Every picture tells a story and the NGV Collection is a limitless source of histories, cultures and perspectives.
This self-guided online course uses art as the starting point to explore ideas and develop creative writing skills, including poetry and fiction, guided by celebrated author Cate Kennedy.
Through weekly videos, readings, expert examples of published writing as well as artworks from the NGV Collection, participants are guided through practical and observational activities that use art and design as the starting point for developing, refining and experimenting with creative writing techniques.
Week 1: Introduction to Art Inspired Writing
Week 2: Writing Techniques
Week 3: The Art of the Prose Response
Week 4: A Closer Look at Prose Techniques
Upon completion of this course participants will be able to:
- Create original texts inspired by artworks and professional pieces of prose and poetry
- Apply new knowledge of various writing forms and devices to generating original poetry and prose
- Apply skills of self-editing, reshaping and refining to original pieces of writing
The course is accessible from 10am on Friday 25 July.
You can complete the course in your own time.
Access will expire at midnight on Sunday 21 September.
This course presents weekly readings and videos, providing a unique opportunity to explore ideas and develop creative writing skills through practical and observational activities.
This is a self-guided course and can be completed at your own pace. Each module contains readings, videos, activities and other materials that will take approximately 1 hour to complete. We recommend completing one module per week over four weeks.
$70 Members / $80 Adult / $75 Concession, Student & Educator
+ $5.50 Booking Fee
Includes 8-week access to learning materials from the course start date (Friday 25 July).
Enrol in more than one course to receive a 10% discount.
NGV Members, educators and students receive discounted enrolment to all NGV Art School courses.
Premium Members enjoy complimentary standard enrolment to NGV Online Courses. To enrol, email premiummembers@ngv.vic.gov.au
Cate Kennedy is an Australian author who is published as a novelist, short story author, poet and essayist. She studied Professional Writing and Editing at the University of Canberra and Literature Studies at the Australian National University. She worked in theatre and community development before settling into freelance writing, and in her home country of Australia is best-known as a short story practitioner.
Information for Teachers & Educators
The Art of Writing offers an inspiring and creative professional learning opportunity for teachers of all levels and subjects. The Art of Writing meets the following AITSL standards:
A certificate of professional learning is available on request.
This course is part of NGV Art School – your one-stop resource for inspiration, creative skill-building and immersion in art and art history. Join us for in-Gallery and online courses, practical artist-led classes, and tailored learning experiences led by curators and specialist educators.