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PostgraduateCourse summary
Why study Graduate Certificate Foundation in Art and Psychodynamic Thinking at Goldsmiths Explore a practical and theoretical overview of Art Psychotherapy in the UK through creative ways.
- This in-depth short course offers an introduction to Art Psychotherapy in the UK. Taking an interactive approach, you will explore the key theoretical concepts that underpin Art Psychotherapy
- Throughout the programme, theory and practice will be brought together. You will develop an understanding of art psychotherapy through an immersive and reflexive experiential learning process and psychodynamic theory will underpin your teaching
- You will participate in an experiential art therapy group facilitated by an Art Psychotherapist
- As part of your experiential learning, you will engage in an 'as if' experience of the therapeutic process. Your exploration will extend to social justice issues and the intersectionality of various factors such as class, race, culture, sexuality, physical and intellectual abilities, religion, and gender
- You will learn how to apply psychodynamic theory to practice, including gaining insights into the self and others; and the dynamic interaction between art-making, communication and group processes
- You will explore how Art Psychotherapy approaches and psychodynamic theories are applied to practice in the various settings in which Art Psychotherapists work
Modules
Over the course of the academic year, you will develop your knowledge of Art Psychotherapy from key concepts to applications of practice. In term 1, you will explore the key concepts that underpin Art Psychotherapy in creative and interactive ways; through lectures, case material, theoretical underpinnings, group discussions and embodied creative exploration through art making. In term 2, you will participate in an experiential art therapy group to support you in developing an understanding of art psychotherapy through an immersive and reflexive experiential learning process. In term 3, you will examine how Art Psychotherapy approaches and psychodynamic theories are applied to practice in the various settings in which Art Psychotherapists work. You will learn about a number of specialist areas and how Art Psychotherapy adapts to fit the context whilst staying fundamentally within the psychodynamic frame with its guiding principles. Compulsory modules Over the academic year, you will study the following compulsory modules: Art and Psychodynamic thinking I Art and Psychodynamic thinking II
Assessment method
You’ll be assessed by a variety of methods, including coursework, essays and projects. All assessed work is accompanied by feedback to ensure your work is on the right track. It may come in a variety of forms ranging from written comments on a marked essay to oral and written feedback on projects.
Entry requirements
You must be able to demonstrate a 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 You are usually expected to have completed an undergraduate degree, sustaining academic study at level 6. However, we welcome students with a range of educational experiences. If you believe you may not meet the standard qualification requirements we would still encourage you to apply because we consider all aspects of your application when making a decision.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For details of fees and funding please visit https://www.gold.ac.uk/pg/fees-funding/ or the programme page on our website.
Provider information
Goldsmiths, University of London
New Cross
Lewisham
SE14 6NW