Creative Writing Course Offerings

Our students participate in a wide range of writing-related courses meant to give them the best possible writing education. From journalism to advanced poetry, magazine publication to literary theory, each student comes away with an impressive repertoire and dynamic skill set.

Our Courses

Freshman

Introduction to Fiction (Semester 1)
Introduction to Poetry (Semester 2)
Foundations of Journalism (Yearlong CTE Course)
Speech & Oral Interpretation (Yearlong Course)

Sophomores

Creative Writing 3 (Yearlong Course)
Introduction to Creative Non-fiction (Yearlong Course)
Media Production (Yearlong CTE Course)

Juniors

Junior Fiction (Semester 1)
Junior Poetry (Semester 2)
Junior Portfolio (Yearlong Course)
Magazine Production-- Élan (Yearlong CTE Course)
Digital Media-- The Artisan (Yearlong CTE Course)

Seniors

Senior Poetry (Semester 1)
Senior Fiction (Semester 2)
Senior Portfolio (Yearlong Course)
Magazine Production-- Élan (Yearlong Course)
Digital Media-- The Artisan (Yearlong Course)
Teaching Assistant (Yearlong Course)
Senior Thesis (Yearlong Course)

Academics at Douglas Anderson

The nurturing of each student's scholastic and artistic abilities is the hallmark of Douglas Anderson School of the Arts. The school's faculty, with backgrounds and interests in the arts, employs a humanities approach. Many faculty members, including those in academic areas, are active professionals in the local arts community. Students will find a wide range of rigorous academic offerings including standard, honors, and exceptional education courses. A broad spectrum of Advanced Placement and dual-enrollment courses provide college credit.

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