This interdisciplinary, workshop-based module will focus on the relationship between creative writing and dreams. The group will be introduced to 20th Century, classical and contemporary dream theories and key psychoanalytic literature on dream symbolism. We will also explore a range of experimental film and art, as well as examples of avant-garde literatures that explore dream forms, and/or use dream material for experimental narratives and poetry. The group will be encouraged to write continually throughout the module using their own dreams, dream theory and other literary dream works as a research basis for their work. The students will also be encouraged to keep a dream journal and co-create an on-line archive of dream scripts.
Aims
* Explore experimental forms and ideas through the medium of dreams
* Employ innovative approaches to researching, composing and sharing creative writing
* Apply critical theory to various forms of surreal, innovative, transgressive and philosophically charged material.
* Build an identity as a writer, taking creative writing practice outside the classroom
* Experiment with form and ideas in poetry and prose
* Explore voice and character
* Consider the act of writing in conjunction with our experience of the world and our self-knowledge
Learning Outcomes
1. A rich portfolio of imaginative, cross-genre writing.
2. A grounded understanding of key theories and concepts relating to dream philosophies and literature.
3. A developed sense of creative writing practices.
4. Heightened confidence in working collaboratively and contribute to a assured and supportive writing environment
Aims
* Explore experimental forms and ideas through the medium of dreams
* Employ innovative approaches to researching, composing and sharing creative writing
* Apply critical theory to various forms of surreal, innovative, transgressive and philosophically charged material.
* Build an identity as a writer, taking creative writing practice outside the classroom
* Experiment with form and ideas in poetry and prose
* Explore voice and character
* Consider the act of writing in conjunction with our experience of the world and our self-knowledge
Learning Outcomes
1. A rich portfolio of imaginative, cross-genre writing.
2. A grounded understanding of key theories and concepts relating to dream philosophies and literature.
3. A developed sense of creative writing practices.
4. Heightened confidence in working collaboratively and contribute to a assured and supportive writing environment