Creative Writing: Beyond Language? How to Write About Music with Dr Gavin Goodwin from Aberystwyth University
September 23 @ 11:15 - 12:00
In this live interactive Creative Writing workshop, we will be joined by Dr Gavin Goodwin, Lecturer in English and Creative Writing in the Department of English & Creative Writing at Aberystwyth University, who will present Beyond Language? How to Write About Music.
Music plays an important role in our lives. We turn to it to dance and celebrate, but also to grieve and reflect. It can be a communal experience or something we seek refuge in when feeling alone. Yet the sound of music, how it affects us and what it means to us, is often difficult to describe.
This webinar explores different ways of writing about music. Looking at examples from fiction, nonfiction and poetry, it will analyse how a variety of authors have attempted to give voice to that which seems beyond language. Some do this by exploring its cultural context; others portray the effects music has on our psychology; still others try to describe sound itself. The session will include writing exercises based on these different techniques and approaches.
Lecturer Profile: Dr Gavin Goodwin
Our events are designed so that a group of students can take part from a classroom, or students and teachers can take part as individuals, either from school or from home. There is no charge to take part.
As a live, participative event, this session will not be recorded but slides will be shared, where available.
Suitable for: Aged 16+ pre-university students studying or with an interest in studying Creative Writing, English and related subjects. Teachers and members of school staff, as always, are welcome too and participants can join as individuals from school/college or home, or as a group from school/college.
Preparation/Pre-Reading: Students may wish to consider the topic and discuss some of the key elements in advance. Students can also think about questions they have about studying at university level.
The IT Setup: The event will be run on Zoom and participants will be able to join using laptops, tablets, and mobile devices. If you are joining as a school group, we recommend connecting with one device and projecting on to a whiteboard. You will be able to interact with the university via a microphone and/or typed comments and questions. Full details will be sent to those who have registered (see below) prior to the event.
Booking a Place: This is free for schools and colleges. If you would like to take part in this event, please register your interest using the link to the registration form below: