Writing for the Creative Economies MLitt Major Project module (EN53004)

The MLitt Writing for the Creative Economies (part time) culminates in a substantial piece of critical and creative work. This will either take the form of a dissertation or major project.

For the major project you will have the opportunity to identify a project related to your area of interest. You will develop an approach to your project in collaboration with your supervisor.

By undertaking this major project you will have be able to demonstrate your knowledge, creative writing skills, and your imagination.

You will develop a research proposal with your supervisor. You will then unleash your creative talents to design and produce a major project. You will receive feedback through supervision sessions. You will use this feedback to inform your completed project.

By taking on this large piece of creative work you will fast-track your career in the creative industries.

What you will learn

In this module, you will:

• apply knowledge and understanding through the creation of the major project and a reflect on the process
• apply research methods in practice
• collaborate with your supervisor to form the shape and direction of your major project

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

• show the ability to design, critique and deliver an 13,000-word (or equivalent) major project in an area of Creative Economies/Practice Research
• evidence a critical understanding of the principles, theories and publishing context of writing for the creative economies
• show the ability to construct a reflective essay (2,000 words) for a major piece of practice research

Assignments / assessment

• major project (100%)
  • This will include a 15,000-word (or equivalent) creative piece and a 2,000 word reflective essay

This module does not have a final exam.

Teaching methods / timetable

• 1-hour supervision session, every two weeks
• online sessions
  • This will include content-based discussions and opportunity for module-related academic questions
• discussion boards
• on-demand module materials to work through at your own pace

Self-driven study time will include:

• reading and completing associated tasks
• engaging with a wide range of online materials to support self-study
• writing and working towards your final assessment
• peer-to-peer learning opportunities