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Visually Plastic Art Therapy I
Study Course Description
Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:9.00
Study Course Accepted:05.09.2022 10:56:44
| Study Course Information | |||||||||
| Course Code: | VPUPK_146 | LQF level: | Level 7 | ||||||
| Credit Points: | 6.00 | ECTS: | 9.00 | ||||||
| Branch of Science: | Clinical Medicine; Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation | Target Audience: | Medicine | ||||||
| Study Course Supervisor | |||||||||
| Course Supervisor: | Elīna Akmane | ||||||||
| Study Course Implementer | |||||||||
| Structural Unit: | Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy | ||||||||
| The Head of Structural Unit: | |||||||||
| Contacts: | Riga, 5 J. Asara Street, vppk rsu[pnkts]lv, +37167061587 | ||||||||
| Study Course Planning | |||||||||
| Full-Time - Semester No.1 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 12 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 24 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 12 | Class Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 24 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 48 | ||||||||
| Full-Time - Semester No.2 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 6 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 12 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 6 | Class Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 12 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 24 | ||||||||
| Study course description | |||||||||
| Preliminary Knowledge: | Professional activity in arts therapy and its legal fundaments (term 1), Assessment principles and process in arts therapy (term 2). | ||||||||
| Objective: | To develop a creative potential in terms of visually plastic art (VPA), to promote the identification and evaluation of one's art creation experience, to introduce with the language of art. To develop spontaneity, creativity, self-reflection skills. To develop knowledge, skills and competence about the use of art language, signs, images, symbols, metaphors, interpretation, methods of revealing symbolic meaning in art therapy. To develop an understanding of the historical development of VPAT in Latvia and in the world. To develop an understanding of the diversity and basic principles of theoretical approaches. To develop the ability to choose and use art-based assessment and evaluation tools appropriate to the specifics of clients/patients, to develop an understanding of the criteria for evaluating the results of art therapy. | ||||||||
| Topic Layout (Full-Time) | |||||||||
| No. | Topic | Type of Implementation | Number | Venue | |||||
| 1 | Art materials. Art materials used in art therapy, their properties and influence on the process of creating and therapeutic artwork. Wet/fluid art materials and their properties. Dry/hard art materials and their properties. Techniques used in art therapy - drawing, painting, sculpting, collage, digital techniques. Use of artworks created by artists, resources from museum collections in art therapy. Use of natural resources in art therapy. Eco art therapy. | Lectures | 3.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 2 | Exploring an artwork. Observation and study of the process of creating an artwork. | Classes | 3.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 3 | Elements of an artwork. Analysis of an artwork – getting to know the formal elements. | Lectures | 3.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 4 | Art language – non-verbal communication, means of expression, symbol, sign, image, metaphor in art therapy. | Classes | 3.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 5 | Historical development of visual plastic art therapy in the world and in Latvia. | Classes | 3.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 6 | Psychodynamic/analytical approach in art therapy. Developmental approach in art therapy. | Lectures | 3.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 7 | Cognitive - Behavioral approach in art therapy. Humanistic approach in art therapy. | Lectures | 3.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 8 | Systemic approach in art therapy. An integrative eclectic approach in art therapy. | Classes | 3.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 9 | Art-based assessment in art therapy. Analysis and interpretation of an artwork. Historical development and diversity of assessment tools. Their flaws and future opportunities. Adaptation process in Latvia. | Lectures | 3.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 10 | Art-based assessment tools: "The Formal Elements Art Therapy Scale" and the drawing "Person Picking an Apple from a Tree". "The Bridge Drawing". | Classes | 3.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 11 | Art-based assessment tools "Silver Drawing Test", "Draw a Story", "The Bird's Nest Drawing". | Lectures | 3.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 12 | Art-based assessment tool "Face Assessment", "Expressive Therapies Continuum" (ETC). | Classes | 3.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Assessment | |||||||||
