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To search g identities: critical and creative practices ma (full time / part time) 2017 date: september on/mode: 12 months full time24 months part /eu fees: £6,750 (total). In any course is taught by:Postgraduate : pgtenglish@one: +44 (0)113 343 al and cultural theory (english studies) h literature g for performance and publication programme enables you to engage in both creative and critical writing while focusing on the larger critical question of identity. You'll be able to develop a theoretically informed understanding of the relationship between writing and the self while exploring a range of literary genres as a critical reader and as a practitioner. You’ll develop your knowledge of research methods in critical and creative studies and choose from a range of options to explore genres that suit your own interests. With the support of active researchers, publishers and writers you'll have access to wide-ranging research resources in our library as well as workshop opportunities to develop expertise in a range of different kinds of writing skills which will be valuable not just in the creative sphere, but in a variety of ’ll learn in a stimulating environment with access to excellent resources for your research. The school of english also hosts readings and workshops by contemporary writers, including the poetry@leeds series of readings run by the poetry centre; and there are creative writers on its staff, including the douglas caster poetry fellow.

This degree is also available to study part-time over 24 core modules in your first semester will develop your understanding of research methods in the study of english, build your research skills and provide an introduction to critical and creative writing practices. In the following semester, you’ll choose at least one of the optional modules related to critical and/or creative writing, with the option to choose one final module from the full range of english modules or from outside the school of english. Throughout the programme, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the complex relationships between writing and identity through critical and theoretical reflection while also working as a writer within your chosen genres. You'll also have the opportunity of specializing in either critical or creative work in your research project, though you may continue to combine the two sides of the programme if you wish. If you choose to focus on the creative side, this will entail a critical reflection on your own work to accompany the portfolio. Selves, families, stories 30 of catastrophe: reading paul celan 30 g time 30 magic of mimesis 30 more information on typical modules, read writing identities: critical and creative practices ma full time in the course more information on typical modules, read writing identities: critical and creative practices ma part time in the course ng and ’ll generally have two-hour weekly seminars in each module where you discuss the themes and issues arising from your reading, and you’ll be able to enhance your learning by attending the wide range of research seminars and talks by visiting speakers that we arrange throughout the year.

You’ll also have a series of foundational workshops in the first semester to develop your creative writing skills. For example, if you study half the course credits in a year, you will pay half the full-time course fees for that onal cost may be additional costs related to your course or programme of study, or related to being a student at the university of leeds. You’ll be a strong communicator, both verbally and in writing, and be able to think critically and analytically. Find out more at the leeds for life encourage you to prepare for your career from day one. That’s one of the reasons leeds graduates are so sought after by careers centre and staff in your faculty provide a range of help and advice to help you plan your career and make well-informed decisions along the way, even after you graduate. Find out more at the careers al and cultural theory (english studies) h literature g for performance and publication to search g identities: critical and creative practices ma (full time / part time) 2017 date: september on/mode: 12 months full time24 months part /eu fees: £6,750 (total).

Find out more at the careers al and cultural theory (english studies) h literature g for performance and publication > courses > arts and crafts > creative ve er’s course. With little experience of creative writing or those wishing to rediscover creative description in course offers an introduction into what makes a poem or a short story. A look at the basics of characterisation, plot, structure, the end of the course i will have learned:Approaches to creative writing and some of the basic i need any skills, experience or qualifications before i join the course? Is assessed in terms of progress from starting point and development of writing could i go on to do after i have finished the course? Is a step-up course in creative writing for students wishing to continue after the introductory will i say what i think about the course? L’ courses are supported by leeds city council for leeds metropolitan area residents, priority given to those living in disadvantaged areas, people not in employment and/or in receipt of benefits, those with low skills, no qualifications, disadvantaged groups or individuals with specific needs e.

