Creative Writing (BA)
The Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing is a program offered by the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies. Following the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies’ focus on the both the production and reception of art, the Creative Writing program at UBC Okanagan will provide students the opportunity to study literature and literary criticism and bring lessons learned from that study into their own writing.
An intimate learning community is a hallmark of our program. Students are encouraged to share their work, and faculty are closely involved in the editing process. As part of our learning community, students are encouraged to hone their skills by exploring new genres and forms.
The Creative Writing program at UBC-O organizes author readings throughout the academic year and runs an annual short story contest in conjunction with Okanagan College. Students produce an annual anthology of creative writing work.
Minor in Creative Writing
A Bachelor of Arts minor in creative writing offers UBC Okanagan students the opportunity to study creative writing in combination with another discipline. In pursuing the minimum requirement of 30 CRWR credits, students will acquire proficiency in a variety of the genres -- from fiction, poetry, drama and non-fiction. A minor in creative writing gives students several post-graduate options and provides emerging writers with enough training to become professional and, in UBC Okanagan’s interdisciplinary spirit, allows students to combine their skills and passion for other disciplines with their writing talents.
Faculty in Creative Writing are Anne Fleming, Sharon Thesen, Nancy Holmes and Michael V. Smith.
- BA in Creative Writing: What You Need to Complete a Degree
- Portfolio Submissions: Requirements
- Okanagan Short Story Contest
- Writer In Residence
- Lake: a Journal of Arts and Environment
- Creative Writing Handbook
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Contact
Nancy Holmes
Associate Professor
Department of Creative Studies
Creative Writing
250 807-9369
nancy.holmes@ubc.ca
Sharon Thesen
Professor
Department of Creative Studies
Creative Writing
250-807-9417
sharon.thesen@ubc.ca
Anne Fleming
Assistant Professor, Course Advisor
Department of Creative Studies
Creative Writing
250-807-9368
anne.fleming@ubc.ca
Michael V. Smith
Assistant Professor, Course Advisor
Department of Creative Studies
Creative Writing
250-807-9706
michael.smith@ubc.ca
