Writing
CPIT is offering the following Writing courses this summer;
To enrol in a 2010 Summer School course, come in and see us or click here for more information.
- Creative Writing Heroes, Lovers and Villains
- Poetry Workshop Reading for Writing
- Poetry Workshop Return to Rhyme
- Poetry Workshop Writing Love Poems
Creative Writing Heroes, Lovers and Villains
| Code: | CRWR102 | Duration: | 3 Saturdays, Jan 23, 30 and Feb 6 (18 hrs) | |
| Starts: | Sat 23rd Jan | Time: | 10am 4 pm/Saturdays | |
| Room: | X315 | Fee: | $30 | |
| Tutor | Frankie McMillan | |||
| Location: | City Campus, Madras St | |||
Character is the key element of fiction writing. If you are good at creating characters you can create fiction that people will want to read. In this lively course students will learn the different methods used by writers to develop strong, memorable characters. A 'hands on' fun course run by an award winning writer. This course is suitable for those with an interest in fiction and poetry.
Poetry Workshop Reading for Writing
| Code: | POET101 | Duration: | 3 days (18 hrs) | |
| Starts: | 18th/19th/20th Jan | Time: | 10am - 4pm | |
| Room: | X316 | Fee: | $30 | |
| Tutor: | Joanna Preston | |||
| Location: | City Campus, Madras St | |||
Ditch your writers block and discover new poets to inspire you! This course is designed to explore ways of using existing poems as springboards for your own work, and turn every library into a potential gallery of muses! Each session will feature discussion of a number of provided poems, followed by writing exercises, and the chance for participants to receive feedback on what they have created.
Poetry Workshop Return to Rhyme
| Code: | POET102 | Duration: | 2 days (12hrs) | |
| Starts: | Sat 30th/ Sun 31st Jan | Time: | 10am - 4pm | |
| Room: | X316 | Fee: | $25 | |
| Tutor: | Joanna Preston | |||
| Location: | City Campus, Madras St | |||
Rhyme and rhythm is back. The new innovators of poetry have headed back to their roots, and are doing things with formal poetry that Shakespeare could have only dreamed of. From the sonnet to the sestina, by way of terza rima and the triolet a chance to explore the world of contemporary formal poetry.
Poetry Workshop Writing Love Poems
| Code: | POET103 | Duration: | 1 day (6 hrs) | |
| Starts: | Sat 13th Feb | Time: | 10am-4pm | |
| Room: | X316 | Fee: | $15 | |
| Tutor: | Joanna Preston | |||
| Location: | City Campus, Madras St | |||
Roses are red, violets are blue,
But how do I manage to say something new?
Ever wanted to write a poem for that special person, but not known how to go beyond greeting-card boring? Join poet Joanna Preston for a full day workshop on writing original love poems. Just in time for Valentines Day!