Visual Art Therapy II (VPUPK_355)
About Study Course
Objective
To deepen students’ knowledge of theoretical approaches, methods and basic principles of process organisation of visual art therapy in a healthcare environment, so that students are able to reasonably develop an art therapy strategy for a particular group or disorder of clients/patients. Develop skills to organise and manage individual art therapy examination periods individually and in a group in simulation format, as well as critically evaluate the conduct and professional activities of the examination period based on self-reflection.
Prerequisites
Professional Activity in Art Therapy and its Legal Foundations; Principles and Process of Assessment in Art Therapy; Psychology of Personality and Development; Individual Counselling in Art Therapy and Psychodynamics; Visual Plastic Art Therapy I.
Learning outcomes
1.Explains the theoretical justification of visual art therapy (VMT) methods and techniques and how they relate to the needs of clients/patients in different healthcare environments. Describes the VMT’s theoretical approaches to dealing with different customer/patient groups, indicating the scope and limitations of application. Identify and justify the basic principles of organizing the art therapy process and tailoring them to a particular client/patient group or disorder.
1.Sets and formulates art therapy objectives and tasks for a particular group or disorder of clients/patients, taking into account age and potential risks. Develop an art therapy strategy (including examination period plan), justifiably choosing the theoretical approach and methods/techniques according to the defined objectives. Organise and manage a separate VMT examination period in simulation format (either individually or in a group), taking into account the structure of the examination period, the time frame and the purposeful use of the counselling skills. Document the examination period by drawing up a minutes and describing the relevant elements and results of the process in accordance with academic requirements.
1.Analyse and evaluate the progress of the art therapy process and the results achieved, arguing conclusions with theoretical justification and client/patient needs. Critically reflect on their professional activities in simulation, identifying limitations, solutions and directions of professional development.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art Therapy | 4 | Master's | Limited choice | Ilze Plūme, Inga Bitēna, Elīna Akmane |
