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:
Course Code |
Title of the Course |
DCE – 01 |
General Principles of Writing |
DCE – 06 |
Project |
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):
Course Code |
Title of the Course |
DCE – 02 |
Feature Writing |
DCE – 03 |
Short Story |
DCE – 04 |
Writing for Media: Radio and Television |
DCE – 05 |
Writing Poetry |
Source: IGNOU official Website