USC Schedule of Classes

Exploration of the notion of influence and its effect on generating new writing.

A cross-genre investigation of publishing and the marketplace, with the goal of familiarizing students with the practical aspects of writing and selling creative work. Duplicates credit in the former MPW 910.

An examination of innovative storytelling, in which old and new media in tandem can extend our narrative capabilities, and connect us across the world.

Development and analysis of book-length fiction; concentration on narration, characterization, point of view, and clarity of style. Duplicates credit in the former MPW 960.

The investigation of various forms in the genre, with attention to the literary value of thinking and making connections on the page.

Writing and reading poetry in combination with other genres. Forms may include prose poem, verse drama, verse novel, and epic.

An investigation of varieties of storytelling through creative responses to both screenplay and non-screenplay forms.

Seminar and workshop with adjustable focus on aspects of professional and creative writing in relation to the literary marketplace.

Practical experience in the writing world. Enables students to acquire skills and knowledge that cannot be gained in the classroom. Graded CR/NC.

Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the program director. Graded CR/NC.

Supervised preparation of a full-length manuscript in student's major concentration: fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or writing for stage and screen. Credit upon completion of project.

Supervised preparation of a full-length manuscript in student's major concentration: fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or writing for stage and screen. Credit upon completion of project.

Supervised preparation of a full-length manuscript in student's major concentration: fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or writing for stage and screen. Credit upon completion of project.