Course Outline (Creative Writing)
Course Outline (Creative Writing)
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OUR GRADUATES
MISSION
Our graduates carry DNSC’s values into their workplaces
DNSC strives to produce competent human resource, as competent, collaborative workers and socially-connected
generate and utilize knowledge and technology, uphold ethical leaders. They adhere to professional ethics and
good governance and quality management system for seek solutions to workplace problems. They are creative,
sustainable resources and resilient communities. critical thinkers, and resilient to cross-cultural environment.
The BA Communication graduates have the ability to: By the time of the graduation, the students of Bachelor
of Arts in Communication are expected to:
PEO1. Apply the knowledge and skills in the theory and
practice of communication applicable in various PO1. Define and access information needs; assess
professions and contexts. and organize information and knowledge; produce,
PEO2. Communicate with the target audience across share, and utilize information and knowledge.
various formats and platforms (printing, broadcasting PO2. Communicate in different formats and platforms
and internet). (print, broadcast and online).
PEO3. Demonstrate expertise to drive development- PO3. Prepare communication/media plan.
oriented initiatives and communication management. PO4. Conduct communication and media research and
PEO4. Pursue an employment in related/allied evaluation.
professions (e.g. teaching, analysts, communication PO5. Develop and produce communication materials in
planners and managers, learning system designers, different formats and platforms.
multimedia designers, etc.) PO6. Demonstrate communication management and
PEO5. Adhere to ethical standards and the rights and leadership skills.
obligations of practice and accountability in the PO7. Develop entrepreneurial capabilities
disciplines of the social sciences and communication. PO8. Adhere to ethical standards and practices.
PO9. Know and practice rights, responsibilities, and
accountabilities in the communication profession.
PO10. Demonstrate development orientation in
communication work.
PO11. Apply communication theories/ models,
principles, practices, and tools in development work.
X. References :
1. Anderson, Linda. Creative Writing: A Workbook with Readings. New York: Routledge, 2006.
2. Neira Dev, A., Marwah, A., & Pal, S. (2009). Creative Writing: A Beginner’s Manual. BA Programme Committee, Delhi
University: Pearson Longman.
3. Writing for Success. (2015). LibreTexts.
https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Composition/Introductory_Composition/Writing_for_Success_(McLean)
4. Dalisay, Jose Jr. Y. The Knowing is in the Writing: Notes on the Practice of Fiction. Quezon City: Likhaan U.P. Institute
of Creative Writing.
5. Syed, M.H. Creative Writing for Mass Media. India: Anmol Publications Pvt Ltd, 2006.
RUBRICS:
Group Reporting
1 - Needs
Criteria 2 - Developing 3 - Satisfactory 4 - Proficient 5 - Excellent
Improvement
Comprehensive,
Some key points Covers the topic
Thorough and
Information is accurate, and
are missing or adequately but
accurate, with
Content Mastery (x6) inaccurate, incomplete, insightful;
unclear; limited lacks depth or
minor gaps or
or irrelevant. demonstrates
depth. precision.
inaccuracies.
mastery.
Exceptionally well-
Presentation is Adequate Well-structured
Disorganized and organized;
Organization and somewhat organization with and mostly clear;
difficult to follow; no seamless and
Clarity (x2) organized but occasional lapses ideas flow
clear structure. engaging flow of
lacks coherence. in clarity. logically.
ideas.
Dynamic and
Poor delivery; Inconsistent Confident
Clear delivery; engaging delivery;
Delivery and monotone or delivery; minimal delivery; engages
engages the captivates the
Engagement (x3) distracting; fails to audience the audience
audience at times. audience
engage the audience. engagement. effectively.
throughout.
Adequate aids; Exceptional aids
No visual/audio aids or Visual/audio aids Effective aids that
support the that are creative,
poorly designed are present but enhance
Visual/Audio Aids (x5) presentation but clear, and highly
materials that detract poorly integrated understanding
could be supportive of the
from the presentation. or unclear. and engagement.
improved. content.
Engagement/Answers
to Questions (x4) Attempts to Exceptionally
Answers most Provides clear
Avoids or is unable to answer well-handled
questions and thoughtful
address questions; questions but Q&A; insightful,
adequately but responses;
answers are irrelevant lacks clarity or thorough, and
lacks depth. engages with
or unclear. accuracy. encourages
audience queries further
effectively. discussion.
Character Sketch
A character sketch is one of the starting points and building blocks of stories. It can be a rough drawing of the character
or a compilation of descriptions that will help the author in characterization. Sketching involves the attempt of the author
to deeply know the physical, behavioral, psychological, social, spiritual, and other life aspects of the character/s.
Flash Fiction
A flash fiction is a shorter version (in length) of a short story. The term is often used to describe short casual works.
Typically, the word count of flash fiction doesn’t exceed 1,000 words. However, excellently written flash fictions still
touch the significant elements of fiction. It provides a creative challenge to authors to still explore plot, characterization,
and other elements in a limited paper space.
Rubric:
4 points (Very Good) 3 points (Good) 2 points (Fair) 1 point (Needs
Improvement)
Narrative The setting, both where The setting has been The setting is There is no description
Elements: and when, has been established, although unclear; only one of the setting; the point
Setting, Point of skillfully established; the there may be some aspect of setting has of view is not
View, Theme story maintains a confusion; the point of been established; consistent or
consistent point of view, view is consistent; the the point of view is meaningful to the
and the point of view theme is present in the occasionally story's progress; there
chosen enhances the story. consistent; the is no determinable
story; the theme is clear theme is hard to theme.
and developed throughout determine.
the story.
