PERF 7011 Music Therapy Skills & Practice C

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Credit Points 20

Legacy Code 102802

Coordinator Allison Fuller Opens in new window

Description From 2023, this subject will be replaced by PERF 6005 Music Therapy Skills & Practice C. This subject focuses on the development of therapeutic music skills to support the delivery of music therapy to individual and group participants ranging in age from infants to the elderly. Students learn, practice and demonstrate a diverse range of skill sets that can be applied within their SiMPrac field work or Practicum Placement as appropriate. This subject utilises active learning methods within a lectorial format and addresses focus areas including: methods; goals; technology; culture and improvisation.

School Humanities & Comm Arts

Discipline Music

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 20cp

Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject

Equivalent Subjects PERF 7006 - Music Therapy Skills 2

Restrictions

Students must be enrolled n 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
Professional Placement Performance: 1st Year: SiMPrac and 2nd Year: RMT Placement 160 hours 40 Y Individual
Applied Project: Song/music composition written & recorded for an individual or group from placement with written description Between 16 to 32 bars, and 2 to 4 minute recording, and 500 words 30 N Individual
Practical: Demonstration of music therapy knowledge/skills 30 N Individual
Attendance: Weekly attendance at scheduled learning activities Attendance at a minimum of 11 lectorials across the semester S/U Y Individual

Teaching Periods