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Creative Writing

This upper-level course offers students the opportunity both to study models of good writing and to develop their own creative abilities. Class discussions and workshop groups are designed to enhance the student's understanding of the creative process, to stimulate the imagination, and to develop individual abilities. Areas of discussion include style, prosody, conflict, character, dialogue, and revision.

Lauren Kirshner if you can get her. Only portfolio, no exam.

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Association of Canadian College and University Teachers of English

Job: Creative Writing – Assistant Professor, Ryerson University (Deadline: 26 November 2021)

Located in downtown Toronto, the largest and most culturally diverse city in Canada and on the    territory of the  Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee and the Wendat Peoples,  the  Department of English  in the  Faculty of Arts  at  Ryerson University  invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor effective July 1, 2022 subject to final budgetary approval. Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are among our core values and we are interested in all approaches related to creative writing, particularly those that engage with the transnational contexts of Asian or Black cultural production. Candidates are especially encouraged to provide details of how their lived and diverse experiences inform their creative work.

The successful candidate will engage in a combination of teaching, scholarly research or creative activity and service duties while maintaining an inclusive, equitable, and collegial work environment across all activities. Responsibilities will include: teaching creative writing (in both large lecture and small seminar class formats) alongside literature and culture courses; providing student supervision at the undergraduate and graduate levels; contributing to the undergraduate and graduate programs, including participating in curriculum development to enhance Creative Writing as a strength of our Department;  establishing and maintaining active and externally funded research and creative writing agendas; creating and nurturing relationships between literary communities in the GTA and the students in our programs; and participating in the academic life of the Department of English, the Faculty, and the University. 

The successful candidate will have completed a PhD in English or a related field and demonstrate a strong publishing record of creative writing in fiction or poetry by the expected start date. Candidates who are all-but-dissertation (ABD) and are very close to completion may also be considered. In addition, applicants shall demonstrate the following:

• records of creative and critical excellence, as registered by a creative portfolio and scholarly publications, combined with evidence of excellence in teaching;
• an active Creative Writing record and connections to the creative writing industry as evidenced by, but not limited to, publications; readings and public presentations; reviews; and awards; 
• capacity for excellence in teaching at all levels of the undergraduate and graduate curricula, including curricular development, best practices in pedagogy that includes effective use of classroom technology and experiential learning, and an ability to supervise graduate students;
• commitment to our values of EDI as it pertains to service, teaching, and scholarly research or creative activities, including a demonstrated ability to make learning accessible and inclusive for a diverse student population; and 
• an ability and willingness to contribute to the life of the Department of English and the University through collegial service.  

Our search committee recognizes that scholars have varying career paths and that career interruptions can be part of an excellent academic record. Candidates are encouraged to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions. 

This position falls under the jurisdiction of the Ryerson Faculty Association (RFA) ( www.rfanet.ca ). The RFA collective agreement can be viewed  here  and a summary of RFA benefits can be found  here .

Ryerson University

Serving a highly diverse student population of over 45,000, with 100+  undergraduate  and  graduate  programs built on the integration of theoretical and practical learning and distinguished by a professionally focused curriculum with a strong emphasis on excellence in teaching, research and creative activities,  Ryerson  is a vibrant, urban university known for its culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, community engagement and city-building through its award-winning architecture. 

Department of English

Our Department offers undergraduate and graduate (Master’s) programs. Our faculty prides itself on the excellence of its research, the quality of its teaching and community engagement. We are interested in candidates who will contribute to our existing strengths in research/creativity activity, teaching, and EDI through academic, professional, and diverse lived experiences and perspectives. 

Working at Ryerson

At the intersection of mind and action, Ryerson is on a transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. At Ryerson and within our department, we firmly believe that equity, diversity and inclusion are integral to this path; our current  academic plan  outlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do. 

Dedicated to a people first culture, Ryerson is proud to have been selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and a Greater Toronto’s Top Employer. We invite you to explore the range of  benefits  and supports available to faculty and their families, including access to our diverse  faculty and staff networks . 

Visit us on Twitter:   @RyersonU ,  @RyersonHR ,  @RyersonVPFA  and  @RyersonECI  and our  LinkedIn company page .

Ryerson is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. To find out more about legal and policy obligations please visit the  accessibility  and  Human Rights  websites.

Ryerson University welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us to expand our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, Black-identified persons, other racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. 

