Creative Writing, Certificate of Achievement
Creative Writing, Certificate of Achievement
The Certificate of Achievement in Creative Writing offers an inclusive environment for aspiring writers, particularly from underrepresented backgrounds. This program fosters a dynamic community with creative writing classes, workshops, and support for enhancing writing skills and marketing literary work. The curriculum includes courses in fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, playwriting, screenwriting, and new media, with instruction from published authors and experienced educators.
Completion of the certificate lays a solid foundation for careers in writing professions and promotes personal growth. Strong writing skills are also crucial assets in all professions for effective communication and workplace success.
The certificate fulfills lower division creative writing requirements for an English bachelor's degree with an emphasis or minor in creative writing at most colleges and requires no additional units for students pursuing an Associate in Arts in English for Transfer (AA-T) at Ventura College.
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses (7 units) | ||
| ENGL V01A | English Composition | 4 |
| ENGL V10 | Creative Writing | 3 |
| Total Required Core Units | 7 | |
| Additional Required Courses (12 units) | ||
| Select a total of four (4) courses from List A and List B, with at least two (2) courses from List A | ||
| List A: Genre-Specific | ||
| ENGL V12 | Introduction to Media Writing | 3 |
| ENGL V14 | Introduction to Creative Nonfiction | 3 |
| ENGL V15 | Introduction to Poetry | 3 |
| ENGL V16 | Introduction to Fiction | 3 |
| ENGL V23 | Introduction to Dramatic Literature | 3 |
| THA V30A | Screenwriting I | 3 |
| List B: Literature et al. | ||
| ENGL V11A | Intermediate Creative Writing I | 3 |
| ENGL V11B | Intermediate Creative Writing II | 3 |
| ENGL V18 | Children's Literature and Film | 3 |
| ENGL V21A | British Literature before 1800 | 3 |
| ENGL V21B | British Literature since 1800 | 3 |
| ENGL V22A | American Literature: Colonial Period to 1865 | 3 |
| ENGL V22B | American Literature: 1865 to Present | 3 |
| ENGL V26 | Introduction to Shakespeare and Film | 3 |
| ENGL V27 | Introduction to Comic Books and Graphic Novels | 3 |
| ENGL V28 | Introduction to Popular Literary Genres | 3 |
| ENGL V29A | Aesthetics of Film I | 3 |
| ENGL V30 | World Literature: Antiquity to 1650 | 3 |
| ENGL V31 | World Literature: 1650 to Present | 3 |
| ENGL V33 | Introduction to African American Literature | 3 |
| ENGL V34 | Introduction to Chicana/o Literature | 3 |
| ENGL V35 | Introduction to Ethnic American Literatures | 3 |
| ENGL V36 | Women in Literature | 3 |
| Total Additional Units | 12 | |
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| Total Units | 19 | |
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Units/Hours | |
| ENGL V01A | English Composition | 4 |
| ENGL V10 | Creative Writing | 3 |
| Units/Hours | 7 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| Select a course: From List A | 3 | |
| Select a course: From List A | 3 | |
| Units/Hours | 6 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| Select a course: From List A or List B | 3 | |
| Select a course: From List A or List B | 3 | |
| Units/Hours | 6 | |
| Total Units/Hours | 19 | |
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Compose a diverse portfolio of original creative works in various genres, such as fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, playwriting, and screenwriting, demonstrating enhanced writing skills, thematic development, and personal voice.
- Analyze and integrate constructive criticism and feedback from peers and mentors, while employing effective self-editing techniques to refine and polish creative work for submission to advanced degree programs, literary publications, or other professional opportunities.