Module Details

Module Code: MUSC8045
Title: Music Therapy 1
Long Title: Music Therapy 1
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2121 - Music & Performing Arts
Module Delivered in: 4 programme(s)
Module Description: This module enables the learner to continue to develop his/her knowledge of Music Therapy, with particular reference to work with children. It also provides access to musical, academic and interpersonal experiences relevant to: (i) developing as a sensitive and flexible performer, music teacher or community musician; (ii) pursuing a postgraduate training in Music Therapy.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Identify how Music Therapy has the potential to address the needs of individuals and groups
LO2 Examine and discuss the clinical work of a range of music therapists, using appropriate language
LO3 Demonstrate basic keyboard, percussion, vocal and guitar skills as relevant to a therapeutic context.
LO4 Lead music-making activity with an awareness of therapeutic possibilities
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
13001 MUSC8045 Music Therapy 1
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
Knowledge and Context
Reflective examination of the clinical work of a range of music therapists, with an emphasis on work with children. Related contextual knowledge in the areas of health and education.
Practical skill development
Development of practical skills in the area of keyboard, voice, guitar and percussion, and examination of how these could be applied in the Music Therapy context.
Placement
Observation/participation in at least one health or education setting and leading music-making with a therapeutic awareness.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Written project work
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 30
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1
Assessment Description
Reflective Analysis of Observation and Placement Experiences
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 3,4
Assessment Description
Musical skills and facilitation
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 Context and Theory Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Practical skills (group tuition on keyboard, voice, guitar and percussion) Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Placement (Preparation, Undertaking and Evaluation) Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Practical skill development and project work Every Week 2.00 2
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
  • Heal, M. and Wigram, T. (editors). (1993), Music Therapy in Health and Education, Jessica Kingsley, London, [ISBN: 978-1853021756].
  • Oldfield, A.. (2006), Interactive Music Therapy - A Positive Approach, Jessica Kingsley, London, [ISBN: 978-1843103097].
  • Wheeler, Barbara (Editor). (2017), Music Therapy Handbook, The Guildford Press, New York, [ISBN: 9781462529728].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Alvin, Juliette. (1991), Music Therapy, 4th Edition. Stainer & Bell Ltd., [ISBN: 0852498039].
  • Alvin, J and Warwick, A. (1991), Music Therapy for the Autistic Child, 2nd Ed.. OUP, [ISBN: 978-0198162766].
  • Berger, D. S.. (2002), Music therapy, sensory integration, and the autistic child, Jessica Kingsley, London, [ISBN: 1843107007].
  • Bunt, L.. (1994), Music Therapy: An Art Beyond Words, Routledge, [ISBN: 978-0415087032].
  • Bunt, L. and Hoskyns, S. (editors). (2002), The Handbook of Music Therapy, Routledge, [ISBN: 978-0415157087].
  • Brunk, B.K. (2004), Music therapy: another path to learning and communication for children on the autism spectrum, Future Horizons, Texas, U.S.A., [ISBN: 1885477538].
  • Campbell, L.. (1986), Sketches for improvisation, Stainer & Bell, [ISBN: 0852496524].
  • Chung, B. & Thurmond, D.. (2007), Improvisation at the piano: a systematic approach for the classically trained pianist, Alfred Pub. Co., [ISBN: 9780739043783].
  • Darnley-Smith, R. and Patey, H.,. (2003), Music Therapy (Creative Therapies in Practice Series), Sage, [ISBN: 9780761957775].
  • De Backer, J. and Wigram, T.. (1999), Clinical applications of music therapy in developmental disability, paediatrics and neurology, Jessica Kingsley, London, [ISBN: 1853027340].
  • Nordoff, P. and Robbins, C.. (1971), Music Therapy in Special Education, Maga Music Baton, St. Louis, [ISBN: 978-1891278457].
  • Feierabend, J.M.. (2003), The book of fingerplays & action songs: let's pretend, GIA Publications, [ISBN: 1579992129].
  • Feierabend, J.M.. (2004), The book of beginning circle games: let's make a circle, GIA Publications, [ISBN: 1579992668].
  • Matterson, E.. (1991), This Little Puffin, Penguin, London, [ISBN: 9780140340488].
  • Mierre, M. de.. (2000), Start with a song : 70 songs for the early years, Brilliant Publications, Dunstable, UK, [ISBN: 1897675755].
  • Nordoff, P. and Robbins, C.,. (1992), Therapy in Music for Handicapped Children, 2nd Ed.. Gollancz, [ISBN: 978-1891278198].
  • O'Connor, E.. (1995), Chord master for guitar and keyboard, Ossian Publications Ltd., Cork, Ireland, [ISBN: 1900428105].
  • Oldfield, A.. (2006), Interactive music therapy in child and family psychiatry, Jessica Kingsley, London, [ISBN: 9781843104445].
  • Oldfield, A. and Flower, C. (editors). (2008), Music therapy with children and their families, Jessica Kingsley, London, [ISBN: 9781843105817].
  • Streeter, E.. (1993), Making music with the young child with special needs: a guide for parents, Jessica Kingsley, London, [ISBN: 9781853029608].
  • Watson, T. (editor). (2007), Music therapy with adults with learning disabilities, Routledge, [ISBN: 9780415379090].
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 5 Elective
CR_GPOPM_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Popular Music 7 Elective
CR_GMUSC_8 Bachelor of Music (Honours) 5 Elective
CR_GMUSC_8 Bachelor of Music (Honours) 7 Elective