Title: Art and Psyche: Maps and Models
Credits: 20 credits across the full academic year
read more »Art and Psyche: Maps and Models. At the outset, this module provides the context for the creative imagination and its origins. It introduces ‘maps’ and ‘models’ of psyche using methods of experiential learning together with theoretical paradigms of interpretations. It critically considers mythological structures (maps) such as Joseph Campbell’s monomyth and Maureen Murdock’s Heroine’s Journey in relation to personal and cultural contexts. Models of the Psyche from the depth psychological tradition (with emphasis on analytical psychology) are introduced and applied using experiential learning, and evaluated through critical reflection in light of contemporary developments in the field. Here, an understanding of the nature of the psyche provides a foundation for personal development and change, but also for the application of theory to the broader sociocultural sphere and in light of contemporary social and cultural problematics. In this context the arts, with emphasis on the visual arts, are used as case studies, of where depth psychology can be used as an interpretative paradigm for the creative, especially visual arts. This module includes guest lecturers.
Assessment: Creative & Reflective Journal; Online Contributions as etivity-based discussion forum; Presentation and an Essay.
Title: Professional Portfolio: Reflective and Reflexive Strategies
Credits: 5 credits across the first semester
read more »Professional Portfolio: Reflective and Reflexive Strategies supports students in developing or extending a personal, professional or expressive practice centered and grounded in an exploration in the field of art, psyche and the creative imagination. This will facilitate the development of a more authentic, in-depth position as reflective practitioners, at the juncture of theory and practice. Professional identity, and developing an understanding individual voice, expression and contribution to the field is pivotal here. In tandem with experiential and praxis centered activities, students will compile a Professional Development Portfolio (PDP). This will take the form of an audio-visual and textual document, to be maintained continuously throughout the semester. As a digital archive, it will contain critical reflection on learning experiences, visual documentation of activities, extracts from reflexive journals, examples of individual engagement with the ideas, thoughts, creative and imaginative activities experienced throughout the learning journey. In Year 1, practical support for the (PDP) will include workshops in how to create photo/video stories, including skills training in photo & video, editing to create a professional and compelling portfolio of learning.
Assessment: Etivity-based discussion forum; Praxis & Digital Workshops and a Professional Development Portfolio
Title: Professional Portfolio: Facilitation and Dissemination
Credits: 5 credits across the first semester
read more »Professional Portfolio: Facilitation and Dissemination builds on Professional Portfolio: Reflective and Reflexive Strategies. This module continues to provide students with the skills and resources towards developing their practices in the field. Students are guided to develop appropriate facilitation skills and present a group facilitation project. The practical emphasis of this module includes an overview and case studies of a range of facilitation exercises. Examples: workshops, rituals, demonstrations, celebrations, therapeutic sessions, process-work. Learning includes scope of facilitation and skills such as participant engagement, attentiveness and group dynamics. Students will continue to develop their PDP (professional development portfolios) e.g. with biographies, practice vision/position statements, C.Vs. and explore how to contribute to the field by considerations such as publishing, membership, agency and activism. The changing landscape of the field is explored through topics such as funding opportunities. Learning is informed by best-practice examples and case studies. Reflective and reflexive practice techniques are further integrated within the delivery of the module.
Assessment: Etivity-based discussion forum; Group Presentation and a Professional Development Portfolio.