Revision / Editing (9991.1)
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| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Arts And Design |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Discipline Of Creative And Cultural Practice | Level 3 - Undergraduate Advanced Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905) |
Each book read is accompanied by a study of first and other drafts. Students are expected to conduct independent research into these materials, to find authorial changes and to theorise why they were made. They are also required to work on the editing of their own compositions over the course of the semester. This will provide them with the chance to put into practice lessons from the edits they have studied.
This unit combines research and practical skills as a way of engaging students in intense thinking about artistic judgement.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit students will be able to:1. Make informed revisions to their own creative writing;
2. Have experience in performing research on primary documents; and
3. Have a greater capacity publicly to make, discuss and defend judgements on quality in creative writing.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
Prerequisites
Introduction to Creative Writing 8304Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
NONE.Equivalent units
NO.Assumed knowledge
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Required texts
Set Texts
- Tender Is the Night by F. Scott Fitzgerald; any edition is fine. There are limited copies available at the Co-Op Bookshop on campus, and on short-term loan in the library. New or secondhand copies can also be purchased in bookshops/online.
- What We Talk About When We Talk About Love and Beginners by Raymond Carver. The stories that we'll be focussing on in the lecture and tutorial discussion ("The Bath" and "A Small, Good Thing") will be posted on UCLearn. However, students writing on Carver for their essay (Assessment #2) will need to obtain copies of both volumes of short stories to independently explore in more depth. There are limited copies available at the Co-Op Bookshop on campus, and on short-term loan in the library. New or secondhand copies can also be purchased in bookshops/online.
- "Rough Crossings: The Cutting of Carver" by Simon Armitage. The New Yorker, December 24, 2007. Link to online article will be provided on UCLearn.
- Ariel and Ariel: The Restored Edition by Sylvia Plath. The poems that we'll be focussing on in the lecture and tutorial discussion will be posted on UCLearn. However, students writing on Plath for their essay (Assessment #2) will need to obtain copies of both versions of Ariel to independently explore in more depth. There are limited copies available at the Co-Op Bookshop on campus, and on short-term loan in the library. Copies can also be purchased secondhand or new in bookshops/online.
- Donnie Darko and Donnie Darko: The Director's Cut, directed by Richard Kelly. Screenings of both films will be arranged (dates tba), and there are also limited copies on short-term loan in the library.
Submission of assessment items
Grades
| Designated Grade |
Verbal Description |
| High Distinction (HD)
85-100% |
Work of outstanding quality on the learning outcomes of the subject, which may be demonstrated in areas such as criticism, logical argument, interpretation of materials or use of methodology. This grade may also be given to recognise particular originality or creativity. |
| Distinction (DI)
75-84% |
Work of superior quality on the learning outcomes of the subject, demonstrating a sound grasp of content, together with efficient organisation and selectivity. |
| Credit (CR)
65-74% |
Work of good quality showing more than satisfactory achievement on the learning outcomes of the subject, or work of superior quality on a majority of the learning outcomes of the subject |
| Pass (P) 50-64% |
Work showing a satisfactory achievement of the learning outcomes of the subject. |
| Ungraded Pass (UP) |
Work showing achievement of the learning outcomes of the subject to a satisfactory level or better. |
| Conceded Pass (PX) |
Work showing a satisfactory achievement and/or quality on the more important learning outcomes of the subject, with an unsatisfactory (but close to satisfactory) achievement on one learning outcome of the subject, but insufficient to continue on to subjects for which the subject is a prerequisite. |
| Fail (NW, NX, NC, NS or NN) The grade abbreviations above are explained in the University Handbook |
Work showing an unsatisfactory achievement of one or more learning outcomes of the subject, and not qualifying for the grade of pass or conceded pass. |
Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.
Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.
UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).
UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.
Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.
Participation requirements
For Assessment #1 (workshopping/revision/editing of other students' work) you will need to attend a minimum of five workshopping classes (in weeks 3,4,5,6,9,10 and 11) to be eligible for full marks on this assessment item. If you are unable to attend these classes, please contact your tutor as soon as possible.
Required IT skills
UCLearn.
In-unit costs
Cost of any course texts that the student wishes to purchase.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None.
