Learner Reviews & Feedback for Sharpened Visions: A Poetry Workshop by California Institute of the Arts
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SM
Feb 13, 2017
This course truly opened my eyes on the importance of revision, I recommend this course not only for budding poets but even for those who have never attempted poetry. You will learn a great deal.
LD
Mar 8, 2019
I appreciate the practicality of assignments and delivery of concepts for writing poetry. I learned some skills and it gave me structure. The conversation between students is less accessible.
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By Vinesh B
鈥Aug 16, 2020
Really enjoyed this course along with coursework which involved submitting poems and reviewing other participants' submissions. Very good introduction to the subject matter.
By lisa r
鈥Jun 10, 2016
I loved every part of this course. The tutorials were brilliant, the assignments were fun but the most important thing is that the course made me want to write more poetry.
By sonali g
鈥Aug 28, 2020
I absolutely loved this course. This course was thorough and designed in a structured way. After finishing this course I am more confident about my work. Fully recommended.
By Ashish K
鈥Dec 2, 2021
It is a very good course and the workshop thing is very beneficial as it gives you real reviews from your peers. You get to know the strong and loose points of your work.
By Rajni M
鈥Nov 16, 2020
Exceptional Course ! Much gratitude to Doug who is a great teacher. The peers enriched the experience too. My pandemic hobby turned out to be a great learning experience.
By Michelle C C
鈥Jan 5, 2019
This course has so much substance in it, very engaging and lively. I loved the way Doug teaches and passes across lessons! Perhaps I should come take a course at CALARTS.
By Karen J
鈥Jan 13, 2017
A very easy yet enlightening course.. Doug is a great professor..funny too! Assignments were very easy and fun to do.. got a lot to learn in a short time... Great course!
By Dan B
鈥Nov 17, 2015
This was an excellent course. The material was relevant, the assignments were meaningful, and the instructor was effective and motivating. I highly recommend this course.
By Elisabeth S
鈥Dec 31, 2020
Brilliant course! Although it is short and manageable, I feel like I learned a lot. And I feel so much better in general for having deepened my relationship with poetry!
By Jesus J L
鈥Dec 16, 2016
This course was very helpful to me in understanding poetry a little better. The professor was very engaging and I hope he will teach another poetry course in the future.
By Yeeling C
鈥Sep 4, 2025
Absolutely enjoyed it! The workshop prompts were super good for learning. The revision finale questions were super effective to develop a self-critique approach. Kudos!
By Shonubi T O
鈥Oct 30, 2023
I am lost for words. This course is insightful and has blessed my knowledge. I am thankful that i did this. My deep appreciation to Mr Douglas Keanney. You are the best
By nandiya n
鈥Apr 30, 2021
Appreciated the opportunity to take the course. TOTAL. ENJOYMENT.
Wish it were longer -- this is just a wee taste and now am mightily hankering for more.
More please ...
By Hannah G
鈥Mar 4, 2021
I really enjoyed this course all the way through. I learned a lot and will continue to keep challenging myself to write poetry, using what I鈥檝e learned here. Thank you!
By Jayashri R S
鈥Mar 16, 2019
Thank you for introducing me to poetry that I was never aware of before.I thank the mentor and my peers for their constant virtual support.Looking forward to learn more
By Rebecca R
鈥Nov 23, 2021
Douglas Kearney has so much class, great style and really served up the perfect introduction (although with more depth than a typical intro class) to poetry. Loved it!
By Jenny G
鈥Jun 20, 2020
This poetry workshop really has helped me expanded my poetry skills! Definitely would recommend this course if you鈥檙e a beginner or interested more in learning Poetry!
By Cynthia C
鈥May 7, 2016
Thus far, this has been the most enjoyable course that I've taken in 糖心vlog官网观看. Thanks, Mr. Kearney and CalArts. I hope you can make Sharpened Visions Parts 2 and 3 :)
By Kathi G
鈥Apr 18, 2025
This course exceeded my expectations. I had forgotten so much about my high school poetry lessons. This was an excellent refresher and I really got to stretch myself.
By Rashi R S
鈥Jun 10, 2020
In this course, I learnt a lot about poetry and I got to work with many others who were just as keen about it. Moreover, Professor Doug is the coolest professor ever!
By Mark S
鈥May 8, 2020
I was very disappointed to receive an 87.5 on my revised last poem. It was partially because I a native English speaker did not understand my images or colloquiums.馃檨
By Julie B
鈥Nov 30, 2016
I love poetry but I have to admit that this wasn't my cup of tea so to speak. This was a different kind of poetry and the instructor was kind of odd...in a good way.
By Sharina L
鈥Jan 27, 2023
This is an excellent course. I increased my understanding of poetry and had the opportunity to write several poems throughout. Thank you for offering this course.
By roz h
鈥Jul 5, 2017
I found this course fun, practical and very, very useful. The peer process was excellent and Douglas was thoroughly entertaining and engaging. Highly recommended.
By Emily V
鈥Jun 2, 2021
I enjoyed the diversity of poets included, as well as the excellent writing prompts. I learned some new vocabulary, and I feel my understanding of poetry improved.