Characterization Skillfully uses narrative Consistently uses Inconsistently uses There is no use of
techniques (dialogue, narrative techniques narrative techniques meaningful narrative
descriptions, etc.) to (dialogue, descriptions, (dialogue, techniques such as
develop characters; etc.) to develop descriptions, etc.) to meaningful word
includes at least one clear characters; includes at develop characters; choice or dialogue;
example of indirect least one example of includes an unclear does not include
characterization; includes indirect example of indirect indirect
at least one clear example characterization; characterization; characterization; does
of direct characterization. includes at one clear includes an unclear not include direct
example of direct example of direct characterization.
characterization. characterization.
Plot Structure The story skillfully The story engages the The story introduces There is no conflict;
and Conflict engages the reader by reader by introducing at at least one conflict; there is no tone and/or
introducing at least one least one conflict; the the story uses meaningful sequence
conflict; the story skillfully story uses some techniques to of events; there is no
uses a variety of techniques to sequence sequence the determinable
techniques to sequence the events so that they events, but the progression of events.
Rubric:
4 points (Very Good) 3 points (Good) 2 points (Fair) 1 point (Needs
Improvement)
Creativity Writing is extremely Writing is somewhat Writing contains a few Writing contains many
creative. Ideas and style creative. Some new and creative ideas, but cliche ideas and an
are refreshing and imaginative ideas. Good style is mostly uninspired style.
imaginative. Talented writing. uninspired.
writing.
Fluidity There is a strong rhythm There is a rhythm and An obvious attempt to No attempt to create a
and flow of language. flow of language. create a rhythm and rhythm. Sentence
Sentence structure is Sentence structure is flow. Sentence structure not varied.
varied throughout piece. often varied. structure not varied.
Organization Organization and use of A minor lack of Lack of supporting Work is unorganized
and supporting details evident supporting details. details. and incoherent.
Development in the work.
Conventions Proper use of spelling There are a few spelling Poor spelling and There are so many
(Spelling, and grammar is and grammatical grammar muddle the spelling and grammar
Grammar, employed consistently glitches, however it does overall effectiveness of errors that it is difficult
Vocabulary) throughout the writing not take away from the this piece; some strong to comprehend the
assignment; strong, vivid overall quality of the words and meaning; poor word
words and descriptions writing assignment; descriptions. Some choice and
throughout. Words are strong words and above average word descriptions
above average and used descriptions throughout. choices however, throughout.
appropriately throughout Many words are above many words are used Elementary word
the work. average and used inappropriately. choices and many
appropriately words misused.
throughout the work.
1- Needs
Criteria 2- Developing 3- Satisfactory 4- Proficient 5- Excellent
Improvement
Exceptionally creative,
Lacks originality; Some creativity is Adequate creativity
Creative and visually
innovative, and visually
Creativity and design is unclear or evident, but design and design that
appealing; design
striking; design
Design unrelated to the is underdeveloped aligns with the
complements the
enhances the poem’s
theme. or partially relevant. poem’s theme.
theme effectively.
theme and message.
Text and form are Seamless integration
Limited connection Strong connection
disconnected; the Text and form are of text and form; the
Integration of between text and between text and
structure doesn’t connected but could structure fully
Text and Form form; some effort to form; structure
reflect the poem’s be more cohesive. embodies and elevates
align them. enhances meaning.
meaning. the poem’s meaning.
Poem lacks
Limited emotional or Poem conveys a Engages the reader Powerful and profound
emotional or
Impact and intellectual impact; clear message but with a clear and message; evokes
intellectual impact;
Expression message is lacks depth or meaningful message; strong emotional or
the message is
somewhat vague. impact. impactful expression. intellectual responses.
unclear.
Storyboard Rubric
1 - Needs
Criteria 2 - Developing 3 - Satisfactory 4 - Proficient 5 - Excellent
Improvement
Storyboard is
Some organization Exceptionally clear
disorganized or Sequence is mostly Well-organized;
Clarity and is evident, but the and well-organized;
incomplete; clear; minor gaps or sequence flows
Organization sequence needs sequence is seamless
sequence is unclear inconsistencies. logically and clearly.
improvement. and easy to follow.
or confusing.
Some visuals are Visuals support the Visuals are clear, Visuals are highly
Visuals are missing
Visual present but lack story adequately but detailed, and creative, detailed, and
or do not support the
Representation detail or connection could be more enhance the story elevate the story’s
story effectively.
to the story. detailed or creative. effectively. impact.
Lacks a coherent Story is exceptionally
Story is basic with Story is clear and Story is engaging,
Content and story or creativity; creative, original, and
limited creativity or somewhat creative; creative, and well-
Creativity minimal effort is compelling; reflects
originality. effort is evident. developed.
evident. outstanding effort.
1- Needs
Criteria 2- Developing 3- Satisfactory 4- Proficient 5- Excellent
Improvement
Contains Reporting is Exceptionally
Some inaccuracies
Accuracy and significant errors; Reporting is mostly accurate, well- accurate, thoroughly
or lack of depth in
Quality of facts are incorrect accurate but could be researched, and researched, and
reporting; research
Reporting or poorly more detailed. covers key details provides in-depth
is minimal.
researched. effectively. coverage of the topic.
Writing is
Writing Quality of Writing is unclear, Writing is basic, Writing is clear and Writing is well-
exceptionally clear,
Articles unstructured, or full with limited structured but contains structured, free of
polished, creative,
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