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CRWR Handbook Text
Who’s Who
The BA in Creative Writing
Bachelor of Arts Degrees
The Creative Writing Program at UBC Okanagan campus
Transferring To and From Other Universities
Declaring Your Major in Creative Writing
UBC Okanagan CRWR Degree Checklist
Important Dates for Creative Writing
The Writer’s Life
Resources for Writers
Jobs, or What do you do with a BA in Creative Writing
Other UBC Information You Should Know
Study Abroad with Go Global
Policies
Website Resources
Facilities
Course Union
Social, Artistic, and Intellectual Life
Spoken Word Nights
World Water Day Poetry Slam
Visiting Writers
Writer-in-Residence 2013
Paper Shell Anthology
Okanagan Short Story Contest
Lake: A Journal of Arts and Environment
Collaboration Opportunities
Work Study Opportunities
Troubleshooting
Human Rights and Equity
Campus Health and Wellness
Complaints
Attendance, Late Penalties, Examination and Deferral Policies
Creative Writing Faculty Bios
Tips for Success
WHO’S WHO
What is the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies?
The Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies (or FCCS) brings together traditional disciplines related to the creation and analysis of art, and also offers opportunities for interdisciplinary studies at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
FCCS is made up of two departments: the Department of Critical Studies which houses Art History and Visual Culture, English, Modern Languages, and Cultural Studies, and the Department of Creative Studies which houses Interdisciplinary Performance, Creative Writing, and Visual Arts.
FCCS is a unique faculty at the UBC Okanagan campus, bringing together artists and scholars to explore the emerging knowledge to be gained where creative practice and critical /cultural theory intersect. The Departments are managed by a Head of the Department who also teaches in his or her area. In Creative Studies, the Head is Neil Cadger (Performance) and in Critical Studies it’s Dr. Jennifer Gustar (English). The Faculty (FCCS) is headed by a Dean, Dr. Wisdom Tettey, and an Associate Dean, Dr. Robert Eggleston (English).
What is the Department of Creative Studies?
The Department of Creative Studies is one of two departments in the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies and consists of 17 faculty members in Creative Writing, Performance, and Visual Arts. The Department offers the BA Major in Creative Writing, a BFA in Visual Art, and a BFA in Interdisciplinary Performance.
DEPARTMENTAL CONTACT INFO
Neil CadgerAssociate Professor, PerformanceHead of the Department of Creative StudiesPhone: 250-807-9349Email: [email protected]
Fern HelfandAssociate Head of the Department of Creative StudiesPhone: 250-807-9766Email: [email protected]
For bios and information on Creative Writing faculty members see page 66.
Creative Writing Course Advising
Course Advisors listen carefully to your questions and concerns, offer suggestions on how to match available courses to your interests and goals, and help identify the program options available to you so
that you can make informed educational decisions. BA CRWR students should see a CRWR course advisor (listed below) EVERY YEAR to check on their degree progress and address any other issues.
Course advisors can help you with
• checking on whether or not you’re fulfilling your program requirements• obtaining detailed information about a particular discipline• declaring certain majors/specializations, minors, or double majors• deciding between different concentrations within the same department• making substitutions in prerequisite or program courses• mapping out a way to fit in all the courses you need to graduate• figuring out how best to prepare yourself for graduate school in your discipline
WHO DO I CONTACT FOR COURSE ADVISING?
Creative Writing students can contact Michael V. Smith for course advising related to the Creative Writing major:
Michael V. SmithAssistant ProfessorDepartment of Creative StudiesPhone: 250-807-9706Email: [email protected]
If you have a general question about your BA, or science and language requirements please contact:
Academic Advising (Add Breanne Molnar ??)
Room: UNC 222Phone: 250-807-9100 or 1-866-596-0767E-mail: [email protected]
THE BA IN CREATIVE WRITING
Bachelor of Arts Degrees
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Creative Writing is a program offered by the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies. For a Bachelor of Arts degree at UBC, a minimum of 120 credits in university courses must be completed. Students must complete at least 48 credits at the 300/400 level, of which at least 30 credits must be completed at the UBC Okanagan campus. For more details about the BA requirements, see the UBC Calendar at: www.calendar.ubc.ca/okanagan/index.cfm?tree=18,282,857,1084#12398
Students complete all the requirements for a Bachelor of Arts degree and also take all the required courses to major in Creative Writing. Students can also minor in Creative Writing.
To complete a Minor in Creative Writing, students must accumulate no fewer than 30 credits in Creative Writing out of the 120 credits required for the B.A. degree. Students must complete ENGL 220 or ENGL 221. At least 18 credits must be CRWR courses at the 300- or 400- level.
The Creative Writing Program at UBC’s Okanagan campus
A major in Creative Writing at UBC Okanagan means that you will be taking Creative Writing classes each year of your four-year BA program. Creative writing classes are designed for students who wish to become published professional writers.
FIRST YEAR
The Creative Writing major begins with a foundational year with two courses, CRWR 116 and CRWR 126. In these classes, you are introduced to the four main genres we teach: poetry, fiction, drama/screenwriting, and creative non-fiction. At this time, we do not offer courses or training in children’s literature, journalism, graphic narrative, or formula genres such as fantasy.
A major goal of first year classes is to train students in the workshop method. Most creative writing classes have only a small component of lecture. Class time is largely devoted to peer review of your work.
A “workshop” is a group critique of manuscripts. As a group, we “work” the manuscripts, providing the author with comment, constructive criticism, and suggestions for improvement. Workshops are tough, inspiring, stimulating, addictive, and emotional. Creative Writing classes, especially at the first and second year level, are nearly always devoted to workshop practice.
SECOND YEAR
In second year, you begin to specialize in genres. Each class at second year, except for CRWR 260, focuses on a single genre. You should expect intense exploration of the genre. CRWR 260 Theory and Practice is a different kind of course. In this class you can expect to work on a major group project and you will be introduced to a variety of 20th and 21st century styles.
THIRD YEAR
In third year, you will take highly specialized classes focused on genres or special topics. These classes are capped at 15 students so you will get intensive feedback and attention on your work and you will be expected to edit and respond at a sophisticated level to your peers’ work. You will also likely be reading published work, especially contemporary, in the genre of the specialization.
