Module Details

Module Code: PLAC9009
Title: Advanced Supervision
Long Title: Advanced Supervision
NFQ Level: Expert
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2018/19 ( September 2018 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 0111 - Placement
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module continues to support the student's learning and involvement in their clinical placements particularly looking at issues of evaluation and clinical effectiveness, report and assessment writing as well as reflecting on practice in selected areas.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Identify assessment techniques and investigate differing methods/techniques when working with clients/groups
LO2 Critically explore and identify current and specific theory and link this knowledge to their practice with reference to practice in Ireland
LO3 Identify and present a concise understanding of the role of supervision within practice with the use of a creative approach
LO4 Reflect on and identify a concise understanding of the relationship of Art(s) Therapy to the Psychological Therapies
LO5 Consider the ethical implications of their practice and adhere to IACAT's code of ethics
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
Art Therapy Practice
Continued introduction to clinical application of Art Therapy within a range of clinical situations and evaluation tools. Relationship of Art Therapy with other psychological therapies
Professional Practice Issues
Current professional debates and movements. Role of supervision and its relationship to practice when using a creative approach. Issues of Continuing Professional Development and identifying individual needs in terms of training issues.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 70
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Clinical study on an intervention with a client or group
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Draft submission for written client report
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 Practice Every Week 2.00 2
Lecturer Supervised Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Professional Practice issues Every Second Week 0.75 1.5
Tutorial Contact Tutorial support Every Second Week 0.75 1.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Client/ placement research Every Week 3.50 3.5
Total Hours 8.50
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.75
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Schaverien J. (1992), The Revealing Image, Routledge, London, [ISBN: 9781853028212].
  • IACAT. (2014), IACAT Code of Ethics, IACAT.
  • Rees, M. (1998), Drawing on Difference, Routledge, London, [ISBN: 978-041515480].
  • Bull,S & O Farrell, K. (2012), Art Therapy and Learning Disabilities: "Don't guess my happiness", Routledge, London, [ISBN: 978-041558324].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Staricoff R. (2006), Arts in Health: the value of evaluation, Journal of Royal Society for the Promotion of Health, 126;116.
  • O'Neill. (2013), Attachment Theory. Intersubjectivity & Neuro Science as a Framework for Art Therapy Practice, JIACAT, May 13, p.70.
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • Colle K. (2006), A Narrative View of Art Therapy & Art Making, Journal Health Psychology, 11; 761.
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 3 Mandatory