ATS1059 The writer's journey: Foundational forms of creative writing
Faculty of Arts
ATS1059 The writer's journey: Foundational forms of creative writing is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Caulfield and Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Caulfield, Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS1059
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ATS1059
No unit lists ATS1059 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: ATS2279
Overview
Every story takes the reader on a journey. In this foundation subject you will experiment and discover your literary passions through the formative space of the writer's workshop. Through reading, writing, discussion and creative play, you will explore different modes of storytelling. You will also be introduced to a range of tools to activate and develop your creative writing.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Creative writing taskWritten30%
- JournalWritten10%
- JournalWritten20%
- Creative writing taskWritten40%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
read and write a range of creative forms with confidence and playfulness;
- 2
participate effectively in a creative writing workshop;
- 3
use imaginative, critical and creative strategies to recognise and deploy imagery, characterisation, setting and narrative;
- 4
articulate creative processes by engaging with influences.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Lectures12 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
This unit engages students in actively applying their knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
This unit will provide students with opportunities to work with peers in groups and pairs in class. They will have interactive discussions to deepen your knowledge and understanding of the topic, and reinforce your learning.
Where it fits
ATS1059 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Eugenia Flynn
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Eugenia Flynn
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS1059?
ATS1059 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ATS1059 offered?
In 2026, ATS1059 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield and Clayton.
How much work is ATS1059?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS1059 have an exam?
No. ATS1059 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS1059?
ATS1059 is part of Literary studies.