Minor Thesis (Music Therapy) 2

Subject MUSI90045 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Credit Points: 25
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2011:

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught online/distance.
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

Semester 2, Parkville - 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


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: On Campus Delivery - One 2-hour seminar per week and individual consultation time as required, plus up to 3 days per week in a facility approved by the School of Music throughout the semester. Blended Learning Delivery - Up to 3 days per week in a facility approved by the School of Music throughout the semester. 7 hours tutorials (on one day) twice per semester at the intensive study weekends (14 hours) and individual consultation time as required.
Total Time Commitment: A total of 240 hours (including non-contact time).
Prerequisites: Available to MMusThrp students only. Students must have completed the following subject:
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
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.

Coordinator

Prof Denise Grocke

Contact

Faculty of the VCA and Music Student Centre
Email: vcam-info@unimelb.edu.au
Tel: +61 3 9685 9419
Fax: +61 3 9685 9358
Web: www.vcam.unimelb.edu.au
Subject Overview:

This subject extends the work undertaken in Minor Thesis (Music Therapy) 1.

Clinical Placements will be undertaken independently in a facility nominated by the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, unless otherwise negotiated. Students will implement the research project designed in Semester 1 and evaluate outcomes of the clinical work using either qualitative or quantitative paradigms.

Tutorials will develop skills in the implementation of the project, data collection and evaluation, as well as development of appropriate writing and research skills.

Objectives:

On completion oOn completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • Conceive, plan, implement and evaluate a music therapy program within a clinical facility;
  • Implement a research project suitable to the clinical setting that results in qualitative or quantitative results;
  • Demonstrate confidence in their ability to articulate the role of music therapy in the selected settings;
  • Show a command of research literature and relate this to the current project.
Assessment: A 15,000-word thesis comprising literature review, method, results and discussion, due at the end of semester (80%); clinical training assessment, completed by supervisor (20%).
Prescribed Texts:

None.

For Blended Learning Delivery: Resources available on the LMS will include information about assessment requirements.
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:
  • A high level of ability in applying theory to practice;
  • A high level of ability in designing a research project;
  • A high standard of writing skills.
Related Course(s): Master of Music Therapy
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Blended Learning Delivery

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