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Music Therapy Methods 4 (MUSI90035)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
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Semester 2
Overview
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This subject prepares students for practice in a range of music therapy methods to be used in sensitive therapeutic contexts. It focuses on expert learning in the areas of improvisation and song writing, the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music, re-producing existing repertoire. Skill development is focused on composing songs and making music with people whose needs require insightful therapeutic guidance and reflexive practice. Learning focuses on developing expertise in the methods already introduced, including processing verbal responses to musical experiences through therapeutic conversations with groups and individuals. Students will also develop further production skills in recording and producing repertoire in authentic and sensitive ways.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- compose songs with individuals for the development of insights and interpersonal growth;
- use expert and sensitive improvisational skills (vocal, instrumental, and electronic media) to facilitate transformative therapeutic experiences;
- facilitate therapeutic insights through reflection on a range of musical repertoire;
- apply skills in music arrangement to multi-track recording of known songs.
Generic skills
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
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MUSI90038 | Clinical Training in Music Therapy 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
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
Produce a 3-5 minute, multi-track recording of an existing song using instruments and multiple vocal lines (25%, due approximately Week 5)
Produce a 3-5 minute multi-track recorded, original song that responds to the therapeutic needs presented in an individual clinical scenario (25%, due approximately Week 9)
Demonstrate expert therapeutic group facilitation skills through a 10-20 minute performance in response to a live group clinical scenario performed repertoire (50%, in the examination period)
100% attendance is expected. Less than 80% attendance at classes will result in a fail; Throughout semester (hurdle requirement)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Jeanette Tamplin Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 36; 2.5 day block intensive (15 hours) at the beginning of semester 2 AND a 3.5 (21 hours) day block intensive at mid-semester 2. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
Blended Learning Delivery - intensive teaching, at or before the beginning of semester and the second approximately mid semester. Dates to be advised.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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Type Name Course Master of Music Therapy - Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022