The Family Album: Using Domestic Portraiture to Inspire New Writing
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In this module, we will take the idea of the family album to inspire fiction and autobiography.
Using real-life photo prompts, we will explore what these domestic images reveal and conceal about their subject matter and use our insights, questions, and discoveries to create new narratives.
Learning and teaching
There will be two-hour meetings once a week (20 contact hours in all), which will include discussions, exercises, craft lectures and workshops.
There may also be audio-visual clips and students might be directed to some relevant podcasts.
Learners will be encouraged to read texts introduced by the tutor and other members of the group. They will also be encouraged to share their creative work and obtain peer feedback on their writing.
Online provision will be made available through Learning Central with relevant links to resources, class handouts and PowerPoint presentations.
The university’s Virtual Learning Environment, Learning Central, provides a useful resource for course materials, lecture slides and additional reading
Syllabus
The module will be based around workshops which will include regular peer and tutor feedback.
Typically, the syllabus will comprise of a variety of exercises, reading of texts, tutor-led discussion, the sharing of student work, and will cover genres such as micro-fiction, the short story, the novel and poetry.
Coursework and assessment
The module will be marked using the Pass / Fail system used for the other creative writing modules in the department.
Portfolio: 100% - This portfolio will consist of a piece of creative writing, inspired by one or a combination of classes from the course, and a commentary on the creative process. 1500 – 2000 words. Due one week after the end of the module.
Reading suggestions
You will be provided with comprehensive reading suggestions at the beginning of the course. No pre-reading is required.
Library and computing facilities
As a student on this course you are entitled to join and use the University’s library and computing facilities. Find out more about using these facilities.
Accessibility
Our aim is access for all. We aim to provide a confidential advice and support service for any student with a long term medical condition, disability or specific learning difficulty. We are able to offer one-to-one advice about disability, pre-enrolment visits, liaison with tutors and co-ordinating lecturers, material in alternative formats, arrangements for accessible courses, assessment arrangements, loan equipment and dyslexia screening.
