From
the Director
Hollins University's unique six-week summer intensive
schedule makes getting a graduate degree possible for
students who might not have the time required for traditional
yearlong programs. It allows students to pursue the
degree without sacrificing personal and professional
goals.
In fact, the program at Hollins is designed to support
and assist students in finding professional opportunities
while they are still in the program.
The summer schedule also allows us to attact a wide
range of working professionals as our visiting faculty
and guest artists, who guide classroom instruction,
lectures, readings, performances, and discussions.
Building personal and professional relationships with
these important guests is an advantage over other programs.
Students can also take advantage of our creative relationship
with Mill Mountain Theatre, Roanoke's professional
playhouse, which provides reading, production, experiential
learning, and networking opportunities.
Because the playwriting program is one of several summer
graduate programs at Hollins, there are crossover opportunities
with the students, visiting faculty, and guests in
the related fields of screenwriting and children's
literature.
Finally, the city of Roanoke and the beautiful Hollins
campus, located against the backdrop of the Blue Ridge
and Appalachian mountains, provide a breathtaking scenic
setting for one of the nation's most important centers
of creative writing.
Todd Ristau
Director
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