How to Apply

Applicants must submit their application online via the  Faculty Recruitment Portal  (click on “ Start Application Process ” to begin) by November 26, 2021. The application must contain the following: 

• a letter of application; 
• a curriculum vitae; 
• a 1 – 2 page statement describing your artistic practice and its relationship to your research interests.

Candidates who are selected for our long list will subsequently be asked to provide the following additional information: 

• a recent research publication; 
• a creative work sample and review;
• a teaching dossier; and
• names of three individuals who may be contacted for references.

Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority, in accordance with Canadian immigration regulations.  Candidates must therefore indicate in their application if they are a permanent resident or citizen of Canada.   

Any confidential inquiries about the opportunity can be directed to the DHC Chair, Dr. Anne-Marie Lee-Loy at  [email protected] .  

Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about working at Ryerson University are welcome to contact Tracey King, Indigenous Human Resources Lead at [email protected]. 

Black identified candidates who wish to learn more about working at Ryerson University are welcome to contact Shurla Charles-Forbes,  Black Faculty & Staff Community Network  at  [email protected] .   

For any confidential accommodation needs in order to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please contact Renee Gordon, HR Advisor, at  [email protected] .

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Describing Ryerson’s Creative School Programs in a Sentence (or Two)

Learn more about what kind of programs ryerson university’s creative school offers.

The Creative School at Ryerson University is home to many (15 to be exact) cool and unique programs. Creativity is at the heart of innovation , driving insights and learning, and expanding what’s possible. By joining one of our programs, you’ll access transdisciplinary learning opportunities like no other place where you’ll co-create and collaborate with students from across the faculty and the university, as well as students from our array of international partners around the world.

To learn more about these programs, check out our programs described in one or two sentences by a current Creative Industries student, Jenna.

Creative industries

I think the best way to describe Creative Industries is that it is a combination of business and creative classes that allows students to learn how to work behind the scenes in a variety of creative industries, from music to film to journalism.

Graphic communications management

The Graphic Communications Management program is the only program in Canada that provides a degree in the printing industries . If you want to learn how to complete many creative projects from beginning to end, develop new skills in creativity, design, technology, innovation, business, and entrepreneurship, as well as get real-world experience with internships and labs, then this program might be for you.

Image arts: film studies

Film Studies is one of two programs from the School of Image Arts , which has been listed as one of MovieMaker’s top 40 best film schools in the U.S. & Canada 2021 for “outstanding documentary training”. This program allows students to gain experience in many aspects of filmmaking including writing, directing, and producing, while learning theory about film and film history with the opportunity for an internship.

Image arts: photography studies

Earlier in 2021, I did an interview with Samantha , a now-graduated Photography Studies student. The program is a combination of theory and hands-on experiences , and she described it as, “broad enough that you have the opportunity to go in whatever direction you want to, but it’s specific enough to photography that it’s not like other programs that are maybe more focused on visual arts as a whole.”

Interior design

Our Interior Design program is one of AZURE magazine’s top-ranked interior design schools in the world . The combination of theory and practice allows students to build their knowledge, explore their creativity, and test out their skills in real-world situations .

Second-year Journalism student Sonia describes her program as, “a whirlwind of emotions. You are placed right into the action from day one and are guided by your peers and industry professionals who support and encourage you to step out of your comfort zone. The best part is being taught transferable skills, so you aren’t limited to just one thing.”

RTA school of media: media production

Third-year Media Production student Geneva says, “the media production program allows students to choose their own paths from audio, film, and tv, digital media and more, providing us with the best tools when entering the industry .” Fun fact: the RTA School of Media was named one of the 20 best international film schools of 2021 by the Hollywood Reporter!

RTA school of media: new media

I truly think that New Media might be one of our university’s most unique programs. New Media allows students to shape their creativity through different mediums including robotics, art installations, and videos while also learning about media theory and production. It seems like it really has it all.

RTA school of media: sport media

The Sport Media program is the first of its kind in North America. This super-cool program focuses on media entertainment within the sports industry , and students learn unique skills such as sports journalism, sport entertainment management, and on-air hosting.

Performance: acting

The Acting program is one of three programs in the School of Performance. It’s a conservatory program where students identify and develop skills throughout their four years with lots of hands-on learning. Check out an interview with Jenn , a third year Acting student, who explains this program in detail.

Performance: dance

Performance: production & design, professional communication.

Carly, a fourth-year Professional Communication student said that this program “allows you to define strong messaging with social context and your audience in mind, while taking an intersectional approach to both theoretical and practical applications.”

