Creative Writing
Description
ABOUT THE CERTIFICATE:
Good writing can be learned, with guidance from patient-professional authors and a supportive community. If the time has come for you to get serious about your writing, the Certificate in Creative Writing can provide the focus and direction you've been looking for.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
- Understand literary techniques in your genre.
- Apply your ability to develop a manuscript of 20,000 to 25,000 words.
- Benefit from the insights of some of Canada's top writers.
- Find support in a large, thriving writing community.
BENEFITS:
- Learn from some of Canada's best writers, including Giller nominees and bestselling authors.
- Choose from the largest array of writing courses offered in Canada and join a vibrant community of emerging writers.
- Develop your potential, or just explore.
NOTE(S)
The School of Continuing Studies cannot guarantee the availability of particular courses. Course offerings may change from year to year. Courses taken in past years at the School will not be evaluated retroactively. Ungraded courses taken in past years at the School will not be evaluated retroactively. Instructors will assess writing skills in 1664 Creative Writing: Introduction. If deemed appropriate, students will also be required to pass 3095 A Grammar Handbook. In that case, 3095 A Grammar Handbook would count as an elective.
REQUIRED COURSES:
- 1664 Creative Writing: Introduction
- 1695 Creative Writing through Reading
- 1681 Creative Writing Final Project Tutorial
From the following list, you must choose:
One introductory-level course in the genre of the candidate's specialty (20 hours)
- 1691 Creative Non-Fiction: Introduction
- 1687 Poetry: Introduction
- 2825 Playwriting: Introduction
- 1680 Writing Short Fiction: Introduction
- 1679 Writing the Novel: Introduction
- 1709 Screenwriting: Introduction
- 1717 Writing for Children: Introduction
- 3680 Writing the Novel in Spanish / Escribir una novela en español
- 4017 Micro-Budget Filmaking
One other creative writing course in the candidate's area of specialty (20 hours). See full list of creative writing courses under Programs and Courses in the top menu.
One creative writing course not in the candidate's area of specialty (20 hours). See full list of creative writing courses under Programs and Courses in the top menu.
Any other creative writing course (20 hours). See full list of creative writing courses under Programs and Courses in the top menu.
Related Courses
- Creative Non-Fiction: Introduction
- Creative Writing Final Project Tutorial
- Micro-Budget Filmmaking
- Creative Writing through Reading
- Poetry: Introduction
- Playwriting: Introduction
- Writing Short Fiction: Introduction
- Writing the Novel: Introduction
- Screenwriting: Introduction
- Writing for Children: Introduction
- Writing the Novel in Spanish / Escribir una novela en español
- Creative Non-Fiction: Introduction
Overview
- Institution: University of Toronto
- Program type: Certificat
- Language: English
- Program Code:
- Delivery Method: Entièrement en ligne/à distance