Theory for Music Therapists 2 (MUSI90042)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Southbank)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject will extend knowledge of foundational theoretical approaches that inform music therapy. Lecture topics will extend understanding of the intersection of theory and context, including relevant diagnostic information. The translation of contextually-informed theoretical knowledge into practice processes and procedures will be examined.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- understand the application of foundational theories to a range of clinical, developmental and community contexts;
- discuss variation in professional processes and procedures in response to contextual and diagnostic factors;
- use relevant theoretical approaches to explain diagnostic decisions about processes and practices in a range of practice contexts.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- demonstrate a commitment to intellectual curiosity and to staying well-informed;
- communicate effectively in oral, written and digital forms;
- develop and implement innovative and creative ideas;
- integrate personal reflection into the creative process;
- apply critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills to unfamiliar challenges.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSI90041 | Theory for Music Therapists 1 | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Southbank) |
12.5 |
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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Create a practice plan in response to a given scenario, including a theoretical rationale.
| First half of the teaching period | 30% |
Create a practice plan in response to a given scenario, including a theoretical rationale.
| Second half of the teaching period | 30% |
Compare and contrast two theories in relation to how they could influence practice in a given scenario.
| During the assessment period | 40% |
| Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 10 scheduled classes during semester. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Imogen Clark Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Southbank) Contact hours 36 hours, comprising 18-hours of online lecture content, and either 18-hours synchronous online tutorials, or 18-hours synchronous on-campus tutorials per semester Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 July 2025 to 26 October 2025 Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025 Census date 1 September 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 September 2025 Assessment period ends 21 November 2025 Semester 2 contact information
Imogen Clark: imogen.clark@unimelb.edu.au
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Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Clair, A. Therapeutic Uses of Music with Older Adults. 2nd Ed. Silver Springs, MD: American Music Therapy Association, 2008.
Recommended texts and other resources
Further resources available on the LMS will include powerpoint overheads, video and audio material, blogs, wikis and discussion board forums along with information about weekly tasks and assessment requirements.
- Related Handbook entries
Last updated: 4 March 2025