Emphasis will be on writing techniques and research strategies. Whether you want to record your autobiography or assist older generations to record their experiences in perpetuity or as memories for your children learn to let thoughts flow freely adding structure, form, discipline and creativity. An intensive workshop suitable for beginning and advanced writers. Sessions review poetic devices such as metaphor, simile, imagery, rhyme and alliteration as well as techniques, structure and rhythm. You will be encouraged to read your own work in class in order to sharpen your ideas and appreciation for the poetic form - be it traditional or experimental.
Guidance is given in submitting original verse to various periodicals.
This is a skill in much demand within the high tech and other industries. Everyone needs to get information to clients, supervisors and to understand the information that is coming your way. You will learn technical jargon, create and manipulate technical documents and create ideas for presentations via graphics and interactive formats. You will survey popular software applications and the pros and cons of each. All courses are ongoing.