FOURTH YEAR
In fourth year, the classes remain capped at 15 students, but classes in this final year are multi-genre. All creative writing majors will meet in two year-long classes. CRWR 480 is a portfolio class in which you will work on a major creative writing portfolio of work in two genres. The portfolio you create in your last year should be a substantial body of work you can begin to edit for publication or you can use to apply
for graduate school. CRWR 481 is an advanced theory and practice class in which you work on several group and personal projects, several of which are practical ones that you can add to your resume of arts- and writing- related skills.
ENGLISH CLASSES
Besides the 6 credits of first year English required for your BA, you will be required to take a variety of other English classes for a BA in Creative Writing. We believe that writers should study good writing and that you should be trained in literary criticism as well as in creative practice. Therefore, in second year we require you to take English 220 or 221; these are historical, overview classes in English literature. They give you a sample of the history of writing in English over the past few hundred years. In third and fourth year, you are required to take upper level (300- or 400- level) classes in Canadian literature (6 credits) and modern or contemporary literature (6 credits.) We believe that to be a writer in Canada, you should know about the current and historical literature of this country and that you should know the wider modern and contemporary contexts.
OTHER ART-RELATED COURSES
We also require you to take 6 credits of other “art” courses. Writing has connections with visual art, theatre, music, film and other arts. In order to give you some depth or experience in these other areas, and to encourage interdisciplinary connections, you will need to take any 6 credits (or two courses) in ARTH (Art History and Visual Culture), CCS (Creative and Critical Studies—often a multi-disciplinary theme-based course), MUSC (Music), FILM (Film Studies), VISA (Visual Art), or THTR (Theatre/Performance.)
Transferring To and From Other Universities
COMING TO UBC OKANAGAN
Generally, students can transfer to other universities fairly easily in first and second year. You can bring 60 credits from other institutions to a degree at UBC. The BC Transfer guide provides information on how your courses from other BC institutions transfer to courses here at UBC Okanagan: www.bctransferguide.ca
We welcome transfer students who have completed a first or second year at another institution. However, if transfer students do not have a full component of first or second year Creative Writing courses, they might have to start at year one or year two to get all the necessary prerequisites in Creative Writing. It is important to get as much advice as possible. Transfer students should talk to UBC Academic Advisors about general BA information. Make an appointment with a UBC Academic Advisor with one of the advisors on this website: www.ubc.ca/okanagan/students/advising/contact/advisors
You should also talk to one of the Creative Writing Course Advisors and ensure that UBC or the course advisors have a copy of your transcripts. In 2012/2013 the Creative Writing Course advisor is: Michael V. Smith at [email protected]
LEAVING UBC OKANAGAN
In any case of transfer, check with the institution to find out what transfer credit you will be given. The Department of Creative Studies keeps copies of all course outlines. If you need a copy to get transfer credit, contact a course advisor (listed above) for information. The University of Victoria Writing program will likely make you take their first year courses, even if you have a full first year in any other institution in the country.
Differences between UBC Okanagan and UBC Vancouver Creative Writing Programs
The two campuses at Vancouver and Okanagan offer two different kinds of programs. You will not automatically be able to transfer from the Okanagan program to the Vancouver program, or vice versa.
In Vancouver, you apply to enter the regular BA stream and take two years of regular BA courses. At the end of your second year, you apply to enter the BFA in Creative Writing. Then over the next two years, you work intensively in Creative Writing and end up with a BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) in Creative Writing. Advantages with this program are that your last two years are nearly exclusively devoted to Creative Writing; disadvantages are that you do less in your early years and there is no guarantee you will be able to get into the program as they limit numbers. Of course, they choose the best writers.
In the Okanagan, you apply to enter the regular BA stream and you take Creative Writing in your first year (6 credits of general introduction), then in year two you can declare a major in Creative Writing and in years two and three you take courses that are focused on genres (poetry, fiction, screenwriting, drama, creative non-fiction). Year four includes a multi-genre portfolio creation course and a course in more practical skills such as editing, etc. We have no restrictions on the number of majors, but you have to apply with a portfolio to get into upper level classes. Advantages with this program are that you can take creative writing from year one all the way to year four; disadvantages are that you also need to take all the courses required for a BA (Bachelor of Arts) and there is no guarantee you will be able to get into every upper level (3rd and 4th year) course. Again, of course, we choose the best writers.
In the Okanagan, we also require all our Creative Writing majors to take 21 credits (7 courses) of English, 12 credits at the upper level (4 courses). This appeals to some students who love English as much as they love writing. Vancouver does not have this requirement.
Here is a link to UBC Vancouver’s program page: www.creativewriting.ubc.ca/programs_bfa_about.shtml
DECLARING YOUR MAJOR IN CREATIVE WRITING
So you want to be a Creative Writing major? Here’s what you do.
YOU NEED
• CRWR 116 and 126• 6 credits of second year Creative Writing
• 6 credits of first year English• a 70% average in all these classes
There are several other requirements for the degree, but many of these can be done at any time in the course of your degree.
If you have met these requirements and you are in your second year, make an appointment with a Creative Writing course advisor to declare your major before the end of April 2013. Contact Michael V. Smith to set up an appointment (see page 7 for contact info).
Becoming a major is a great way of becoming more integrated into the program. However, admission into upper level classes is not guaranteed even if you are a major. You will still need to submit a portfolio to get into third and fourth year classes.
Being a major or a minor does not give you priority for the seats in those classes; the students with the highest quality portfolios are the ones who are selected.
The deadline for portfolio submissions is May 1st each year. For more information about portfolio requirements and formatting: www.ubc.ca/okanagan/fccs/programs/undergraduate/creativewriting and click on “Portfolio Submissions: Requirements.”
UBC OKANAGAN CRWR DEGREE CHECKLIST
The following is a checklist of the courses you need to do a BA major in Creative Writing at UBC Okanagan. Use checkboxes to mark completed requirements.
