In Creative Writing Workshop, students learn and practice the skills, strategies, techniques, and features that form the basis for producing original, well-crafted works of creative writing. To improve the quality of their work, students receive constructive feedback from their peers and instructor. Students compose original works of art through exposure to genres and forms, including the short story, poetry, and drama. The course emphasizes the importance of literary elements, including character, plot, imagery, tone, theme, metaphor, and the like.