General Information
In this advanced writing workshop, you will work with an instructor to develop an extended or substantive piece of original creative work in a genre and format of your choosing. The nature of the project will be negotiated individually at the beginning of the semester through a written and oral proposal pitch and contract document. Throughout the semester, you will have access to peer and instructor feedback on your project and instruction in frameworks for creative practice, industry expectations and market influences. Class sessions will take the form of small workshops or supervisions, with an expectation of ongoing student participation in a supportive, creative community. While the facilitator will provide feedback and support, students will need to commit to making individual progress on their chosen project.
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Details
Academic unit: Faculty of Society & Design Subject code: JOUR11-111 Subject title: Creative Writing Project Subject level: Undergraduate Semester/Year: January 2024 Credit points: 10.000 -
Delivery & attendance
Timetable: https://bond.edu.au/timetable Delivery mode: Standard Workload items: - Prescribed Consultation: x9 (Total hours: 36) - Weekly meetings from Weeks 1 to 6, then fortnightly meetings
- Personal Study Hours: x12 (Total hours: 84) - Recommended study hours
Attendance and learning activities: This subject will take place as a supervision, either individually or in small groups, depending enrollments and the nature of the project undertaken each semester. Students will meet with their supervisor (both individually and as a group) regularly—weekly from Weeks 1-6, and at least fortnightly for the rest of the semester. Draft materials will be workshopped with the supervisor on a schedule agreed to at the beginning of the semester. -
Resources
Prescribed resources: No Prescribed resources.
After enrolment, students can check the Books and Tools area in iLearn for the full Resource List.iLearn@Bond & Email: iLearn@Bond is the Learning Management System at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, class recordings and detailed subject information regarding the subject curriculum, assessment, and timing. Both iLearn and the Student Email facility are used to provide important subject notifications.
Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to students’ Bond email account and must be monitored by the student.
To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au
| Academic unit: | Faculty of Society & Design |
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| Subject code: | JOUR11-111 |
| Subject title: | Creative Writing Project |
| Subject level: | Undergraduate |
| Semester/Year: | January 2024 |
| Credit points: | 10.000 |
| Timetable: | https://bond.edu.au/timetable |
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| Delivery mode: | Standard |
| Workload items: |
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| Attendance and learning activities: | This subject will take place as a supervision, either individually or in small groups, depending enrollments and the nature of the project undertaken each semester. Students will meet with their supervisor (both individually and as a group) regularly—weekly from Weeks 1-6, and at least fortnightly for the rest of the semester. Draft materials will be workshopped with the supervisor on a schedule agreed to at the beginning of the semester. |
| Prescribed resources: | No Prescribed resources. After enrolment, students can check the Books and Tools area in iLearn for the full Resource List. |
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| iLearn@Bond & Email: | iLearn@Bond is the Learning Management System at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, class recordings and detailed subject information regarding the subject curriculum, assessment, and timing. Both iLearn and the Student Email facility are used to provide important subject notifications. Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to students’ Bond email account and must be monitored by the student. To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au |
Enrolment requirements
| Requisites: |
Pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:There are no co-requisites |
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| Assumed knowledge: |
Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.
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| Restrictions: |
Nil |
Assurance of learning
Assurance of Learning means that universities take responsibility for creating, monitoring and updating curriculum, teaching and assessment so that students graduate with the knowledge, skills and attributes they need for employability and/or further study.
At Bond University, we carefully develop subject and program outcomes to ensure that student learning in each subject contributes to the whole student experience. Students are encouraged to carefully read and consider subject and program outcomes as combined elements.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Program Learning Outcomes provide a broad and measurable set of standards that incorporate a range of knowledge and skills that will be achieved on completion of the program. If you are undertaking this subject as part of a degree program, you should refer to the relevant degree program outcomes and graduate attributes as they relate to this subject.
Subject Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
On successful completion of this subject the learner will be able to:
- Create a substantive piece of original creative work that aligns with evolving industry expectations.
- Develop strategies for enhancing creativity and frameworks for sustained writing practice.
- Apply and deliver constructive editorial feedback, communicating with clarity, sensitivity and an awareness of a narrative’s social, political, global and critical contexts.
- Assess their creative writing process and practice to develop long-term strategies to apply initiative and sustain an extended project.
- Plan, problem-solve and apply creative/critical judgement throughout an extended creative writing process.
Generative Artificial Intelligence in Assessment
The University acknowledges that Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI) tools are an important facet of contemporary life. Their use in assessment is considered in line with students’ development of the skills and knowledge which demonstrate learning outcomes and underpin study and career success. Instructions on the use of Gen-AI are given for each assessment task; it is your responsibility to adhere to these instructions.
