<p>However, I am befuddled on the concept that is creative writing considered an art major? Do art schools offer creative writing? thanks. Also, if they do or don't, any good suggestions of where are good places to go. I like sarah lawrence, but I think it might be snobby since I come from a very humble (lower middle class) background. thanks.</p>
<p>CMU has a creative writing major (English Department). CMU is known for arts and technology. My S is in the BFA acting program but is writing too. He has been able to get some feedback from the head of the department and has been very excited about the possibility of taking some classes.</p>
<p>Check it out at:
<a href="http://english.cmu.edu/degrees/ba_cw/ba_cw.html%5B/url%5D">http://english.cmu.edu/degrees/ba_cw/ba_cw.html</a></p>
<p>Here is a piece from the web site. </p>
<p>Carnegie Mellon's Creative Writing program is one of the oldest undergraduate programs in the country, and one of the few offering a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing degree. In 1997, we celebrated the 30th anniversary of the program. Creative writing students develop their talents in writing fiction, poetry, screenwriting, playwriting, and nonfiction. </p>
<p>While studying with faculty members who are practicing poets and prose writers, Creative Writing majors explore the resources of their imaginations, sharpen their critical and verbal skills, and develop a professional attitude about their writing. Students also have the opportunity to work with other nationally known writers through the department's Visiting Writers series and part-time faculty appointments. </p>
<p>The program, based on a conservatory model, is made up of faculty and students who have an intense commitment to their work. Students who do not exhibit a high level of commitment and promise in the introductory classes will not be encouraged to continue in the major. </p>
<p>At the heart of the program is the workshop, where in small, roundtable classes, student work is considered and critiqued by peers and a professor. The workshops emphasize constructive criticism and the incorporation of criticism in revision. The workshop process helps students to practice their craft, to experiment, and to grow as writers. Because the Creative Writing program provides a disciplined atmosphere in which to study and write, it appeals especially to students who are as concerned with their personal growth as with vocational goals.</p>
<p>Only a few art schools offer creative writing as a major. One that does is Pratt Institute. You can look here to see which colleges have writing programs.</p>
<p><a href="http://aicad.org/majors.html%5B/url%5D">http://aicad.org/majors.html</a></p>
<p>I actually spoke to a student who is majoring in the creative writing/screenplay major at Pratt. He LOVED it. In fact, he couldn't stop praising the program. It is definitely worth a look.</p>