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34-589: Boston Conservatory was founded on February 11, 1867, as a music conservatory and later expanded to include leading programs in dance, opera, and theater. It currently offers Bachelor of Fine Arts , Bachelor of Music , Master of Fine Arts , and Master of Music degrees, as well as Graduate Performance Diplomas, Artist Diplomas, and Professional Studies Certificates. In 2016, Boston Conservatory merged with Berklee College of Music to form "Berklee," an umbrella institution that includes Berklee College of Music , Berklee Online, Berklee Valencia, and Berklee NYC. With this,

68-482: A broad education in many disciplines of the arts. Although a Bachelor of Fine Arts is traditionally considered a four-year degree, a BFA program may take shorter or longer to complete because of the amount of studio course work required. After completing this degree, the learner may acquire postgraduate degree: Master of Fine Arts . A typical BFA program in the United States consists of two-thirds study in

102-608: A creative outlet to encourage rehabilitation. These programs' continuation relies heavily on volunteers and outside financial support from sources such as authors and activist groups. The Poets Playwrights Essayists Editors and Novelists, known as PEN , were among the most significant contributors to creative writing programs in America. In 1971, PEN established the Prison Writing Committee to implement and advocate for creative writing programs in prisons throughout

136-947: A professional education in the visual , fine , or performing arts . It is also called Bachelor of Visual Arts (BVA) in some cases. The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree differs from a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in that the majority of the program consists of a practical studio component, as contrasted with lecture and discussion classes. A Bachelor of Fine Arts degree will often require an area of specialty such as acting , architecture , musical theatre , game design , animation , ceramics , computer animation , creative writing , dance , dramatic writing , drawing , fashion design , fiber , film production , graphic design , illustration , industrial design , interior design , metalworking , music , new media , painting , photography , printmaking , sculpture , stage management , technical arts , television production , visual arts , or visual effects . Some schools instead give their students

170-523: A professional training academy and a community music school. It was one of the first conservatories to grant admission to African Americans and women. In 1873, Eichberg's operetta “The Doctor of Alcontara” was performed at Boston Conservatory by the first African-American opera company in the U.S. In 1878, Eichberg established the Eichberg String Quartet, the first professional female quartet. In 1893, upon Eichberg's death, direction

204-486: Is a more contemporary and process-oriented name for what has been traditionally called literature , including the variety of its genres . In her work, Foundations of Creativity , Mary Lee Marksberry references Paul Witty and Lou LaBrant 's Teaching the People's Language to define creative writing. Marksberry notes: Witty and LaBrant...[say creative writing] is a composition of any type of writing at any time primarily in

238-629: Is also being challenged, with critics pointing out that Western literary canon and writing pedagogy is "historically rooted and linked to exclusion and structural racism in creative writing programs." In the late 1960s, American prisons began implementing creative writing programs due to the prisoner rights movement that stemmed from events such as the Attica Prison riot . The creative writing programs are among many art programs that aim to benefit prisoners during and after their time in prison. Programs such as these provide education, structure, and

272-400: Is called a Bachelor of Creative Arts (BCA). Creative writing Creative writing is any writing that goes outside the bounds of normal professional , journalistic , academic , or technical forms of literature, typically identified by an emphasis on narrative craft, character development, and the use of literary tropes or with various traditions of poetry and poetics . Due to

306-556: Is considered by some academics (mostly in the US) to be an extension of the English discipline, even though it is taught around the world in many languages. The English discipline is traditionally seen as the critical study of literary forms, not the creation of literary forms. Some academics see creative writing as a challenge to this tradition. In the UK and Australia , as well as increasingly in

340-607: Is considered by some to constitute experience in creative problem-solving . Despite a large number of academic creative writing programs throughout the world, many people argue that creative writing cannot be taught. Essayist Louis Menand explores the issue in an article for the New Yorker in which he quotes Kay Boyle , the director of the creative writing program at San Francisco State University for sixteen years, who said, "all creative-writing programs ought to be abolished by law." Contemporary discussions of creative writing at

374-542: Is in universities . Following a reworking of university education in the post-war era, creative writing has progressively gained prominence in the university setting. In the UK, the first formal creative writing program was established as a Master of Arts degree at the University of East Anglia in 1970 by the novelists Malcolm Bradbury and Angus Wilson . With the beginning of formal creative writing programs: For

