English 201 - Intro to Creative Writing

In this class we will use pictures of mythological characters and scenes as inspiration for a series of exercises which focus on the different components of creative prose: description, characterization, dialogue, point of view, scene, and dramatic action. We will also devote a week to reading and writing poetry based on mythic themes. The exercises will serve as a basis for a flight into your own myth-making, and the final result will be a complete short story that reflects both your engagement with myths of the past and the creation of a 'mythic' world that is entirely your own.

Course limited to sophomores, juniors and seniors