PSYC 359 Art TherapyMEF UniversityDegree Programs PsychologyGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy Statement
Psychology
Bachelor Length of the Programme: 4 Number of Credits: 240 TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Econ., Admin. and Social Sciences
Course Code PSYC 359
Course Title in English Art Therapy
Course Title in Turkish Sanat Terapisi
Language of Instruction EN
Type of Course Lecture
Level of Course Introductory
Semester Fall
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 3 Recitation: Lab: Other:
Estimated Student Workload 150 hours per semester
Number of Credits 6 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites PSYC 208 - Adult Psychopathology | PSYC 301 - Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
PSYC 302 - Clinical Psychology
Expected Prior Knowledge Clinical psychology or Child and adolescent psychopathology
Co-requisites None
Registration Restrictions Only Undergraduate Students
Overall Educational Objective Sanat terapisi dersi öğrencilerin sanat terapisiyle tanışmalarını hedefliyor. Öğrenciler ders boyunca farkli sanat terapisi teknikleriyle ve teorileriyle tanisacaklar ve bir takim uygulamalar yapacaklar. Sanat terapisi uzerine dusunmeye ve kendi kişisel farkındalıklarını ve büyümelerini destekleyen sanat çalişmaları yapma fırsatları olacak. Etik sanat terapisi pratiği konusunda bilgilenecekler ve bu yolda nasıl ilerleyebileceklerini öğrenecekler.
Course Description The course aims to familiarize students with art therapy. Students will be introduced to different techniques, approaches and applications of art therapy. The course aims to teach them ethical practice and create for them a space for personal growth and awareness. Throughout the course there will be opportunities to think about, experience and implement art therapy.
Course Description in Turkish Sanat terapisi dersi öğrencilerin sanat terapisiyle tanışmalarını hedefliyor. Öğrenciler ders boyunca farkli sanat terapisi teknikleriyle ve teorileriyle tanisacaklar ve bir takim uygulamalar yapacaklar. Sanat terapisi uzerine dusunmeye ve kendi kişisel farkındalıklarını ve büyümelerini destekleyen sanat çalişmaları yapma fırsatları olacak. Etik sanat terapisi pratiği konusunda bilgilenecekler ve bu yolda nasıl ilerleyebileceklerini öğrenecekler.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) understand basic concepts of art therapy;
2) comprehend how creativity operates;
3) create healing documents;
4) implement basic creativity and art activities to facilitate personal growth;
5) understand the nature of art materials and know the impact of certain materials on the outcome;
6) respond to art work.
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5 6
1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation.
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes.
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts.
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline.
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards.
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences.
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level).
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity.
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement.
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses.
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning.
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations.

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None S Supportive H Highly Related
     
Program Outcomes and Competences Level Assessed by
1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. S Participation
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. N
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. S HW
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. H HW,Participation
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. H HW,Participation
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. H Participation
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. N
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). S HW,Presentation
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. N
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. H HW,Participation
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. N
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. H HW,Presentation,Project
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. S HW
Prepared by and Date SUZİ AMADO , March 2022
Course Coordinator SENA CÜRE ACER
Semester Fall
Name of Instructor Öğr. Gör. SUZİ AMADO

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Introduction
2) On being a Person - Centered Therapist…
3) What is expressive arts therapy?
4) Emotional First Aid
5) Use of different modalities.
6) Temenos: The Sacred Space in the Therapeutic Field
7) Use of Mandalas and Music
8) Narrative Therapy
9) Narrative Art Therapy
10) Creating Healing Documents
11) Meet the Artist!
12) Presentations & Preparation for the exhibition
13) Art exhibition & General Overview
14) Closure
15) Final Examination Period
16) Final Examination Period
Required/Recommended ReadingsThe course will have a reader that involves parts of some of the books. Corey, G. (2017). Theory and practice of counseling and psychotherapy. Boston: Cengage Learning. Davenport, L. (2009). Healing and transformation through self-guided imagery. Berkeley: Celestial Arts. Denborough, D. (2008). Collective narrative practice: responding to individuals, groups, and communities who have experienced trauma. Adelaide, S. Aust.: Dulwich Centre Publications. Malchiodi, C. A. (2004). Handbook of art therapy. New York, NY, etc.: The Guilford Press. Rogers, N. (2000). The creative connection: expressive arts as healing. Ross-on-Wye: PCCS Books. Morgan, A. (2002). What is narrative therapy?: an easy-to-read introduction. Adelaide, Australia: Dulwich Centre Publications.
Teaching MethodsInstructional strategy and expectations for both students and instructional staff that follow from this. Student work modes (independently and/or in teams). Any work with the outside community – geographic or industry sector.
Homework and ProjectsStudents will prepare an art show. Students will prepare art projects and reflect on them. Students will make presentations
Laboratory WorkNone
Computer UseSome presentations
Other ActivitiesStudents are expected to visit an art show outside class times. Students are also expected to do art projects outside class time
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Attendance 14 % 20
Presentation 2 % 20
Project 1 % 30
Paper Submission 5 % 30
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration amados@mef.edu.tr

email for office hours *It is essential for you to do the assigned reading before class; so that we would not waste our time by getting you acquainted with the terminology of that reading. *You are expected to come to class on time, please be considerate about punctuality. After 15 minutes, you will not be accepted in the classroom. *Exams: You are responsible for all the materials discussed in the class together with the assigned chapters from the book. You are responsible for all the materials in the chapters covered in class even if they were not mentioned in the class. *Please submit all your written assignments as hard copy unless it is asked in soft copy. *As a matter of courtesy to your classmates and the instructor, please turn off your mobile phones, pads and any electronic devices that make noise. *You are not allowed to record classes *You may drink but not eat in the classroom. *Ethic problems (cheating, plagiarism…etc) will not be tolerated in this course. *It is your responsibility to follow the requirements and schedule of assignments. I will explain them in class but not respond to emails about content and schedule that I explained in class. *I will go over my email policy in the first class, too. *This class also aims to develop the skills of empathy and non-judgmentalism. It is important that we are aware of the way we approach each other. Insulting each other is not acceptable. We will all do our best to not react in judgmental ways. Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism: YÖK Disciplinary Regulation.

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

Activity No/Weeks Hours Calculation
No/Weeks per Semester Preparing for the Activity Spent in the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements
Course Hours 14 3 3 2 112
Project 1 10 10
Paper Submission 7 3 1 28
Total Workload 150
Total Workload/25 6.0
ECTS 6