FOUNDATIONS OF ART THERAPY A
PHE4FAA
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will be introduced to the diversity of theoretical approaches which constitute and differentiate the practice of art therapy. The practice of art therapy draws on theory from the domains of psychology and creativity. In this subject, you investigate the main psychological theories which have played a role and those in popular contemporary use. This overview locates the humanistic art therapy approach at La Trobe University in context. The theoretical constructs introduced within the subject are counterbalanced with an experiential understanding of art therapy process through personal art making.
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
The arts therapies: a revolution in healthcare
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Jones, P
Year: 2005
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Publisher: HOVE & NEW YORK: BRUNNER ROUTLEDGE.
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Approaches to art therapy: Theory and technique
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Rubin, J.A.
Year: 2016
Edition/Volume: 3rd Edn
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: N/A
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Art as a way of knowing
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Allen, P.B.
Year: 1995
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Publisher: BOSTON: SHAMBALA.
ISBN: N/A
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Handbook of Art Therapy
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Malchiodi, C.
Year: 2012
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Publisher: NY: GUILDFORD PRESS.
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Career Ready
Career-focused: No
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, Week 08-09, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Patricia Fenner
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 8 - 9
Five 7.00 hours block mode per study period from week 8 to week 9 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One paper (3,500-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One reflective paper (1,000-words)This paper accompanies a the creative art making task of the 'self box' and class presentation of this work. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |