Program summary
Program title: Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing for Youth
Award abbreviation: GCCreativeWritingYouth
Degree type: coursework
Study mode: on campus
Duration: 6 months minimum full-time, 2 years maximum part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Fee type 2012: postgraduate coursework places
Total courses: 4
USC program code: AR522
CRICOS code: Not available to international students on a Student Visa
Enhance your professional writing skills to specialise in writing for a youth audience.
The Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing for Youth gives you the opportunity to specialise in writing for children and young adults in the genre of the illustrated book, the short story and the novel.
The first course introduces you to the basic skills required to be a creative writer. Focusing on the short story, you examine narrative elements including character motivation, plot, theme and setting, as well as basic editing skills and approaches to writing for particular audiences.
You explore creative writing for children and young adults, which can draw on many genres. You study a range of novels to develop an understanding of the thematic potential within this field, and develop creative writing techniques applicable to a youth audience.
You focus on the specific writing style needed to make the illustrative genre successful. While the children’s illustrated book has been available for many years, the graphic novel for adults is a relatively new genre and attracts a wide readership. This course does not teach illustration, but examines the print text (narrative) pertinent to this illustrated genre.
Course delivery is via lecture, workshop or tutorial.
Admission requirements
A student entering the Graduate Certificate program will normally be required to hold an undergraduate degree, or equivalent, from a recognised higher education institution. Entry by non-graduates who have extensive relevant industry experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
Enquiries
Faculty of Arts and Business
Tel: +61 7 5430 1259
Program Leader
Associate Professor Gary Crew
Tel: +61 7 5430 1130
Email: gcrew@usc.edu.au
Why choose USC?
It’s the best of both worlds. Students choose USC for its industry focused degrees, experienced academics, student support, overseas study opportunities and relaxed campus atmosphere.
Am I eligible for university study?
Find out what qualifications you need to apply for entry into your proposed study program. If you don’t have the required qualifications, there may be alternative pathways you can take to gain entry to USC.
If you have previously undertaken university or TAFE studies, you may be eligible for credit transfer.
If English is not your first language, you need to meet the minimum English language requirements for your chosen program. This requirement applies to all students intending to study at the University.
How do I submit an application?
When should I apply?
Check if the program is offered in Semester 1 and / or Semester 2, then follow the deadlines on the application calendar. The academic calendar provides all the key dates you need to know as a student at USC.
What happens next?
Accept your offer with QTAC (if applicable) and USC, enrol in your classes and attend Orientation.
Where can I ask more questions?
If you have more questions about how to apply:
- Online: find answers to commonly asked questions in the Student FAQs
- Email: information@usc.edu.au
- Phone: Student Administration on +61 7 5430 2890
- In person: Student Central, Building C
If you have questions about your program:
As a USC student, you will need to refer to your study plan to enrol in the appropriate courses each semester or session.
Find out more about how to enrol or follow these steps:
- Check the open enrolment dates and the academic calendar for key dates
- Refer to your Study Plan to plan your courses for the study period
- Find your courses and decide on your classes in the class timetable
- Log on to USC Central and enrol in courses and classes
- Register your major or minor with your faculty (if applicable)
- Apply for credit transfer or cross-institutional study (if applicable)
- Pay required study fees by the fee due date
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