Welcome to Photopoetry: A Synthesis of Photography and Poetry, a mini-course within the Multimedia Tour Journey. Curious about what Photopoetry is? At first glance, poetry and photography might seem like completely different mediums–one deals with the written word, the other deals with visual impressions. Yet, both forms are artistic expressions that have a lot more in common than one may think. Both are concerned with images, but approach communicating those images in different ways. When the two art forms work together, we get something entirely new.
In this course you will learn about composition and angles in photography, delve into similarities and differences between poems and photographs, and explore how photopoetry unites poets and photographers. We will investigate how good photopoems add depth and context to both the photo and the poem while remaining open to interpretation—extending an invitation to imaginative engagement.
Applying the lessons learned, participants will use their smartphones, computers, and imagination to create a photograph in response to a poem—and in so doing, create a photopoem of their own!
Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of photopoetry
- Explore differences and similarities of poetry & photography
- Learn about composition in photography
- Use their creativity to imagine an image inspired by a poem
- Create a photo in response to a poem to design a photopoem
Requirements
Coursework
As you progress through each lesson, make sure to press complete before moving on to the next.
Complete at least three of the following courses:
- Documentary Screenwriting
- Photopoetry
- Social Media Fundamentals
- Graphic Design 101
- Video Fundamentals
- Podcasting Fundamentals
Mentorship
You are in one of the following pair types. You pair type is listed on your GWN Portal profile.
- Mentor/Mentee: Meet 2-3 times per month and, as a pair, attend one of the engagement events listed below at least once per month.
- Peer-to-Peer: Meet 2 times per month and, as a pair, attend one of the engagement events listed below at least once per month.
- Affinity Groups: Meet 1 time per month and attend at least two per month of the engagement events listed below.
Engagement Types
- College & Career Chats
- Exploratory Community Studios
- Salon Experiences
Attend at least 1 suggested Community Experience per month.
Submissions
- Submit one piece to be published on the Author Page/Girls Write Now’s website.
Engagement Dates
There are no required events for this course, but we encourage you to check the Events Page in your portal for information on upcoming live events.
Asynchronous Coursework
All coursework is available once you start the course.
Submissions
Submit one multimedia piece to be published on Girls Write Now’s website.
Head to girlswritenow.org/stories/submit/ for instructions on submitting material through the portal.
