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Dance Movement Therapy Methods 1 (CREA90006)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Southbank)
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Overview
Availability | Semester 1 (Early-Start) - Dual-Delivery |
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This subject introduces students to dance as a therapeutic modality, and the function of dance as a healing art throughout human history. Students will appraise the development of dance movement therapy into a contemporary evidence-based profession and its application internationally. Theories that underpin the practice of dance movement therapy will be analysed and critiqued, particularly the function of improvised movement as a therapeutic tool. Experiential learning will be a priority, with students engaged in movement experiences that are enhanced by reflection, group discussion and focussed reading.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of the subject students should be able to:
- explain practices of dance used for health and wellbeing in cultures throughout history
- articulate the origins and development of dance movement therapy as a profession;
- critically analyse influential theories underpinning the practice of dance movement therapy, and the function of improvised movement as a therapeutic tool.
Last updated: 29 October 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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CREA90005 | Drama Therapy Methods 1 | Semester 1 (Early-Start) (Dual-Delivery - Southbank) |
12.5 |
CREA90010 | Drama Therapy Methods 2 | Semester 2 (Early-Start) (Dual-Delivery - Southbank) |
12.5 |
CREA90015 | Drama Therapy Methods 3 | Semester 1 (Early-Start) (Dual-Delivery - Southbank) |
12.5 |
CREA90020 | Drama Therapy Methods 4 | Semester 2 (Early-Start) (Dual-Delivery - Southbank) |
12.5 |
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: 29 October 2023
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Essay: Research and compare historical and cultural practices of dance as a healing art.
| First half of the teaching period | 20% |
Video: Facilitate a 10 minute group movement activity informed by customary or contemporary dance practices of a world culture (1000 words equivalent), with documentation of the relationship between these practices and therapy (1000 words equivalent).
| Mid semester | 40% |
Essay: Compare and contrast foundational theories of dance movement therapy.
| End of the assessment period | 40% |
Hurdle requirement: 80% attendance | N/A |
Last updated: 29 October 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 1 (Early-Start)
Coordinator Kat McFerran Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Southbank) Contact hours 36 hours comprising two 3-day on campus intensives (6-hour class per day). Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 22 February 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 5 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021
Last updated: 29 October 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Creative Arts Therapy
Last updated: 29 October 2023