Programme/Approved Electives for 2022/23
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
reflect critically on techniques in writing poetry; will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2evaluate their own and others' practice; will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2solicit, respond to, and utilise feedback on work; will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2produce a portfolio of poetry. will be achieved by assessments: 1
Writing Poetry is taught through a series of intensive workshops. The module gives students the opportunity to develop their own poetry and creative practice while working alongside other practitioners. It explores contemporary practice in relation to the history of poetry, enabling students to develop their own work in relation to a better understanding of the forms and structures of contemporary poetry.
Aims
24 hours: 12 x 2 hour workshops100 hours: reading ahead of workshops and preparation174 hours: writing portfolio and commentary2 hours: allotted for individual consultation with tutors
Intended Learning Outcomes
Description of Module Assessment
1: Portfolio weighted 80%portfolio of original written workEquivalent to an A5 pamphlet of 10-15 pages of poetry
2: Reflective Analysis weighted 20%Reflective commentary max 2000 wordsNo more than 2000 words. The reflective analysis discusses the planning, drafting and redrafting of the written work and its potential for publication.