Program Details
The Kwantlen Creative Writing department is happy to announce that in January 2011, the Ministry of Advanced Education gave formal approval to our approval for a B.A. Major in Creative Writing. Students interested in pursuing a B.A. with us please contact the departmental student advisor, faculty member Billeh Nickerson, at Billeh.Nickerson@kwantlen.ca
The new BA Major was effective September 2011, but students currently registered, those who are currently enrolled in our Minor in Creative Writing stream, will be able to convert over to our Major. Past students with a Minor will need to complete the second term of fourth year courses. Contact Billeh, as above. These 4200 level courses begin in January 2012.
The Kwantlen Creative Writing Department is a community of creativity in which writers discover a purposeful craft and explore the gifts of the imagination.
In-person courses are offered in Surrey, Langley, and Richmond. In the first year, learners discover the craft of fiction, poetry and screenwriting. In second year, writers work on selected projects such as a book of poetry or a collection of short stories. In third and fourth year, seasoned writers begin to work toward publication by way of advanced, genre-specific courses offered on rotation.
The BA, Creative Writing Major builds on our successful Creative Writing Minor by providing students looking for a dynamic, relevant and interdisciplinary education with the opportunity to complete a full degree in a foundational and vital subject – writing. This BA Major is unlike the BA or BFA Majors other institutions offer and provides learners with an excellent foundational education from which many opportunities follow. Kwantlen's BA, Creative Writing Major distinguishes itself through offering students five genres from which students choose three. These streams include traditional genres such as poetry, fiction and nonfiction and less traditional offerings such as screenplay writing and new media. This makes a BA in Creative Writing an ideal forum for learners wishing to stay current with innovative literary practice and new mediums and technologies.
We are a polytechnic institution with a mandate to develop and celebrate interdisciplinary modes of learning. The Creative Writing department offers award-winning faculty, small class sizes, and a wealth of online courses for learners not able to visit a Kwantlen campus.
| Offered At: | Start Date: |
| 1st and 2nd year courses are offered on Langley, Richmond & Surrey campuses. 3rd and 4th year courses are offered on the Surrey campus, online, and as mixed mode courses. | September January May |
| Enrollment Access: | Format: |
| Open | Part-time Full-time |
| Contact Us: | |
| Departmental Advisor: Billeh.Nickerson@Kwantlen.ca; Chair, Zoe.Landale@Kwantlen.ca | |
| Enrolment and Registrar Services | |
| To contact Enrolment and Registrar Services at any Kwantlen campus, phone 604.599.2000 | |
| E-mail: admissions@kwantlen.ca | |
| Educational Advising | |
| To book an appointment with an educational advisor on any Kwantlen campus, visit Enrolment and Registrar Services in person, or phone 604.599.2000. | |
| Student Awards and Financial Assistance | |
| To contact Student Awards and Financial Assistance at any Kwantlen campus, phone 604.599.2000. | |
| How Do I Apply? | |
| Apply in person at one of our Enrolment and Registrar Services offices or online at: www.kwantlen.ca/apply | |
Description
The Kwantlen Creative Writing Department offers students a community of creativity in which writers discover a purposeful craft and explore the gifts of the imagination. We offer award-winning faculty, small class sizes, and a wealth of online courses for learners not able to attend class at a Kwantlen campus.
Teaching in the Creative Writing Department is based on foundational principles of mentorship, humility, discovery, purposefulness, and learner autonomy. Faculty demonstrate an authentic spirit of inquiry intended as a model for learners. In turn, learners engage with a teaching environment that is collaborative, innovative, creative, and respectful. We embrace emerging and experimental teaching methods and research-driven pedagogy in support of a dynamic educational community that is innovative, interdisciplinary, and socially and culturally responsible. In the Creative Writing Department, learner engagement extends beyond the classroom to encompass community and industry partners and peers.
Career
Creative writing is a vital and foundational skill which will allow students to further themselves in a variety of careers ranging from those traditionally associated with writing such as literary creation, publishing, editing, and communications to new media, marketing, publicity, advocacy and education. Creative writing also allows students who develop interests in other fields, or who go on to postgraduate study in other disciplines , to apply their skill sets to any area they choose - whether in the humanities, arts, trades, social sciences or sciences.
