Creative Writing Minor offers art and design students an opportunity to give voice and shape to their creativity through a variety of written expressive forms. The minor provides guidance and support to students in a structured environment to develop their writing, and an exciting way to explore their personal visions through workshops and lectures.
Eligibility
The Creative Writing minor is open to all BFA majors. Students must be on track in their major and in good academic standing, with fewer than 6 credits behind and a cumulative GPA of 2.0.
Required Courses
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LIBS212 | Creative Writing Workshop I | 3 |
| LIBS312 | Creative Writing Workshop II | 3 |
| LIBS316 | Creative Writing Elective | 3 |
| LIBS316 | Creative Writing Elective | 3 |
| LIBS442 | Capstone: Creative Writing | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
*A limited choice of Upper Division Liberal Studies elective courses will count as
Creative Writing Minor Electives, as determined each semester by the Interdisciplinary
Studies Director, LAS Chair, and Creative Writing Minor Head.
** Students who have a dedicated capstone for their major will complete one capstone
course that combines both their major and minor.
Course Descriptions are listed in the Liberal Arts and Sciences section of the Course Catalog.
For more information about the Creative Writing Minor including Program Learning Outcomes download one of the following PDFs.
For students who entered Otis College as Foundation students in 2021-22 (class of
2025):
Creative Writing Minor Academic Plan 21-22
For students who entered Otis College as Foundation students in 2022-23 (class of
2026):
Creative Writing Minor Info Sheet 22-23 (see Degree Works for Academic Plan)
For students who entered Otis College as Foundation students in 2023-24 (class of
2027):
Creative Writing Minor Info Sheet 23-24 (see Degree Works for Academic Plan)
For students who entered Otis College as Foundation students in 2024-25 (class of
2028):
Creative Writing Minor Info Sheet 2024-25 (see Degree Works for Academic Plan)
For students who entered Otis College as Foundation students in 2025-26 (class of
2029):
Creative Writing Minor Info Sheet 2025-26 (see Degree Works for Academic Plan)
Learn more about Interdisciplinary Studies, eligibility requirements, and the application process.
For more info about the Creative Writing Minor contact Minor Area Head, Maggie Light.