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Birkbeck, University of London
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This course will give participants an opportunity to analyse and practise some of the diverse ways in which the English language can be used to inform, persuade and entertain. It covers: the reading and writing of short...
Hours of study:Part-time evening
Birkbeck, University of London
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During this course, participants will explore ways of generating and building on their creative ideas. Practical exercises in character, narrative, point of view and dialogue will help them to develop their own writing...
Hours of study:Part-time evening
Birkbeck, University of London
Course description:
Students will explore ways of generating and building on their creative ideas. Practical exercises in character, narrative, point of view and dialogue will help them develop their own writing process. They will benefit from...
Hours of study:Part-time evening
Birkbeck, University of London
Course description:
This module will discover the ways to bring the experiences to life on the page, giving voice and structure to the students' memories. This practical module includes exercises to awaken their memory and creativity, and...
Hours of study:Part-time evening
Birkbeck, University of London
Course description:
This module explores the work of the critic in some detail, putting it into context as part of the general mosaic of journalism, as well as examining the numerous ethical questions it raises. It will appeal to anyone who is...
Hours of study:Part-time evening
Birkbeck, University of London
Course description:
This module is suitable for students who have begun to write or plan their novel, and who will benefit from the critical support and guidance that this practical workshop offers. The focus is on key elements of novel...
Hours of study:Part-time evening
Birkbeck, University of London
Course description:
This is suitable for students who have completed Novel Writing 1, or who have taken other fiction modules and are currently working on a novel. The focus is on editing, redrafting and preparing work for submission. They will...
Hours of study:Part-time evening
Birkbeck, University of London
Course description:
In this course, students will develop practical approaches to refining their stage plays with regular guidance and feedback from their lecturer and peers. They will broaden their awareness of dramatic techniques, improving...
Hours of study:Part-time evening
Birkbeck, University of London
Course description:
Are students looking to hone their poetry, perhaps with the aim of developing a collection? If so, this module is an opportunity to explore and extend their strengths. It will introduce new directions for their poetry...
Hours of study:Part-time evening
Birkbeck, University of London
Course description:
This module provides an introduction to some of the radical innovations in poetry and prose which characterise...
Hours of study:Part-time evening
Birkbeck, University of London
Course description:
In this course students will develop their awareness of the principles and practice of screenwriting, and explore the relationship between the visual medium and storytelling for film. Encouraging a creative and analytical...
Hours of study:Part-time evening
Birkbeck, University of London
Course description:
This course explores how a diverse group of writers now known as Modernists responded to major changes at the beginning of the twentieth century, such as the growth of the modern city, greater freedom for women and the...
Hours of study:Part-time evening
Birkbeck, University of London
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In this course students will write a thirty-minute script for TV or film. Addressing the forms and formats of the TV series, including sitcoms and soaps, they will develop ideas, narratives, themes and characters, to be...
Hours of study:Part-time evening
Birkbeck, University of London
Course description:
This module covers the skills and techniques needed to create an effective script. Students will explore and analyse ideas, formats, story, characterisation, structure, conflict, plot, scene, atmosphere, dialogue, visual...
Hours of study:Part-time evening
Birkbeck, University of London
Course description:
This module develops students scriptwriting skills. It looks at how scripts are rewritten in the industry and shows them how they can rewrite their screenplay, whether outline, treatment or draft script. It will look at...
Hours of study:Part-time evening
Birkbeck, University of London
Course description:
This module is primarily devoted to the constructive and supportive discussion of student writing, with a focus on the short story writing form. They will work on editing and redrafting techniques, and discuss selections...
Hours of study:Part-time evening
Birkbeck, University of London
Course description:
This module is suitable for students who have completed Short Story Workshop 1, or who have taken other fiction modules and wish to continue work shopping their writing. The emphasis is on constructive feedback and...
Hours of study:Part-time evening
Birkbeck, University of London
Course description:
This module offers a supportive atmosphere in which to explore elements of drama, including character, plot, dialogue and voice. The emphasis is on discovery, technique and experimentation. Building on regular class...
Hours of study:Part-time evening
Birkbeck, University of London
Course description:
This module offers a supportive atmosphere in which to explore elements of drama, including character, plot, dialogue and voice. The emphasis is on discovery, technique and experimentation. Building on regular class...
Hours of study:Part-time evening
Birkbeck, University of London
Course description:
This module offers a supportive atmosphere in which to explore elements of craft, including characterisation, plot, dialogue, imagery and voice. The emphasis is on discovery, technique and experimentation. Building on...
Hours of study:Part-time day | Part-time evening
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