Applications of Music in Therapy B

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

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 provide information about applications of music therapy with adult clients. Lecture topics will include a range of mental illnesses, disabilities and diseases typically found in working with adults in psychiatric, rehabilitation and geriatric settings. The theory of music therapy approaches with these client groups will be covered, as well as research findings in relation to this work. Appropriate music therapy methods will be discussed in context of current practice.

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

• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of music therapy research with adult clients;
• Critically appraise therapeutic approaches relative to the health needs of adult clients;
• Design music therapy programs for adult clients based on analysis of assessment information.

2,000 word assignment; Mid semester (40%)

3,000 word assignment; End-of-semester examination period (60%)

100% attendance is expected. Less than 80% attendance at classes will result in a fail (on campus students). Less than 80% completion of weekly learning tasks will result in a fail (blended learning students); Throughout semester (hurdle)

Clair, A. Therapeutic Uses of Music with Older Adults. 2nd Ed. Silver Springs, MD: American Music Therapy Association, 2008.

A Reading Pack will be available from the University Bookroom.

For Blended Learning Delivery: Resources available on the LMS will include powerpoint overheads, video and audio material, blogs, wikis and discussion board forums along with information about weekly tasks and assessment requirements.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

On completion of this subject, students should have developed:

• Skills in accessing current research from international databases, web sites, journals and texts;
• The ability to analyse and critique literature;
• High level academic writing skills.