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Music Therapy Skills 3 (MUSI90203)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Faculty of Music
Phone: +61 3 8344 5256
Fax: +61 3 8344 5346
Online enquiry: http://music-unimelb.custhelp.com/
Overview
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This subject will develop skills in receptive methods of music therapy. Lectures will address the use of recorded songs and instrumental music for work with child and adult clients. Skills will be developed in the selection of appropriate music as well as the ability to process verbal responses with clients. Topics will include song reminiscence; collage; relaxation methods; group music and imagery; and the Bonny Method of GIM in dyads.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should have:
- Developed skills in listening to others;
- Identified methods for self-care and the avoidance of burn-out;
- Developed skills in communicating clearly.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Available to MMusThrp students only.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
Two 1,500-word written assignments, due mid-semester and end of semester (30% each); an end-of-semester practical test (40%).
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Jason Kenner Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours One 3-hour practical class per week. Total time commitment 120 hours Teaching period 19 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 2 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 Semester 1 contact information
Faculty of Music
Phone: +61 3 8344 5256
Fax: +61 3 8344 5346
Online enquiry: http://music-unimelb.custhelp.com/
Time commitment details
120 hours.
Additional delivery details
On campus delivery only. Please note this subject is not offered externally or via distance education.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
DE Grocke & T Wigram, Receptive Methods in Music Therapy. Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2006.
KE Bruscia, Improvisational Models of Music Therapy. Chas Thomas, 1987.
Last updated: 3 November 2022