Writing for Children (Micro-credential)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 5 |
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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
Whitireia is a wholly-owned Crown entity subsidiary company of NZIST, known for its high student success rate and culturally diverse student body. Established in 1986, Whitieria has grown to become a highly respectable Tertiary Institution in Wellington, Porirua and Auckland.
We have highly-skilled teaching and support staff who work hard to support you every step of the way, with over 200 programmes of study covering masters, postgraduates, degree, diploma and certificate levels along with a number of short courses.
We welcome learners at every life stage: school leavers. University graduates, those preparing to re-enter the workforce. and current workers wanting to upskill or retain. We have a wide range of excellent support services to ensure you achieve your career goals.