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Within a school for art and design, Creative Writing offers a unique opportunity to explore the written word’s relationship to contemporary art through interdisciplinary and hybrid forms.

Innovation, experimentation, and crossing creative boundaries to develop a unique writing style are fundamental elements of the program. PNCA writers are encouraged to defy tradition and push back against conventional wisdom, evolving the long tradition of writing. Creative Writing at PNCA prepares students for careers as creative professionals by focusing on the craft of writing in the context of a variety of media platforms, including print, digital, illustration, graphic design, animation, video, and sound.

Alumni Spotlight on Matthew Layng

Matthew Layng is a poet and sculptor. After spending time abroad honing his creative skills, he returned to Oregon where he is the director of The Orchards, a sculpture park and exhibition space. His work has been exhibited at Cranbrook.

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