Entrance Requirements
Students who do not qualify upon initial registration at Kwantlen but possess at least a 'C' in English 12 (or equivalent) or Applications of Math 12 will be able to apply for entry to the B.A. Qualifying Year. Students will be admitted to the B.A. program in the second year provided they have successfully completed appropriate qualifying courses. Other unsuccessful applicants are encouraged to meet an Educational Advisor for the appropriate qualifying courses that satisfy the application criteria.
Registration access to third or fourth year courses is first awarded to students who have completed at least 60 credits of coursework with a cumulative GPA of 2.00, as well as a grade of 'C' in all required courses including the English writing requirement, 2 Quantitative courses, 12 credits of breadth courses, the language requirement, Principles of Math 11 (or equivalent), and all first and second year course requirements for their declared major and/or minor program(s).
Creative Writing Major
This major will require higher grades than a C; please check the prequisites for each course.
*courses indicated are being developed
· CRWR 1100 (Introduction to Creative Writing I)
· CRWR 1110 (Introduction to Creative Writing II)
· ENGL 1100
· One of ENGL at the 1200-level or equivalent
· 2 of:
· CRWR 1240 (Writing for New Forms and Media)
· CRWR 2300 (Drama, Fiction and Poetry I)
· CRWR 2310 (Drama, Fiction and Poetry II)
· CRWR 2140* (Writing for the Internet)
· CRWR 3303 (Management Skills for the Artist)*
4 courses in 3 of the following 5 streams (totaling 36 credits)
Fiction:
· CRWR 3100 (Techniques in Short Fiction)
· CRWR 3200 (Short Fiction)
· CRWR 4100 (Advanced Short Fiction l)
· CRWR 4200 (Advanced Short Fiction ll)
Poetry:
· CRWR 3110 (Poetic Forms and Techniques)
· CRWR 3210 (Advanced Poetic Forms and Techniques),
· CRWR 4110 (Advanced Poetry l)
· CRWR 4210 (Advanced Poetry ll)
Screenwriting:
CRWR 3120 (Screenwriting I)
CRWR 3220 (Screenwriting II)
CRWR 4120 (Advanced Screenwriting l)
CRWR 4220 (Advanced Screenwriting ll)
Creative Nonfiction:
CRWR 3130 (Creative Nonfiction I)
CRWR 3230 (Creative Nonfiction II)
CRWR 4130 (Advanced Creative Nonfiction l)
CRWR 4230 (Advanced Creative Nonfiction ll)
New Media:
CRWR 3140* (Forms and Techniques in New Media)
CRWR 3240* (Advanced New Media)
CRWR 4140* (New Media in Practice l)
CRWR 4240* (New Media in Practice ll)
BA MINOR PROGRAM
Students in the BA Minor program must complete the following courses:
1000 LEVEL
Students require six credits of Creative Writing:
· CRWR 1100 – Introduction to Creative Writing I
· CRWR 1110 – Introduction to Creative Writing II
As well students requires 6 credits of English as follows:
· 1 of ENGL 1100 and 1 ENGL at the 1200-level or equivalent
2000 Level
Students require six credits of Creative Writing.
· CRWR 2300 – Drama, Fiction & Poetry I
· CRWR 2310 – Drama, Fiction & Poetry II
3000 Level
Students require twelve credits in two areas of concentration.
Term 1:
· CRWR 3100 – Techniques of Short Fiction
· CRWR 3110 – Poetry Forms & Techniques I
· CRWR 3120 – Screenplay I
· CRWR 3130 – Creative Non-Fiction I
Term 2:
· CRWR 3200 – Short Fiction
· CRWR 3210 – Poetry Forms & Techniques II
· CRWR 3220 – Screenplay II
· CRWR 3230 – Creative Non-Fiction II
4000 Level
Students require six credits in two areas of concentration.
· CRWR 4100 – Advanced Fiction Workshop
· CRWR 4110 – Advanced Poetry Workshop
· CRWR 4120 – Advanced Screenwriting
· CRWR 4130 – Advanced Creative Non-Fiction
GRADUATION
Upon successful completion of these programs, students are eligible to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts, Major in Creative Writing; another Bachelor of Arts program with a Minor in Creative Writing; or when combined with a second minor program, a Bachelor of Arts, Double Minor.
