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Diploma in Creative Writing in English (DCE)

Launched : 1988

Broad Objectives: To provide an understanding, skill and professional knowledge about the art of writing; to help develop the creative ability of those interested in taking up careers as professional or freelance writers.

Duration : 1-4 years

Eligibility: Anyone who has passed 10+2 or has completed 20 years on January 1st of the year of enrolment.

Medium : English

Programme Structure:

Two compulsory courses and three electives out of the four offered. Course 6 (compulsory) is a Project.

Compulsory Courses:

Sl. No.

Course Code

Title of the Course

Credits

1

DCE – 01

General Principles of Writing

4

2

DCE – 06

Project

4

DCE-6 A guided writing project: Each student is required to write a report on

a subject of his/her choice. The project may be in any area of creative writing, such as fiction (a novella or a set of short stories), verse (a set of poems), or a set of feature articles, etc.

Elective Courses (any three):

Sl. No.

Course Code

Title of the Course

Credits

1

DCE – 02

Feature Writing

4

2

DCE – 03

Short Story

4

3

DCE – 04

Writing for Media: Radio and Television

4

4

DCE – 05

Writing Poetry

4