Do you have a passion for poetry but lack the confidence to write or submit your work for publication? Are you interested in the technical aspects involved in poetic writing? Whatever your motivation for exploring poetry, this course will inspire your passion project.
The Certificate of Poetry is an online professional development program that will explore the works of famous poets and help you to develop your ability to understand and write different styles of poetry.
In this online poetry course, you will discover the nature and scope of poetry, how to use poetic devices and how to write in a variety of styles from odes to sonnets, Haiku, limericks and tongue twisters.
You will also explore creative writing resources and industry sources that will help you develop as a poet and the crucial steps involved in getting your work published.
On completion of this course, you will feel confident to read, interpret and write poetry of high quality that others will appreciate.
Course Structure
Unit - Poetry
Unit 1 – An introduction to Poetry
- Different types of poetry
- Technical devices
- Repetition
- Refrain
- Anaphora
- Types of rhyme
- Perfect rhymes or straight rhyme
- Imperfect rhyme or slant rhyme
- Eye rhymes
- Apocopated rhyme
- Rhythm:
- Assonance
- Alliteration
- Onomatopoeia
- Imagery
- Symbolism:
- Personification:
- Simile
- Metaphor
- Poetic styles
- Poems that tell a story – (Monody, Ballad, Epitaph)
- Classic styles (Sonnet, Ode, Haiku)
- Monorhyme
- Fun & trick poems (Limerick, Tonge Twister, Shape Poem, Palindrome)
- Poems classified according to the arrangement of lines (Quatrain Style, Pantoum, Free Verse, Villanelle, Clerihew, Damante, Acrostic Style)
- Keeping a notebook
- Typing time
- Editing
- Stanza
- Glossary of terms
Unit 2 – The work of other poets
- Shakespeare
- Kendall
- Betjeman
- Angelou
- Shelley
- Dickinson
- Allen Poe
- Neruda
Unit 3 – Encouraging creativity
- Developing a creative approach to writing
- Creative expression
- Stages of creativity
- Establishing a theme
- Keeping a notebook
- Creating space for creativity
- Getting in touch with your spirituality
- From the divine to the ordinary
- Creativity exercises
- Happy and sad poems
- Powerful writing
Unit 4 -Developing styles of poetry – classic styles
- Meter
- An ode
- Sonnet
- Italian Sonnet
- Haiku
- Writing Haiku
Unit 5 – Developing styles of poetry – following the rules
- Quatrain style
- Pantoum
- Acrostic style
- 21stCentury poetry – visual poetry
- Breaking the rules
- Beat poetry
Unit 6 – Developing styles of poetry for storytelling
- Developing your story in poetry
- Planning your story
- Developing your voice
- Ambience
- Ending a story
- Narrative poetry
- Epitaph style
- Monody
- Ballad
Unit 7 – Developing different styles of poetry for fun and trickery
- Humour in poetry
- Tongue Twisters
- Limerick Style
- Palindrome
Unit 8 – Getting published
- Getting published
- Creative writing resources
- What’s needed for success?
- Writing is a business
- Writers’ guides, books and articles on writing and publishing
- Publishing houses and publishers
- Book shows and exhibitions
- Trade shows and exhibitions
- Commercial organisations and businesses
- Government departments
- Personal contacts
- Getting published – if that’s what you want
- Self publishing
- Vanity publishing
Unit 9 – Development of poetry skills
- Improving the quality of your poetry
- Simile
- Metaphor
- Other techniques for developing your skills
- Opportunities to have your work read
- Revision
- Writers block
- What is writer’s block?
- Some techniques to cope with writers block.
- Working with your style
- What do you do now?
Study Hours
Estimated duration 50 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment
Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
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Graduation
A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.
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Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support via email;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
Are there any entry requirements or pre-requisites?
There are no course or subject pre-requisites for entry into our programs. However, our professional development programs are generally intended for people over the age of 18. In some circumstances, enrolments from younger people may be considered. Please complete the AOC Parent Guardian Consent Form prior to enrolling and submit here.
When can I start this course?
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How is this course delivered?
This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email only during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
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