FdA Creative Arts Therapy Studies

• Year 1

• Core modules

  • Understanding the Therapeutic Process (COBC1003)

    This module enables you to develop an in-depth understanding of the process of arts in therapy within ethically safe practice. How does self-reflection inform our creative practice? What do you gain from the process of self-reflection? You explore the challenges of receiving and giving critical and constructive feedback that enhances professional and personal growth.

  • Marketing of Creative Arts Projects (COBC1141)

    This module provides professional guidance from arts professionals working in independent practice and/or for creative arts agencies. Each artist provides insight into their own practice approach sharing how to keep on-going stamina and a zest for innovation and risk-taking from developing, marketing, fundraising and implementing creative arts projects.,

  • Creative Group work and Performance Skills (COBC1193)

    This module introduces you to the various aspects of groupwork through the development of students own creative performance skills. It explores both the practical and theoretical aspects. Initially the role-play and later in small group project work you develop and practice communication and performance skills, project management and effective problem-solving through the devising and performing of a performance piece.

  • Creative Responses to Personal Development (COBC1217)

    This module offers creative and theoretical exploration to develop self-understanding, informing work and professional relationships. Inspiration and tools are offered through experiential activities. You will explore your understanding of relevant theoretical ideas to be applied across the whole course. With personal development at the forefront you are expected to identify and work on personal challenges throughout this module to demonstrate progression and increased levels of self-understanding

• Year 2

• Core modules

  • Professional Practice (COBC1111B)

  • Creative Expression with Music and Sounds (COBC2164)

    This therapy-based module introduces music and sounds as a form of communication and participation. Participatory music offers social integration, opportunities for reminiscence and release and relaxation from inner tension. The module is taught by an arts psychotherapist who is an expert in his/her artistic/clinical practice

  • Arts and Health Project 1 (COBC1194)

    This module enables you to develop sound competencies, effectiveness and skills in planning and implementing a creative arts project within your area of interest. You will research the relevance/feasibility of your ideas. This will be informative for you Work-Based Learning.

  • Creative Expression with Art Materials (COBC2163)

    This module encourages you to apply your creativity to a wide range of art materials, such as 2D and 3D images/sculptures. You will pay particular attention to the emotional content of your creations and explore how relationships can be informed and maintained with art materials. The module is taught by an Arts Psychotherapist who is an expert in his/her artistic/clinical practice

• Final year

• Core modules

  • Creative Expression with Words (Creative Writing/Drama) (COBC2161)

    This module introduces you to the effective use of words written/verbal to develop creative, expressiveness and enhance individuals perception of health and well-being. You may already have enhanced in this area of practice and can now develop your skills in greater depths. A Drama Psychotherapist who is an expert in his/her artistic/clinical practice teaches the module.

  • Arts and Health Project 2 (COBC2165)

    This module builds upon the skills and knowledge gained in the previous four modules completed during this year and your experience and learning from your Project 1. The project fosters your personal style, independent project management, evidence-based practice, maturity in relating to people involved and understanding of the therapeutic impact

  • Creative Expression with Movement Improvisation (COBC2162)

    This module focuses on the development of body awareness and creative movement, interventions highlighting the benefit of non-verbal communication skills and the improvement of individuals perceptions of health and well-being. This module is taught by a dance movement therapist who is an expert in his/her artistic/clinical practice.

For further information and to apply for this course, please contact the college's admissions team directly using the contact details below.