Module Details

Module Code: DRAM8012
Title: Dramatherapy 2
Long Title: Dramatherapy 2
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2122 - Drama
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: An in-depth study of Dramatherapy, focusing in particular on 2/3 key approaches. The application of these approaches will be considered in some detail. The learner will be required to facilitate brief dramatherapy sessions with their peers.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 demonstrate an understanding of and a developing engagement with key approaches and the techniques and exercises associated with them
LO2 demonstrate insight as to how these key approaches may be applied
LO3 design and co-facilitate a short dramatherapy session with their peers
LO4 demonstrate an appreciation of the need for ethical and professional guidelines
LO5 record, reflect upon and evaluate their understanding and personal engagement with the course
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.
Successful completion of DRAM8011, Dramatherapy 1
 
Indicative Content
A detailed look at the Field of Dramatherapy
The learner will continue to explore the field of Dramatherapy (experientially and theoretically). Particular emphasis will be placed on 2/3 key approaches
Dramatherapy, Applied
Further exploration of how dramatherapy can be applied: The learner will explore and consider how particular approaches and specific techniques and exercises might be helpful in working with various clients/client groups
Designing and Structuring a Session
Students will design, structure and facilitate a short dramtherapy session with their peers
Legal/Ethical Issues
An in-depth look at professional and ethical issues
Personal Reflection and Evaluation
Students will record, reflect upon and analyse their own learning and development
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 1,2,4,5
Assessment Description
The learner will demonstrate appropriate theoretical knowledge
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Assessment Description
A presentation on aspects of Dramatherapy
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,3,4,5
Assessment Description
The learner will facilitate their peers in short Dramatherapy sessions
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 50
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,4,5
Assessment Description
The learner will reflect upon and evaluate their own learning and personal development
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
Lab Contact Experiential workshops in Dramatherapy Every Week 3.00 3
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Discussion of course content; designing and facilitating a workshop with peers under the direction of a lecturer Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Research into dramatherapy and reflection on personal responses to the material Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Jennings, S.. (1998), Introduction to Drama Therapy: Theatre and Healing Ariadne's Ball of Thread, Jessica Kinsley, London, [ISBN: 1853021156].
  • Jennings, S.. (1994), The Handbook of Drama Therapy, Routledge, New York, [ISBN: 04 15090563].
  • Pearson, J.. (1996), Discovering the Self Through Drama and Movement: The Sesame Approach, Jessica Kinsley Publishers, London, [ISBN: 9781853023842].
  • Phil Jones. (2007), Drama as Therapy Volume 1, 2nd. Routledge, New York, NY, [ISBN: 978-0-415-41556-9].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Winnicott, D. W.. (1991), Playing and Reality, Routledge, London, [ISBN: 0422737402].
  • Yalom, I. D.. (1991), Love's Executioner & Other Tales of Psychotherapy, Harmondsworth, Penguine Books, [ISBN: 0140128468].
  • Phil Jones. (2010), Drama as Therapy Volume 2, 2nd. Routledge, London, [ISBN: 978-0-415-47608-9].
  • Ditty Dokter. (2011), Dramatherapy & Destructiveness, Routledge, [ISBN: 0415558514].
  • Richard Hougham & Bryn Jones. (2017), Dramatherapy: Reflections & Praxis, Palgrave, [ISBN: 1137604328].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Journal, The British Association of Dramatherapists. Dramatherapy: The Journal of the British Association of Dramatherapists.
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_GTHDR_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Theatre and Drama Studies 8 Elective