Creative Writing 12 is designed for students who are interested in creating a body of work reflective of a sophisticated breadth and depth of skill. The course provides students with opportunities to specialize and publish in real-world contexts. Students engage in the exploration of personal and cultural identities, memories, and stories, in a wide range of genres.. Students will refine their ability to write in complex, controlled styles with effectiveness and impact.

The following are possible areas of focus within Creative Writing 12:

• fiction and poetry – suggested content includes flash fiction, graffiti, sub-genres (e.g., adventure, children’s literature, comic/graphic, fantasy, fan fiction, historical fiction, horror, sci-fi, dystopian, suspense, thriller, tragedy, romance), drama, script writing, poetry, authenticity versus sentimentality, literary devices and techniques, various forms, the relationship between form and function
• creative non-fiction – suggested content includes columns, features, articles, queries, captions, layout, reporting, interviews, reviews (fashion, movie), advertising, titles, bylines, sample readings
• memoir – suggested content includes place-based writing, narrative, film memoir, sample readings