Creative writing 1

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Course Description

Course Description
Whether you would like to learn new creative skills or to look into the possibility of a new writing-based career, MAE Community Learning courses can provide you with a stepping stone to progress.

This first step into writing is suitable for complete beginners.
Creative Writing 1 examines the basic skills needed to begin writing non-fiction, fiction, scripts and poetry. Learners will work on a variety of tasks to include developing a fictional character and writing a short autobiographical text.
Medway Adult Education offers a range of English courses, which those with lower levels of English might find useful to enable them to make further progress with their creative writing.
Prosp Description

Open What will I learn on this course?

The learning will take place through written exercises, class discussion and reading, Learners will be introduced to the basic techniques of creative writing.

Learners will:
1 Write the outline or plot for a short story or script.
2 Write a 500-word short story.
3 Write a poem in a recognised form.
Prosp Learn

Open Is this course suitable for me?

This first step into writing is suitable for complete beginners.
Prosp Suitable

Open Is there anything else I need to know about the course?

This course is suitable for beginners with little or no previous experience of Creative Writing. There will be a written assignment to be completed each week, these can usually be completed in 1-2 hours, but this can vary.
Prosp Anything Else

Open Will there be additional costs?

Learners may wish to obtain books, and some other materials, related to this course but that is optional. The tutor will advise once on course.
Prosp Additional Costs

Open What could I go on to do after this course?

In to do after this course?
Creative Writing follow on courses, offered by MAE, would be a good next step for learners who complete this course, speak to your tutor.


Medway Adult Education works with many partners locally such as MidKent college and the University of Kent; information about their courses can be found in our studios, café and on Moodle. Medway has an exciting and wide-range of events, exhibitions and activities to inspire and help you make further progress - please see the community noticeboards in the Rochester centre and again on Moodle. Your tutor will be able to talk through with you about your individual progression options.

If you wish to explore your learning, work or career options, you can speak to a fully trained careers advisor on 0800 100 900. https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk
If you need further advice please telephone 01634 338400.
Prosp After

Open What is the attendance policy?

In order to get the most out of your course you will need to attend as many sessions as possible. We recommend at least 85%. If you do have a holiday booked during term time, please let the tutor know in advance so that we can help you catch up on missed sessions and ensure that you still achieve the course outcomes. If you are unavoidably ill or unable to attend, please contact 01634 338400 so that we can let your tutor know, and so they can send you any work you may have missed.
Prosp Attendance

Open How are IT/Digital skills used and enhanced on this course?

Information technology may be used to introduce skills, techniques, and the work of other artists along with safe internet usage.
Prosp Ictskills

Open Health & Safety


You should be suitably dressed and be mindful of the correct Health & Safety processes when working with equipment. MAE is not responsible for damage to items in your house / home or person.
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Prosp Health

Open For e-learning courses - etiquette and safe learning

Q000110A
16/09/2024
02/12/2024
Monday
19:00
21:00
2.00 hrs per session
11 session(s)
163.00
Rochester Adult Education Centre