THERAPEUTIC ARTS IN EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY PRACTICE

Description

This course presents an overview and introduction to the field of Art Therapy/Expressive Arts Therapy. Students will be introduced to its origins, development, practice and application in education and community, as well as the use of artmaking as a tool for personal growth and deepening personal cognitive skills. Through lectures, students’ creative process and class participation, students can grasp an idea of how therapeutic use of artmaking helps deal with emotional disabilities and developmental delays, and its potential to facilitate personal growth and general wellbeing. This course does not qualify students to practise as an Art Therapist, Expressive Arts Therapist or use these legally protected titles. This course is a fundamental step in exploring the profession and industry. Medium of instruction (per EdUHK GAO course list): English. EdUHK exchange students are typically limited to a maximum of 5 courses (15 credits) per semester. Most but not all classes at EdUHK are taught in English (EMI); some are taught in Cantonese (CMI) or Putonghua. Some courses may have prerequisites, and registration must be completed via the EdUHK Portal during the published add/drop window. Only the CRNs published in the official GAO EMI/CMI Course List are open to exchange students.