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Writing and Applied Arts Major

Area of Emphasis

Students must complete requirements in one of the following areas of emphasis:

  • Community Storytelling
  • Editing and Publishing
  • Game Writing
  • Professional and Technical Writing

Community Storytelling 

Supporting Courses21
Required
Arts Entrepreneurship
Ethics in Writing
Introduction to Creative Writing
Grammar
Copyediting and Workflow
Literary Studies
Arts in Society (choose one course)
Arts in the Community
Introduction to Communication
Fundamentals of Interpersonal Communication
Introduction to Design and Culture
American Indians In Film
Introduction to First Nations Studies
Introduction to Film
Introduction to Digital and Public Humanities
Film and Society
Script Analysis
Upper Level Courses36-38
Required Intermediate Writing Course
Intermediate Creative Writing
Required Craft Workshop
Co-Creative Writing Workshop
Other Craft Workshops (choose 6-8 credits)
Short Fiction Writing Workshop
Advanced Poetry Writing Workshop
Creative Nonfiction Writing
Novel Writing Workshop
Novel Revision Workshop
Writing the Environment Workshop
Topics in Game Writing
Topics in Creative Writing
Topics in Professional & Technical Writing
Upper Level Skills Courses (choose two)
Digital Platforms for Publishing
Interfaces
Placemaking and Writing
Historical Context
Topics in Publishing
History of the English Language
Upper Level Literature Courses (choose two) 1
The British Novel
Major Drama
Major Poetry
Major American Prose Fiction
Literary Themes
Literary Eras
American Ethnic Literature
World Literatures
History of the English Language
African American Literature
LGBTQ Literature
Literary Topics
Shakespeare
Major Author(s)
Travel Course
Applied Arts: Applied Arts credits should be distributed as follows: 3 cr. Practicum; 3 cr. Internship; remaining 3 cr. either Practicum or Internship
Practicum courses (3-6 credits; each course is repeatable for credit)
Practicum in Literary Publishing
Sheepshead Review Practicum
Live Video Streaming Practicum
Book Editing Practicum
Practicum in Community Engaged Writing
Internship in Community Storytelling Area of Emphasis (3-6 credits)
Total Credits57-59

1. Historical Literary Context courses not used to fulfil that requirement may be used as a Literature elective.

Editing and Publishing 

Supporting Courses21
Required
Ethics in Writing
Arts Entrepreneurship
Introduction to Technical and Professional Writing
Introduction to Creative Writing
Grammar
Copyediting and Workflow
Literary Studies
Arts in Society (choose one course)
Arts in the Community
Introduction to Communication
Fundamentals of Interpersonal Communication
Introduction to Design and Culture
Introduction to Digital and Public Humanities
Script Analysis
Upper Level Courses36-38
Required Intermediate Writing Course
Intermediate Creative Writing
Craft Workshops (choose 9-11 credits)
Short Fiction Writing Workshop
Advanced Poetry Writing Workshop
Creative Nonfiction Writing
Novel Writing Workshop
Novel Revision Workshop
Writing the Environment Workshop
Co-Creative Writing Workshop
Topics in Game Writing
Topics in Creative Writing
Topics in Professional & Technical Writing
Upper Level Skills Courses (choose two)
Digital Platforms for Publishing
Interfaces
Placemaking and Writing
Historical Context
Topics in Publishing
History of the English Language
Upper Level Literature Courses (choose two) 1
The British Novel
Major Drama
Major Poetry
Major American Prose Fiction
Literary Themes
Literary Eras
American Ethnic Literature
World Literatures
History of the English Language
African American Literature
LGBTQ Literature
Literary Topics
Shakespeare
Major Author(s)
Applied Arts: Applied Arts credits should be distributed as follows: 3 cr. Practicum; 3 cr. Internship; remaining 3 cr. either Practicum or Internship
Required Practicum course in Publishing (choose at least one course; all are repeatable twice for credit)
Practicum in Literary Publishing
Sheepshead Review Practicum
Book Editing Practicum
Other Practicum Courses
Live Video Streaming Practicum
Practicum in Community Engaged Writing
Internship in Editing and Publishing Area of Emphasis (3-6 credits)
Total Credits57-59

