What: Come Get Wise on What the Program Has to Offer
When: Thursday, October 23rd
Where: Dodge Hall, Room 413
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
All majors and prospective majors are invited to join Creative Writing Director Sam Lipsyte and Associate Director Amy Benson to discuss a variety of program issues, including changes to the major declaration process, the relaunch of Quarto, new departmental prizes and opportunities to work with visiting writers. A representative of Columbia Artists and Writers will be on hand to outline Undergraduate Fridays and other examples of School of the Arts outreach. Refreshments will be served.
Showing posts with label CREATIVE WRITING. Show all posts
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Monday, October 20, 2008
Major in Creative Writing: Information Night
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Monday, February 11, 2008
THE CREATIVE WRITING PROGRAM
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THE CREATIVE WRITING PROGRAM
Columbia University
612 Lewisohn Hall * New York, NY 10027
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/writing
212-854-3774
To All Potential Creative Writing Majors:
Major Application Information
All students wishing to apply to the Creative Writing major must submit writing samples along with a Major Application Form to the office in:
Lewisohn 612 between Monday, March 3rd and Monday, March 10th (until 5 PM).
Email submissions will not be accepted.
Declaration of Focus
All majors must declare a focus in one of these three genres:
fiction, nonfiction, or poetry.
You may apply to more than one focus but if accepted to more than one you will be asked to choose a genre.
If you plan to apply to more than one focus you must submit separate applications, each with the appropriate writing sample and Major Application Form.
Writing Sample Requirements
Fiction: 10-20 pages of fiction
Nonfiction: 10-20 pages of literary nonfiction (profile, feature, personal essay,biography, memoir)
Poetry: 5-10 poems
Major Application Form
The latest Major Application Form will be available for download on the Creative Writing website. www.columbia.edu/cu/writing Hard copies will also be available in the Creative Writing office.
Notification
Applicants will be notified by Thursday, March 13th of the faculty's decision.
Advising
Major advising will continue to be available throughout the spring semester. Please check the website or visit Lewisohn 612 to find out advising times. Information about the major and the writing program is also available on our website: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/writing
Sam Lipsyte
Assistant Professor
Director of Undergraduate Creative Writing School of the Arts Columbia University
email: spl2104@columbia.edu
phone: 212-854-3765
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
UNDERGRADUATE MAJOR IN CREATIVE WRITING: INFO SESSION
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Anyone who is curious about the new Undergraduate Major in Creative Writing If you're already a Major but could stand for some clarification
WHEN: Wednesday, November 28th, 7pm
WHERE: On Campus, Dodge Hall, room 413
WHY: Why not?
Come to the Undergraduate Creative Writing Major Info Session on November 28th, and get yourself some perspective.
THE CREATIVE WRITING PROGRAM
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Prof. Pomerantz will meet with all prospective students for a brief interview during these times:
Jan 15, 17 & 22 at 3:00-5:00 pm
Jan 24 at 5:00-7:00 pm
To register for Playwriting, see below.
Intermediate, Advanced & Senior Workshops
Workshops at the intermediate level or higher require the approval of the professor. Senior majors are given preference for the Senior Workshops. If you wish to take a workshop at the intermediate level or higher, and if you meet the prerequisites, please read the following application instructions:
1. Prepare a Writing Sample in the Genre to Which You Want to Apply for Submission
Intermediate Workshops
Intermediate Fiction 10-20 pages of fiction
Intermediate Nonfiction 10-20 pages of literary nonfiction (profile,
feature, personal essay, biography, memoir) Intermediate Poetry 5-10 poems
Advanced Workshops
Advanced Fiction 15-20 pages of fiction
Advanced Nonfiction 15-20 pages of literary nonfiction (profile, feature, personal essay, biography, memoir) Advanced Poetry 10-15 poems
Senior Workshops
Senior Fiction 20-25 pages of fiction
Senior Nonfiction 20-25 pages literary nonfiction (profile, feature, personal essay, biography, memoir) Senior Poetry 10-15 poems
Dramatic Writing
Playwriting 10-20 pages dramatic writing
2. Submit Writing Sample
The submission period is Dec. 5 to Dec. 12th. The department will
not accept submissions after 4 pm on December 12.