Writing for performance and ch postgraduatehow to applyscholarshipsphdpractice-led mphil/phdmphilma by researchmastersma applied theatre and interventionma culture, creativity and entrepreneurshipma performance designma writing for performance and publicationpgcert arts fundraising and philanthropyresearch culturescholarshipsstudent profileskate barkleylily craigclare daněknatalie raweltiane yangwhat do our graduates do? O’connorbev adamslaura callahanmichelle ballestrasselucy campbellxinli helewis cartersian hughesranvijaysinh jhalaeunhee leejessica macdonaldrebekka meyerzodwa nyoninatasha rosenthallsiwei wangjames waplingtoncaitlin walljeong hyeon kimjinglan writing for performance and this section:overviewcourse contentapplying, fees and fundingcareer opportunitiesif you want to become a produced or published writer, or to develop your writing skills, this programme will give you the chance to be tutored by leading and established writers in a supportive and creative emphasis is on different forms of scriptwriting - playwriting, screenwriting, dramatic writing, writing for film and television, and writing for radio – but you can also develop imaginative writing in other forms, especially prose fiction. Specialist pathways in screenwriting or writing for theatre are open to r you’re an aspiring writer, a teacher or simply want to learn more about the writer’s craft, you’ll be working in an environment dedicated to developing new and emerging talent. Our students come from all over the world, and we have a powerful record for developing successful writers and creative leaders. Through our partnership with the west yorkshire playhouse, the course is linked to the playhouse’s own new writing tutors are professional dramatists and leading researchers with a wide range of expertise. The programme director for the ma is the award-winning playwright, screenwriter and producer garry lyons, who established the degree in out more about garry ’ll be based in our landmark building stage@leeds, with two professional-standard and publicly licensed theatres that regularly host works by students and visiting theatre companies.

Other partners include opera north, itv, screen yorkshire, the national media museum, creative england, red ladder theatre company, true north productions, chapel fm radio, valley press and many more. Core module will introduce you to creative writing research, including the potential of practice-led research. This will help to equip you for the rest of the programme, giving you the tools to reflect analytically on your writing and compare it with existing writing of a similar genre or semester 1 you’ll spend time in intensive workshops refining your own short pieces of narrative writing, exploring the principles of storytelling and more experimental approaches. You'll work in a range of forms - from theatre and radio to screenplays and prose - preparing you to specialise as you progress through the s in semester 2 allow you to focus on film and television writing or work on an original project of your own – individually, in collaboration with students from across the school, or based on a two-week placement with an external of this work will culminate with your major project, which you’ll submit by the end of the programme – this could be an extended piece of creative writing, a conventional dissertation, or performance-led g with west yorkshire ma is partnered with west yorkshire playhouse, one of the uk’s leading theatres outside london. Directors and associate artists from the playhouse regularly run workshops and masterclasses for us, and we collaborate with the theatre on joint projects such as new writing events and festivals. Read more in our terms and 1compulsory modulesresearch project 60 creditsstory workshop 30 creditsresearch perspectives (writing for performance and publication) 30 creditsoptional modulesindividual project 30 creditscreative work 30 creditsperformance and collaborative enterprise 30 creditswriting for theatre and radio 30 creditswriting for film and television 30 creditsfor more information on typical modules, read writing for performance and publication ma full time in the course cataloguefor more information on typical modules, read writing for performance and publication ma part time in the course cataloguelearning and teachingour tutors are professional dramatists and academic specialists in a range of genres, with experience of dealing with theatres, agents, production companies, editors and publishers.

We also invite guest speakers from the worlds of theatre, broadcasting, film and publishing to share their insights into the creative ’ll be taught using a range of methods including lectures, seminars and tutorials as well as practical sessions and workshops. Independent study is also a vital component of this degree, allowing you to conduct your own research and develop your own mentyou’ll be assessed mostly on the basis of your creative writing, including theatre, screen and radio scripts and short prose stories you’ll develop in your modules. Documents and information you’ll ’ll need to submit a portfolio of 2,000-3,000 words of creative writing. Samples of dramatic scriptwriting (stage, screen or radio) are preferred, but other narrative forms such as prose fiction or journalism are ’ll contact you when we receive your application. Additional cost informationthere may be additional costs related to your course or programme of study, or related to being a student at the university of leeds. Alternatively, you could use your additional experience and qualification to progress in your current career or pursue a related path within the creative ’ll also be well equipped for a future in education, arts administration, script editing, literary management, broadcasting, journalism, advertising, the media, publishing, literary agencies, marketing, pt and many other programme has established a powerful record for developing successful writers and creative leaders, from playwrights and television writers to novelists, directors and out more about graduate profiles of students who have studied ma writing for performance and publication:Lewis carterranvijaysinh jhalazodwa nyonijames waplingtonread more ma student profiles careers supportwe encourage you to prepare for your career from day one.

Thats one of the reasons leeds graduates are so sought after by careers centre and staff in your faculty provide a range of help and advice to help you plan your career and make well-informed decisions along the way, even after you graduate.