1. Historical Literary Context courses not used to fulfil that requirement may be used as a Literature elective.

Game Writing

Supporting Courses21
Required
Ethics in Writing
Introduction to Creative Writing
Grammar
Copyediting and Workflow
Literary Studies
Introduction to Computing & Internet Technologies
Arts in Society (choose one)
Introduction to Communication
Fundamentals of Interpersonal Communication
Introduction to Design and Culture
Video Game Music
Upper Level Courses36-38
Required Intermediate Writing Course
Intermediate Creative Writing
Craft Workshops (three courses)
Required Craft Workshop (repeatable twice for credit)
Topics in Game Writing
Other Craft Workshops (choose up to two other courses)
Short Fiction Writing Workshop
Advanced Poetry Writing Workshop
Creative Nonfiction Writing
Novel Writing Workshop
Novel Revision Workshop
Writing the Environment Workshop
Co-Creative Writing Workshop
Topics in Creative Writing
Topics in Professional & Technical Writing
Upper Level Skills Courses (choose two)
Digital Platforms for Publishing
Interfaces
Placemaking and Writing
Historical Context
Topics in Publishing
History of the English Language
Upper Level Literature Courses (choose two)
The British Novel
Major Drama
Major Poetry
Major American Prose Fiction
Literary Themes
Literary Eras
American Ethnic Literature
World Literatures
History of the English Language
African American Literature
LGBTQ Literature
Literary Topics
Shakespeare
Major Author(s)
Travel Course
Applied Arts: Applied Arts credits should be distributed as follows: 3 cr. Practicum; 3 cr. Internship; remaining 3 cr. either Practicum or Internship
Required Practicum Course (repeatable twice for credit)
Live Video Streaming Practicum
Other Practicum Courses
Practicum in Literary Publishing
Sheepshead Review Practicum
Book Editing Practicum
Practicum in Community Engaged Writing
Internship in Game Writing Area of Emphasis (3-6 credits)
Total Credits57-59

Professional and Technical Writing

Supporting Courses21
Ethics in Writing
Introduction to Creative Writing
Grammar
Copyediting and Workflow
Introduction to Technical and Professional Writing
Literary Studies
Arts in Society (choose one course)
Arts in the Community
Introduction to Communication
Fundamentals of Interpersonal Communication
Introduction to Design and Culture
Introduction to Digital and Public Humanities
Upper Level Courses36-38
Required Intermediate Writing Course
Digital Platforms for Publishing
Required Craft Workshop (repeatable twice for credit)
Topics in Professional & Technical Writing
Other Craft Workshops (choose up to two other courses)
Short Fiction Writing Workshop
Advanced Poetry Writing Workshop
Creative Nonfiction Writing
Novel Writing Workshop
Novel Revision Workshop
Writing the Environment Workshop
Co-Creative Writing Workshop
Topics in Game Writing
Topics in Creative Writing
Upper Level Skills Courses
Interfaces
Placemaking and Writing
Historical Context
Topics in Publishing
History of the English Language
Upper Level Literature Courses (choose two)
The British Novel
Major Drama
Major Poetry
Topics in Publishing 1
Major American Prose Fiction
Literary Themes
Literary Eras
American Ethnic Literature
World Literatures
History of the English Language 1
African American Literature
LGBTQ Literature
Literary Topics
Shakespeare
Major Author(s)
Travel Course
Applied Arts: Applied Arts credits should be distributed as follows: 3 cr. Practicum; 3 cr. Internship; remaining 3 cr. either Practicum or Internship
Required Practicum Course (repeatable twice for credit)
Practicum in Community Engaged Writing
Other Practicum Courses
Practicum in Literary Publishing
Sheepshead Review Practicum
Live Video Streaming Practicum
Book Editing Practicum
Internship in Professional and Technical Writing Area of Emphasis (3-6 credits)
Total Credits57-59

1. Historical Literary Context courses not used to fulfill that requirement may be used as a Literature elective.