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CW2: Poetry - Form & Freedom

Overview

This course helps you write better poems. At the same time, the course should increase your understanding and enjoyment of good poetry old and new, as you discover different ways of looking at poems. It is recommended that students take the Starting to Write course before starting this course but direct entry is available to more experienced writers

What does the course cover?

  • The sonnet
  • Terza rima, villanelles & terzanelle
  • Sestina, pantoum & rondeau
  • Ballads, ballades & odes
  • Blank verse, syllabics & free verse
  • Poetic techniques and traditions.

Course Assessment

You will receive comments and direction from your tutor throughout the course. If you choose to have your work formally assessed, you will receive details on submitting a folio of work with the course materials. Accreditation applied for.

Higher Education Credit: 60 credit points at Level 2

Tuition:


Postal tuition you send work to your tutor for comments and direction.

Time Guide:

To complete the course in 9-12 months requires about 6 hours study a week.

Materials:

A course pack is provided and will be sent to you by post.

Fees:

£580 full fee or £215 deposit and 6 x £74 monthly payments, totalling £659