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Course Description

If you want to earn a Certificate in Creative Writing through the poetry stream, this course is the first step. You'll examine poetic form, metre, imagery and language and the relationship between form and content. You'll emerge with a few completed and polished poems of your own. Write formal or free verse. Explore how to use language and metaphor for maximum aesthetic impact. Each session will include time for discussion of famous poems and of your own work.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the structure and content of formal and free verse.
  • Grasp the dynamics and aesthetics of poetic composition.
  • Discuss and critique celebrated poems.
  • Workshop your poetry and build a portfolio of poems.
  • Discover a community of writers working in your genre.

This course may be applied towards the SCS Certificate(s) in

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Type
In-Class
Days
Th
Time
6:30PM to 9:00PM
Dates
May 07, 2026 to Jun 25, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
20.0
Campus
  • St. George Campus
Delivery Options
IN-CLASS  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $699.00 Click here to get more information
Instructors

Section Notes

This in-class course uses Quercus (UofT Learning Management Engine) to post course materials.

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Section Schedule
Date and Time TBA
Delivery Options
ON-LINE  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $699.00 Click here to get more information

Section Notes

You will receive login information for your online classroom, Quercus (UofT Learning Management Engine) via email.

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Webinar dates are not yet posted, please refer back to the website two weeks prior to the start of your course.

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Type
Online
Dates
Sep 14, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026
Contact Hours
20.0
Delivery Options
ON-LINE  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $699.00 Click here to get more information

Section Notes

You will receive login information for your online classroom, Quercus (UofT Learning Management Engine) via email.

Go here for information on when you will receive your access information.

This class is delivered Asynchronously. Learning materials for this course will be provided weekly on Quercus and can be reviewed at any time.
The course will also include occasional one-hour webinars which will be recorded for review. Scheduled Webinar Dates and Times:

  • Wednesday, September 16th, 2026 - from 7:00PM to 8:30PM
  • Wednesday, September 30th, 2026 - from 7:00PM to 8:00PM
  • Wednesday, October 14th, 2026 - from 7:00PM to 8:00PM
  • Wednesday, October 28th, 2026 - from 7:00PM to 8:00PM
  • Wednesday, November 4th, 2026 - from 7:00PM to 8:00PM
  • Wednesday, November 18th, 2026 - from 7:00PM to 8:00PM

For technical requirements, please go here.

Type
In-Class
Days
T
Time
6:30PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Oct 06, 2026 to Nov 24, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
20.0
Campus
  • St. George Campus
Delivery Options
IN-CLASS  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $699.00 Click here to get more information

Section Notes

This in-class course uses Quercus (UofT Learning Management Engine) to post course materials.

Go here for information on when you will receive your access information.

For technical requirements, please go here.

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