ART THERAPY LITERATURE REVIEW

PHE5ATL

2014

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject you will examine, discuss and critique the literature from art therapy, psychology and research methods as it relates to art therapy practice and the Final Project undertaken in Semester 2 (PHE5AFP). Diverse research methodologies will be presented within the context of the relevant epistemological frameworks. You will strengthen your critical appraisal skills as they analyse texts for quality, strengths and weaknesses. In particular, you will focus on the literature from art therapy related to your Masters year placement as this will provide the foundation for writing a literature review as phase one of the Final Project and for phase 2 in Semester 2.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Patricia Fenner

Available to Study Abroad Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters

Exchange Students: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in HMART - Master of Art Therapy.

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsArt therapy, research and evidence based practicePrescribedGilroy, A. (2006)LONDON: SAGE
ReadingsArt, science and art therapyRecommendedKaplan, F. (2000)LONDON: JESSICA KINGSLEY
ReadingsArt-based researchRecommendedMcNiff, S. (1999)LONDON:JESSICA KINGSLEY
ReadingsArtistic inquiry in dance/movement therapyRecommendedHervey, L. W. (2000)CHARLES C. THOMAS, SPRINGFIELD.
ReadingsArts therapies: A research-based map of the fieldRecommendedKarkou, V. & Sanderson, P. (2006)EDINBURGH: ELSEVIER CHRUCHILL LIVINGSTONE.
ReadingsDoing a literature reviewRecommendedHart, C. (1998)LONDON: SAGE
ReadingsIntroduction to art therapy researchRecommendedKapitan, L. (Ed)NY & LONDON: ROUTLEDGE.
ReadingsKnowing differently: Arts-based and collaborative research methodsRecommendedLiamputtong, P. & Rumbold, J. (Eds) (2008)NY: NOVA SCIENCE.
ReadingsMethod meets art: Arts-based research practiceRecommendedLeavy, P. (2008)NY: GUILDFORD PRESS.
ReadingsVisual methodologies: an introduction to the interpretation of visual materialsRecommendedRose, G. 2007LONDON: SAGE.

Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Patricia Fenner

Class requirements

Lecture
One 2.0 hours lecture per week and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
Attendance and participation10
Critical literature review: 5,000-words70
Small group presentation of Final Project planning: 10 minutes20