Creative Writing The Art of Good Writing Clear, concise, and well-crafted writing is essential to every field. MCAD’s Creative Writing minor helps you develop the practical skills and techniques to strengthen your artistic practice, entrepreneurial venture, or general communications. Students examine a range of genres including poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, scholarly writing, business copy, and technical writing. The minor culminates in an advanced writers’ workshop in which students can narrow their disciplinary focus while taking it to a more advanced level. Hear about the student experience As a Creative Writing minor, you will: Read and write in multiple genres Learn that good writing is a skill attainable by anyone through the process of drafting and revision Gain knowledge from professional writers who are active in their fields Workshop your writing with other students and faculty Tell me more about Creative Writing at MCAD Email CAPTCHA Class Highlights This minor emphasizes a collaborative process of working on teams with students from all MCAD majors. Required classes and electives include: Writing and Inquiry Folk and Fairy Tales Beginning Screenwriting Readings in the Graphic Novel Degree Information After MCAD There are many paths to explore with a minor in Creative Writing. Potential careers include: Author Copywriter Art Critic Communications Manager Screenwriter Additional Careers “Creative writing helps me in my storytelling, because a lot of what I do is very narrative-focused stories. I think any major could benefit from it. You get inspired in ways you wouldn't have thought before.” –Gaelen Elliot ’22, Comic Artist