Module Details

Module Code: PSYC9006
Title: Art Therapy Research Project
Long Title: Art Therapy Research Project
NFQ Level: Expert
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 10
Field of Study: 3110 - Psychology
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: Students in this module continue to explore theoretical thinking with an emphasis on contemporary Art Therapy practice. The main focus of this module is the completion of their chosen area of research with the submission of a thesis of which addresses a core question related to practice, theoretical or professional issues. This module and supporting guidelines for the thesis will continue the student’s research development begun in Theoretical Studies 3.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Justify a particular academic/ professional interest or argument through a process of research and reasoned debate
LO2 Critically reflect on the wider personal and professional issues associated with their research topic.
LO3 Relate research to current and developing professional practice issues.
LO4 Reflect and detail research methodologies appropriate to the Arts Therapies
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
Theoretical papers
Peer group discussions on topics relating to Art Therapy practice, Psychodynamic understanding, Ethical & Professional issues
Art Therapy Theory & Practice Research
Discussions and presentations on contemporary Art and Arts Therapy practice within Ireland from practitioners continues in the course. Presentations will build on those in earlier modules looking at both individual and group practice with both children and adults with a further emphasis on research practice within the Arts Therapies
Thesis/Research Supervision
Students, will in both individual and in group peer support supervision sessions, be able to reflect and develop their thesis subject. Sessions will also include experiential reflection techniques to support the student and encourage peer reflection and support.
Art as Therapy
Exploration of the function and relationship of Art as a Therapy within contemporary society. An exploration of the relationship of the Artist and Therapist.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Critique % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Draft submission of thesis
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 80
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Thesis
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
Tutorial Contact Tutorial support Every Week 1.00 1
Lecture Contact Theoretical practice issues Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Thesis research Every Week 11.00 11
Total Hours 14.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 14.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Department of Art Therapy & Continuing Visual Education. (2008), MA Art Therapy Thesis Guidelines.
  • Gilroy, A. (2006), Art Therapy Research & Evidence Based Practice, Sage, London, [ISBN: 10 0 7619 4113 4].
  • Lisa R. Furman. (2013), Ethics in Art Therapy, Jessica Kingsley, London, [ISBN: 978-184905938].
  • Camilla Farrant. (2014), A Guide to Research Ethics for Arts Therapists and Arts & Health Practitioners, Jessica Kingsley, London, [ISBN: 978-184905419].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • WIlson C. (2002), Time Limited model of Art Therapy in General Practice, Inscape, Vol 7 No 1.
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_ATHPY_9 Master of Arts in Art Therapy 4 Mandatory