Module Details

Module Code: MUSC8046
Title: Music Therapy 2
Long Title: Music Therapy 2
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 further develop his/her knowledge of Music Therapy, with particular reference to work with adults. 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 Evaluate the use of Music Therapy to address the needs of individuals and groups in a variety of settings
LO2 Identify the practical, academic and personal skills they would need to continue developing in order to train as a music therapist
LO3 Present an analysis of case study material from the Music Therapy literature
LO4 Demonstrate increased keyboard, percussion, vocal and guitar skills as relevant to a therapeutic context
LO5 Lead music-making activity with an extended 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 clinical work of a range of music therapists with an emphasis on work with adults. Related contextual knowledge in areas of health care. Reflective examination of clinical work of a range of music therapists with an emphasis on work with adults. Related contextual knowledge in areas of health care.
Practical Skill Development
Further development of practical skills in the area of Keyboard, Voice, Guitar and Percussion and practical examination of how these could be applied in the Music Therapy context.
Observation/participation
Observation/participation in at least one health, recreational or residential 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 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Written Project
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 30
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Reflective Analysis of Observation and Placement Experiences
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 2,4,5
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
  • Andsell, G.. (1995), Music for Life, Jessica Kingsley, London, [ISBN: 978-1853022999].
  • Bruscia, K. (editor). (1991), Case Studies in Music, Barcelona Publishers, [ISBN: 978-0962408014].
  • Heal, M. and Wigram, T.. (1993), Music Therapy in Health and Education, Jessica Kingsley, London, [ISBN: 978-1853021756].
  • Wheeler, Barbara (Editor). (2017), Music Therapy Handbook, The Guildford Press, New York, [ISBN: 9781462529728].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Andsell, G. & Pavlicevic, M. (editors). (2008), Community Music Therapy, Jessica Kingsley, London, [ISBN: 978-1843101246].
  • Aldridge, D. & Fachner, J. (editors). (2010), Music therapy and addictions, Jessica Kingsley, London, [ISBN: 9781849050128].
  • Baker, F. & Wigram, T. (editors). (2005), Songwriting: methods, techniques and clinical applications for music therapy clinicians, educators and students, Jessica Kingsley, London, [ISBN: 9781843103561].
  • Baker, F. & Tamplin, J.. (2006), Music therapy methods in neurorehabilitation : a clinician's manual, Jessica Kingsley, London, [ISBN: 9781843104124].
  • Bennett, J.. (2000), Guitar on tap! : chords, scales, tunings, riffs, Wise Publications, London, [ISBN: 0711979960].
  • Bright, R.. (1988), Music Therapy and the Dementias, Maga Music Baton, St. Louis, U.S., [ISBN: 978-0918812568].
  • Bright, R.. (1991), Music in Geriatric Care, Music Therapy Enterprises, NSW, Australia, [ISBN: 978-0207124815].
  • Campbell, L.. (1994), Sketches for further harmony and improvisation, Stainer & Bell, [ISBN: 0952306433].
  • Davies, A. & Richards, E. (editors). (2002), Music therapy and Group work: Sound Company, Jessica Kingsley, London, [ISBN: 9781843100362].
  • Dick, A.. (2000), Chord chemistry: build on your guitar chord skills!, Wise Publications, [ISBN: 0711978204].
  • Grocke, D. & Wigram, T.. (2007), Receptive methods in music therapy: techniques and clinical applications for music therapy clinicians, educators, and students, Jessica Kingsley, [ISBN: 9781843104131].
  • Higgins, L. & Campbell, P.S.. (2010), Free to be musical: group improvisation in music, Rowman & Littlefield Education, [ISBN: 9781607094982].
  • Lloyd, P.. (2008), Let's all listen: songs for group work in settings that include students with learning difficulties and autism, Jessica Kingsley, London, [ISBN: 9781843105831].
  • Munro, S.. (1984), Music Therapy in Palliative Care/Hospice Care, Maga Music Baton, St. Louis, U.S., [ISBN: 978-0918812377].
  • Pavlicevic, M.. (1999), Music therapy: Intimate Notes, Jessica Kingsley, London, [ISBN: 1853026921].
  • Priestley, M.. (1994), Essays on Analytical Music Therapy, Barcelona Publishers, U.S.A., [ISBN: 0962408026].
  • Sayer, S. (editor). (1993), Songs & ballads of Ireland: a first collection of 40 Irish songs: with complete words, music and guitar chords, Ossian Publications Ltd., Cork, Ireland, [ISBN: 0946005532].
  • Warren, B.. (2008), Using the creative arts in therapy and healthcare: a practical introduction, Routledge, [ISBN: 9780415404044].
  • Watson, T. (editor). (2007), Music therapy with adults with learning disabilities, Routledge, [ISBN: 9780415379090].
  • Wigram, T. & De Backer, J. (editors). (1999), Clinical applications of Music Therapy in Psychiatry, Jessica Kingsley, London, [ISBN: 1853027332].
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 6 Elective
CR_GPOPM_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Popular Music 8 Elective
CR_GMUSC_8 Bachelor of Music (Honours) 6 Elective
CR_GMUSC_8 Bachelor of Music (Honours) 8 Elective