FIRST YEAR COURSES
CRWR 116
CRWR 126
3 credits ENGL 112, 113, 150, 151, 152, or 153
3 credits ENGL 112, 113, 150, 151, 152, or 153
3 credits ARTH, CCS, MUSC, FILM, VISA, THTR
3 credits ARTH, CCS, MUSC, FILM, VISA, THTR
3 credits in Laboratory Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, or approved Geography courses from the following list: ASTR 110, 111, 120, 121; BIOL 116, 117, 125, 122, 131, 133; CHEM 111, 113, 121, 123; COSC 111, 121, 122; 132; EESC 111, 121; GEOG 108, 109; MATH 100, 101, 111, 116, 142; PHYS 102, 111, 112, 122, 140; STAT 121.
3 credits in Laboratory Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, or approved Geography courses from the following list: ASTR 110, 111, 120, 121; BIOL 116, 117, 125, 122, 131, 133; CHEM 111, 113, 121, 123;
COSC 111, 121, 122; 132; EESC 111, 121; GEOG 108, 109; MATH 100, 101, 111, 116, 142; PHYS 102, 111, 112, 122, 140; STAT 121.
LANGUAGE Requirement (see Calendar, talk to Ramine Adl in Critical Studies)
NOTES:
SECOND YEAR COURSES
3 credits from CRWR 216, CRWR 217, CRWR 218, CRWR 219, CRWR 250
3 credits from CRWR 216, CRWR 217, CRWR 218, CRWR 219, CRWR 250
CRWR 260 (Theory and Practice)
3 credits from ENGL 220 or ENGL 221
NOTES:
Grade average for all CRWR and ENGL courses:
_________________________
(Must be 70% to declare a major)
OTHER COURSES You will have ALL your courses from List B in two disciplines (English and Creative Writing.) Therefore, you need to complete the 18 credits from List A. (see list below—you need 18 credits from at least two of the following disciplines.)
List A
• Anthropology• Economics• Geography1• Indigenous Studies2• Political Science• Psychology
• Sociology• Gender and Women’s Studies3
1 Except for GEOG 108/109.
2 INDG 100, 201, 202, 203, 302, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308; 301, 303, 401, 402, 481 also apply to List B.
3 GWST 100, 110, 216, 323, 333, 334.
Requirements Qualify for upper level?
3 credits List A:
3 credits List A:
3 credits List A:
3 credits List A:
3 credits List A:
3 credits List A:
Two separate List A disciplines?: ________________________
How many List A credits apply to upper level credits outside CRWR? (add to page 3): ________________
THIRD YEAR COURSES
3 credits CRWR 380 (Writing of the Short Story), CRWR 381 (Writing of Poetry), CRWR 382 (Topics in Creative Writing), and CRWR 383 (Writing of the Novel)1.
3 credits CRWR 380 (Writing of the Short Story), CRWR 381 (Writing of Poetry), CRWR 382 (Topics in Creative Writing), and CRWR 383 (Writing of the Novel)1.
1 CRWR 383 can be taken TWICE.
FOURTH YEAR CLASSES
6 credits of CRWR 480 (Creative Writing Portfolio);
6 credits of CRWR 481 (Advanced Theory and Practice in Creative Writing)
OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR 3RD AND 4TH YEAR
3 credits upper level Canadian Literature, e.g. ENGL 330, ENGL 377, ENGL 470, ENGL 471, ENGL473, ENGL 481,ENGL 482, ENGL 483
3 credits upper level Canadian Literature, e.g. ENGL 330, ENGL 377, ENGL 470, ENGL 471, ENGL473, ENGL 481,ENGL 482, ENGL 483
3 credits upper level ENGLISH modern/contemporary British, American, or International Literature or theory courses, e.g., ENGL378, ENGL409 (CULT 471). ENGL412 (CULT 470). ENGL450, ENGL451, ENGL452, ENGL453. ENGL454, ENGL 455 (CULT 405), ENGL459, ENGL462, ENGL460, ENGL461, ENGL470, ENGL 493 (CULT 400) (Degree Navigator calls this “THEORY”)
3 credits upper level ENGLISH modern/contemporary British, American, or International Literature or theory courses, e.g., ENGL378, ENGL409 (CULT 471). ENGL412 (CULT 470). ENGL450, ENGL451, ENGL452, ENGL453. ENGL454, ENGL 455 (CULT 405), ENGL459, ENGL462, ENGL460, ENGL461, ENGL470, ENGL 493 (CULT 400) (Degree Navigator calls this “THEORY”)
3 credits upper level CRWR, ENGL,THTR, VISA, ARTH, CULT, FILM, or CCS. With permission of the Creative Studies Department, students may take an upper level FREN, SPAN or JPST literature course for this elective.
You CAN USE YOUR LIST A upper level credits here.
3 credits upper level in another discipline outside CRWR
3 credits upper level in another discipline outside CRWR
3 credits upper level in another discipline outside CRWR
3 credits upper level in another discipline outside CRWR
3 credits upper level in another discipline outside CRWR
3 credits upper level in another discipline outside CRWR
You will need 120 credits to graduate—you can fill these credits up from any discipline and any level to take before you graduate so that you have the total 120 credits for a BA.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR CREATIVE WRITING
DECEMBER 2012
Paper Shell Anthology—deadline TBA. All students enrolled in Creative Writing classes are encouraged to submit work for publication to Paper Shell, the annual year-end anthology edited by 4th year Creative Writing students.
JANUARY 2013
The Okanagan Short Story Contest deadline. Visit: www.okstorycontest.org for more details.
Deadline to enter for a chance to have a one-on-one appointment with UBC Okanagan’s writer in residence, Erin Mouré. Eight to ten spots are reserved per year for UBC students to have a one-on-one
appointment for critique with the writer in residence. For more information and how to be considered for an appointment: www.ubc.ca/okanagan/fccs/welcome
MARCH 2013
Launch party for Paper Shell Anthology. Date TBA. All Creative Writing students are encouraged to attend and support their fellow classmates.
THIRD WEEK OF MARCH 2013
Annual World Water Day poetry slam event. Date TBA. If you are interested in performing contact your Creative Writing professor.
END OF APRIL 2013
Second Year students declare their major.
All Creative Writing majors should make an appointment with the course advisor, Michael V. Smith, to track their degree progress.
MAY 1ST, 2013
The date portfolios for admission into third and fourth year classes. These portfolios should be submitted on time in order to be considered for the limited number of third and fourth year seats.
