University of Technology SydneyHandbook 2008

50225 Independent Writing Project

8cp
Requisite(s): 2 subjects from 50168 Writing for Performance: Screen, Sound and Stage, 50169 Writing and New Media, 50002 Introduction to Short Fiction, 50307 Ficto-critical Writing, 50308 Creative Non-Fiction, 50359 Screenwriting
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.
There are also course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Professional Strand – Writing – 300 level

This subject is designed for students who have substantial experience in writing and are ready to work independently. Students meet as a group at the beginning of the semester, when projects are discussed and goals set, and again at the end of the semester. Each student meets with a supervisor for one-to-one discussion of the work in progress and, where appropriate, the readings connected with the project. Small groups are set up to meet informally and provide an opportunity to share work in progress and to discuss problems. Projects normally fall within the following:

  • Students undertake a major creative project under supervision. The project can be in any form (fiction, non-fiction, poetry, script, sound, performance, new media).
  • Students produce the UTS Writers' Anthology, taking it through all stages of production, including soliciting and selection of manuscripts, editing, working with authors, proofreading, layout and design, desktop production, printing and distribution.
  • Students may carry out an approved professional attachment.

Note: Project proposals and a brief sample of work in the relevant genre are to be submitted in advance. Students are notified of acceptance before the beginning of the semester.

Assessment: Appropriate assessment tasks and criteria will be negotiated depending on the nature of the project.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus


Detailed subject description.

Fee information

2008 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $849.17
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2008 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,840.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.167

Access conditions

Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at Access conditions and My Student Admin.