ACC Continuing Education

Instruction in literary writing: prose, poetry, screenwriting and drama. Integrated with credit ENGL-2307.

Instruction in literary writing: prose, poetry, screenwriting and drama. Integrated with credit ENGL-2307.

Instruction in literary writing: prose, poetry, screenwriting and drama. Integrated with credit ENGL-2307.

This course introduces students to the craft of writing literature for children. Students will explore various forms of children’s literature, including picture books, early readers, middle-grade fiction, and young adult fiction. Emphasis will be placed on creating engaging stories that are relevant to young audiences through writing exercises, peer workshops, examinations of craft, and reading classic and contemporary works. Students will develop their skills in crafting literature for young audiences. Students will actively engage in the local literary community and prepare and submit work for publication. No prior experience in writing children’s literature is required. Combined with credit ENGL-2307.

This course introduces students to the craft of writing flash fiction. Students will explore techniques for creating compelling characters, strong narratives, and emotional resonance. Through writing exercises, readings, peer workshops, and examinations of craft, students will develop their ability to write concise and powerful stories. Students will actively engage in the local literary community and prepare and submit work for publication. No prior experience in writing flash fiction is required. Combined with credit ENGL-2307.

This course introduces students to the craft of writing for the stage. Students will explore various forms of theater, including traditional plays, one-act performances, and monologues. Through writing exercises, contemporary script readings, peer workshops, and examinations of craft, students will develop the skills to create original and engaging works for the stage. Students will actively engage in the local literary community and prepare and submit work for publication. No prior experience in playwriting is required. Combined with credit ENGL-2307.

Instruction in literary writing: focus on the memoir. Integrated with credit ENGL-2307.

Introduction to the study and analysis of the structure of different styles and movements of theater and how it differs from film and other genres. Possible markets for creative writing will be discussed.

Introduction to the study and analysis of the structure and different styles of poetry. Possible markets for creative writing will be discussed.

Instruction in literary writing: prose. Possible markets for creative writing to be discussed. Integrated with credit ENGL-2307.

Introduction to the study and analysis of the structure and different styles of short fiction. Instructor may bring in novella or novel, but the focus is on short fiction. Possible markets for creative writing will be discussed.

Introduction to the study and analysis of the process of writing for film by examining story concept, theme, characterization, structure, and script formatting, and by creating synopses and treatments. Possible markets for creative writing will be discussed.

Introduction to the study and analysis of the process of writing for film by examining story concept, theme, characterization, structure, and script formatting, and by creating synopses and treatments. Possible markets for creative writing will be discussed.