In this subject students engage with the conventions of genre, building upon knowledge and skills gained in other subjects. Genre is the conceptual and structural heart of writing, either in traditional manifestations (e.g. speculative fiction) or as a blend of genres (the literary mash-up). Students produce and collectively workshop their own genre writing in a chosen form, demonstrating an understanding of the conventions of genre writing and a willingness to challenge and extend it. The genre(s) studied may vary from one year to the next. Where possible, classes are grouped to enable students to write in their chosen form (e.g. fiction, screenwriting, poetry).
