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Dance Movement Therapy Methods 2 (CREA90011)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Southbank)

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Overview

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This subject develops students’ understanding of the human body and movement relevant to dance movement therapy, emphasising the qualitative and expressive, as well as functional and anatomical aspects of movement. Basic principles of anatomy, physiology and bio-mechanics that underpin safe DMT practice will be introduced.

Students will explore movement frameworks that underpin DMT practice with a primary focus on Laban Movement Analysis (LMA). Students will develop their skills in the use of LMA as a tool for observation and analysis of movement through experiential activities. Theories of developmental movement and influences of family, environment, culture and other systems on movement preferences will be critically examined.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • apply basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology and bio‐mechanics to inform safe therapeutic practice;
  • utilise Laban Movement Analysis as a system for movement observation and analysis;
  • consider theories of movement development to inform therapeutic practice;
  • critically reflect on influences of family, environment, culture and other systems on therapeutic practice.

Last updated: 12 November 2022

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
CREA90006 Dance Movement Therapy Methods 1
Semester 1 (Early-Start) (Dual-Delivery - Southbank)
 12.5

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
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: 12 November 2022

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

30-minute multiple choice test - anatomy, physiology and bio-mechanics.

  • 500 words (equivalent)
Early in the teaching period10%

Self-Reflective Essay – consider impacts of systems on movement preferences.

  • 1000 words
Early in the teaching period20%

Facilitate a small group 10-minute activity exploring movement elements as identified in the LMA system, submitted by video (1000 words equivalent), and document the process with justification of movement elements applied (500 words equivalent)

  • 1500 words (equivalent)
Mid teaching period30%

Case Study - Client assessment and case intervention using the LMA system.

  • 2000 words
During the assessment period40%

Last updated: 12 November 2022

Dates & times

  • Semester 2 (Early-Start)
    CoordinatorElla Dumaresq
    Mode of deliveryDual-Delivery (Southbank)
    Contact hours36 hours, comprising 3 hours of online classes and materials per week with on-campus intensive days as appropriate.
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period18 July 2022 to 23 October 2022
    Last self-enrol date29 July 2022
    Census date31 August 2022
    Last date to withdraw without fail23 September 2022
    Assessment period ends18 November 2022

Last updated: 12 November 2022

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.

  • Related Handbook entries

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    TypeName
    CourseMaster of Creative Arts Therapy

Last updated: 12 November 2022