36 courses with the subject CRW, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
CRW 201Introduction to Creative Writing3
Introduction to the principles and techniques of creative writing, aimed at developing the creative process. Includes lectures, reading, and writing exercises in poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction.
CRW 203The Evolution of Creative Writing: Fiction, Poetry, and Creative Nonfiction3
Introduction to the historical development of poetic, narrative, and other forms of creative writing. Analytical and creative assignments develop student understanding of techniques such as metrics, point of view, and narrative structure. This course is a core requirement for the CRW major and CRW minor.
CRW 207Fiction Writing I: Invention and Story Craft3
Instruction in writing fiction, including critical evaluation by instructor and class of students’ original works. Students also critique and relate to their own work the fiction of relevant professional authors.
CRW 203 . Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated.
CRW 208Poetry Writing I: Image and Pattern3
Instruction in writing poetry, including critical evaluation by instructor and class of students’ original works. Students also critique and relate to their own work the poetry of relevant professional poets.
CRW 203 . Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated.
CRW 209Creative Nonfiction I: Discovery and Story Craft3
Instruction in writing creative nonfiction, including critical evaluation by instructor and class of students’ original works. Students also critique and relate to their own work, the work of relevant professional authors.
CRW 203 . Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated.
CRW 210Writing for Digital Media3
Instruction in writing narrative as a foundation for digital-arts projects. Focus will be on the writing process, from story ideas to revised drafts, with the aim of applying the written works to digital-arts projects.
Instruction for writers of creative nonfiction, fiction, and poetry in searching electronic, print, and physical archives; historical artifacts; the geographical and built environment; and living sources, with special emphasis on interviewing techniques and ethics, and on integrating research into artistic writing.
Study of the aesthetics and techniques of creative nonfiction and of the history of nonfictional forms such as the memoir and the literary essay, as developed by classic and contemporary writers.
Study of the aesthetics of poetry, poetic technique, and the history of poetic forms such as the ballad, the sonnet, the ode, and free verse, as developed by classic and contemporary writers.
Study of the aesthetics of dramatic writing, dramatic technique, and the history of dramatic forms such as tragedy, comedy, the screenplay, and the musical, as developed by classic and contemporary writers.
Investigation through reading, lectures, discussions, writing, and exercises of the creative process in general and its particular application to literary art. Readings include studies of the creative process in a variety of other disciplines.
CRW 207 or CRW 208 or CRW 209 , or consent of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated.
CRW 306Fiction: Reading for Craft3
Study of the aesthetics and technique of fiction, and the history of fictional forms such as the epic, the short story, and the novel, as developed by classic and contemporary writers.
CRW 314Theory and Practice of Literary Translation3
Introduction to the theory and practice of literary translation. Includes translation exercises, workshop discussion, reading on the history and theory of translation.
An intensive study of a particular subject in creative writing. The course varies from semester to semester and to include such topics as the short story; contemporary poets and movements or writing and the visual arts.
Intensive and imaginative exploration of playwriting through various exercises designed to foster and challenge personal creativity, ensure aesthetic understanding and application, while advancing fundamentals of craft. Concludes with the creation of a ten-minute play, or short form play.
CRW 318Screenwriting I: Introduction to Screenwriting3
Theory and practice of screenwriting an emphasis on the fundamentals of narrative structure. Students write original scripts, including a short screenplay for possible use in FST 495 .
CRW 207 or CRW 208 or CRW 209 ; or consent of instructor. Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Restricted to PCRW or CRW majors. Crosslisting: FST 318 Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated.
Corequisite
FST 201 ; or
CRW 320Special Workshop in Writing1
Workshop in one or more genres of creative writing.
Introduction to the culture and commerce of books. Examines the life cycle of a book; the people and processes involved in book publishing including editorial practice and the issues involved in editorial decision-making; and the business, economics, and ethics of the publishing industry. Engagement in a variety of publishing activities, such as a book proposal and mock book auction.
Intensive course in applied self-editing. Course content focuses on grammar, spelling, writing mechanics, usage, precision, and best practices to prepare manuscripts for critique and consideration for publication. This core is a requirement for both the CRW major and the Certificate in Publishing.
CRW 207 or CRW 208 or CRW 209 . Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Restricted to CRW and Pre-CRW majors and CRW minors. University Studies: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated.
CRW 323Bookbuilding3
Introduction to principles of effective graphic design and typography for book publishing, using desktop publishing applications in a computer lab setting and including hands-on production of several publications. Includes survey history and future trends in printing and publishing.
Applied course in the publication of a literary journal. The practical business of running a literary magazine, including editorial, marketing, and sales decisions. Assignments include reading submissions, proofreading and fact-checking, assisting in the creation and production of promotional materials, commenting on design decisions, selecting artwork/illustrations, and meeting production deadlines.
Examines the prospects of the lives of creative writers beyond college. Focus is on career options for creative writers, job searches, graduate school applications, writing the resume, interviewing for jobs, submitting creative work for publication, and considering creative/alternative professional paths.
Intensive examination of an advanced area of publishing, such as an area of specialization within book editing, book arts or design, the history of independent book or magazine publishng, or for a course taught by a guest instructor.
Practical course in book and periodical publishing, in conjunction with the CRW Publishing Laboratory. Hands-on experience editing, designing, and producing publications such as books, chapbooks, literary broadsides, and promotional materials.
Involves investigation under faculty supervision beyond what is offered in existing courses. For further information, consult the Directed Individual Study section in this catalogue.
Seminar addressing issues of the profession, including preparing a manuscript for submission to publishers, publishing, advanced study, the writing life, ethics, and employment. Senior thesis, chapbook created in conjunction with the UNCW Publishing Laboratory, and public oral presentation of creative work required.
Academic training and practical writing experience through work in a private company or public agency. Faculty supervision and evaluation of all study and on-site activity. Open to students of junior or senior standing in all majors who have been approved by the faculty internship advisor.
