CW 202

Spring 2026 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Jan 20-May 6

Topics in Creative Writing

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Credit: 3 hours.

Independent writing projects and examination of literature as the cultural basis of the student's specialized fields.

May be repeated as topics vary.

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CW 202 class schedule data for spring 2026
	CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
	43372	Lecture-Discussion	D	12:30PM -1:45PM	MW	61 English Building	Sanders, T	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Credit: 3 hours Section Info: SP26 CW 202 / MACS 199 / THEA 199 - Special Topics in Creative Writing - Ted Sanders - Storymaking - In Storymaking, we’ll explore the rich range of craft across the spectrum of contemporary narrative arts: fiction, film, video games, graphic novels, television, picture books, theater—all art forms centered around story. Working from a creator’s point of view, we’ll deconstruct the storytelling tools, techniques, and processes used in these varied narrative fields, while also emphasizing foundational concepts of storymaking across form and genre. We will read and watch and listen and play. We will break down film scenes, close-read short fiction, explore ludonarrative game arcs, and contemplate many other form-specific aspects of storycraft. We’ll examine multi-form adaptations such as The Last of Us, Jaws, and The Talented Mr. Ripley. We’ll have guests visiting class from time to time, working practitioners in their narrative fields. Although not a workshop, Storymaking culminates in a final project in a narrative form chosen by the student and instructor, to be shared with the class. Restriction(s): Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
	47060	Lecture-Discussion	E	2:00PM -3:15PM	MW	61 English Building	Sanders, T	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Credit: 3 hours Section Info: SP26 CW 202 / MACS 199 / THEA 199 - Special Topics in Creative Writing - Ted Sanders - Storymaking - In Storymaking, we’ll explore the rich range of craft across the spectrum of contemporary narrative arts: fiction, film, video games, graphic novels, television, picture books, theater—all art forms centered around story. Working from a creator’s point of view, we’ll deconstruct the storytelling tools, techniques, and processes used in these varied narrative fields, while also emphasizing foundational concepts of storymaking across form and genre. We will read and watch and listen and play. We will break down film scenes, close-read short fiction, explore ludonarrative game arcs, and contemplate many other form-specific aspects of storycraft. We’ll examine multi-form adaptations such as The Last of Us, Jaws, and The Talented Mr. Ripley. We’ll have guests visiting class from time to time, working practitioners in their narrative fields. Although not a workshop, Storymaking culminates in a final project in a narrative form chosen by the student and instructor, to be shared with the class. Restriction(s): Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign. Not intended for students with Freshman class standing.