Submissions must be brought in person to the Creative Writing program in
612 Lewisohn. Along with your sample you must submit a course application form (available for download from the Creative Writing site:
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/writing/). On this form please list, in order of preference, the sections to which you are applying. Though you may take only one workshop per semester, it is recommended you apply to more than one to increase your chances of admittance. If you are admitted to a creative writing course, you will be informed on January 22nd. Once you have received approval, the department will do its best to assign you to your preferred section.
3. Attend Class
If you are approved for any creative writing course, you must attend the first two sessions to secure your spot. Failure to attend may result in forfeiture of your place on the roster.
Please direct any further questions to: writingprogram@columbia.edu
THE CREATIVE WRITING PROGRAM
Columbia University
612 Lewisohn Hall New York, NY 10027
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/writing
212-854-3774
SPRING 2008 REGISTRATION
PLEASE NOTE: YOU MAY TAKE ONLY ONE WORKSHOP PER SEMESTER.
Beginning Workshops and Seminars
Beginning workshops are open to all students who meet the prerequisites.
The prerequisite for Columbia University students is University Writing.
The prerequisite for Barnard students is Freshman English. The prerequisite for Continuing Education students is either of the above courses or their equivalents at another university. Seminars are open to all students. There are no prerequisites for seminars. If, while registering online or over the telephone, you are asked if you have departmental or professor approval, and you have met the prerequisites for a beginning workshop, or are registering for a seminar, in which case there are no prerequisites, say "Yes" and consider yourself approved.
Dramatic Writing
To register for Filmwriting please contact Prof. Edward Pomerantz at:
Prof. Pomerantz will meet with all prospective students for a brief interview during these times:
Jan 15, 17 & 22 at 3:00-5:00 pm
Jan 24 at 5:00-7:00 pm
To register for Playwriting, see below.
Intermediate, Advanced & Senior Workshops
Workshops at the intermediate level or higher require the approval of the professor. Senior majors are given preference for the Senior Workshops. If you wish to take a workshop at the intermediate level or higher, and if you meet the prerequisites, please read the following application instructions:
1. Prepare a Writing Sample in the Genre to Which You Want to Apply for Submission
Intermediate Workshops
Intermediate Fiction 10-20 pages of fiction
Intermediate Nonfiction 10-20 pages of literary nonfiction (profile,
feature, personal essay, biography, memoir) Intermediate Poetry 5-10 poems
Advanced Workshops
Advanced Fiction 15-20 pages of fiction
Advanced Nonfiction 15-20 pages of literary nonfiction (profile, feature, personal essay, biography, memoir) Advanced Poetry 10-15 poems
Senior Workshops
Senior Fiction 20-25 pages of fiction
Senior Nonfiction 20-25 pages literary nonfiction (profile, feature, personal essay, biography, memoir) Senior Poetry 10-15 poems
Dramatic Writing
Playwriting 10-20 pages dramatic writing
2. Submit Writing Sample
The submission period is Dec. 5 to Dec. 12th. The department will
not accept submissions after 4 pm on December 12.
Submissions must be brought in person to the Creative Writing program in
612 Lewisohn. Along with your sample you must submit a course application form (available for download from the Creative Writing site:
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/writing/). On this form please list, in order of preference, the sections to which you are applying. Though you may take only one workshop per semester, it is recommended you apply to more than one to increase your chances of admittance. If you are admitted to a creative writing course, you will be informed on January 22nd. Once you have received approval, the department will do its best to assign you to your preferred section.
3. Attend Class
If you are approved for any creative writing course, you must attend the first two sessions to secure your spot. Failure to attend may result in forfeiture of your place on the roster.
Please direct any further questions to: writingprogram@columbia.edu
THE CREATIVE WRITING PROGRAM
Columbia University
612 Lewisohn Hall New York, NY 10027
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/writing
212-854-3774
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