Graduate Certificate in Food Writing GC.FoodWrg

2009

Program Outline

Food writing, from restaurant reviews and cookbooks to memoir and social history, is a dimension of both professional and creative writing, recognised in its own right and in conjunction with other kinds of writing, from travel articles to fiction and poetry. This program, building on the expertise developed in the creative writing and gastronomy postgraduate programs currently offered by the University, is the first in Australia.

The Graduate Certificate in Food Writing aims to develop professional expertise and encourage creative experiment in food writing; to promote an awareness of the various forms of contemporary food writing; to promote appreciation of the craft of writing; and to produce graduates with skills that are directly transferable to the workplace.

The Graduate Certificate in Food Writing is designed to introduce students to the varieties, contexts and issues of food writing and, through discussions, workshops and writing exercises, to develop food writing skills in a range of styles and approaches.

It is based on a semester of online study plus one week’s intensive face-to-face study on campus at the University, with workshops and presentations by both University staff and specialist lecturers. During this week students are introduced to the University of Adelaide library, which has the largest and most up-to-date collection of culinary and gastronomic literature of any university library in Australia, and to online resources and research strategies. They also visit Adelaide’s famous Central Market on assignment, encounter local gastronomic traditions and engage with some of Australia’s leading literary and culinary figures.

The second stage of the course is delivered by the University’s online service, MyUni. During the residential week students will have the opportunity to become familiar with online learning, including the ‘Virtual Classroom’ which allows students and instructors to interact with one another as if in a ‘real’ classroom setting.

In the semester of online study students are required to submit written assignments, both free-choice and in response to set topics, for different purposes and readers, and of varying lengths. Students’ work is assessed by a variety of assessors, both academic (within the Faculty) and professional (practising food writers and editors).

On successful completion of this course students are eligible for the award of Graduate Certificate in Food Writing. They can also apply for admission to the Graduate Program in Creative Writing at the University of Adelaide.

Related Programs

• Graduate Diploma in Creative Writing
• Master of Arts (Creative Writing)
  

Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic and international students.

Domestic

Selection criteria:	Higher Education applicants You must have a completed Bachelor's degree or equivalent and submit a portfolio to the Discipline.
Additional entry requirements:	All applicants must submit a portfolio of creative writing to the Discipline of English (Napier Building, North Terrace Campus) as soon as possible after applying.
How to apply:	SATAC Code: 3GC010 Apply through SATAC SATAC application dates Application and Admission
Mid-year entry?	No
Tuition fees:	Australian Full-fee place: $6,576 for 6 months
General enquiries:	Student Centre

International

Selection criteria:	Graduate entry only IELTS Total Reading Listening Speaking Writing 6.5 6 6 6 6
Additional entry requirements:	Also required at time of application: portfolio of writing
How to apply:	Application information for international students Important application deadlines for international students
Mid-year entry?	No
Tuition fee:	International student place: $10,500 for 6 months
General enquiries:	Student Centre

Study Plans

The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

Core Course:
ENGL 5017 Food Writing

Career Opportunities

Journalism, publishing, media and public relations. Graduates may continue study towards a Graduate Diploma or Master of Arts in Creative Writing.

Potential careers

Food Critic, Journalist, Writer, Public Relations Officer/ Publicist

Graduate Attributes

• Knowledge and understanding of the role of food in literature and an appreciation of the various writing genres in which food can be incorporated (fiction, memoir, travel writing, poetry, journalism), at advanced levels that are internationally recognised
• Appreciation of the qualities of good food writing
• The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information on topics related to all aspects of food from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner
• An ability to propose effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems relevant to food through the appropriate media
• A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour, including knowledge and understanding of Australian and international media, especially food media, and the ability to take a leadership role in the professional community
• An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues associated with food writing, food journalism and food publishing, including an understanding of copyright (especially as it relates to recipes) and other legal issues, and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities.

Useful Links

• Food Writing Website

Program Rules