Courses & Units
Creative Writing: Concept and Craft HEN204
Introduction
To produce successful fiction, a writer needs not only to have great ideas but also to have the skill to bring those ideas alive on the page. In this unit, students are encouraged to work on their capacity for imagination and originality, and on developing their proficiency in the craft of writing. The reading program for the unit requires students to engage with a range of genres, and a craft analysis assessment enables students to focus on the aspects of writing that are most relevant to their own creative practice. Workshops provide a space in which students give and receive constructive criticism.
Summary
| Unit name | Creative Writing: Concept and Craft |
|---|---|
| Unit code | HEN204 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Humanities |
| Discipline | English |
| Coordinator | Doctor Danielle Wood |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Online | Semester 2 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 21/7/2025 | 19/8/2025 | 8/9/2025 | 26/10/2025 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2025 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2025 will be available from the 1st October 2024. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Follow the sequential steps involved in producing a short work of fiction that is carefully crafted, improved through accepting and reflecting on feedback, polished through proofreading and attention to detail, and submitted on time.
- Reflect critically on creative writing produced by your peers.
- Analyse the features of published writing, and show understanding of how your findings can be applied in your own writing practice.
- Demonstrate skill in writing in English, including paying attention to the details of editorial polish (spelling, punctuation, layout, spacing, etc.).
Fee Information
2025 fee information will be available in September.
Requisites
Prerequisites
25 credit points at Introductory level or higherMutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
HEN324Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 2-hour online writing workshop, weekly x 11 |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Participation (10%)|Craft Analysis (20%)|Critique (20%)|Portfolio (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
All required readings will be provided on the unit's MyLO site. |
|---|---|
| Recommended | All recommended readings will be provided on the unit's MyLO site. |
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