REGISTRATION DATE
When you get your UBC registration date, enroll in your Creative Writing classes as soon as possible. They fill up quickly. In addition, if you are given a seat in a third or fourth year class, and you don’t register by July 31, you might lose your seat if there is a waiting list.
THE WRITER’S LIFE
Resources for Writers
Keep up to date with writing business at the Writers’ Union of Canada: www.writersunion.ca
A good national resource for poets: poets.ca/wordpress
FUNDING FOR WRITERS
BC Arts Council: www.bcartscouncil.ca
The Canada Council for the Arts: www.canadacouncil.ca
If you are from another province, provincial arts councils and foundations are a major resource. Check this page for links: http://poets.ca/wordpress/links/writers-organizations
JOBS, or What do you do with a BA in Creative Writing?
The main reason to do a degree in Creative Writing is because you want to be a writer or a published author. A BA in Creative Writing gives you several years of experience and apprenticeship to begin your career as a writer. In the last two years of your degree, you will get a great deal of advice about how and where to publish your work.
Many serious writers will go on to do a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing in order to spend a couple of years to really work on that first book. See “Graduate Programs” on this website for various MFA programs in Canada: www.wheretowrite.ca
A degree in Creative Writing gives you many skills, however, that you can use in a variety of professions. Communication, narrative, and writing skills are highly desirable in arts administrative jobs, in non-profit and corporate communications, publishing, government, and media.
OTHER UBC INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW
Study Abroad with Go Global
As a UBC student, you have the opportunity to take one or two terms abroad with the Go Global exchange program: www.ubc.ca/okanagan/students/global/outgoing/welcome.html
There are several international Creative Writing programs that you can attend if you are interested in going away to study. We recommend that you study abroad in your second or third year since the courses in second and third year are most easily transferable. See a course advisor if you plan to travel abroad and take Creative Writing courses that you want to use for your degree.
Policies
WHAT IS THE CREATIVE STUDIES POLICY MANUAL?
This manual is used in conjunction with other UBC Policies; these policies govern the use of Creative Studies facilities, equipment and supplies, as well as all departmental procedures and activities. Students should download this manual and familiarize themselves with these policies.
You can find the policy manual on the Creative Studies website. It is in the list of QuickFinds, here is the link to the PDF: https://people.ok.ubc.ca/creative/CS2010/PolicyManual02082010.pdf
Did you know? If you interview someone for a university project, you need to go through the Research Ethics Board Process? Talk to your professor for more information or visit:
https://people.ok.ubc.ca/creative/CS2009/ResearchEthicsGuidelinesFinal.pdf
Should these links be on the Creative Writing Website?
TIP: TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM
Turn off your cell phones in class and don’t text! Not only is this extremely rude, sudden outbursts of your favorite Rihanna song ringtone are embarrassing. Also, if you are using laptops in class, don’t be checking your Facebook, MySpace or Twitter! Some professors do not allow cell phone or laptop use in the classroom. Out of respect for your professors and fellow classmates please abide by these policies.
Website Resources
The Department of Creative Studies Website provides a wealth of information for students. You can find out more information about FCCS and the programs that are offered and much, much more: www.ubc.ca/okanagan/fccs/welcome.html
Literary Events are recorded on this page: www.ubc.ca/okanagan/fccs/news-events/ongoing.html
Check out interesting examples of student work and student projects on this site: http://www.ubc.ca/okanagan/creative/studentwork/creative.html (this link needs to be updated as this page no longer exists)
Facilities
UBC Okanagan has several resources for students to complete their work. These include faculty members (see bios on page 66) and access to the world-class UBC Library.
LIBRARY
UBC Library stands out as a leading institution in North America with 21 branches and divisions, including on- and off-campus Vancouver locations and the UBC Okanagan Library. The collections are large and diverse, and include 5.8 million volumes, 5.3 million microforms, more than 833,000 maps, audio, video and graphic materials, and more than 80,000 serial titles.
You should be aware that the library has subscriptions to several literary journals and also has all the published books of your Creative Writing professors.
Did you know? The Paper Shell anthologies and many other chapbooks created by students can be found in the Special Collections section of the library.
Did you know? If you are doing a collaborative or group project you can book a study room in the library using this website: http://elred.library.ubc.ca/mrbs/web/day.php?area=12
MEDIA SUPPORT
The Creative and Critical Studies building has facilities dedicated to photography and video production. The Green Room (CCS 227) has one green wall for chroma key work and three paper electric roll-up backdrops. It is also equipped with a large variety of lights and a soundbooth.
The Canwest Global Centre for Artists’ Video (CCS 228) contains five Mac workstations and one Windows workstation with digital video production, interactive media and photographic and design software. There is also a large variety of portable production equipment available to students, including video cameras, DSLRs, tripods, digital audio recorders, microphones, and lighting kits.
The Mac Lab (CCS 141) is located in the Fine Arts building and while it is used for teaching video, photo, and media classes, it is open for students to use as a lab at other times. The open lab times are posted on the door. The equipment in this lab is as follows: Thirty-one 27” iMacs (quad-core i5, 1TB HD, 8GB RAM +) computers, with software-- Adobe CS5.5 Master Collection, the newest Final Cut Studio (at this moment 7),
MAXX, MS Office 2011, NTFS-3G, MPEG Streamclip and iLife. Headphones and graphics tablets can be booked through the CS booking system (see below).
Students who want to learn about video and film editing can take workshops and borrow equipment from the Media Commons which has video cameras and several work stations with Final Cut Pro on them. It is located in the basement of the ADM building. Check out the website for hours for the labs and workshops you can attend: www.ubc.ca/okanagan/mediacentre/welcome.html
CREATIVE STUDIES EQUIPMENT BOOKINGS
In order for students to sign-out equipment, they must first create an online CS booking account. Equipment can be signed out for a maximum of three days (four on weekends, Friday to Monday) with a late fee applied to any equipment not returned by the scheduled time. Students are expected to care for the equipment, taking responsibility for it and reporting any damages. In order to pick up and drop off equipment, you will need to be here during the hours the storage facilities are open. These are located in the Canwest Global Centre for Artists’ Video which is open five days a week from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, with staff on hand to help students and sign-out equipment.
I have an audio or video component to a Creative Writing project coming up. How do I borrow audio/visual equipment such as digital cameras, microphones and camcorders?
