Creative Writing Essentials
Programme outcomes include:
Novella
Creative Writing Essentials
Programme outcomes include:
Novella
Discover the foundations of storytelling through writing, theory, and creative industry insight.
The certificate in Creative Writing is an immersive introduction to storytelling with a focus on narrative theory, literature appreciation, screenplay writing and publishing studies.
It’s a holistic view that includes a cursory investigation of book cover design to promote both the writing and propagation of narrative content.
- Blended Mode Learning for Working Professionals
- Project-Based Learning
- *A minimum of 5 students are required for a programme to commence
ACCREDITED
1 Year Certificate:
TEVETA Reg No: TVA/1061
Certificate Level 4
FIRST INTAKE
Late Registrations Close 16 March 2026
SECOND INTAKE
Late Registrations Close 03 August 2026
Learning Mode
Blended
Discover the foundations of storytelling through writing, theory, and creative industry insight.
The certificate in Creative Writing is an immersive introduction to storytelling with a focus on narrative theory, literature appreciation, screenplay writing and publishing studies.
It’s a holistic view that includes a cursory investigation of book cover design to promote both the writing and propagation of narrative content.
- Blended Mode Learning for Working Professionals
- Project-Based Learning
- *A minimum of 5 students are required for a programme to commence
ACCREDITED
1 Year Certificate:
TEVETA Reg No: TVA/1061
Certificate Level 4
FIRST INTAKE
Start Date: 02 March 2026,
Late Registrations Close 16 March 2026
SECOND INTAKE
Start Date: 20 July 2026,
Late Registrations Close 3 August 2026
The programme consists of a range of focused mini-projects to develop your conceptual, writing, and editing skills in creative writing which include book cover design and a social media campaign.
All mini-projects culminate in the production of a main project:
- Novella (15000 to 20000 words)
The programme consists of a range of focused mini-projects to develop your conceptual, planning, production skills in both film and design practices.
All mini-projects culminate in the producation of two main projects:
- Branding & Promotional Campaign
- Short Film
Emphasis is placed on the following practical skills:
Concept Development
Observational Drawing Skills
Photography Essentials
Visual Research Methods
Graphic Design Essentials
Sound Design Essentials
Teaching Methodology:
Hands-on practical classes
Individual Feedback
Studio Practice
Contemporary Theory
Programme structure
Subjects
- Creative Writing
- Screen Writing
- Literary Theory
- Creativity Thinking
- Entrepreneurship
Software
- Word/Pages
- Celtx
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
