Description
A workshop that introduces the techniques for writing poetry. Emphasizes reading published models and the development and application of criteria for evaluating and revising poems. May be repeated for a total of fifteen credits.
Grading Basis
Graded
Course Learning Outcomes
Core Topics
- Introduction to seminar and workshop techniques
- Professional examples
- Elements of poetry
- Student poetry in workshop
- Assigned imitation of modern masters
- Exercises in poetic techniques
- Student self-evaluation of writing portfolio
Evaluation:
Through original stories and poems.
Workshop participation
Students will build a portfolio of original works.