ATS2824 The writer’s voice: Techniques of creative writing
Faculty of Arts
ATS2824 The writer’s voice: Techniques of creative writing is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS2824
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ATS2824
No unit lists ATS2824 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: ATS2279, ATS3943
Pre-requisite: 12 credit points at Level 1 of Literary studies units
Overview
Creative writers are passionate about writing, and also about advancing their craft of writing. In this unit, you will develop as confident and committed creative writers. You will focus on techniques of voice and narration in fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry and scriptwriting. Particular attention will be given to the processes of in-class writing, drafting and revision.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Poetry/fiction taskWritten40%
- Final workWritten60%
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
initiate the writing of a new work of creative writing;
- 2
develop your craft through the use of in-class prompts and drafting;
- 3
commit yourself to a form of writing that best suits your skills and interests.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 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.
Where it fits
ATS2824 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Ali Alizadeh
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Ali Alizadeh
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS2824?
ATS2824 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ATS2824 offered?
In 2026, ATS2824 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is ATS2824?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS2824 have an exam?
No. ATS2824 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS2824?
ATS2824 is part of Literary studies.