Associate of Arts Degree in Creative Writing
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New courses for Sept 2012:
- ENGL 151- Academic Writing Strategies (transfers to ENGL 135 UVic),
- ENGL 161 - Intro to Literary Genres (transfers to ENGL 146 UVic),
- ENGL 163 - Literary Canons and Contexts (transfers to ENGL 147 UVic).
- ENGL 221 - Film and Literature
Watch for course descriptions in the online calendar.
Interested in exploring a career in writing? This two-year, workshop-based program will give you a broad understanding of each of four writing genres — creative fiction, non-fiction, scriptwriting, poetry — while completing a range of courses in the liberal arts and sciences. By completing at least three first-year and two second-year writing courses, your Associate of Arts Degree in Creative Writing will give you the expertise and familiarity with the field to continue your education in one of two directions: journalism or creative writing.
As a graduate of the Creative Writing program, you may find employment with community newspapers, non-profit organizations, community magazines, communications companies, Tourism Victoria (or other tourism departments), and on-line publications. You can also pursue copy editing work, or write for government, for in-house public relations in small businesses, and even for yourself as a freelance writer.
Thinking of becoming an author or journalist? This program can help you decide. As a graduate, you can continue towards a degree from
- Thompson Rivers University - Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
- UBC - Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Fine Arts
- UVic - Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Royal Roads University - Bachelor of Arts in Applied Communications
- Vancouver Island University - Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing
The Associate of Arts Degree in Creative Writing program will provide you with your first two years of full-time study, preparing you to transfer to a four-year institution to complete your degree. At Camosun, you'll complete 20 courses and earn an Associate of Arts Degree with a Creative Writing concentration. And you don't need to wait! You can start in September or January.
See our literary ejournal Beside the Point - we encourage submissions from emerging creative writers!
Work Experience is now an option for Associate Degree students
Associate Degree programs have either a Co-op or Internship option. Students will gain practical work experience, which may be paid or unpaid, through either a four-month Internship or two co-op work terms, available after eight courses of academic study. For more information, contact a Co-op Employment Facilitator at phillips@camosun.bc.ca.
If you have questions regarding your educational goals, choosing a course, course prerequisites or transfer credit, please contact Academic Advising. If you need more information regarding criteria for admission to a program, how/when to register or tuition costs, please contact Enrolment Services.
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