PERF 6006 Music Therapy Skills & Practice D

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Credit Points 10

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Description This subject focuses on the development of creative therapeutic music skills to support the delivery of music therapy to individual and group participants across the lifespan. Students learn, practice, and demonstrate a diverse range of skill sets that can be applied within their Registered Music Therapist Practicum Placement or Independent Placement as appropriate. This subject utilises creative active learning experiences within a lectorial format and addresses focus areas including: practicum placement; therapeutic music skills; music therapy methods (receptive); technology in music therapy; and culture-centred music therapy.

School Humanities & Comm Arts

Discipline Music

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp

Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 6 subject

Pre-requisite(s) PERF 6003 - Music Therapy Skills Practice A
OR
PERF 6005 - Music Therapy Skills Practice C

Equivalent Subjects PERF 7002 - Creative Music Therapy Practicum 2
PERF 7012 - Music Therapy Skills and Practice D

Restrictions

This subject is only available to students enrolled in 1650 Master of Creative Music Therapy.

Assessment

The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.

Type Length Percent Threshold Individual/Group Task
Practical 4 x 2-minute videos and 4 x 200 words 20 N Individual
Applied Project 10-minute video and 500 words 20 N Individual
Professional Task 1,000 words 20 N Individual
Practical Exam 30 minutes 20 Y Individual
Professional Placement Performance 160 hours and 10 x 250 words 20 Y Individual
Participation Attendance at a minimum of 11 lectorials across the semester S/U Y Individual

Teaching Periods