Module Details

Module Code: ARTS9001
Title: Group & Personal Process
Long Title: Group & Personal Process
NFQ Level: Expert
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2110 - Visual Arts
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module, through experiential learning, gives students an opportunity to begin to work with a variety of Art Therapeutic techniques and approaches. Learning is through self exploration and reflection in a peer setting, looking at both personal experience and the potential of the technique/approach being used for clients. Work begins within an ongoing Training Group exploring the nature of groups and their dynamics facilitated by an Art Therapist. The students also engage with their own Art process through ongoing studio time.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Critically reflect on and analyze the verbal exploration of issues of meaning and intention through visual imagery
LO2 Analyze and critically reflect on different Art Therapy models and approaches and their clinical applications
LO3 Reflect on and scrutinise the relationship of Art to Art Therapy
LO4 Evaluate and reflect on their involvement within their training group experience
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Studio Practice
Learners utilize the studios to develop on their personal art practice. This time may also be used to advance and develop practical skills with particular materials.
Art Therapy Workshop Programme
Students work on themes individually and in groups experiencing therapeutic techniques and approaches. The theme of 'beginning's ' within therapy and the use of directive approaches are explored. Materials and their qualities as tools in therapy are explored as well as approaches to running Art Therapy studio groups and other types of groups. Issues in relation to health and safety in the studio environment are explored.
Self evaluation & reflection
Through a personal journal students begin to reflect on their learning and their journey as a therapist. Journal techniques and approaches are considered as well as exploring the relationship of verbal meaning/ intention to the image.
Training Group
Students facilitated by an Art Therapist explore the nature of what it means to be a member of a group and a group in itself. The process of group formation, dynamics, process are reflected upon as is the wider learning of the individual's experience of other group membership.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Ongoing submission of reflective journal
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 80
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Submission of Self appraisal
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Studio Practice Every Week 2.00 2
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Art Therapy workshops & Art Therapy Training Group Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Personal art process work Every Week 2.00 2
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Liebmann, M. (2004), Art Therapy in Groups, Routledge, London, [ISBN: 9781583912188].
  • Moon C. (2008), Studio Art Therapy, Jessica Kingsley, London, [ISBN: 9781853028142].
  • Liesl Silverstone. (2009), Art Therapy Exercises: Inspirational and Practical Ideas to Stimulate the Imagination, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London, [ISBN: 9781843106951].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Henley, D. (2002), Clayworks in Art Therapy, Jessica Kingsley, London, [ISBN: 9781843107064].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Ramm A. (2005), What is Drawing? Bringing art into art therapy, Inscape, December 2005, p.63.
  • Rank M. (2014), Clients Positive & Negative Experiences oF Experiential Art Therapy Group Process, The Arts In Pscychotherapy, Vol 41 Issue 2, p.193.
  • Lanham R. (1998), The Life & Soul of the Image, Inscape, No 2, p.48 - 55.
  • Broe, C. (2007), The Black Chair, JIACAT, Summer 2007.
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_ATHPY_9 Master of Arts in Art Therapy 1 Mandatory