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CRW150: Introduction to Creative Writing – 3 credits

Introduction to the basic aesthetics and techniques in contemporary creative writing within a variety of genres. Introduction to the analytical concepts and terminology necessary to understand, interpret, and enact contemporary creative writing. Facilitation of writing practices and evaluation. Introduction to literature's role in society. Prerequisites: None.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
11422
Scottsdale
Language/Comm. Bldg. LC 356
Hybrid In-Person
09/0812/19
Fall 2025
M
12:30PM – 1:55PM
  • K. Sabin
Open
11 of 24 seats available
13265
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
09/1512/05
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • C. Wilson
Open
14 of 27 seats available
  • Costs include CRW Course Fee: $5.00
    • Notes: Flex Start Class
      Class Meets for Twelve (12) Weeks
      Class 13265 costs include CRW Course Fee: $5
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
27428
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/2510/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • R. Curtis
Open
13 of 25 seats available
    • Notes: Fourteen (14) Week Class
      Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
27429
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • J. Weber
Open
14 of 15 seats available
    • Notes: Fourteen (14) Week Class
      Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

CRW160: Introduction to Writing Poetry – 3 credits

Prewriting (invention and discovery); writing; analyzing and evaluating (in workshop); and revising to practice manipulating various elements of poetry, critique one's own and the poetry of others, and produce a portfolio of finished, marketable poems. Prerequisites: None. CRW150 recommended but not required.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
15123
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
10/2012/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • L. Roma-Deeley
Open
1 of 19 seats available
    • Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
      Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.

      Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
12530
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
09/2212/12
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • C. Wilson
Open
14 of 27 seats available
  • Costs include CRW Course Fee: $5.00
    • Notes: Class Meets for Twelve (12) Weeks
      Flex Start Class
      Class 12530 costs include CRW Course Fee: $5
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
27864
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/2510/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • D. Stevens
Open
10 of 18 seats available
27865
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • D. Stevens
Open
17 of 18 seats available

CRW170: Introduction to Writing Fiction – 3 credits

Practice in writing fiction through a process of prewriting (invention and discovery), writing, analysis and evaluation (in workshop), and revision; practice in manipulating various elements and forms of fiction. Prerequisites: None. CRW150 recommended but not required.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
11639
Scottsdale
Language/Comm. Bldg. LC 356
In Person
09/0912/19
Fall 2025
Tu,Th
12:30PM – 1:55PM
  • K. Sabin
Open
2 of 20 seats available
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
11723
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
09/0812/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • S. Yaron
Open
1 of 20 seats available
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
13685
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
09/2212/12
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • D. McDermott
Open
18 of 27 seats available
  • Costs include CRW Course Fee: $5.00
    • Notes: Flex Start Class
      Class Meets for Twelve (12) Weeks
      Class 13685 costs include CRW Course Fee: $5
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
27640
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/2510/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • K. Lapointe
Open
10 of 18 seats available
27641
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • K. Lapointe
Open
13 of 15 seats available

CRW180: Introduction to Writing Nonfiction – 3 credits

Practice in writing creative nonfiction, including autobiography and biography, the essay, reviews, and humor using a process of invention and discovery, writing, analysis, evaluation, and revision. Combines lecture, discussion, and workshop, leading to the production of marketable quality creative nonfiction. Prerequisites: None. CRW150 recommended but not required.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
27711
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
09/0210/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • C. Thomas
Open
25 of 25 seats available
    • Notes: Fourteen (14) Week Class
      Prerequisite Recommended - See Catalog
    • Additional Notes: Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
27712
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • C. Thomas
Open
25 of 25 seats available
    • Notes: Fourteen (14) Week Class
      Prerequisite Recommended - See Catalog
    • Additional Notes: Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.

CRW190: Introduction to Screenwriting – 3 credits

Overview of screenwriting elements and introduction to screenwriting techniques.
Prerequisites: None. CRW150 recommended but not required.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
13306
Phoenix
VIRTUAL MEETINGS
Hybrid Live Online
09/1512/05
Fall 2025
M
6:00PM – 9:00PM
  • D. Bush
Open
9 of 24 seats available
  • Costs include CRW Course Fee: $5.00
    • Notes: Flex Start Class
      Class Meets for Twelve (12) Weeks
      Class will meet weekly on Mondays 6:00-9:00 PM via Zoom.
      A fun, insightful, workshop-style class led by an experienced entertainment industry professional, providing students with a show business insider's knowledge and perspective.
      Class 13306 costs include CRW Course Fee: $5
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
27852
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/2510/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • D. Stevens
Open
15 of 18 seats available
    • Notes: Fourteen (14) Week Class
      CRW150 recommended as a prerequisite, but not required.
      Prerequisite Recommended - See Catalog
      Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
27853
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • D. Stevens
Open
18 of 18 seats available
    • Notes: Fourteen (14) Week Class
      CRW150 recommended as a prerequisite, but not required.
      Prerequisite Recommended - See Catalog
      Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

