Class Description
In this class, for new and experienced poets alike, we will explore and experiment with multimedia poetry—poetry combined with video, still images, audio, typography, animation, movement, live performance, or other content forms. During class we'll view, share, and discuss examples, and then we'll brainstorm and begin drafting or adapting our own poems (or, if students choose, poems in the public domain) for the week’s multimedia poetry assignment. Students will use any tech or traditional tools available to them to generate their multimedia poetry projects. Each week students will share their previous week’s projects, including challenges and problems, in supportive workshop discussions, and begin work on a new project. We will learn about the increasing visibility of poetry through multimedia projects and opportunities to submit, share, publish, or perform multimedia works. Students will be expected to revise and complete six multimedia poetry projects during the course. Laptop or device recommended.
Thanks to the excellent literary citizenship of our donors, scholarships are available for all GrubStreet classes. To apply, click the gray "APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIP" button. In order to be considered for a scholarship, you must complete your application at least one week before the start date of a class. Please await our scholarship committee's decision before registering for the class. We cannot hold spots in classes, so the sooner you apply, the better. Scholarships cannot be applied retroactively.
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This class will take place using Zoom videoconferencing. Please visit the Resources tab to access the video-conference link.
Zoom Participation:
Students are not required to turn their camera on, but are encouraged to participate any way they feel comfortable through functions such as the live chat, emoji reactions, and unmuting the microphone. Learn more about using Zoom here.
Zoom Accessibility:
We ask that instructors enable closed captioning and send a transcript of the session after class. You can also enable closed captioning at any time during the meeting. If your instructor forgets to send the transcript, just send ’em an email!