Career Opportunities

Journalism, radio and television production, technical author, teaching, novelist, advertising, blogger, legacy writer, brand language writer, editing, researcher, librarian, public relations, copywriter, games writer.

Qualification type: Level 3 Mode of study: Full-Time Courses Start date: September Duration (weeks): 36 Hours per week: 4 Days of the week: Tuesdays and Fridays Course code: CASCREAW3