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Assessment details
Type Task % Timing* Outcomes assessed Oral Pitch Oral and written pitch of the proposed creative work, including industry analysis. 15.00% Week 2 1,2,3,5 Capstone Project Major creative work, to be submitted in two stages: draft and redraft. 65.00% Week 13 1,2,3,4,5 Essay Exegetical reflection on the creative process, including drafting (in conjunction with supervisor) and redrafting of work, application of critical feedback and assessment of peer or comparable work. 20.00% Week 13 2,3,4,5 - * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
- C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.
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Assessment criteria
Assessment criteria
High Distinction 85-100 Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking. Distinction 75-84 Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas. Credit 65-74 Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above. Pass 50-64 Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment. Fail 0-49 Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines. Quality assurance
For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.
| Type | Task | % | Timing* | Outcomes assessed |
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| Oral Pitch | Oral and written pitch of the proposed creative work, including industry analysis. | 15.00% | Week 2 | 1,2,3,5 |
| Capstone Project | Major creative work, to be submitted in two stages: draft and redraft. | 65.00% | Week 13 | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| Essay | Exegetical reflection on the creative process, including drafting (in conjunction with supervisor) and redrafting of work, application of critical feedback and assessment of peer or comparable work. | 20.00% | Week 13 | 2,3,4,5 |
- * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
- C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.
Assessment criteria
| High Distinction | 85-100 | Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking. |
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| Distinction | 75-84 | Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas. |
| Credit | 65-74 | Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above. |
| Pass | 50-64 | Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment. |
| Fail | 0-49 | Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines. |
Quality assurance
For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.
Study Information
Submission procedures
Students must check the iLearn@Bond subject site for detailed assessment information and submission procedures.
Policy on late submission and extensions
A student who has not established a basis for an extension in compliance with University and Faculty policy either by 1) not applying before the assessment due date or 2) by having an application rejected due to failure to show a justifiable cause for an extension, will receive a penalty on assessment submitted after its due date. The penalty will be 10% of marks awarded to that assessment for every day late, with the first day counted after the required submission time has passed. No assessment will be accepted for consideration seven calendar days after the due date. Where a student has been granted an extension, the late penalty starts from the new due date and time set out in the extension.
Academic Integrity
Bond University‘s Student Code of Conduct Policy , Student Charter, Academic Integrity Policy and our Graduate Attributes guide expectations regarding student behaviour, their rights and responsibilities. Information on these topics can be found on our Academic Integrity webpage recognising that academic integrity involves demonstrating the principles of integrity (honesty, fairness, trust, professionalism, courage, responsibility, and respect) in words and actions across all aspects of academic endeavour.
Staff are required to report suspected misconduct. This includes all types of plagiarism, cheating, collusion, fabrication or falsification of data/content or other misconduct relating to assessment such as the falsification of medical certificates for assessment extensions. The longer term personal, social and financial consequences of misconduct can be severe, so please ask for help if you are unsure.
If your work is subject to an inquiry, you will be given an opportunity to respond and appropriate support will be provided. Academic work under inquiry will not be marked until the process has concluded. Penalties for misconduct include a warning, reduced grade, a requirement to repeat the assessment, suspension or expulsion from the University.
Feedback on assessment
Feedback on assessment will be provided to students according to the requirements of the Assessment Procedure Schedule A - Assessment Communication Procedure.
Whilst in most cases feedback should be provided within two weeks of the assessment submission due date, the Procedure should be checked if the assessment is linked to others or if the subject is a non-standard (e.g., intensive) subject.
Accessibility and Inclusion Support
Support is available to students where a physical, mental or neurological condition exists that would impact the student’s capacity to complete studies, exams or assessment tasks. For effective support, special requirement needs should be arranged with the University in advance of or at the start of each semester, or, for acute conditions, as soon as practicable after the condition arises. Reasonable adjustments are not guaranteed where applications are submitted late in the semester (for example, when lodged just prior to critical assessment and examination dates).
As outlined in the Accessibility and Inclusion Policy, to qualify for support, students must meet certain criteria. Students are also required to meet with the Accessibility and Inclusion Advisor who will ensure that reasonable adjustments are afforded to qualifying students.
For more information and to apply online, visit BondAbility.
Additional subject information
Subject curriculum
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Project background
Depending on the students' chosen project, material on the content, structure, aesthetic and traditions of their creative discipline will be provided. The nature, scope and content of the creative work will be workshopped with the supervisor by Week 2, as well as a schedule for the submission of working drafts.
SLOs included
- Create a substantive piece of original creative work that aligns with evolving industry expectations.
