Learner Reviews & Feedback for Sharpened Visions: A Poetry Workshop by California Institute of the Arts
About the Course
draft. It is specifically for folks who believe that writing poems just to express oneself is like using the Internet just for email. After all, poetry can
change the way you and your readers think of the world and its inhabitants; it can break new ground for language; turn a blank sheet of paper
into a teeming concert of voices and music. Though any of us may have the potential to make that happen, having an understanding of how
several tools of poetic composition can be used (and audaciously “mis-used”) gives you more ways to try (and if we do this ri...
Top reviews
SM
Jun 11, 2020
Loved the course. Douglas Kearney is amazing as an instructor. I love poetry and this workshop has made me happy during the times of COVID 19. I thank CalArts for the encouragement and appreciation.
CN
May 22, 2024
Very personable instructor with quality content and a workshop system that works well even if you never get to actually meet your fellow poets. I was very impressed and got a lot out of this course.
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By Savarni P
•May 8, 2016
This course has helped me out a lot and turned my vague knowledge on Poetry to a concrete one. I personally love it!
By James M
•May 8, 2021
This course covers a lot of ground in a very compact way. Like good poetry this course is tight an devoid of fluff.
By Deleted A
•Aug 25, 2018
Interesting, useful and fun course with a unique (actually, unforgettable) instructor presentation style. Thanks :)
By JudyFerkel
•Sep 29, 2024
Professor Kearney really communicates the basics of his subject well and inspires students to do their best work.
By Akash T
•Oct 14, 2023
The professor is energetic and the workshop provides us with simple ideas of poetry that are significant as well.
By John P
•Sep 6, 2022
Great course! Anyone can take this course and get a better understandng of what goes into the creation of poetry.
By Saul G
•Mar 6, 2019
Instructor, Mr.KEARNEY makeS of poetry something so lit. It has awaked the interest for understanding it better.
By Carla G
•Sep 25, 2016
This course gave me a better understanding of poetry, the art form. The class is well-structured and well-paced.
By Josiane A d F
•Jul 1, 2023
This course is fantastic! It helps you improve your reading and writing of poems as well as how to revise them.
By Sharon E
•Oct 7, 2020
Educational, inspiring, entertaining - a wonderful, unique all-round experience - I learned so much.
Thank you!
By Reuben J
•Dec 8, 2017
Extremely useful and well explained for anybody from someone who has never seen the topics to English graduates
By Lindsay M
•Sep 22, 2020
Lots of fun while learning key concepts. Exercises and Assignments really helped me engage with the material.
By Vladislav L
•Nov 24, 2016
An amazing, interesting and very thought-provoking course! Thank you, Douglas Kearney and all fellow students!
By Deleted A
•Nov 18, 2022
Doug's every video really made me laugh and enjoy. So nice to have such a great time dive into poetry things!
By Sieran Y
•Nov 14, 2021
Loved the prof! Funny, engaging, and eloquent presenter. I enjoyed giving feedback to classmates the most.
By Brandy R
•Jan 28, 2022
I enjoyed the peer review process the most. The course was great. The professor was insightful and creative.
By Larry W
•Mar 22, 2018
Engaging and informative but not overwhelming. A wonderful introduction to the various components of poetry.
By Gustavo A G A
•Aug 28, 2017
Extraordinario maestro. Gran curso. Hace que la poesía sea algo asequible para todos. Altamente recomendable
By Xie W
•Mar 9, 2017
It's a lot of fun to study this course, especially the peer review could be very rewarding and entertaining.
By Mariam
•Apr 10, 2017
The setup and information provided and partnered with prompts is really helpful in aquiring greater skills.
By Joseph F
•Feb 2, 2021
Fun instructor, very good choices of poems to examine and a concise breakdown of the many literary devices
By Alisha B
•Jun 21, 2020
Amazing course! I learned so much about not only writing poetry, but reading it and analyzing. I loved it!
By Stephanie R
•Feb 13, 2021
Douglas Kearney is an exceptional teacher. I've taken many online courses and he gets 10/10 for delivery!
By Megan A
•Nov 30, 2020
This was such a fun learning experience! It challenged me and pushed me to get creative and build skills.
By Mo A
•Jun 21, 2020
Doug is a great teacher and I enjoyed his methods a lot. I learned a lot from him. I appreciate it all!