1. Set up a csbooking account by sending the following information in an email to [email protected]
Namephone numberemail addressyear/program/student numberminimum 8-character password
2. Log into the csbooking website:http://csbooking.ok.ubc.ca
3. Click “Bookings” under the “My Quick Links” sidebar.
4. Select the kind of equipment you need to rent from the “View Schedule” pull down menu.
5. Select the desired piece of equipment from the table below and click to block out the time you need it for.
6. In the pop up window fill out the necessary information including start and end time for the rental and click save.
7. Visit Michael Berger in CCS 228 to fill out an equipment loan form and pick up the equipment.
Rules for using the csbooking system
• Each equipment user must complete an Equipment Loan Agreement before taking out any gear. The equipment loan agreement forms are available from Linda in CCS 153, or Mike in CCS 228.
• All users are expected to look through their equipment before taking it out, and point out any missing or broken items at that time. If this is not done, and the user returns the gear with parts missing or broken, the user will be charged for those items.
• Loans are typically maximum 3 days, except over a weekend (then 4 days, Friday to Monday). Please return items in the early AM, and pickup items after 12:00PM.
• Anyone using the Green Room is responsible for cleanup when they’re finished. This includes rolling up all backdrops, and removing props, extra furniture, garbage, etc.
• Faculty only may block-book times in the Green Room.
• #180 Nikon negative scanner reservations are now limited to maximum 24 hours.
• Put burnt-out light bulbs in the garbage, and see Mike for replacement bulbs.
• If you return your equipment early, or fail to pick it up at all, please send this info in an email to Mike. He needs to cancel your reservation so others can use the equipment.
Course Union
WHAT IS THE CREATIVE WRITING COURSE UNION?
Course unions are comprised of students from the same department who get together to plan academic and social activities related to their area of study. The goal of the Creative Writing Course Union is to put on student-writing-related events and to raise funds to support these events. Events previously organized by the Creative Writing Course Union have included the Spoken Word Nights and the annual March World Water Day poetry slam, as well as vegetarian lunch fundraisers and literary Valentine cards sales.
Funds raised by Course Unions are matched up to a certain amount by the UBCO Student Union. The Course Union can rent the Student Union Theatre in the UNC building for a very reasonable amount for special events and spoken word nights.
HOW DO I BECOME INVOLVED WITH THE CREATIVE WRITING COURSE UNION?
Anyone is welcome to become involved in the Creative Writing Course union. If you are interested in helping to create the social and cultural life for writers on campus, watch for an announcement in your Creative Writing class about the first meeting which usually occurs in mid- to late- September. For more information contact the course union at [email protected] or find the UBCO Creative Writing Course Union page on Facebook. www.facebook.com/ubcocrwrcu
SOCIAL, ARTISTIC AND INTELLECTUAL LIFE ON CAMPUS
Your student life on campus is what you make of it. If you want a vibrant campus life as an artist, join in and help plan events that will make for a strong social community. The creative life of the campus is only as productive as the people who are involved. Below are some of the opportunities on offer each year, but feel free to devise your own.
Spoken Word Nights
Spoken Word Nights are a once-monthly opportunity to perform your work in public: slam, spoken word, and traditional readings are all welcome. Spoken Word Nights happen at the Well pub or the Student Theatre in the UNC building on campus during the last week of each month. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. If the event happens in the Well, bring a piece of valid ID to show you’re 19 or over. For more information about upcoming spoken word nights see your Creative Writing professor or search “UBCO Creative Writing” on Facebook and join the group.
World Water Day Poetry Slam
The World Water Day Poetry Slam is an annual poetry slam event that happens around the third week in March (date TBA). A poetry slam is a competition at which poets read or recite original work; these performances will be judged by audience members. The entire University community is invited to write and then perform poetry about water in honor or World Water Day. We also welcome non-poetry performances and artwork submissions. There will be great performances and great prizes. If you are interested in performing contact your Creative Writing professor.
Visiting Writers
Every year UBCO invites a series of authors for on- and off-campus readings and forums. Creative Writing students get a chance to meet living authors, get exposed to a wide variety of contemporary writing and get to socialize with their professors, fellow students and other writers in the community.
One day you might be able to brag that, “When I was in university I heard So-and-So read, you know, before he/she won the Nobel Prize.”
This year’s lineup includes: Miriam Toews, Maria Campbell, Nicole Brossard, Garry Thomas Morse, Rita Wong, Guillermo Verdecchia
For more information about the writers and appearance dates visit: www.ubc.ca/okanagan/fccs/news-events/speakers-guests/visiting-authors.html
Paper Shell Anthology
Once a year students in CRWR 481 put together Paper Shell, an anthology of creative work by UBCO students. The deadline to submit to the Paper Shell Anthology is TBA, but usually occurs sometime in December or January. Paper Shell also hosts a yearly launch party in honor of the anthology and all the talented writers who contributed. For more information on specific dates as they become available: http://www.ubc.ca/okanagan/fccs/news-events.html
Writer-in-residence 2013
ERIN MOURE
Erin Mouré is a senior Canadian poet and essayist, with eighteen books to her credit, and a translator from French, Spanish, Galician, and Portuguese, with eleven books of poetry translated. She has received the Governor General’s Award, the Pat Lowther Memorial Award, the A.M. Klein Prize (twice), is a three-time finalist for the Griffin Poetry Prize, and holds an honorary doctorate from Brandon University. In 2012, she published her own The Unmemntioable and Secession, her fourth translation of internationally acclaimed Galician poet Chus Pato. In spring 2013, Mouré’s and Majzels’s translation of Nicole Brossard’s White Piano will appear (Coach House).
Writers in the Central Okanagan are invited to have their work critiqued and to participate in a one-on-one meeting with Mouré. Appointments are limited to 16, with 6 of the 16 spaces reserved for UBC Okanagan students.