- Develop strategies for enhancing creativity and frameworks for sustained writing practice.
- Assess their creative writing process and practice to develop long-term strategies to apply initiative and sustain an extended project.
- Plan, problem-solve and apply creative/critical judgement throughout an extended creative writing process.
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Topics, concepts and high-concept writing
Structures and strategies to develop the premise of your narrative, heighten the stakes, exploit opportunities for tension, deepen audience connection and better 'sell' the concept to industry and readers.
SLOs included
- Create a substantive piece of original creative work that aligns with evolving industry expectations.
- Develop strategies for enhancing creativity and frameworks for sustained writing practice.
- Apply and deliver constructive editorial feedback, communicating with clarity, sensitivity and an awareness of a narrative’s social, political, global and critical contexts.
- Assess their creative writing process and practice to develop long-term strategies to apply initiative and sustain an extended project.
- Plan, problem-solve and apply creative/critical judgement throughout an extended creative writing process.
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Writing craft
Developing and elevating your writing craft by identifying the aspects of your work that comprise your voice, including theme, plot, point of view, characterisation, dialogue, pacing, dramatic structure and literary devices.
SLOs included
- Create a substantive piece of original creative work that aligns with evolving industry expectations.
- Develop strategies for enhancing creativity and frameworks for sustained writing practice.
- Apply and deliver constructive editorial feedback, communicating with clarity, sensitivity and an awareness of a narrative’s social, political, global and critical contexts.
- Assess their creative writing process and practice to develop long-term strategies to apply initiative and sustain an extended project.
- Plan, problem-solve and apply creative/critical judgement throughout an extended creative writing process.
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Writing analysis
Identifying and discussing comparable works and literary traditions to help define and enhance your concept, plot, or narrative voice, better understand the market and develop strategies to overcome narrative hurdles.
SLOs included
- Create a substantive piece of original creative work that aligns with evolving industry expectations.
- Develop strategies for enhancing creativity and frameworks for sustained writing practice.
- Apply and deliver constructive editorial feedback, communicating with clarity, sensitivity and an awareness of a narrative’s social, political, global and critical contexts.
- Assess their creative writing process and practice to develop long-term strategies to apply initiative and sustain an extended project.
- Plan, problem-solve and apply creative/critical judgement throughout an extended creative writing process.
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Self-expression
What's driving your story? Writers must consider their thematic contribution to the creative work. What is underpinning characters' motivations, the plot and the emotional landscape of the story?
SLOs included
- Create a substantive piece of original creative work that aligns with evolving industry expectations.
- Develop strategies for enhancing creativity and frameworks for sustained writing practice.
- Apply and deliver constructive editorial feedback, communicating with clarity, sensitivity and an awareness of a narrative’s social, political, global and critical contexts.
- Assess their creative writing process and practice to develop long-term strategies to apply initiative and sustain an extended project.
- Plan, problem-solve and apply creative/critical judgement throughout an extended creative writing process.
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Sustained writing process
How do the best writers develop and sustain writing routines and rituals? Throughout the semester, you'll reflect on other writers' process and discuss and develop your own strategies to optimise your creative output.
SLOs included
- Develop strategies for enhancing creativity and frameworks for sustained writing practice.
- Apply and deliver constructive editorial feedback, communicating with clarity, sensitivity and an awareness of a narrative’s social, political, global and critical contexts.
- Assess their creative writing process and practice to develop long-term strategies to apply initiative and sustain an extended project.
- Plan, problem-solve and apply creative/critical judgement throughout an extended creative writing process.
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Identifying plot and story problems
Within the writing workshop, self-identify challenging areas within your narrative, seek advice, provide peer feedback on others' work and develop strategies to overcome narrative obstacles.
SLOs included
- Apply and deliver constructive editorial feedback, communicating with clarity, sensitivity and an awareness of a narrative’s social, political, global and critical contexts.
- Assess their creative writing process and practice to develop long-term strategies to apply initiative and sustain an extended project.
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Re-drafting
Applying and embedding detailed feedback to answer story queries, become more familiar with editorial processes, improve your writing craft and elevate the creative work.
SLOs included
- Create a substantive piece of original creative work that aligns with evolving industry expectations.
- Develop strategies for enhancing creativity and frameworks for sustained writing practice.
- Apply and deliver constructive editorial feedback, communicating with clarity, sensitivity and an awareness of a narrative’s social, political, global and critical contexts.
- Assess their creative writing process and practice to develop long-term strategies to apply initiative and sustain an extended project.
- Plan, problem-solve and apply creative/critical judgement throughout an extended creative writing process.