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408-1041: Is usually taught in a workshop format rather than seminar style. In workshops, students usually submit original work for peer critique. Students also format a writing method through the process of writing and re-writing. Some courses teach the means to exploit or access latent creativity or more technical issues such as editing , structural techniques , genres , random idea generating , or unblocking writer's block . Some noted authors , such as Michael Chabon , Sir Kazuo Ishiguro , Kevin Brockmeier , Ian McEwan , Karl Kirchwey , Dame Rose Tremain and reputed screenwriters, such as David Benioff , Darren Star and Peter Farrelly , have graduated from university creative writing programs. Many educators find that using creative writing can increase students' academic performance and resilience . The activity of completing small goals consistently rather than unfinished big goals creates pride in one's brain, which exudes dopamine throughout

442-639: The English departments in the respective schools, but this notion has been challenged in recent times as more creative writing programs have spun off into their own department. Creative Writing undergraduate degrees tend to be Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degrees, but Bachelor of Science (BSc) degrees also exist. Some continue to pursue a Master of Arts , Master of Fine Arts , or Master of Studies in Creative Writing. Once rare, Ph.D. programs are becoming more prevalent in

476-618: The U.S. The PEN Writing Committee improved prison libraries , inspired volunteer writers to teach prisoners, persuaded authors to host workshops, and founded an annual literary competition for prisoners. Workshops and classes help prisoners build self-esteem, make healthy social connections, and learn new skills, which can ease prisoner reentry . Creative writing programs offered in juvenile correction facilities have also proved beneficial. In Alabama, Writing Our Stories began in 1997 as an anti-violence initiative to encourage positive self-expression among incarcerated youths. The program found that

510-490: The US and the rest of the world, creative writing is considered a discipline in its own right, not an offshoot of any other discipline. To say that the creative has no part in education is to argue that a university is not universal. Those who support creative writing programs either as part or separate from the English discipline, argue for the academic worth of the creative writing experience. They argue that creative writing hones

544-496: The academic setting, creative writing is typically separated into fiction and poetry classes, with a focus on writing in an original style, as opposed to imitating pre-existing genres such as crime or horror . Writing for the screen and stage— screenwriting and playwriting —are often taught separately, but fit under the creative writing category as well. Creative writing can technically be considered any writing of original composition . In this sense, creative writing

578-520: The arts, with one-third in more general liberal arts studies. For a BA in Art, the ratio might be reversed. The National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), which accredits Bachelor's of Fine Arts programs in visual art and design in the United States, states that "the professional degree (BFA) focuses on intensive work in the visual arts supported by a program of general studies," whereas "the liberal arts degree (BA) focuses on art and design in

612-423: The brain and increases motivation. It has been shown to build resilience in students by documenting and analyzing their experiences, which gives the students a new perspective on an old situation and allows sorting of emotions. It also has been proven to increase a student's level of compassion and create a sense of community among students in what could otherwise be deemed an isolating classroom. Creative writing

646-644: The conservatory's name was changed to "Boston Conservatory at Berklee." Boston Conservatory remains a disparate school within Berklee, continuing to offer its signature conservatory programs. Berklee is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) and authorized by the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education. On February 11, 1867, violinist and composer Julius Eichberg founded Boston Conservatory as

680-596: The context of a broad program of general studies." In the United Kingdom , BA Fine Arts is equivalent to BFA. Specific degrees such as the Bachelor of Dance or Bachelor of Drama are used by some performing arts institutions in Australia , the US, and much of Europe . In India , a Fine Arts undergraduate degree may also be known as BVA (Bachelor of Visual Arts). It is usually a four-year program in which

714-442: The field, as more writers attempt to bridge the gap between academic study and artistic pursuit. Creative writers often place an emphasis in either fiction or poetry, and it is normal to start with short stories or simple poems. They then make a schedule based on this emphasis including literature classes, education classes and workshop classes to strengthen their skills and techniques. Though they have their own programs of study in

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748-518: The fields of film and theatre , screenwriting and playwriting have become more popular in creative writing programs since creative writing programs attempt to work more closely with film and theatre programs as well as English programs. Creative writing students are encouraged to get involved in extracurricular writing-based activities, such as publishing clubs, school-based literary magazines or newspapers, writing contests, writing colonies or conventions, and extended education classes. Creative writing