Okanagan Short Story Contest
This contest is sponsored by University of British Columbia Okanagan, and the Central Okanagan Foundation, with media sponsorship provided by CBC Radio One in Kelowna. Prizes are $500 for first prize, $200 for second, and $100 for third. The three winning stories are celebrated at a reading hosted by this year’s judge, Erin Mouré. This year the deadline for entries is early January 2013. For more information, go to the Okanagan Short Story Contest website: www.okstorycontest.org
Lake: A Journal of Arts and Environment
The Department of Creative Studies houses a nationally renowned literary and art journal: Lake: A Journal of Arts and Environment. Edited by Sharon Thesen and Nancy Holmes, it comes out twice a year. Lake has published exceptional work by our students alongside some of Canada’s most important
writers such as Don McKay, Lorna Crozier, Susan Musgrave and many others. Lake hosts two launches a year, usually in October and May, and sometimes has interesting fundraising auctions. Lake also has an annual creative non-fiction contest. Go to the website for poetry published online, reviews, and a taste of the magazine: www.lakejournal.ca
OKNOW NEWSLETTER
For more upcoming event information students can also subscribe to OKNow, an on-line list of arts, music, and cultural events in and around Kelowna. OKNow is put together weekly by visual artist Katie Brennan. To Subscribe: email [email protected] with the word “Subscribe” in the subject line.
On Facebook
UBC’S OKANAGAN CAMPUS CREATIVE WRITING FACEBOOK PAGE
Stay up to date on events, writing contests, and new markets with the UBCO Creative Writing Facebook page. To find us, search “UBCO Creative Writing” using the Facebook search bar or visit: www.facebook.com/groups/8247077238 to join.
UBCO CREATIVE WRITING COURSE UNION FACEBOOK PAGE
Get connected and stay informed about course union meetings and events on Facebook. Find us by searching for “UBCO Creative Writing Course Union“ or visit: www.facebook.com/ubcocrwrcu
COLLABORATION OPPORTUNITIES
What opportunities are available to Creative Writing students who want to collaborate with students from another program?
Collaboration opportunities vary based on the professor and specific course. In previous years first and second year students have been involved in projects that are collaborative in nature. Many of our second year classes involve some cross-disciplinary work. CRWR 260 often has some collaborative and interdisciplinary assignments. CRWR 219 has previously featured a component of audio production. In CRWR 218 students have worked with performance faculty and students to workshop creative writing assignments. Students interested in collaboration should consider CRWR 250 which is open to all students with first year credits in CRWR, VISA or THTR and the assignments can involve video production. Opportunities for collaboration are also available outside of the classroom. The World Water Day team has previously been multidisciplinary, involving performance and visual arts students as well as slam poets from first year to the graduate level. The Creative Writing Course Union is a great place to begin collaborative relationships and become involved in multidisciplinary projects.
WORK STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
I’m broke from paying tuition. How can I earn some money while working on campus?
Work Study is an employment program that provides students who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents with the opportunity to work on campus in a variety of jobs and earn additional income to help finance their education. Students can work a maximum of 12 hours/week up to a maximum of 300 hours for the winter session. (September to April). Please read the eligibility information carefully and apply early! www.ubc.ca/okanagan/students/careers/services.html
QUESTIONS ABOUT WORK STUDY?
Liz HilliardTelephone: 250-807-9223Email: [email protected]
Spencer HuntTelephone: 250-807-9250Email: [email protected]
TROUBLESHOOTING
Human Rights and Equity
• Have you ever felt discriminated against or harassed on campus?• Have you ever felt marginalized?• Have you ever witnessed an act of racism or homophobia?
The Equity Office works to ensure UBC Okanagan is a welcoming and respectful learning and work community for everyone; one that respects differences, champions fair treatment and embraces diversity.
WHAT DOES THE EQUITY OFFICE DO?
• Provides confidential human rights-based discrimination and harassment case management and consultation• Conducts equity and social justice training and education, including human rights awareness and discrimination and harassment prevention• Works on systemic change initiatives like the Equity Representatives program and the equity and diversity awareness and educational campaign• Administers UBC’s Employment Equity Policy and Census
WHAT DOES AN EQUITY REPRESENTATIVE DO?
• Acts as a liaison between the Equity Office and their unit• Organizes and promotes on-going equity and diversity education and training within the unit• Provides equity related information to students and colleagues• Meets with individuals who have questions or concerns regarding equity and diversity issues, including
discrimination and harassment, and refers them to offices on campus that can provide them support, such as the Equity Office
CONFIDENTIALITY
All unit Equity Representatives are expected to keep confidential all information gleaned in this position, particularly within the work or study area in question and in shared professional or social circles. This is particularly important when there is an inquiry that has the potential to lead to a complaint under Policy 3, the University Policy on Discrimination and Harassment.
WHO IS THE EQUITY REPRESENTATIVE FOR CREATIVE STUDIES?
Fern Helfand (Associate Professor, Photography)Office: CCS 166Phone: 250-807-9766Email: [email protected]
WHAT DOES AN EQUITY ADVISOR DO?
• First point of contact for those experiencing human rights-based discrimination and harassment• Provides confidential management of cases of discrimination and harassment for UBC students, staff and faculty• Develops and coordinates education and training on human rights, equity and diversity issues on campus• Takes referrals from Equity Representatives
WHO IS THE EQUITY ADVISOR FOR UBCO?
Kamilla BahbahaniEquity Office: FIP302Phone: 250-807-9291Email: [email protected]
WHAT EQUITY RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE IN THE OKANAGAN?
WOMEN/GENDER
Elizabeth Fry Information about all forms of abuse and legal situations
250-763-4613 kelowna.cioc.ca/record/KNA0255
NOW Canada (New Opportunities for Women)
Emergency housing, homeless shelter, other support for women
250-763-3876 www.nowcanada.ca
Kelowna Women’s Shelter Counselling for women 250-763-1040 www.kelownawomensshelter.ca
EMERGENCY/CRISIS
Kelowna Women’s Shelter Counselling for women 250-763-1040 www.kelownawomensshelter
.ca
Crisis Line Crisis calls and referrals 250-763-9191 www.kcr.ca/page/crisis-line
LEGAL/CRIMINAL
John Howard Society Crime prevention, rehabilitation, reintegration and social justice
250-763-1331 www.jhscso.bc.ca
Legal Aid Family/criminal defense support 250-763-8613 www.lss.bc.ca
Victim Services For plaintiffs in criminal cases, through RCMP
250-470-6242 www.kelowna.ca/CM/page1158.aspx
DISABILITIES
Kelowna & District Society for People in Motion
Assists individuals with a disability to participate fully in the community; various programs and opportunities
250-861-3302 www.pimbc.ca/
Lifestyle Equity Society Support services for adults with developmental disabilities and individuals with brain injuries
250-869-0186 kelowna.cioc.ca/record/KNA0013
SEXUAL ORIENTATION
Okanagan Rainbow Coalition Centre
Focal point for the LGBT community in the Okanagan
250-860-8555 Toll-free: 1-866-844-3444
www.okanaganpride.com
Pride in the Okanagan Resources & events around the Okanagan
RACISM
OK to Say Support for incidents of racism 250-763-9191 www.oktosay.ca
COMMUNITY/DIVERSITY
Ki-low-na Friendship Society Counseling services; promotes Aboriginal cultural distinctiveness
250-763-4905 kelowna.cioc.ca/record/KNA0189
Kelowna Community Resources Multiple services for immigrants, community, families, adoption, etc.
