Analysis of Programmed Music 1

Subject 740-803 (2009)

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Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 23 hours seminar lectures and discussions.
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: 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 will impact on meeting the requirements of this course are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and the Disability Liaison Unit.

Contact

Faculty of Music

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Subject Overview:

Analysis of six music programs with case material, including Explorations, Imagery, Comforting/Anaclytic; Quiet; Nurturing; Peak Experience.

Objectives:

On completion of this subject, students will have analysed music programs, and gained skill in:

  • Analysis of the music structure of the program;
  • Analysis of the psychological impact of the music;
  • Understanding the therapeutic effects of the music programs on clients' experiences.
Assessment:

An analysis of one of the above programs, with client case material (1500 words)

Prescribed Texts:

Bruscia, K and D Grocke (Eds). (2002) Guided Imagery and Music: The Bonny Method and Beyond. Gilsum: Barcelona publishers.

Bonny, H. (2002) Music and Consciousness. Gilsum: Barcelona publishers.

Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Related Course(s): Graduate Diploma in Guided Imagery and Music

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