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Arts for Health and Wellbeing (CREA90002)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Southbank)
About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
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Contact information
Semester 1 (Early-Start)
Ella Dumaresq: ella.dumaresq@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject will provide an overview of theory and research-based knowledge on a continuum of arts practices in diverse contexts for mental health and wellbeing. It will introduce students to contemporary practices and debates in the field from around the globe, as seen from a creative arts therapies perspective.
Lecture topics will canvas health and wellbeing frameworks that are prominent in various contexts, and different theoretical approaches that are common in each. Distinctions and similarities between drama, dance, music and art with people who have health and wellbeing needs will be highlighted and explained with reference to a continuum of practice.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- identify health and wellbeing frameworks described in the literature as they are conceptualised in various contexts;
- illustrate different theoretical approaches to the use of arts for health and wellbeing across the health-care continuum;
- compare different practices common and unique to drama, art, dance and music for health and wellbeing.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- respond openly and imaginatively to new ideas;
- apply critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills to unfamiliar challenges;
- engage in rigorous and respectful debate;
- manage competing demands on time, including self-directed project work.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Essay. Critically compare and contrast orientations to mental health and wellbeing described in the literature.
| Mid teaching period | 25% |
Essay. Describe what theoretical approach is being used in the provided case study and critique its relevance.
| First half of the teaching period | 25% |
Essay. Analyse the unique affordances of one creative arts form as used across the health continuum.
| During the assessment period | 50% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1 (Early-Start)
Coordinator Ella Dumaresq Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Southbank) Contact hours 36 hours, comprising one 2-hour online lecture per week, six 1.5-hour live fortnightly tutorials and one 3-hour on campus workshop during an intensive teaching week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 19 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 1 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 (Early-Start) contact information
Ella Dumaresq: ella.dumaresq@unimelb.edu.au
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Additional delivery details
Lectures will be recorded and made available to students via the LMS.
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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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Creative Arts Therapy
Last updated: 31 January 2024