250-763-8008 www.kcr.ca
Kelowna Immigrant Society An immigrant community service agency that assists immigrants in Kelowna and surrounding area.
250-763-0901 www.kelownais.com
Campus Health and Wellness
University is tough. Everyone gets stressed out. Are you feeling depressed, overwhelmed, sick, or have any other health related concerns? The best solution is to talk to someone. Contact Campus Health and Wellness.
The campus health and wellness center can provide assistance if you:
• have physical, emotional, or social concerns and are unsure of what to do• want a health assessment for an illness or injury• feel overwhelmed by school, relationships, or life in general• need sexual health counseling or supplies (free condoms, pregnancy testing, HIV testing)• want to know more about nutrition, fitness, alcohol, drugs, or communicable diseases (e.g., chickenpox or meningitis)• need support for quitting smoking, making lifestyle changes, or managing a chronic disease• require help with an emergency situation or crisis• are concerned about the health of a friend or loved one• need a referral (nurses, doctors, dentists, physiotherapists, massage therapists, counselors, etc.)• want ideas or resources for health-related classroom projects• are interested in practicum or volunteer placements
In addition to the above, a nurse practitioner or doctor can order diagnostic tests and prescribe medication.
Health & Wellness visits are free and confidential. All staff members respect student diversity (cultural, social, spiritual, physical, and sexual) and are non-judgmental. Translated health materials are available.
HOW DO I BOOK AN APPOINTMENT?
Visit: Health & Wellness UNC337Drop-in: Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Or call: 250-807-9270
Complaints
What if I have a complaint about the Creative Writing Program?
Students with concerns or complaints about a course should first talk to their professors. If the issue is not resolved make an appointment to see Neil Cadger, the Head of Creative Studies.
Neil CadgerHead, Department of Creative StudiesOffice: CCS 162Telephone: 250-807-9349Email: [email protected]
What if I have a complaint about the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies?
Students with concerns or complaints related to the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies should first contact Neil Cadger, the Head of Creative Studies. If the issue remains unresolved, make an appointment with the Administrative Assistant in the Dean’s office
Tanya DrewloAdministrative AssistantCreative and Critical Studies: Deans OfficeOffice: CCS 323Telephone: 250 807-9357Fax: 250 807-8543Email: [email protected]
Attendance, Late Penalties, Examination and Deferral Policies
ATTENDANCE
Regular attendance is expected of students in all their classes (including lectures, laboratories, tutorials, seminars, etc.). Students who neglect their academic work and assignments may be excluded from final examinations. Students who are unavoidably absent because of illness or disability should report to their instructors on return to classes. Any request for Academic Concession must be clearly expressed: visit www.calendar.ubc.ca/okanagan/index.cfm?tree=3,48,0,0#11831 for more information.
LATE PENALTIES
Late penalties occur when assignments and other class work are handed in past the assigned due date. Late penalties are usually taken off the final grade percentage of the assignment and increase based on the number of day that it is late. These penalties vary, see your course syllabus or ask your professor for more details.
EXAMINATION HARDSHIPS
Three or more exams scheduled in 24 hours? There IS something that you can do about it! An examination hardship is defined as three or more examinations scheduled within a 24-hour period. A student facing an examination hardship shall be given an examination date for the second examination causing hardship by the respective instructor or department. The student must notify the instructor of the second examination no later than one month prior to the examination date.
DEFERRED EXAMINATIONS
Sometimes, life gets in the way of schooling. If you are affected by illness, accident or family affliction immediately consult with UBC Student Health Services, Counseling Services, or another healthcare professions. In such cases, you may apply for academic concession.
Students may request academic concession in circumstances that may adversely affect their attendance or performance in a course or program. Such circumstances include:
• a medical condition;• emotional or other problems;• religious observance; and• military service.
Students who intend to, or who must, as the result of circumstance, request academic concession should notify their instructor(s) first if they are unable to complete tests or other in class graded work. Students absent from final examinations held in the official examination periods must request academic concession from the office of their dean or director.
DEFERRING A COURSE
The academic concessions that may be granted include the following: permission to drop or withdraw from a course after the normal deadlines, Aegrotat standing or Deferred standing, and withdrawal from the University.
If permission is given to drop or withdraw from a course, any refund of fees will be in accordance with normal policy.
Students in good academic standing who are permitted to withdraw from the University may apply to re-enroll in the program from which they withdrew. Application to re-enroll must be made by the published application deadline for the program. Students permitted to withdraw may be told the time period during which an application to re-enroll will be permitted. A medical certificate of a nature sufficient to satisfy the University that a student is ready to continue studies may be required before the student will be re-enrolled.
For more information visit: web.ubc.ca/okanagan/students/advising/academic-performance/academic-concession.html
CREATIVE WRITING FACULTY BIOS
ANNE FLEMING, MFAOffice: CCS 161Associate Professor: Creative Writing – FictionPhone: 250-807-9368Email: [email protected]
Anne Fleming is the author of two books, Pool-Hopping and Other Stories, shortlisted for the Governor-General’s Award, the Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize and the Danuta Gleed Award, and Anomaly, a novel (www.raincoast.com). Her fiction has been widely published in magazines and anthologies, including Toronto Life Magazine, The Journey Prize Stories, and The New Quarterly, where it won a National Magazine Award. She’s taught creative writing at UBC Vancouver, Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design, Kwantlen University College, and Douglas College, and has been on faculty with the Banff Centre for the Arts Wired Writing Studio. She also writes poetry, stageplay, screenplay, and books for children, and for many years was a regular contributor and sometimes drama critic for The Georgia Straight in Vancouver.
