Advanced Creative Writing: Character, Setting, and the Short Story
From short stories, fiction, non-fiction, narrative essays, travel journals, or even biographies, it is the creative way of writing that offers writers the freedom to write in the original style. For writing stories that manipulate our feelings, expectations, and desire, writers need to compose engaging narratives with memorable characters, general to specific settings, an interesting plot, climax, and a central theme from a unique or well-known point of view – the angle from which the story is told. In this course not only you will write your draft or rewrite it to make it perfect, but you will also master the technique of connecting the story from beginning to middle, then to the end.
It is a self-paced course, where a learner can proceed at his/her own speed, however, should complete it within the time frame of 4 months. This 3 credits course costs $75, which includes guide book, course materials, exam fees, and award registration for presenting your work. Get up to 35% discount in this course when you signup in a monthly payable fees commitment. We always want to recognize and reward every single contribution that furthers the aims of our university. To…
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Faculty & Resources
Nasrul Eam
Nasrul Eam has established a distinguished career spanning nearly two decades as an author, photographer, cinematographer, editor, educator, and art director. Currently, he holds the positions of Dean of the Department of Art and Photography, Head of the Department of Language and Linguistics, and Department of Mass Communication & Advertising at Light & Composition University. Nasrul began his professional journey in 2000 in advertising, initially with Grey Global Group, where he collaborated with renowned organizations such as Nokia, Coca-Cola, Bata, and Telecom Malaysia.
In 2006, he joined Paper Rhyme under WPP, a leading British multinational holding company in communications, advertising, public relations, technology, and commerce, serving as Head of Interactive. Concurrently, Nasrul played a pivotal role in establishing advertising and event management firms like Spell Bound and Final Avenue. During his tenure in advertising agencies from 2000 to 2007, Nasrul produced four documentaries, created 35 animated commercials, and developed over one hundred high-end corporate websites.
An accomplished author, Nasrul has authored more than 60 books covering diverse topics in art, photography, cinematography, advertising, language, linguistics, and science. His multifaceted career reflects a deep commitment to creativity, education, and advancing knowledge across various disciplines.
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