Essay on a single collection by a contemporary poet (collection published in or after 2000).

Essay

Original poems, plus a short reflective commentary.

Portfolio

Students will: • Read and discuss the work of a range of contemporary poets, with a specific focus on the ways in which collections can be structured and put together. • Continue to develop their awareness of ways in which contemporary poets achieve the effects they do, through close reading and discussion. • Engage in a variety of writing exercises and experiences to help generate ideas and poem drafts. • Engage in workshops focusing on the drafting and editing of their poems, giving and receiving constructive feedback. Building on the poetry modules at Level 4 and Level 5, this module will cover topics such as: • Aspects of form and structure. • Imagery and how to use it effectively. • Observation and description. • Using research and responding to current or historical issues. • Introducing other types of material into poems, e.g. found text, historical materials, myth or folkore. • Developing longer poems or sequences. • Responding to other texts and setting your work within wider literary contexts. 
 • Developing concepts of poetics and beginning to understand your work as a wider whole, especially in relation to questions of marketing and publication.

Advanced Poetry Workshop 1 - 6052CW

Advanced Poetry Workshop 1

Demonstrate an understanding of concepts of poetics and ways in which poetry collections can be structured and marketed.

Demonstrate skills in close reading, analytical and critical thinking, and clear written communication.

Demonstrate the ability to produce a body of original poems, written, edited and presented to a professional standard.

Demonstrate a good knowledge of the skills and techniques of contemporary poetry.