A.F.A Creative Writing Degree
In the Associate in Fine Arts (A.F.A) Creative Writing Program at Delaware County Community College, students develop their craft in fundamental and advanced level courses necessary to become competent practitioners, ultimately pursuing concentrations in poetry, play/screenwriting, creative nonfiction, or short story writing. This program serves students who are firmly committed to pursuing careers in which creative writing is the foundational element. You can find more details about the curriculum here.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Consistently produce prose and poetry in a manner reflecting rigorous knowledge of central concepts and methods of execution.
- Critically discuss various literacy traditions and authors as to more insightfully envision, contextualize and create their own contributions.
- Constructively provide and receive critique of projects in small and large group settings in order to improve work and appreciate artistry as both a collective and individualistic enterprise.
- Utilize interdisciplinary knowledge (learned in general education courses and electives) to cultivate meaningful enterprise.
- Insightfully discuss and productively utilize concepts and procedures involved in revision.
- Utilize technology to research writers, artistic traditions, literary forums, productions, publications and other relevant topics of inquiry.
- Demonstrate understanding of skills learned in course work via a comprehensive portfolio.
Career Information
For more information on careers in the creative writing career path, go to:
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