Module Details

Module Code: MUSC7001
Title: Intro:Therapy/Community Music
Long Title: Intro:Therapy/Community Music
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2121 - Music & Performing Arts
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module enables the student establish their knowledge of the disciplines of Community Music and Music Therapy through a mixture of supervised practical experience and academic study.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Identify the benefits of musical activity within the community.
LO2 Discuss the context within which Community Arts Practitioners and Music Therapists operate.
LO3 Analyse, through research and supervised participation, a variety of projects run by experienced musicians working within a range of settings.
LO4 Facilitate activities suitable for use in the area of community music.
LO5 Demonstrate an understanding of a range of Music Therapy approaches as applied to a variety of client groups.
LO6 Engage in musical improvisation and interaction with an awareness of therapeutic potential.
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).
13000 MUSC7001 Intro:Therapy/Community Music
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
Community Music
Workshop techniques / Activities: Learn a variety of techniques and approaches to enable musical engagement with a range of group-types. Background to Community Arts: Overview of the evolution of "community arts" in modern culture. Observation/Participation: Off-site supervised observation and participation in music making in a non-formal setting
Music Therapy
Knowledge and Context: Introduction to (i) the scope of the Music Therapy profession, (ii) a range of Music Therapy approaches and pioneers and (iii) an overview of how their work has been applied in a variety of contexts. Practical Skill Development: Practical exploration of some of the uses of improvisation in Music Therapy. Observation/Participation: Off-site supervised observation and participation in music making in a non-formal setting.
Definition of areas
Clarification of the differences and overlaps between Community Music and Music Therapy.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 30
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Assessment Description
Community music projects and activities
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 2,3
Assessment Description
Community Music - Observation journal
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 2,5
Assessment Description
Music Therapy
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 6
Assessment Description
Musical Improvisation and Interaction
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 11 Learning Outcomes 2,3
Assessment Description
Music Therapy - Reflective Analysis of Clinical Work
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 Community Music - workshop activities and project analysis Every Week 1.50 1.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Project work, research, skill development and community engagement Every Week 4.00 4
Lecture Contact Music Therapy - theory and practical skills Every Week 1.50 1.5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Alvin, Juliette. (1991), Music Therapy, 4th Edition. Stainer & Bell Ltd., [ISBN: 0852498039].
  • Bean, John, Oldfield, Amelia. (2001), Pied Piper, Jessica Kingsely Publishers, London, [ISBN: 978-1853029943].
  • Bunt, L. and Hoskyns, S.. (2002), The Handbook of Music Therapy, Routledge, [ISBN: 978-0415157087].
  • Darnley-Smith, R. and Patey, H.,. (2003), Music Therapy (Creative Therapies in Practice Series), Sage, [ISBN: 9780761957775].
  • Storms, G.. (1999), 101 Music Games for Children, Hunters House, [ISBN: 978-0897931649].
  • Wheeler, Barbara (Editor). (2017), Music Therapy Handbook, The Guildford Press, New York, [ISBN: 9781462529728].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Andsell, G. & Pavlicevic, M. (ed.s). (2008), Community Music Therapy, Jessica Kingsley, [ISBN: 978-1843101246].
  • Brewers, M.. (2002), Mike Brewer's Warm-Ups! : the indespensable handbook for singers and choral directors, Faber Music Ltd, London, [ISBN: 9780571520718].
  • Bruscia, K. ed.. (1991), Case Studies in Music Therapy, 1st. Barcelona Publishers, [ISBN: 978-0962408014].
  • Bunt, L. (1994), Music Therapy: An Art Beyond Words, 1st. Routledge, London, [ISBN: 978-0415087032].
  • Connors, A.F.. (2004), 101 rhythm instrument activities for young children, Gryphon House, [ISBN: 9780876592908].
  • Cork City Council. (2009), The use of music as a tool for social inclusion - Report, Cork City Council, [ISBN: 9780902282124].
  • Everitt, A. (1999), Joining In, Gulbenkian Foundation, [ISBN: 0903319764].
  • Fitzgerald, Sandy ed.. (2004), An Outburst of Frankness: Community Arts in Ireland, New Island Books, Ireland, [ISBN: 1904301649].
  • Heal, M. Wigram, T. (ed.s). (1993), Music Therapy in Health and Education, 1st. Jessica Kingsley, London, [ISBN: 978-1853021756].
  • Higgins, Lee. (2012), Community Music: In Theory and Practice, 1st. OUP, [ISBN: 978-0199777846].
  • Leak, G.. (2003), Performance making: a manual for music workshops, Currency Press, [ISBN: 0868196738].
  • Moser, Peter and McKay, George ed.. (2005), Community Music: A Handbook, Russel House Publishing Ltd., UK, [ISBN: 1903855705].
  • Oldfield, A.. (2006), Interactive Music Therapy - A Positive Approach, Jessica Kingsley, London, [ISBN: 978-1843103097].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_GPOPM_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Popular Music 4 Elective
CR_GMUSC_8 Bachelor of Music (Honours) 4 Elective