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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
On completion of this 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: 31 January 2024
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: 31 January 2024
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 teaching period | 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: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1 (Early-Start)
Coordinator Kat McFerran Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Southbank) Contact hours 36 hours, comprising 3 hours of online classes and materials per week with on-campus intensive days as appropriate. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 21 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 4 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022
Last updated: 31 January 2024
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 Creative Arts Therapy
Last updated: 31 January 2024