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Have you ever looked back at life and thought ‘this would make a great book or a film?’ What advice would you give to the 16 year old you? What experiences would you like to share with future generations? This course will provide you with an introduction to a range of forms and genres including letters to yourself, short stories, autobiographies and memoirs. You will read examples and discuss writing techniques to build your individual style.
During the course you will learn about:

• Creative ideas and planning techniques
• Personal style, setting and plot development
• Tips on creating powerful imagery and mood in your writing

This course is delivered for up to 15 hours in weekly sessions. At the end of the course, students will have created several short pieces of work or a larger, ongoing piece of work in progress.

Open Entry Requirements

To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August 2021

You can attend this course if you live in any area in the UK

No previous experience is required. Basic IT skills are essential.
You will need to commit to attending sessions regularly and completing some aspect of self-study

Open What Will I Need?

You will need access to a Laptop or Tablet. Please also have a notepad, pen or pencil and a small folder for handouts and your work. You may wish to use a memory stick.
This course is delivered online. You will need access to the internet and an email account. Your teacher will contact you on a weekly basis through Zoom, email and our online learning platform, Moodle. You will have the opportunity to meet and share ideas with other like-minded people across the County. You will be given tasks to complete at each session along with instructions and online demonstrations

Open Assessment Methods

This course is not formally assessed although you will be given verbal and written feedback on your progress throughout the course.

Open What Will I Achieve?

You will receive a certificate of completion following full attendance

Open Progression

You will be given the opportunity to discuss progression to advanced creative writing courses or those which lead to English qualifications

Open Is there anything else I need to know?

12101CL2
08/06/2021
13/07/2021
06:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Tuesday
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Concessions may be available based on income and benefit status
Online Delivery

Helping you financially

  • 92% of our learners receive full funding for their learning. Our mission is to support you on the right learning path (T&C apply).
  • We can offer financial support relating to childcare costs, travel costs, course fees, books etc. (T&C apply).
  • You can pay for your course in instalments (over £100). Please ask for details.
  • English, maths including GCSEs and computing courses (up to Level 1) are FREE subject to eligibility (adult learners aged 19+ at 31st August 2023).
  • Qualification courses at Level 2 or below are FREE if your individual employed/self employed income is below £20,319.
  • If you have not yet achieved a Level 3 qualification or equivalent, you could learn for FREE.
  • Don’t worry if you have already gained a Level 3 qualification, but want to change your career path and try something new – you can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan which you start to pay back when you earn over £27,295.
  • From April 2023, some Level 3 courses will be available for FREE to adults who are unemployed or earning below the National Living Wage annually (£20,319), even if you already have a Level 3 qualification or higher. This funding is part of the ‘Level 3 Free Courses for Jobs’ offer and you will find a full list of qualifications included in this offer here https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/find-a-free-level-3-qualification/list-of-free-level-3-qualifications-available-to-eligible-adults

If you are unsure on what price you should pay, please contact us on 01609 536066 or email adultlearningservice@northyorks.gov.uk