Poetry for Beginners Online Short Course

Course description

Taught through a combination of readings, discussions and exercises, this inspiring short course is designed to introduce students to the art of writing poetry.

During the course, students explore the core elements of poetry and practice learned techniques in their own poems. The course covers several key topics including rhythm and sound, imagery, poetic forms and editing.

By the end of the six weeks, students will have completed close reading of various poets and gained insights that will offer inspiration for their own poems.

Course outcomes

By the end of the course students should:

• Know the foundational elements of poetry
• Gain an understanding of techniques used in poetry
• Develop knowledge of poetic traditions and forms
• Have a small portfolio of own poems
• Discover a range of poets and reading material for inspiration
• Benefit from editing tips to sharpen their poems

Who should attend?

This course is aimed at anyone who wants to take the first step towards writing poetry. It would also be an excellent fit for those who have started writing and need foundational knowledge to give them more confidence.

Level: beginners

Please note: this course is for students aged 18 and older

All our Online Short Courses include:

• Live online lessons with the same tutors
• The same course content and learning outcomes
• Lesson recordings, for review
• Access to VLE with course content
• Forums for support
• 2 weeks online access
• Certificate and digital badge upon completion
• Please note that all courses are taught in UK time.