Graduate Certificate Foundation in Art and Psychodynamic Thinking

Program Overview

Graduate Certificate Foundation in Art and Psychodynamic Thinking

Overview

This in-depth short course offers an introduction to Art Psychotherapy in the UK, taking an interactive approach to explore key theoretical concepts. Theory and practice are brought together, developing an understanding of art psychotherapy through an immersive and reflexive experiential learning process, with psychodynamic theory underpinning the teaching.

Why Study This Program

• Explore a practical and theoretical overview of Art Psychotherapy in the UK through creative ways.
• Develop an understanding of art psychotherapy through an immersive and reflexive experiential learning process.
• Participate in an experiential art therapy group facilitated by an Art Psychotherapist.
• Engage in an 'as if' experience of the therapeutic process, exploring social justice issues and the intersectionality of various factors.
• Learn how to apply psychodynamic theory to practice, gaining insights into the self and others, and the dynamic interaction between art-making, communication, and group processes.

Length and Department

• Length: 1 year (Part-time)
• Department: Social, Therapeutic and Community Studies

What You'll Study

Year 1

• Develop knowledge of Art Psychotherapy from key concepts to applications of practice.
• Explore key concepts that underpin Art Psychotherapy in creative and interactive ways.
• Participate in an experiential art therapy group to develop an understanding of art psychotherapy.
• Examine how Art Psychotherapy approaches and psychodynamic theories are applied to practice in various settings.

Compulsory Modules

• Art and Psychodynamic thinking I (30 credits)
• Art and Psychodynamic thinking II (15 credits)

Teaching Style

• Taught through a mixture of taught sessions, lectures, workshops, and experiential learning.
• Significant amount of independent study, including required and additional reading, preparing topics for discussion, and producing essays or project work.

Support for Learning and Wellbeing

• Provided by the department and College support services.
• Personal Tutor allocated to meet with you at least once throughout the year.

Assessment

• Assessed by a variety of methods, including coursework, essays, and projects.
• Feedback provided to ensure work is on the right track.

Entry Requirements

• Commitment to developing knowledge and skills of exploration and how art-making can be used in different settings.
• Critical reflection of self and in relation to others.
• Usually expected to have completed an undergraduate degree, sustaining academic study at level 6.

Fees and Funding

• Home: £2350
• International: £4800
• Additional costs associated with the programme, such as buying stationery and paying for photocopying.

Skills and Careers

• Provides a comprehensive understanding of the Art and Psychodynamic Thinking profession.
• Relevant for those considering a career in Art Psychotherapy or interested in psychodynamic theories and arts-based approaches to wellbeing.
• Develops the ability to critically evaluate theories and approaches in Art Psychotherapy, apply psychodynamic frameworks, and analyze how intersectional identities influence the relation of self to others.

Note

• Completion of this course does not confer a license to practice as an Art Psychotherapist.