TS3D004 - Creativity and Wellbeing: Evidence Based Practice 01 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: TS3D004
Module Title: Creativity and Wellbeing: Evidence Based Practice
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Therapeutic Studies
Faculty Sub Group: Professional Learning in Education
Module Leader: Emily Bull
Module Team: Becky Davies, Heloise Godfrey-Talbot, Alexis Jones, Dan Bowers, Leigh Attwood, Kirsty Richards
First Intended Intake: SEP 2018 Final Year of Intake: 2023
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 40 Credit Level: 6
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100495 - counselling
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 1
Valid From 01 Aug 2018
Valid To 31 Aug 2027

Module Aims

To facilitate further development of professional attributes and qualities for effective creative arts practice.

To critically examine and engage with the evidence-base of working creatively to enhance and sustain wellbeing.

Content Summary

Critical engagement with the evidence-base around the benefits of creativity to wellbeing and human potential and critical evaluation of sources.

Foundational research skills.

Advancement of facilitation skills progressing from L5 study.

Advancement of reflective knowledge and skills from L5 study: insight and ethical competencies as well as critical level and depth of reflection

Advancement of attitudinal qualities of the practitioner.

Identify opportunities in the community for creative arts practice.

Research and propose real time creative arts interventions to enhance health and wellbeing in communities.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 42
Practical classes and workshops 21
Independent Study 200
Directed Study 137
Total Hours Selected 400

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 To refine and demonstrate developed attitudinal qualities, facilitation skills and professional competencies of the practitioner.
LO2 To critically review the evidence to support the connection between creativity, art and wellbeing.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment Oral Assessment (Internally assessed, Onsite) 1 Critical reflection on practice and supporting documentation 20 N/A 50 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Literature/book/paper review 1 Critically review relevant evidence to support sustained argument 0 3000 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Oral Assessment (Internally assessed, Onsite) 1
Literature/book/paper review 1

Reading List

Allen, R and Bellamy, J. (2012), Practitioner’s Guide to Using Research for Evidence-Based Practice, (2nd Edn), USA: Wiley

Ansdell, G. and Pavlicevic, M. (2001), Beginning Research in the Arts Therapies

Booth, A., Papaioannou, D. and Sutton, A. (2012), Systematic Approaches to a Successful Literature Review, Los Angeles: SAGE

Clift, S. and Camic, P. M. (Eds) (2016), Oxford Textbook of Creative Arts, Health and Wellbeing: International Perspectives on Practice, Policy and Research, Oxford: Oxford University Press

Fancourt, D. (2017), Arts in Health: Designing and Researching Interventions, Oxford: Oxford University Press

Neilsen, P., King, R. and Baker, F. (2016), Creative Arts in Counselling and Mental Health, Los Angeles: SAGE

Tarrant, P. (2013), Reflective Practice and Professional Development, London: Sage

Warren, B. (2008), Using the Creative Arts in Therapy and Healthcare: A Practical Introduction, London: Routledge