782-447: The first time in the sad and enchanting history of literature, for the first time in the glorious and dreadful history of the world, the writer was welcome in the academic place. If the mind could be honored there, why not the imagination? Creative Writing programs are typically available to writers from the high school level all the way through graduate school/university and adult education. Traditionally these programs are associated with

816-400: The first year is preparatory session. By the second year, learners have a specialization such as Painting , Photography and more. However, some institutions have 3 year curriculum in which students are already opted for their specialization. Specializations such as Acting , Dancing , Singing , etc. would come under Bachelor of Performing Arts (BPA). In some countries such a degree (BFA)

850-447: The inmates' mental health, relationship with their families, and the facility's environment. The study evidenced improved writing skills enhanced one's ability in other academic areas of study, portraying writing as a fundamental tool for building one's intellect. Teaching prisoners creative writing can encourage literacy, teach necessary life skills, and provide prisoners with an outlet to express regret, accountability, responsibility, and

884-405: The looseness of the definition, it is possible for writing such as feature stories to be considered creative writing, even though it falls under journalism, because the content of features is specifically focused on narrative and character development. Both fictional and non-fictional works fall into this category, including such forms as novels , biographies , short stories , and poems . In

918-421: The participants gained confidence, the ability to empathize and see their peers in a more positive light, and motivation to want to return to society and live a more productive life. One California study of prison fine arts programs found art education increased emotional control and decreased disciplinary reports. Participation in creative writing and other art programs result in significant positive outcomes for

952-399: The school gained authority to award Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in drama and dance. Prior to 2016, Boston Conservatory was an independent private college with accredited programs in dance, music, and theater that presented more than 700 performances each year. In 2015, Boston Conservatory began talks with Berklee College of Music to explore a merger of the two schools. On June 1, 2016,

986-440: The service of such needs as Unlike its academic counterpart of writing classes that teach students to compose work based on the rules of the language , creative writing is believed to focus on students' self-expression. While creative writing as an educational subject is often available at some stages, if not throughout, primary and secondary school ( K–12 ), perhaps the most refined form of creative writing as an educational focus

1020-411: The students' abilities to clearly express their thoughts and that creative writing entails an in-depth study of literary terms and mechanisms so they can be applied to the writer's work to foster improvement. These critical analysis skills are further used in other literary studies outside the creative writing sphere. Indeed, the process of creative writing, the crafting of a thought-out and original piece,

1054-422: The summer for dancers, musicians, and theater artists. Instead of dormitories, Boston Conservatory at Berklee uses Victorian brownstones for on-campus housing. Undergraduate rooms consist of quints, quads, triples, doubles, and singles. Approximately 29% of students live on campus. Bachelor of Fine Arts A Bachelor of Fine Arts ( BFA ) is a standard undergraduate degree for students for pursuing

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1088-478: The two schools merged under an institutional umbrella called Berklee, which now consists of Boston Conservatory at Berklee, Berklee College of Music, Berklee Online, Berklee Valencia, and Berklee NYC. Boston Conservatory awards the Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Music, Master of Fine Arts, and Master of Music degrees, as well as Graduate Performance Diplomas, Artist Diplomas, and Professional Studies Certificates. It also offers training and education programs during

1122-699: The university level vary widely; some people value MFA programs and regard them with great respect, whereas many MFA candidates and hopefuls lament their chosen programs' lack of both diversity and genre awareness. The pedagogy of creative writing is also a source of controversy. Critics of MFA and English graduate programs argue that the methods of instruction discriminate against people with disabilities, emphasizing writing practices such as daily writing requirements or location-based writing that students with chronic illness, physical or mental health barriers, and neurodivergent students are unable to access. The selection of texts used in traditional creative writing programs

1156-465: Was assumed by R. Marriner Floyd , with Herman P. Chelius , organist and composer, serving as the musical director. Under their direction, the school was first incorporated in 1896. After the turn of the 20th century, Boston Conservatory created the first "grand opera" department in the U.S. In 1943, Jan Veen established Boston Conservatory's Dance Division, the first program to emphasize both classical ballet and America's emerging modern dance. In 1951,

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