A website is a poem that is already in everyone's pocket, a house built from photos of other houses, a book where every chapter is another book where every chapter is another book. In this class we will be studying the poetics of the web: the raw material of HTML, the systemic visuals of CSS, the endless interactive possibilities of Javascript and the browsers, servers, protocols, and infrastructure that holds it all together. Each week we will make websites. We will make small websites that only convey a single, tiny idea. We will make large websites whose clutter and convoluted interlocking pages feel like exploring an abandoned mansion. We will make websites that speak, websites with secrets, and websites that tell one perfectly executed joke. And as we build the web we will also learn its history from the early geocities days to the ways we tried to be fully present over the pandemic, and all the wonderful and useless websites artists have made in between.

HTTPoetics was originally taught by Todd Anderson in the Winter of 2024 and is presented this fall as an asynchronous audit course for SFPC alumni. Auditing is a participant-led course of study where you can access course material, meet, create and discuss work on your own schedule.

As an auditor, you will have access to:
- Syllabus and readings
- Weekly video lectures and code tutorials
- Weekly prompts for creative work and discussion questions
- Dedicated Discord text and voice channels with fellow auditors

Tuition and payment:
We have three tuition rates available for this audit, please select the option that best describes you:
- Solidarity Rate ($50): If you do not have consistent work and/or struggle to consistently meet basic living expenses (10 seats available on a first come, first serve basis)
- Standard Rate ($150): Can consistently meet basic living expenses, some disposable income
- Redistribution Rate ($250+): Can consistently meet living expenses with ample disposable income, beneficiary of intergenerational wealth or if class can be paid for by your employer

Notifications and timeline
Deadline to sign up: Monday, September 30, 2024 at 11:59pm EST
Auditing seats are guaranteed upon completion of this form and receipt of payment

Auditing materials will begin dispersal weekly on October 1st, with class ending December 3rd.