Music Therapy Skills 1

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

Blended Learning Delivery - intensive teaching in 4 day blocks, the first approximately at or before the beginning of semester, and the second approximately mid semester. Dates to be advised.

A total of 120 hours (including non-contact time).

Available to MMusThrp students only.

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

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, basic counselling and introductory group facilitation and leadership skills.

On completion of this subject, students should have developed:

• Empathic therapeutic skills
• An understanding of a range of music genres and styles
• Vocal skills to lead song-based sessions

A practical test of the use of songs (guitar and voice) for use in music therapy session. 15 – 20 minutes (mid semester) - 50%

3,000 word assignment; End-of-semester examination period (50%)

100% attendance is expected. Less than 80% attendance at classes will result in a fail; Throughout semester (hurdle)

DE Grocke & T Wigram, Receptive Methods in Music Therapy. Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2006.
Ulverscroft Large Print Song Book, Vols 1 & 2. Ulverscroft, 1981.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

On completion of this subject students should have developed:

• The ability to perform confidently in front of an audience;
• The ability to search for popular materials on the internet.