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Medway Adult Education

Creative writing 3  

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Course summary

Code: Q000112A  

Location: Rochester Adult Education Centre  

Cost: £122.25 to £163.00 

Starting: Monday 28 April 2025 

Duration: 11 sessions over 11 week(s)

Time: 19:00 


By continuing you confirm that you are 19 or over on 31 August and have agreed to the the Terms and conditions

 

Course Information Sheet

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.


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

Creative Writing 3 further develops skills in writing non-fiction, fiction, scripts and poetry. Complete beginners in creative writing are also welcome to join this course.

Through discussion, practical exercises and group activities, participants will learn and apply the techniques of “community journalism” and develop an understanding relevant issue including ethics.
  

What will I learn on this course?
By the end of this course, learners will: 1. Be able to write and edit their own news and feature articles using appropriate journalistic techniques. 2. Be able to conduct a journalistic interview in an ethical manner. 3. Have some understanding of how to create a newsletter or alternative media online or in print.

Is this course suitable for me?
Suitable for beginners and those with some experience.

Is there anything else I need to know about the course?
There will be assignments to complete between classes, these should usually take 2-3 hours to complete each week.

What could I go on 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.

Attendance Policy
Please speak to your tutor about progression courses. This course should also be sufficient preparation for learners who wish to become actively involved with community journalism. 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 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. If you need further advice please telephone 01634 338400.

How are 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.

Health and 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. The creators, owners and distributors of this site and the material available MAE are not responsible for any injuries you may experience as a result of your use of this site and the material contained here on. By remaining on this site and/or accessing and / or using any material, you are accepting that you have read, understood and agreed to follow these basic instructions.

 

Location

Rochester Adult Education Centre  
Rochester Community Hub  
Eastgate
Rochester  
ME1 1EW  

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