Diploma in Advanced Applied Writing (Level 7)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 7 |
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About the course
Overview
*Subject to NZQA approval.
Integrate the skills and understanding of one genre into a major work of original composition.
Enter the world of professional writing
Pull together the techniques you’ve learned and concentrate on one genre, creating a major work of original composition, whether it’s a novel, play, or short story collection. Guided by an industry mentor in your chosen field, you’ll be ready to enter the world of professional writing.
The Applied Writing Programme at NorthTec offers 3 qualifications over 3 years:
- After one year of study: NZ Diploma in Writing for Creative Industries (Level 5)
- After two years of study: NZ Diploma in Creative Writing (Level 6)
- After three years of study: Diploma in Advanced Applied Writing (Level 7)
Our programmes are ideal for people who wish to work independently as writers, for those already working in the creative industries who wish to enhance/upgrade their skills, and for those working in other industries who wish to improve their writing skills to allow higher-level employment.
What you will learn
With this programme, you will learn to integrate the skills and understanding of one genre into a major work of original composition. You’ll be able to complete a major work of original text (novel, play, short story collection etc.) guided by an industry mentor in your chosen field.
In this programme you will learn to:
- Complete a major work of original text
- Prepare annotated book reviews
- Reflect on your own writing process
- Facilitate a workshop
About the provider
NorthTec is the region's largest provider of tertiary education, with multiple campuses and learning centres from Whangārei to our northernmost site in Kaitaia.
We’re transforming lives right here in Te Tai Tokerau, Northland so whether you imagine yourself as a chef, a nurse, or dream of getting a job in a trade, check out our over 100 programmes and enrol now for a brighter future.
Our largest campus is based at Raumanga, Whangārei, with the Future Trades campus in Dyer Street, and a Learning Centre in Kensington Stadium. There are also regional campuses in Ngāwhā and Kaitaia. We also have some online courses, providing education to people across the whole motu. NorthTec works in collaboration with other education providers, industry, iwi, and charitable trusts to provide industry specific,up-to-date training for all Te Tai Tokerau.