Module Details

Module Code: PLAC9001
Title: Introductory Placement
Long Title: Introductory Placement
NFQ Level: Expert
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 0111 - Placement
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: Students in this module identify and begin to work in their chosen/ allocated clinical placement and begin to establish an Art Therapy Practice.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Manage and lead the introduction of an Art Therapy intervention and work within the ethos of the placement institution and framework
LO2 Lead, manage and identify appropriate treatment programs, taking responsibility for caseload management and liason with the multidisciplinary team
LO3 Present a critical awareness of ethical and professional issues in relation to clinical practice
LO4 Manage and present effective communication skills when working within the multidisciplinary team
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
Supervsion
Students participate in peer clinical supervision sessions to explore and reflect on their case work and involvement within the clinical placement
Placement
Students attend clinical placement working within a clinical team establisiing an Art Therapy practice/ intervention program.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Critique % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Supervision group assessment
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 70
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Supervision group assessment
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 Supervision peer group support Every Week 1.50 1.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Placement Every Week 5.50 5.5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.50
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Liebmann, M. (2004), Art Therapy in Groups, Routledge, London, [ISBN: 978-158391218].
  • Moon, C. (2002), Studio Art Therapy, Jessica Kingsley, London, [ISBN: 1853028142].
  • Case, C & Dalley, T. (2008), Art Therapy with Children from Infancy to Adolescence, Routledge, London, [ISBN: 9780415386302].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Anton Obholzer & Vega Zagier Roberts. (2003), The Unconscious at Work: Individual and Organizational Stress in the Human Services, Routledge, London, [ISBN: 978-041510206].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_ATHPY_9 Master of Arts in Art Therapy 1 Mandatory