4B026E - Outdoor Art for Wellbeing 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 4B026E | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Outdoor Art for Wellbeing | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Psychology and Therapeutic Interventions | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Therapeutic Studies | ||
| Module Leader: | Emily Bull | ||
| Module Team: | Becky Davies, Heloise Godfrey-Talbot | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2026 | Final Year of Intake: | 2031 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 30 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100476 - health and social care | 100493 - applied psychology | 101361 - creative arts and design |
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 30 | 30 | 40 |
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2026 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2032 |
Module Aims
The main aims of the module are:
To develop students’ professional skills in planning and facilitating outdoor creative experiences, with a focus on sustainability and therapeutic engagement for young people, supporting future career pathways in community, educational, and arts-based settings.
To encourage values-led practice through ethical and reflective engagement with nature, community, and young participants, fostering empathy, compassion, and a caring approach in diverse outdoor environments.
To support students in building artistic identity and confidence through the creation and exhibition of site-specific outdoor artwork, enhancing transferable creative skills and deepening understanding of how art can respond meaningfully to community needs.
Content Summary
The Outdoor Art for Wellbeing module will introduce you to the therapeutic potential of creating sustainable artwork in outdoor environments, with a particular focus on engaging children and young people. Through hands-on exploration of natural materials, site-specific art practices, and collaborative design, you will develop creative responses that promote wellbeing and environmental awareness. The module culminates in a public exhibition held in a local community garden, offering you the opportunity to exhibit your artwork with the wider community, whilst facilitating a community lantern parade with local primary schools.
This module supports the wider aims of the Creative and Therapeutic Arts course by encouraging inclusive, socially engaged practice and fostering connections between creativity, nature, and mental health. It also builds foundational skills in planning, collaboration, and reflective practice, preparing students for future work in educational, community, and therapeutic settings.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Guided Study | 10.5 |
| Independent self-directed learning | 173.5 |
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching | 56 |
| Summative Assessment and preparation | 60 |
| Total Hours Selected | 116 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Deliver site-responsive outdoor creative experiences that demonstrate inclusive, ethical, and safe practice with a focus on working with children and young people. |
| LO2 | Explore and refine outdoor art-making skills through sustainable, therapeutic practices that reflect individual artistic identity and interests. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Creative Designs / Art 1 | the submission of photographs documenting their outdoor artwork | 0 | N/A | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Creative Designs / Art 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |