CREATIVE WRITING
Creative Writing Certificate of Achievement
LA Mission College offers a Creative Writing Certificate of Achievement!
LAMC's Creative Writing Certificate invites aspiring writers to delve deep into the world of narrative creation. Through a curated blend of courses, students master the art of crafting compelling stories across diverse platforms and within multiple disciplines, including English, Theater, Journalism and Multimedia. Armed with practical editing skills, graduates are equipped for a writing career in publishing, marketing, or the entertainment industry.
What is the field of Creative Writing?
Creative Writing uses language to tell stories, evoke emotions, and build imaginative worlds. It includes fiction, poetry, screenwriting, playwriting, and creative nonfiction. LAMC's program helps students develop their voice, create vivid characters, and craft engaging plots while balancing creativity with solid writing principles.
What careers does a Creative Writing Certificate lead to?
A Creative Writing Certificate leads to careers as novelists, poets, screenwriters, and essayists, as well as roles in content creation, copywriting, editing, publishing, and digital marketing. It’s also a great foundation for further studies in writing, journalism, and related fields.
What classes do I need?
- Check out the Creative Writing Certificate Program Mapper!
- Many of the Creative Writing Certificate of Achievement classes also count towards the English A.A. for Transfer if you are interested in both!
- You can also book a Counseling session.
Learn more
For more information, check out these webpages:
- the English, Communication Studies, and Journalism Department page
- the Society, Culture, and Communication Program Mapper
- the Society, Culture, and Communication Pathway page