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Course: |
HHP 215
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Title: | The Role of Art in Healing |
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Long Title: | The Role of Art in Healing |
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Course Description: | Provides an overview of the role of visual art in healing. Includes both didactic information and experiential learning. Enables the student to learn how the role of art in healing has evolved over the years and to explore different models, approaches, and focuses of healing through visual art. A secondary goal of the course is to help students discover, through art, things about themselves which can enhance their professional work. |
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Min Credit: | 1 |
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
I. Describe the differences between open and closed-ended art activities.
II. Discuss the differences and benefits in using art for healing with both
III. individuals and groups.
IV. Assess the role of art in healing the mind, body, and spirit.
V. Demonstrate knowledge of some of the differences inherent in different art media.
VI. Understand how to modify art supplies.
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. Introduction
A. Introductory Activities
B. Discussion of Expectations
1. Students¿
2. Instructor¿s
C. Outline of Course Activities/Agenda
D. Open versus closed-ended activities
II. History of Art in Healing
A. Ancient Models
B. Modern Models
1. Training Options
C. Discussion/Comparison of Models
III. Media Exploration
IV. Applications of Art in Healing
A. Caveats
B. Examples/Illustrations of Sites and Settings
V. Individual Versus Group Approaches
A. Individual approach
1. Experiential
2. Brief Case Illustration
B. Group Approach
1. Experiential
2. Case Illustration
C. Discussion/Comparison of Approaches
VI. Response Paper
VII. Fostering creativity and motivation Discuss Response Papers
VIII. Experiential Exploration of Different Focuses of Art in Healing
A. Healing the Mind
B. Healing the Body
C. Healing the Spirit
D. Discussion/Comparison of Focuses
IX. In-depth Case Study ¿ Art as therapy with survivors of the 1991 Andover, KS tornado
A. Crisis intervention
X Closure
A. Experiential
1. Re-viviting piece created earlier
B. Closing Ceremony ¿ group sculpture
C. Question and answer
D. Evaluation of Course
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