Course details

Writing for Children (Micro-credential)
NZQF Level 5

About the course

Have you always wanted to write for children? Teaching material from renowned children’s author, Joy Cowley, forms the core of this module, which guides you through the requirements of writing for young people and introduces you to the landscape of Aotearoa children’s authors. The course’s main focus is on writing chapter books and short stories for children, but you’ll also have the opportunity to explore myth, folktales and fairy stories, children’s non-fiction, and writing a picture book text.

About the provider

The Wellington Institute of Technology is a tertiary institution that trains around 6,100 students every year. We offer a range of industry-led qualifications from trades through to degrees and postgraduate programmes that are future-focused, developed alongside industry and provide students with practical skills so you can pursue your career goals.

WelTec is one of New Zealand's oldest tertiary education institutions and the second-oldest in Wellington. We’ve been helping people find their vocation since 1904.