CRW200: Readings for Writers – 1 credit

Close analysis and interpretation of selected literary texts designed to strengthen the students' own writing by extending their familiarity with the genre in which they write and their knowledge of selected literary elements. One-on-one meetings between student and instructor. Note: CRW200 may be repeated for a total of six (6) credits. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CRW150 or permission of Instructor.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
27846
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
09/0210/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • R. Curtis
Open
5 of 5 seats available
27847
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
09/0210/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • R. Curtis
Open
5 of 5 seats available
27848
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • R. Curtis
Open
3 of 3 seats available
27849
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • R. Curtis
Open
3 of 3 seats available

CRW201: Portfolio – 1 credit

Close analysis of the creative writing portfolio culminating in selection, revision, editing, and compiling of the student's own literary work in a portfolio. Students meet individually with instructor to choose, prepare, and compile their work. Note: CRW201 may be repeated for a total of two (2) credit hours. Prerequisites: (Acceptance into Creative Writing Certificate Program and completion of at least nine (9) credit hours in creative writing (CRW)), or permission of Program Director.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
27850
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
09/0210/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • C. Jimenez
Open
3 of 3 seats available
    • Notes: Ten (10) Week Class
      Software Required
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
27851
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • C. Jimenez
Open
3 of 3 seats available
    • Notes: Ten (10) Week Class
      Software Required
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

CRW270: Intermediate Fiction Writing – 3 credits

Writing original short stories; analysis of works of fiction; concentration on revising students' fiction through intensive workshops. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CRW170.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
11640
Scottsdale
Language/Comm. Bldg. LC 356
In Person
09/0912/19
Fall 2025
Tu,Th
12:30PM – 1:55PM
  • K. Sabin
Open
2 of 20 seats available
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
11724
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
09/0812/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • S. Yaron
Open
1 of 20 seats available
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

CRW271: Topics in Writing: Fiction – 3 credits

Analysis, writing, and revision of genre or element within fiction. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CRW150 or permission of Instructor.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
27644
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/2510/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • C. Jimenez
Open
10 of 11 seats available
    • Notes: Fourteen (14) Week Class
      Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
27645
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • C. Jimenez
Open
6 of 7 seats available
    • Notes: Fourteen (14) Week Class
      Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

CRW272: Planning and Structuring the Novel – 3 credits

Focus on planning, structuring, and beginning a novel; prewriting, writing, analysis, evaluation, and revision of novel plans and excerpts. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CRW150 or permission of Instructor.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
27809
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/2510/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • R. Curtis
Open
6 of 7 seats available
    • Notes: Fourteen (14) Week Class
    • Additional Notes: Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
27844
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • R. Curtis
Open
3 of 3 seats available
    • Notes: Fourteen (14) Week Class
    • Additional Notes: Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

CRW273: Writing the Novel – 3 credits

Provides the beginning novelist with structure, support, and guidance vital to sustained writing; focus on establishing goals and using critique sessions with instructor and peers to draft a novel; open- and topic-focused in-class forums, novel writing, peer and instructor critiques. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CRW272 or permission of Instructor.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
26199
Scottsdale
Language/Comm. Bldg. LC 356
Hybrid In-Person
10/2912/19
Fall 2025
W
4:00PM – 5:30PM
  • K. Sabin
Open
6 of 20 seats available
    • Notes: This class meets for an 8-week period during the full length semester. Students should expect an increased amount of work each week during the 8 weeks as compared to the same class offered in the full semester. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to be sure their course load is balanced over the course of a given semester.
      For more information contact the Instructor at https://directory.scottsdalecc.edu
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
27861
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
09/0210/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • J. Weber
Open
7 of 7 seats available
    • Notes: Fourteen (14) Week Class
      Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
27862
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • J. Weber
Open
3 of 3 seats available
    • Notes: Fourteen (14) Week Class
      Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

CRW274: Revising the Novel – 3 credits

Studio course workshop format. Requires a complete novel finished, in manuscript, ready for revision and polishing. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CRW273 or permission of Instructor.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
28326
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
09/0210/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • J. Weber
Open
3 of 3 seats available
    • Notes: Fourteen (14) Week Class
      Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
28592
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • J. Weber
Open
3 of 3 seats available
    • Notes: Fourteen (14) Week Class
      Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

CRW290: Intermediate Screenwriting – 3 credits

Drafting and revision of original screenplay; overview of marketing a screenplay. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CRW190 or permission of Instructor.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
26006
Phoenix
VIRTUAL MEETINGS
Hybrid Live Online
09/1512/05
Fall 2025
M
6:00PM – 9:00PM
  • D. Bush
Open
9 of 24 seats available
    • Notes: Flex Start Class
      Class Meets for Twelve (12) Weeks
      Class will meet weekly on Mondays 6:00-9:00 PM via Zoom.
      A fun, insightful, workshop-style class led by an experienced entertainment industry professional, providing students with a show business insider's knowledge and perspective.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
29493
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
09/0210/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • J. Weber
Open
3 of 3 seats available
    • Notes: Fourteen (14) Week Class
      8-week class option available
      Prerequisites: CRW190 or permission of instructor.
      Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
29494
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • J. Weber
Open
3 of 3 seats available
    • Notes: Fourteen (14) Week Class
      8-week class option available
      Prerequisites: CRW190 or permission of instructor.
      Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.