Music Therapy Skills 1

Subject 740-534 (2008)

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Credit Points: 12.500
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: One 3-hour practical class per week.
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: Available to MMusThrp students only.
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Coordinator

Dr Katrina McFerran
Subject Overview: This subject will develop musical and therapeutic skills in the use of songs in music therapy. Classes will involve vocal and guitar instruction that addresses basic knowledge and develops a repertoire of known songs. Teaching will focus on voice leading in song-based work, achieving balance between voice and guitar, accompaniment styles and techniques, and the creation of original songs. Students will develop their understanding of a range of musical genres and styles and learn skills in reproducing song materially accurately, as well as adapting songs to suit the therapeutic context.
Assessment: A mid-semester practical test (voice 25%, guitar 25%); a 1,500-word written assignment, due end of semester (50%).
Prescribed Texts: DE Grocke & T Wigram, Receptive Methods in Music Therapy. Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2006. Ulverscroft Large Print Song Book, Vols 1 & 2. Ulverscroft, 1981.
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

On completion of this subject, students should have developed:

  • basic counselling techniques;
  • basic group leadership skills based on Yalom;
  • music therapy group facilitation skills for work in special schools and nursing homes.
Related Course(s): Master of Music Therapy

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