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Dance Movement Therapy
Master of Creative Arts TherapySpecialisation (formal)Year: 2023
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Dance Movement Therapy
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Overview
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this specialisation, students should be able to:
- Advanced understanding of theoretical frameworks relevant to dance movement therapy methods, such as the function of improvised movement, the role of empathy and attunement, and Laban Movement Analysis.
- Ability to practice as a DMT, designing and facilitating specific activities and series of activities for individuals and groups utilising movement and dance as therapeutic tools.
- Advanced communication skills, particularly utilising movement as the major communication tool, in responding to the diverse needs of clients in a range of contexts and cultures.
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Structure
50 credit points
Four core subjects (one per semester).
Subject Options
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CREA90006 | Dance Movement Therapy Methods 1 | Semester 1 (Early-Start) (Dual-Delivery - Southbank) |
12.5 |
CREA90011 | Dance Movement Therapy Methods 2 | Semester 2 (Early-Start) (Dual-Delivery - Southbank) |
12.5 |
CREA90016 | Dance Movement Therapy Methods 3 | Semester 1 (Early-Start) (Dual-Delivery - Southbank) |
12.5 |
CREA90021 | Dance Movement Therapy Methods 4 | Semester 2 (Early-Start) (Dual-Delivery - Southbank) |
12.5 |
Last updated: 10 November 2023