Diploma in Advanced Applied Writing (Level 7)

Summary

Overview

*Subject to NZQA approval.

Integrate the skills and understanding of one genre into a major work of original composition.

Enter the world of professional writing

Pull together the techniques you’ve learned and concentrate on one genre, creating a major work of original composition, whether it’s a novel, play, or short story collection. Guided by an industry mentor in your chosen field, you’ll be ready to enter the world of professional writing.

The Applied Writing Programme at NorthTec offers 3 qualifications over 3 years:

• After one year of study: NZ Diploma in Writing for Creative Industries (Level 5)
• After two years of study: NZ Diploma in Creative Writing (Level 6)
• After three years of study: Diploma in Advanced Applied Writing (Level 7)

Our programmes are ideal for people who wish to work independently as writers, for those already working in the creative industries who wish to enhance/upgrade their skills, and for those working in other industries who wish to improve their writing skills to allow higher-level employment.

What you will learn

With this programme, you will learn to integrate the skills and understanding of one genre into a major work of original composition. You’ll be able to complete a major work of original text (novel, play, short story collection etc.) guided by an industry mentor in your chosen field.

In this programme you will learn to:

• Complete a major work of original text
• Prepare annotated book reviews
• Reflect on your own writing process
• Facilitate a workshop