Writing Poetry (Micro-credential)
Language & Literature
A course by
Whitireia & WelTec
Develop your skills in writing original poetry, learn to critique poems, and connect with the New Zealand poetry community in this flexible, 10-credit micro-credential.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
Core skills this course teaches
Develop original poetry
Learn to write poems in a range of poetic forms and styles, exploring different ways of seeing and self-expression.
Critique and review poetry
Acquire skills to analyse poetry, give constructive feedback to peers, and critically reflect on published poetry.
Engage with poetry communities
Gain exposure to the Aotearoa (New Zealand) poetry community and understand its context and relevance.
What You're Signing Up For
The Writing Poetry (Micro-credential) introduces students to various forms and styles of poetry writing and provides insight into the Aotearoa poetry community. The course covers defining poetry, techniques for inspiration, poetic form and structure, contemporary and historical poetry, as well as the art of critiquing and editing. By course completion, students produce their own poetry portfolio and gain experience in constructive feedback and literary analysis.
Course Content
- Defining poetry
- Starters and inspiration
- Ways of seeing in poetry
- Poetic forms and structure
- Contemporary and historical poetry
- Editing poetry
- Analysing poetry
- Constructive feedback on poems
What you need to know first
Open entry
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Arts
Creative Writing
Publishing
Future employment opportunities might be
Poet
Creative writer
Contributor to poetry communities