Creative Writing Skills

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
M/505/0881
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
27 hours

Assessment Guidance

N/A

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know the differences between fiction and non-fiction.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Identify examples of fiction.
  • 1.2
    Identify examples of non-fiction.
  • 1.3
    List the key differences.
2

Be able to use personal experience as a source for creative writing.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Identify personal events that might be used as a basis for creative writing.
  • 2.2
    Write a short piece based on a personal event.
3

Be able to use stimuli as a basis for creative writing.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    List stimuli which could be used as a basis for a piece of creative writing.
  • 3.2
    Write a short piece using one of the stimuli identified.
4

Know how to develop work in progress.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Produce a plan for a short piece of writing.
  • 4.2
    Produce a first draft.
  • 4.3
    Re-draft the piece as a result of feedback.
  • 4.4
    Comment on the importance of re-drafting.
5

Know the importance of choosing a particular reading audience.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1
    Identify an appropriate audience for a short piece of writing.
  • 5.2
    State why the audience is appropriate.
6

Be able to reflect on work.

Assessment Criteria

  • 6.1
    Comment on own work.
  • 6.2
    Identify areas for development following feedback.