Postgraduate Courses
FAM5016S Creative Non-fiction
NQF credits: 24 at HEQSF level 9.
Course convener
Entrance requirements
Students wishing to take the course should have completed an Honours level journalism qualification or taken some Honours level journalism courses or have a strong portfolio of work.
Course outline
This course offers an advanced module in creative non-fiction, the equivalent of a master class in various genres. Distinguished practitioners will give master classes where possible. Students will be expected to have read and to read widely in creative non-fiction and to produce three substantial pieces of work in different non-fiction genres.
DP requirements
Attendance at all classes; punctual submission of written work.
Assessment
Three 5000-word articles (30% each); class participation 10%.