Creative Writing is a relatively new A Level subject, created in conjunction with the Russell Group of Universities. It has been designed to bridge the gap between GCSE and degree level study of Creative Writing – a very popular course at higher level. It is highly regarded by Universities and employers as, like English Literature, it teaches students to communicate effectively, analyse in depth and express ideas clearly – all highly transferable skills in today’s world. Studying Creative Writing enables students to analyse and evaluate the ways in which writers use language to create meaning and it helps young people to understand the power of the written word so that they can use it to better effect in their own lives. It is a stepping stone to a range of creative occupations including scriptwriting, magazine and newspaper journalism, marketing and other professional writing occupations. A Level Creative Writing is suitable for students who enjoy reading and writing but do not want to solely analyse and evaluate the written word; while this is part of the course, it is a means to an end, to help students produce their own high quality writing and develop their understanding of the writing process.
Name: Creative Writing Qualification title: GCE A Level Creative Writing Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Exam and coursework Unit 1: Writing On Demand (exam unit) Students will learn how to write professionally, writing to a specific brief. Texts will include newspaper and magazine journalism, persuasive writing, reviews, travel writing, blogs, autobiography. Unit 2: Exploring Creative Writing (coursework unit) Students will develop their creative writing skills, crafting pieces of prose fiction and non-fiction, poetry and scripts. They will submit two creative pieces of work in two different genres and a reflective commentary on the writing process. Unit 3: From Reading to Writing (exam unit) Students study published texts in a variety of forms. They will work in a range of styles and will employ the techniques they have studied in their own writing. Unit 4: The Writing Portfolio (coursework) Students work independently on their own creative writing but will be supported by workshops and individual tuition. Students will produce a portfolio of creative work and a full reflective commentary with evidence of redrafting. Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20151209 12:34:10 Updated 20160107 13:30:53
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