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Course Overview

Course Overview
The course is designed for you to develop your knowledge and
understanding of creative writing.

Whilst on the course you will produce structured work with guidance. The course helps you to use key influences such as the power of observation, imagination and use of language to develop your writing. Opportunities will be given to engage in group work, generate ideas and develop confidence in the field of creative writing.

Objectives

Objectives
Objective 1
Objective 1
Write confidently about a range of situations
Write confidently about a range of situations
Objective 1
Objective 2
Objective 2
To be able to structure and develop a storyline or plot
To be able to structure and develop a storyline or plot
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Objective 3
Objective 3
To develop creative ideas and skills when writing
To develop creative ideas and skills when writing

Produce a structured piece of work
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Objective 4
Objective 4
Write regularly by keeping an ongoing journal
Write regularly by keeping an ongoing journal
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Objective 5
Objective 5
Identify and use building blocks in your work.
Identify and use building blocks in your work.
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Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements
Competency in written and spoken English equivalent to Level 1.
Being a previous participant in a Creative Writing course is
desirable.
written and spoken English equivalent to Level 1.
Already working on a piece of Creative Writing (see above).
Being a previous participant in a Creative Writing course or courses is
desirable.
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Equipment Required

Equipment Required
Please bring pen and paper to your first class where your tutor will advise
of any additional materials required
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What courses can I go on to?

What courses can I go on to?
You may re-enrol on this course to develop your knowledge and skills or progress to the advanced class.

Alternatively you may wish to enrol on other courses held at Idea Store Learning. Please see a course guide for further information or speak with your tutor.
Your tutor will support you in researching these and other courses outside of Idea Store Learning.
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What examination is there?

What examination is there?
At the beginning of the course an initial assessment takes place to identify your level of
experience knowledge or current skills.
The tutor will carry out informal assessments to check your understanding, there is no exam.
You will complete a self-assessment at the beginning, middle and end of the course.
Your tutor will let you know how you are getting on throughout the course to you will help you
work to your full potential.
At the end of the course you will receive written feedback.
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How will I know I am making progress?

How will I know I am making progress?
You will have an ‘Individual Learning Plan’ where the course learning outcomes are shown and
where you can set individual learning goals and monitor your own progress against these.
You will need to evaluate your own progress and manage your time.
Your tutor will give ongoing feedback and will keep you informed of your progress.
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Other Info

Other Info
To maximise your chances of benefiting from the course fully we expect you to attend all scheduled sessions and that you do so punctually and are ready to start learning at the start of the class.
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Extra Support

Extra Support
Come and see one of our experienced and friendly advisors. For further information, email ideastore@towerhamlets.gov.uk and a member of the team will get back to you.
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C4023
Carol Johnston
09/06/2021
07/07/2021
2.00 hrs per wk
5 weeks
£48.00 (tuition)
Tuition Fee
£13.00 (concessionary)
Conc Fee
£95.00 (overseas)
Overseas Fee
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