Professional music

The Professional Music program is the Creative School’s newest addition with its first cohort of students admitted in Fall 2021. If you see yourself pursuing a career in the music industry, this program will help you get there. Students learn business skills to help succeed in the industry and are also able to develop their own creativity while in the program.

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ENG 306 Forms of Creative Writing

This project-based course offers students the opportunity both to study models of good writing and to develop their own creative abilities. Class discussions and workshop groups are designed to enhance the student’s understanding of the creative process, to stimulate the imagination, and to develop individual abilities. Areas of discussion include style, prosody, conflict, character, dialogue, and revision. Available to BAENGLISH students only. Lect: 3 hrs. Prerequisite: ENG 208, Antirequisites: ENG 302, ENG 303, ENG 304 Course Weight: 1.00 Billing Units: 1

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The Creative Writing minor offers the opportunity to develop expertise in writing fiction, poetry, stage plays, screenplays, nonfiction and other forms of imaginative literature. This cross-disciplinary minor involves a total of eight courses including at least two at the 3000-level or higher.

Career possibilities when combined with a Bachelor's degree

• Arts Sector Worker
• Arts Administration
• Community Development 

Learn more about the Creative Writing minor requirements and current courses offered.

Sample courses

Introduction to writing poetry.

Develop your creative writing with writerly readings and analysis of published contemporary poetry. You will be encouraged to explore a range of styles, as well as experiment, play with, write and rewrite their own work in light of critiques by fellow students, the instructor and the implicit examples found in literature.

Introduction to writing fiction

In this workshop-based course, you will acquire the skills, understanding and practice you need to write, edit, and discuss your own original fiction. The course will result in the completion of an original portfolio which can be used to apply for entry to upper-level courses.

Writing about images

This foundational composition course focuses on writing about images. You will refine their understanding and practice of the structures of writing by responding to and analyzing images.

Technical writing

This course focuses on the principles and techniques of technical writing. Through analysis of selected technical prose and directed writing practice, students will develop competence in the presentation of technical information for a variety of audiences.

Editing: theory and practice

Building on previous literature and writing courses, this course introduces you to the multifaceted, ethical work of the professional editor. It balances theoretical inquiry with practical training in preparing creative and scholarly works for publication. You will acquire skills in copy editing of manuscripts, style-editing, and editorial feedback, and practice intensive self-editing and peer review.

Script writing

This course explores the theory and practice of writing for stage, screen, and live performance. Workshop exercises will focus on developing dramaturgical skills needed for writing dialogue, plotting action, using generic conventions, and developing characters. You will have the opportunity to create your own plays, screenplays, or performance pieces.

Experiential studies in creative writing

This course offers you the opportunity to apply your creative writing skills to an experiential life writing/ fact-based project. You will be partnered with subjects by one of our partner community organizations and conduct a series of interviews as a basis for the creation of an original piece of writing, performance or multi-media work.

Life Writing Project

In 2013, our faculty and students begin working with United Active Living and the Garrison Green Seniors Residence to create the Life Writing Project. During our wonderful partnership, many of the interested seniors at Garrison Green were published several times throughout the series. This unique opportunity brought accomplished creative writing students together with senior citizens in a semester-long series of interviews that culminate in an anthology of published work.

In 2019, the Immigrant Services Calgary reached contacted one of our faculty members to teach "Creative Writing to Seniors" and this presented a new opportunity to design a different approach to the Life Writing Project. 

A Colourful Life: A Collection of Poems and Stories by Immigrant Seniors , was the result. This anthology was a first for Immigrant Services Calgary and launched with great fanfare to a full house of seniors and community members and also, in attendance, was the Honourable Josephine Pon, Minister of Seniors and Housing with the Government of Alberta. You can check out the story  here.

This project has a curricular tie-in with our capstone course, "Experiential Studies in Creative Writing".

  I feel very much enjoyable in this class. This will help us to connect others. At first, I feel shy but now I feel pleasure. At first I cannot speak English, now I can say something and understand language. I passed my days very pleasure. Every person is friendly to another. Writing class is very much helpful to me. It helps to write something and talking with others. Writing is good exercise of our brain. It helps us to work the brain. Brain is good, our health is good. Creative writing helps us to protect our brain. — Student, Community Initiatives for Immigrant Seniors Program (CISP)

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Book Title: Write Here, Right Now: An Interactive Introduction to Academic Writing and Research

Authors: Aaron Tucker and Paul Chafe

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Book Description: Write Here, Right Now: An interactive Introduction to Academic Writing and Research utilizes PressBooks to create and host a writing e-textbook for first year university students that would effectively integrate into the flipped classroom model.