NANCY HOLMES, BA, MAAssociate Dean, Research & Graduate StudiesOffice: CCS 323EPhone: 250-807-9369Email: [email protected]
Nancy Holmes writes both short fiction and poetry. She has published four collections of poetry, Valancy and the New World (Kalamalka Press, 1988), Down to the Golden Chersonese: Victorian Lady Travellers (Sono Nis, 1991), The Adultery Poems (Ronsdale, 2002), Mandorla (Ronsdale, 2005). She is the editor of Open Wide a Wilderness: Canadian Nature Poems (Wilfred Laurier University Press, 2009). She also co-edits the journal, Lake: A Journal of Arts and Environment, with Sharon Thesen. She writes widely about ecopoetic and environmentally conscious literature. She was the facilitator of a large, year-long community art project, The Woodhaven Eco Art Project, in 2010 and is currently working with her collaborator, Lori Mairs, on a film about this project. She has lived in the Okanagan since 1992 and is deeply interested in the endangered culture, habitats and species of this particular place. She teaches all levels of Creative Writing, particularly poetry and CRWR 260, The Theory and Practice of Creative Writing. Over the next three years, she will be working with Performance professor Denise Kenney and Art History professor Robert Belton on a SSHRC-funded Eco Art Incubator project in the Okanagan valley.
ADAM LEWIS SCHROEDERSessional Lecturer: Creative WritingDepartment of Creative StudiesOffice: CCS Phone: 250-807-9648Email: [email protected]
Adam Lewis Schroeder grew up in Vernon BC and completed an MFA in Creative Writing at the University of British Columbia in 1999. He has since traveled widely and published stories in more than a dozen journals and anthologies. In 2001 his short fiction collection Kingdom of Monkeys was shortlisted for the Danuta Gleed Award as the year’s best first collection by an English Canadian. His novel Empress of Asia was published by Raincoast in 2006 and Thomas Dunne in the US in 2008; a finalist for the Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize and Amazon.ca/Books in Canada First Novel Award, it was also selected by the Globe & Mail as one of the best books of the year. Douglas & McIntyre published a new novel, In the Fabled East, in Spring 2010. In addition, Adam has been a columnist for CBC Radio One since 2008.
MICHAEL V. SMITH, BA, MFAAssistant Professor: Creative Writing - Fiction, ScreenwritingOffice: CCS 343Phone: 250-807-9706Email: [email protected]
Michael V. Smith is an interdisciplinary artist, working as a writer, filmmaker, performance artist, and occasional clown. As writer, Michael V. Smith works with small town stories, examining issues of class,
identity, community and belonging. His novel, Cumberland (Cormorant Books, 2002), was nominated for the Amazon/Books in Canada First Novel Award. His first book of poetry, What You Can’t Have (Signature Editions, 2006), was shortlisted for the ReLit Prize. He has published a hybrid book of concrete poems (which are photographs) titled Body of Text (BookThug, 2008), created with David Ellingsen. Most recently, Cormorant Books has published Smith’s second novel, Progress. In recent years, Smith won Vancouver’s Community Hero of the Year Award and the inaugural Dayne Ogilvie Award for Emerging Gay Writers. He has won a Western Magazine Gold Award for Fiction, a number of short film prizes in festivals around the world, and was nominated for the Journey Prize.
SHARON THESEN, BA, MAOffice: CCS 341Professor: Creative Writing - Poetry, Non-Fiction, IGSPhone: 250-807-9417Email: [email protected]
Sharon Thesen is a poet, editor, and writer who was based in Vancouver, BC, before coming to UBC Okanagan in 2005. She is the author of nine books of poetry, the most recent Oyama Pink Shale (http://www.anansi.ca/). Other titles include The Good Bacteria, A Pair of Scissors, and Aurora. She was a Governor-General’s Award finalist three times and won the Pat Lowther Award for A Pair of Scissors. Sharon was involved in the Vancouver poetry scene for many years. As an editor, she has published two editions of The New Long Poem Anthology, a Governor General’s Award-winning edition of Phyllis Webb’s poetry (The Vision Tree), and, from 2001 to 2005, the literary and visual arts magazine The Capilano Review. She co-edited, with Ralph Maud, a correspondence between the poet Charles Olson and book designer Frances Boldereff (Charles Olson and Frances Boldereff: A Modern Correspondence, Wesleyan University Press). Sharon co-edits, with Nancy Holmes, Lake: A Journal of Arts and Environment, and continues to be a contributing editor of The Capilano Review. At UBC Okanagan, she teaches at all levels, including graduate workshops and undergraduate topics courses in the long poem and lyric essay.
Support StaffMELISSA MCHUGHSecretary—Creative Writing SupportOffice: CCS 153Telephone: 250-807-9648Email: [email protected]
MICHAEL BERGERMedia TechnicianOffice: CCS 228ATelephone: 250-807-9778Email: [email protected]
JOANNE GERVAISMedia TechnicianOffice: CCS 228ATelephone: 250-807-9778Email: [email protected]
TIPS FOR SUCCESS
Nancy HolmesAssociate Professor: Creative Writing, Poetry
1. Attend classes and participate.
2. Always hand work in and on time.
3. Read good writers, read good books, read your peers’ work, read everything, read, read, read.
Michael V. SmithAssistant Professor: Creative Writing
1. READ! Do all the readings for class so you are prepared to participate and read on your own too
2. Remember that writing is about revising so do many drafts.
3. You only get out of it what you put into it.
Sharon ThesenProfessor: Creative Writing, Poetry
1. Read
2. Listen
3. Write
Ryan TrafanankoCreative Writing Alumnus
1. Always, always, always start assignments ahead of time and resist the urge to procrastinate.
2. Read. Read as often as you can, and as wide a variety of material as possible.
3. Ask for help. Whether you seek assistance in class or book an appointment with your professor outside of class, always ask for help if you need it.