Module Details

Module Code: PSYC9003
Title: Art Therapy Research Proposal
Long Title: Art Therapy Research Proposal
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 the student an opportunity to enhance their theoretical understanding and consolidate their theoretical links to their clinical practice. The student identifies a research topic as a way of widening their own concepts and thinking in relation to Art Therapy as both a practice and profession.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Identify a research strategy for a thesis related to Art Therapy
LO2 Identify and apply reflective skills and thinking in searching, retrieving and appraising information into aspects of Art Therapy Practice , theory & research
LO3 Apply a cogent theoretical argument in relation to therapeutic image making processes.
LO4 Debate contemporary theoretical thinking within a peer setting
LO5 Reflect and identify issues of context in relation to cultural and ethnic influences in clinical practice
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
Psychiatry
Introduction to the nature and role of psychiatric care in Ireland today. Psychiatric classification and identification/ diagnosis and the role of the therapies within a medical/ social model of care
Research Methodologies
An exploration of research methodologies, qualitive and quantative models taking into account ethical and professional issues
Clinical Practice
Theoretical thinking and models/ approaches used within client practice, including child & adolescent, learning disability, psychiatry, palliative care
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Submission of draft research proposal
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 70
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Submission of research project
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 Research Methodologies & support Every Second Week 0.75 1.5
Lecture Contact Clinical Practice lectures Every Second Week 0.75 1.5
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Theoretical paper presentations Every Third Week 2.00 6
Lecture Contact Introduction to Psychiatry Every Third Week 0.50 1.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Thesis proposal research Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 13.50
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Shaun McNiff. (2009), Art-Based Research, Jessica Kingsley, London, [ISBN: 978-185302621].
  • Gilroy, A. (2006), Art Therapy, Research and Evidence-based Practice, Sage, London, [ISBN: 978-076194114].
  • Hogan ,S. (2015), Art Therapy Theories - A Critical Introduction, Routledge, London, [ISBN: 978-041583634].
  • Hass-Cohen, N & Carr, R. (2008), Art Therapy & Neuroscience, Jessica Kingsley, London, [ISBN: 9781843108689].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Gersch I. (2006), Creative Arts therapies and Educational Psychology, Inscape, Vol 11 No 1, p.22.
  • Dudley J. (2004), Art Psychotherapy and the use of Psychiatric Diagnosis: Assessment for Art Psychotherapy, Inscape, Vol 9 No 1.
  • O'Brien F. (2004), The Making of Mess in Art Therapy, Inscape, 9:1, p.213.
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_ATHPY_9 Master of Arts in Art Therapy 3 Mandatory