Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
Lewis-Clark State College
Key Information
Campus location
Lewiston, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 21,836 / per year
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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Introduction
The Creative Writing (BFA) program will afford students opportunities to work with many genres of writing: poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and screenwriting in studio/workshop settings. Students will also study literature, language, and fine & performing arts as part of the curriculum. Coursework will expose students to a wide array of writing and will engender critical discussion on content and the specific ways that craft can enhance or resolve problems in their work. These classes are taught in a supportive, yet constructively critical workshop format that builds the kind of community conducive to a successful learning and writing experience. The BFA program and faculty will prepare and mentor graduates in the pursuit of serious writing careers and/or postgraduate study. In addition to coursework, students will have the opportunity to share and perfect their craft in reading groups, open mic forums, internship/editing experiences with the Talking River Review (a literary magazine), internships at the Writing Center, and/or as writers/editors for the campus newspaper (The Pathfinder).
All BFA in Creative Writing graduates are required to complete:
- An exit interview and
- A senior research project with accompanying symposium presentation.
Career Opportunities
Graduates with BFA in Creative Writing go on to obtain careers in a variety of fields:
- Fiction and Non-Fiction Author
- Journalism
- Marketing/Advertising
- Editorial Assistant
- Web Content Editor