Module Details

Module Code: ARTS9004
Title: Reflective Approaches
Long Title: Reflective Approaches
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: In this module students engage in a second Training group, building on their previous experiences. Preparation for the course ending begins with a group peer review though an image making process over a number of sessions.The students engagement with their personal Art Process is also finally brought together in a final Studio Review/ Exhibition.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Critically reflect and show self awareness and co-operation through participation and organization of a final studio review/ exhibition
LO2 Define and evaluate their personal level of development as a practitioner,identifying Continuing Profession Development needs
LO3 Scrutinise and evaluate their peer groups development and outcomes within experiential situations reflecting on their own participation and learning
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
Training Group 2 & 3
Students undertake two training groups focusing on further group dynamic learning as well as a review of their learning as peers and individuals wihtin the course
Art Therapy Workshops
Students explore issues and themes within 'endings' in therapy as well as approaches to specific client groups
Art Therapist as Artist
Peer discussion and debate is held around the task of the final exhibition exploring individual feelings around the importance/ role of continued studio involvement as a therapist.
Studio Practice
Students continue with their personal art process as well as co-operating in a final exhibition, designed and executed as a peer group.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Critique % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Submission of ongoing reflective journal
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 80
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
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
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Training Group & Art Therapy Workshops Every Week 2.00 2
Lecturer Supervised Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Studio Practice Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Reflective personal journal Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Waller D. (1993), Group Interactive Art Therapy, Routledge, London, [ISBN: 9780415815765].
  • Liebmann M. (2004), Art Therapy in Groups, Routledge, London, [ISBN: 9781583912188].
  • Buchalter, Susan. (2009), Art Therapy Techniques and Applications, Jessica Kingsley, London, [ISBN: 10: 184905806].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Jung C. (1959), The Archetypes and the Collective Unconscious, 2nd. Routledge, London, [ISBN: B00XDFNPLA].
  • Hillman J. (1992), Re-visioning Psychotherapy, Harper & Row, New York, [ISBN: 978-006090563].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Learmonth M. (1994), Witness & Witnessing in Art Therapy, Inscape, Vol 1 1994.
  • Boronska T. (1995), The Werewolf and the Wrestling Ring: Exploring Unconscious Process Through Metaphor, Inscape, Vol 1 1995.
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_ATHPY_9 Master of Arts in Art Therapy 4 Mandatory