We want to make sure that you get the most out of our evening courses and feel confident that you’re choosing the right course. Continue reading for answers to common questions about these courses, and further details on how you can request additional help or advice.
How do evening courses differ from the other NCW courses?
Our evening courses take place on a weekly basis over a set period of time, and are ‘live’ in person at Dragon Hall in Norwich. No matter which format the course runs in, you can expect:
- No more than 16 students per course to maximise interaction with your tutor and course mates;
- Live classes led by an experienced tutor;
- Classes include discussion and writing exercises, along with one workshopping session for each student, in which you’ll receive detailed feedback on your work;
- Course materials and notes that you can access 24/7 during the course, and for one year after the end of the course.
What equipment will I need to take part in the course?
In order to make a booking and to receive correspondence with information about the course, you will need to supply an email address.
You will need a computer or similar device with access to the internet in order to access the course materials, notes and forums on our Academy Portal, hosted by Teachable. You will also need a pen and paper, notebook, word processing software or similar for taking notes and undertaking creative writing exercises.
For in-person classes, you are welcome to bring your own laptop, notebook, stationery, and snacks to the class.
NCW can provide course materials in alternative formats (e.g. large font, audio description, etc.) upon request.
How much work will I need to do for the course?
Each class lasts two hours, and for each week of the course you will have some reading and writing time to do in your own time. We recommend allowing a minimum of two hours of your own reading and writing time per week to help you get the most out of the course – with class time, that’s four hours per week.
How much feedback on my work will I receive?
The level of direct feedback you receive differs from course to course — please refer to the course listing for further information.
You may have further chances to share your work within class, but these will be ad-hoc and without in depth feedback. You may also share your work on the forum between classes if you wish to, for feedback from your course mates. Please note that your tutor will not be able to provide feedback outside of class time for these particular courses.
If you would like to receive regular, in-depth feedback on your work from your tutor, we recommend taking a look at our online tutored courses.
What happens if I miss a week of the course, or can’t make some of the course dates?
If you miss a week of the course, you will be able to catch up by reading the course materials on the Academy Portal. The course tutor will also provide notes from each session which will give you a more detailed insight into the discussions that took place in class. You can also talk with your fellow students on the forum pages in between classes. Please note that we never record classes to protect the privacy and creative freedom of all those involved.
If you cannot make some of the course dates, it will be up to you to decide whether you still wish to book onto the course. In our experience, missing more than two classes can make it difficult to keep momentum and may impact on your experience of the course, and so we recommend ensuring that you will be able to attend at least eight sessions (80%) of the course before booking. Please note that, as above, we cannot provide recordings of missed classes, but there will be course materials, class notes and a discussion forum that you can access in your own time.
Please note that we cannot pro-rata course fees according to attendance, and as per our Terms & Conditions we are able to offer credit notes until 48 hours before the start of the course. Please note that we are unable to offer refunds apart from in exceptional circumstances.
Got a question?
If you have a question or need advice about our courses, get in touch with the learning team by email [email protected] or phone (+44) 01603 877177 between our working hours of 9am–5pm UK time, Monday to Friday.