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Book description.

Write Here, Right Now:  An interactive Introduction to Academic Writing and Research utilizes PressBooks to create and host a writing e-textbook for first year university students that would effectively integrate into the flipped classroom model. The textbook could also be used for non-flipped classroom designs, as the embedded  videos, diagrams and linked modules would act as an all-in-one multimedia textbook geared towards multiple learning styles and disciplines. The components of the textbook, including the embedded  videos, could be swapped in and out in order to accommodate  a professor’s  best idea of his/her own course design.

Write Here, Right Now: An Interactive Introduction to Academic Writing and Research Copyright © 2018 by Ryerson University is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License , except where otherwise noted.

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Creative Industries - BA

Is it for you?

Creative Industries prepares students for management, leadership and entrepreneurship roles in communication, design, media, entertainment, arts and culture. 

In this interdisciplinary program, you'll learn the fundamentals of creative industry operations — from how to develop creative ideas to business models, to marketing, finance, distribution, legal agreements, technology, design thinking and more. 

You’ll develop a diverse skill set that allows you to move in a variety of directions after graduation and provides you with hands-on experience in the creative fields, including:

• Advertising
• Live entertainment
• Heritage and culture
• Visual arts

Program info

Faculty: The Creative School

Program format(s):  Full time: 4 Year

Degree:  Bachelor of Arts

Grade range:   Low 80s 1

Requirements:  Grades-Only

Experiential learning:  Mandatory internship

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Academic requirements.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with a minimum of six Grade 12 U or M courses including the following program specific requirements.

Typically, a minimum overall average of 70% establishes eligibility for admission consideration; subject to competition individual programs may require higher prerequisite grades and/or higher overall averages:

• A minimum grade of 70% or higher will be required in Grade 12 U English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)

Academic admission requirements for all other applicants are available on the  admission requirements  page.

Find your requirements 

• Ontario secondary school students
• Out-of-province secondary school students
• International secondary school students
• University and college transfer students
• Other applicants

Acceptance to the Creative Industries program is competitive. Each year a number of spaces in the program are reserved for applicants who submit optional statements. The statement is evaluated by a program admissions committee.

When writing your 250 word statement, tell us what makes you a great candidate for the Creative Industries program, beyond your grades. We value diverse identities and experiences. We would love to hear about your creative activities, entrepreneurial experience or community involvement.

You will receive an Acknowledgment email after you submit an application that will allow access to your  ChooseTMU Applicant Portal . You can upload your statement via your Applicant Portal.

Tuition and fees 

For detailed fees information, visit tuition and fees by program.

Full-time format 2023-2024:

Ontario students fees range:  $7,232 - $7,738 Out-of-province students fees range:  $8,060 - $8,582 International student fees range:  $33,462 - $33,881

First-year courses

Here is a preview of first-year courses based on the available undergraduate calendar information.

1st Semester

• BSM 100 The New Business: From Idea to Reality
• CRI 100 Creative Industries Overview
• PLX 111 Imagining the Creative City

LIBERAL STUDIES: One course from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies .

CORE ELECTIVE: One course from Table II (Creative-Content Modules)

2nd Semester

• BSM 200 The Growing Business: Breaking Even
• CMN 210 Text, Image and Sound
• CRI 200 IP Issues in the Digital Age
• Startup development
• Project management
• Event management
• Marketing associate
• Account manager

Graduate studies including:

• Digital Media
• Media Production
• Professional Communication

Thinking of applying? Make sure the program is still accepting applications .

Student spotlight

Over 200 participants across various creative industries participate in annual industry connect event.

Over 200 participants were invited by Creative Industries to explore networking opportunities with alumni and industry professionals. Talent management, music, public relations, marketing and film were just a handful of the industries represented during the event. Some of the companies in attendance included Bell Media, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, Sony Music Entertainment Canada and Warner Music Canada. 

Read more:  Sold-out Industry Connect Event boasted impressive guest list comprised of industry professionals, alumni and students

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• Actual minimum grade ranges required for fall 2024 admission/wait list consideration will be determined based on grades and qualifications presented by the applicant pool as they become available. Required grade ranges may fluctuate from year to year (up or down) as a result of competition. Applicants not educated in Ontario may present the equivalent of the Ontario requirements. TMU reserves the right to determine equivalency at its sole discretion.

Disclaimer: 

While every effort is made to ensure accuracy on this site, in the event of a discrepancy, TMU's current Undergraduate Calendar is the official reference.