Module Details

Module Code: PSYC9001
Title: Art Therapy History & Theory
Long Title: Art Therapy History & Theory
NFQ Level: Expert
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3110 - Psychology
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module gives an understanding of the history and beginnings of Art Therapy as a profession and a practice, looking at it's relationship to Art and other disciplines. Particular reference is made to psychoanalysis and psychotherapeutic concepts and theories that have had a major influence on the development of Art Therapy.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Evaluate specific theoretical concepts from Psychodynamic and Psychotherapeutic thinking underpinning and influencing Art Therapy practice
LO2 Detail a critical understanding of the historical and philosophical context of Art Therapy
LO3 Critically reflect on Art Therapy theoretical writing and it's relationship and influence on Art Therapy practice
LO4 Apply appropriate research and information gathering methods to investigating theory and practice issues
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
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

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Indicative Content
Introduction to Psychotherapy
Introduction to the development of Pyschoanalytical Therapy and thinking through the work of Freud, Jung, Klein. Development of group therapy and the work of Bion & Foulkes, attachment theory.
Art Therapy History
Introduction to the development of Art Therapy history as a profession within Ireland and Europe. Theoretical developments of Art Therapy.
Art as Therapy
A specific look at the relationship of Art Therapy to Art and the wider cultural connections and relationship
Art Therapy Theory
An investigation of the theories underpining Art Therapy through the work of Winnicott and psychoanalytical thinking
Ethical and Professional Issues
An investigation in to the ethical and moral issues of therapy and the development of the professional association. Responsibilites of practitioners and the history and role of the professional association - IACAT
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Draft submission of theoretical essay
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 80
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Theoretical assignment
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
Lecture Contact Art Therapy History & Practice Every Week 2.00 2
Lecture Contact Psychotherapy Every Second Week 1.00 2
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Theoretical papers and tutorial support Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Art Therapy theoretical research Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 8.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Case, C & Daly, T. (2014), Hand Book of Art Therapy, 3rd. Routledge, London, [ISBN: 978-041581580].
  • Clarkson,P Pokorny M. (1995), The Handbook of Psychotherapy, Routledge, London, [ISBN: 9780415077231].
  • Jung C. (2013), Man & his Symbols, Important Books, London, [ISBN: 978-808788869].
  • Winnicott D. (2005), Playing and Reality, 2nd. Penguin Books, London, [ISBN: 9780415345460].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Simon R. (1997), Symbolic Images in Art as Therapy, Routledge, London, [ISBN: 978-041512228].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Hogan, S. (2009), The art therapy continuum: A useful tool for, International Journal of Art Therapy, 14.1, p.29.
  • Carlton. (2014), Digital Culture and Art Therapy, Arts in Psychotherapy, 41, p.4145.
  • Choe. (2014), An exploration of Art apps for Art Therapy, Arts in Psychotherapy, Vol 41 Issue 2, p.145.
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_ATHPY_9 Master of Arts in Art Therapy 1 Mandatory