| Unaided Work: | Independent work in the course part "Art making in the VPAT" 1. Independently consolidate the lecture material by systematically reading the indicated sources. 2. Create two works of art in seven different VPMT techniques: drawing, painting, making, collage, digital technique, works of art using museum collections and natural resources. 3. Make entries in the diary of professional development, reflecting on personal experience in working with various art materials and techniques. Be aware of the advantages and limitations of your artistic expression. 4. Preparing for the final presentation. Independent work in the course part "History of VPAT in Latvia and worldwide, theoretical approaches" 1. Independently consolidate the lecture material by systematically reading the indicated sources. 2. Read the literature and analyze 3 scientific studies according to the requirements. 3. In preparation for the final test on the content of the course part. Independent work in the course part "Assessment in VPAT" 1. Independently consolidate the lecture material by systematically reading the indicated sources. 2. Prepare independent work - perform an assessment for 2 clients/patients (different age groups), using an art-based assessment tool suitable for the client/patient. 3. In preparation for the final test on the content of the course part. At the end of the study course, the student must provide an evaluation of the study course. | ||||||||
| Assessment Criteria: | 1. In the part of the course "Art Making at the VPAT": creation of twenty-one artworks (three artworks in seven different artistic techniques) (40% of the course part grade). Writing a professional development diary (20% of the course part grade). Finally, a presentation reflecting on the artworks created, in-depth research, analysis of the 3 artworks created by the student (40% of the course part grade). 2. In the part of the course "History of VPAT in Latvia and worldwide, theoretical approaches": (1) Analysis of 3 scientific studies (makes up 40% of the evaluation of the course part). It is possible to receive 2 points for each filled column of the table (total of 5 columns/5 criteria): 0 – not fulfilled 1- partially fulfilled 2 – fully executed It is possible to receive a total of 10 points for one table. It is possible to receive a total of 30 points for three studies. 30 points – 10 points 29 points – 9 points 28 points – 8 points 25 - 27 points - 7 points 22 – 24 points – 6 points 19 – 21 points – 5 points 14 – 18 points – 4 points 9 – 13 points – 3 points 5 – 8 points – 2 points 1 – 4 points – 1 point (2) Final test (7 questions) on the history of VPAT in Latvia and the world and theoretical approaches (makes up 60% of the evaluation of the course part). Evaluation of the test You can get 2 points for each answered question. 0 points – no answer 1 point - partially answered. The question is answered partially or too broadly, losing focus on the basic nature of the question. 2 points - fully answered. The question is answered precisely, structured, focused. Total: 14 points 14 points – 10 points 13 points – 9 points 12 points – 8 points 11 points - 7 points 10 points – 6 points 9 points – 5 points 8 points – 4 points 0-7 points – not counted 3. In the course "Assessment in VPAT": 1. Assessment of two clients/patients with different art-based assessment tools and documentation of the assessment results in a protocol, presentation on the assessment of one client/patient (50% of the course part grade). 3. Final test on art-based assessment tools (50% of the course part grade). | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Full-Time): | Exam | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Part-Time): | |||||||||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||
