TS4T003 - Art Psychotherapy Research and Practice 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | TS4T003 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Art Psychotherapy Research and Practice | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Therapeutic Studies | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Professional Learning in Education | ||
| Module Leader: | Blanka Hubena | ||
| Module Team: | Gerald Hewer, Alison Coles, Katy Tozer, Mandy Leonard, Esther Hunt, Fiona Williams, Helen Jury, Jennifer Clarke, Jennifer Wilson, Katherine Holmes, Natalia Higginson, Sarah Challenger | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2017 | Final Year of Intake: | 2022 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 60 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100495 - counselling | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
This module aims to enable students to critically evaluate an area of art psychotherapy practice in depth whilst utilising reflexive and research skills, and to continue their practice based learning. The aims are to build upon students’ clinical experience and knowledge of evidence based practice to enable them to meet all required Standards of Proficiency for Arts Therapists as outlined by the HCPC.
Content Summary
Research and evidence base for art psychotherapy
Further development of effective practice skills to respond to therapeutic needs across a range of client groups, including those with complex needs
Further development of ability to apply art psychotherapy theory to practice
20 day (minimum) clinical placement
Reflective/ reflexive practice
Group supervision
Group processes
Group facilitation skills
Self insight / self development
Personal therapy (20 sessions minimum)
Research and evaluation methods
Undertaking a self-directed research project
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 15 |
| Seminar | 30 |
| Tutorial | 2 |
| Project supervision | 9 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 12 |
| Independent Study | 250 |
| Placement | 160 |
| Directed Study | 122 |
| Total Hours Selected | 600 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Ability to gather and critically evaluate relevant information to provide the most suitable therapeutic care to clients accessing art psychotherapy |
| LO2 | Ability to make informed clinical decisions in complex and unpredictable situations |
| LO3 | Ability to demonstrate personal resilience, commitment to and responsibility for professional conduct, professional autonomy, reflective skills and continuing professional development in diverse practice settings |
| LO4 | Ability to design a research project and critically reflect on a specialist area of art psychotherapy practice |
| LO5 | Ability to work effectively in a range of clinical settings with diverse populations and service users, even in case of personal incompatibility, by utilising professional and specialist facilitation skills and ethical and professional approach and attitude. |
| LO6 | Ability to practise in adherence with relevant ethical, professional and legislative guidance informing, regulating and supporting their art psychotherapy practice |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Research Plan / Proposal / Project/ Log 1 | Research Project, comprising of research ethics request and research study. | 0 | 10000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment | Practical / Clinical Viva (Onsite) 1 | 20 minute presentation pertaining to clinical work in Year 3 placement, including underpinning research and professional guidance | 20 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | Practice Portfolio of supervisors report, self- assessment report, placement hours, personal therapy forms, critical reflection on the development of self as an art psychotherapy practitioner. | 0 | 2000 | 0 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | LO4 | LO5 | LO6 | |
| Research Plan / Proposal / Project/ Log 1 | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Practical / Clinical Viva (Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ |
| Portfolio 1 | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ |