The Bachelor of Writing focuses on writing as creative practice. It prepares students for employment anywhere that involves writing. It gives students the opportunity to experiment and practise with different forms of professional and creative writing for a variety of audiences. Students develop fluency and skills across a number of genres, including creative non-fiction, prose, poetry, writing for young people and the screen. Theoretical and conceptual knowledge and practice are developed in a cumulative and integrated fashion, so that students learn to make high-level creative and professional works, and to critique and contextualise their practice. As well, they develop a sophisticated understanding of communication in contemporary society. Through these learning experiences, and by working on projects both individually and collaboratively, students develop a range of skills and competencies.

Foundation units

• have content and learning outcomes of relevance to the majority of disciplines within the Faculty (FAD);
• can be integrated into elective Minors or Majors in undergraduate courses; and,
• are generally taught by a mix of academic staff from within FAD.

Further information on the Foundation Year can be found on the Foundation Year webpage.
http://www.canberra.edu.au/faculties/arts-design/foundation-units

Learning outcomes:
Graduates are able to create new works and present new ideas. They demonstrate initiative and imagination and are able to take creative risks based on sound research. They understand the dynamic of the field in which they are practising and are reflective, independent thinkers, able to effectively contribute to contemporary culture. They demonstrate the ability to document, review and assess their own practice as a basis for developing it. They demonstrate self-knowledge and a well-developed consciousness of their own imaginative, creative and intellectual processes and can effectively communicate those processes to others. They are confident in their own skills and knowledge. They take responsibility for agreed tasks, evaluate their own performance and demonstrate adaptability, leadership, decisiveness and resourcefulness. They are confidently able to retrieve, collate and express knowledge, ideas and opinions both orally and in written form. They listen actively and respond to ideas of other people while presenting arguments and ideas effectively. They understand their field of practice and the cultural contexts that give that practice social significance. They interpret, analyse and respond creatively to changing cultural contexts and act responsibly, ethically and with integrity. They are able to adapt to changes in context and professional practice, and have the skills to continually identify, acquire and apply new knowledge in their field.