| Knowledge: | In the entire study course "Visual Plastic Art Therapy I": names and describes various VPMT techniques; names and describes art-based evaluation and assessment tools, explains and justifies their application to different groups of patients/clients; defines general concepts in the context of the profession; understands the ethical considerations regarding assessment and evaluation; names the facts about the history of the development of VPMT; explains the basic principles of various theories of psychology and psychotherapy, explains the common and different features of a sign, image, symbol, metaphor; describes the multiple meanings of the symbol. | ||||||||
| Skills: | In all parts of the study course: create artwork in various VPAT techniques; describe and evaluate their own artistic expression experience and the language of art; apply evaluation/assessment instruments in relation to different groups of clients/patients; analyse the obtained results; analyse the sources of information about theoretical approaches; choose the most suitable case for the theoretical conception, link it to the respective target group of clients/patients; understand the specifics of different theoretical approaches and are able to apply the most appropriate approach to work with a particular client/patient group; mention specific methods/techniques of art, which are appropriate for the theoretical approach; aggregate the universal meanings of symbols, found in the sources of literature, and connect to the personal meaning of the symbol; analytically characterise the expansion and transformation of the symbol meaning; recognise and highlight metaphors and metaphoric comparison in a narrative or creative work. | ||||||||
| Competencies: | In all parts of the study course: can use various VPAT techniques, explain and demonstrate technical approaches; integrate the quality of artistic expression elements in the analysis of their own and other people's artwork; evaluate the advantages and restrictions of their own artistic expression; apply and substantiate the use of a particular evaluation/assessment instrument; choose and apply the evaluation and assessment instruments that are appropriate for client/patient's needs, age and workplace specificity pursuant to the medical technologies of art therapy; integrate and substantiate the application of theoretical approaches that are appropriate for the group of clients/patients; formulate and explain the manifestation of the concept of theoretical approaches in art therapy. | ||||||||
| Bibliography | |||||||||
| No. | Reference | ||||||||
| Required Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | Hogan, S. 2016. Art Therapy Theories: A Critical Introduction. London; New York: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group. | ||||||||
| 2 | Mārtinsone, K. un Krevica, E. 2014. Mākslu terapija dažādām klientu/ pacientu grupām. Rīga: Rīgas Stradiņa Universitāte. | ||||||||
| 3 | Edwards, D. 2014. Art Therapy. 2nd edition. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE. | ||||||||
| 4 | Case, C. & Dalley, T. 2013. The Handbook of Art Therapy. Hove, East Sussex: Routledge. | ||||||||
| Additional Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | Burt, H. (Eds.) 2012. Art Therapy and Postmodernism: Creative Healing Through a Prism. London, Philadelphia: Jessica Kingsley Publishers. | ||||||||
| 2 | Mākslu terapija. 2011. Sast. Mārtinsone K. – Rīga: RaKa. | ||||||||
| 3 | Moon, C. H. (Eds). 2010. Materials & Media in Art Therapy, Critical Understandings of Diverse Artisctic Vocabularies. New York: Routledge. | ||||||||
| 4 | Mākslas terapija: teorija un prakse. 2009. Red. Mārtinsone, K. (sast.) Rīga: Drukātava. | ||||||||
| 5 | Moon, B.L. 2009. Existential Art Therapy: The Canvas Mirror. Springfield: Charles C. Thomas. | ||||||||
| 6 | Moon, B.L. 2008. Introduction to Art Therapy: Faith in the Product. Springfield: Charles C. Thomas. | ||||||||
| 7 | Hass-Cohen, N., & Carr, R. (Eds). 2008. Art Therapy and Clinical Neuroscience. London, Philadelphia: Jessika Kingsley Publishers. | ||||||||
| 8 | Malchiody C.A. 2007. The Art Therapy Sourcebook, McGraw-Hill. | ||||||||
| 9 | Moon, B.L. 2007. The Role of Metaphor in Art Therapy. Springfield, Illinois: Charles C Thomas Publisher Ltd. | ||||||||
| 10 | Gilroy, A. 2006. Art Therapy, Research and Evidence-based Practice. London: Sage Publications. | ||||||||
| 11 | Moon, B.L. 2015. Ethical Issues in Art Therapy. Springfield: Charles C. Thomas. | ||||||||
| 12 | Brooke, S.L. 2006. Creative Arts Therapies Manual. Springfield: Charles C.Thomas publishers. | ||||||||
| 13 | Arrington, B. D. 2001. Home Is Where The Art Is: an art therapy approach to family therapy. Springfield: Charles C.Thomas Publishers. | ||||||||
| 14 | Shaverien, J. 1999. The Revealing Image: analytical art psychotherapy in theory and practice. London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers. | ||||||||
