Creative Writing (BFA)

Statement of Purpose

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at Ringling College of Art and Design is a supportive and serious community of writers engaged in a professional program of undergraduate study. Students encounter a range of aesthetics, a global narrative orientation, coursework in historical and contemporary literary forms, craft instruction from practicing writer/teachers, and interaction with visiting authors, scholars, and publishing professionals. Graduates of this program will have the necessary technical competence and fluency with creative practices to succeed in a variety of professional literary endeavors.

Graduates of this BFA program will be versatile critical thinkers and perceptive, able communicators, prepared for the post-graduate job market in positions such as freelance writers, editors, grant writers, eBook authors, proofreaders, copyeditors, publicists, media and marketing associates, freelance reporters, bloggers, and other creative content providers.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Story Craft: Apply techniques and knowledge of story generation, execution, and revision to create original works as defined by the areas of: narrative voice, characterization, mood and atmosphere, language and written mechanics, dialogue, story, setting, image, and plot.
2. Professionalism: Cultivate industry professionalism through knowledge, communication, social dynamics, publishing, good literary citizenship, and self-identification as a writer.
3. Analysis and Context: Evaluate and apply deep analysis of story contexts and forms as they relate to diverse peoples and cultures.