ART THERAPY WITH CHILDREN
PHE4ATC
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will develop an understanding of theories and practices of art therapy with children and adolescents, primarily from Western perspectives however cognisant of the complexities of working with cross cultural populations. You will learn about child development and how children also systematically develop the ability to express themselves using visual art. Art therapy assessment skills appropriate for use with children and adolescents will be presented and critiqued. Through the acquisition of art therapy clinical skills, you will gain the ability to practice art therapy with children from diverse cultures in various settings.
School: Psychology and Public Health (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Patricia Fenner
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be admitted into HMART - Master of Art Therapy or HCART - Graduate Certificate in Art Therapy
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
Art therapy with children: From infancy to adolescence
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Case, C. & Dally, T.
Year: 2008
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Publisher: LONDON: ROUTLEDGE
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Breaking the silence
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Malchiodi, C.
Year: 2014
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: N/A
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Child Art Therapy
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Rubin, J.
Year: 2005
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: HOBOKEN: JOHN WILEY
ISBN: N/A
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The practitioners guide to child art therapy
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Shore, A.
Year: 2013
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: N/A
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Hidden treasure: A map to the child's inner self
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Oaklander, V.
Year: 2007
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: N/A
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Career Ready
Career-focused: Yes
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Patricia Fenner
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Plus the equivalent of 1 hour additional out-of-class activities per week.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Observation report, 2000 words | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO5 |
Theoretical essay, 2500 words | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |