TS1S005 - Creativity and Wellbeing: Theoretical Underpinnings 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | TS1S005 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Creativity and Wellbeing: Theoretical Underpinnings | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Therapeutic Studies | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Professional Learning in Education | ||
| Module Leader: | Heloise Godfrey-Talbot | ||
| Module Team: | Becky Davies, Heloise Godfrey-Talbot, Emily Bull, Dan Bowers, Alexis Jones, Leigh Attwood, Kirsty Richards | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2018 | Final Year of Intake: | 2023 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| 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
To facilitate a theoretical and philosophical understanding of the nature of the human condition, specifically vulnerability.
To familiarise with theories and empirical evidence of human potential and how these alleviate negative impacts on wellbeing through creativity.
Content Summary
Philosophies and theories of the human condition, specifically vulnerability, from a range of perspectives.
Theories of happiness, motivation and compassion. Theoretical underpinnings of the human potential for creativity; the concepts of creativity through the arts and the creative connection to human growth.
Theories, concepts and models of personal development (growth) and transcendence and how these are facilitated by creativity.
Empirical evidence of the links between attention training and effects on systems of the brain facilitated by creative participation promote wellbeing.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Practical classes and workshops | 36 |
| Independent Study | 82 |
| Directed Study | 70 |
| Directed Study (Online | 12 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate an understanding of the nature of the ‘human condition’ (vulnerability), drawing upon relevant theoretical, philosophical and empirical evidence. |
| LO2 | Define and examine the concepts of human happiness, motivation and compassion, together with their potential to promote and sustain wellbeing through creativity. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 | Evidence of knowledge drawing from either workshops or portfolio of evidence. | 15 | N/A | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |