Theoretical foundations of art therapy Field of study: Art Therapy
Programme code: W3-S1AR19.2024

Module name: Theoretical foundations of art therapy
Module code: S1_AR_PTA
Programme code: W3-S1AR19.2024
Semester: summer semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the course is to acquaint the student with the most important developmental lines of various disciplines related to art therapies in their interrelation, taking into account the chronological and present context . This knowledge provides the basis for learning about the most representative models of art therapy work, taking into account the different degrees of activity of the clients and the varied use of artistic media. Knowledge of the theoretical background of art therapy approaches and the resulting principles of work will enable the student to determine his/her own possibilities of organising the art therapy process.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
The student has knowledge of the transformations in the art therapy development, with particular emphasis on visual therapies, also in their connection with other forms of art therapies, taking into account the psychotherapeutic context and the interest of different scientific disciplines in the use of arts for healing processes and improvement of quality of life. [AR_PTA_01]
 ART_W05 [5/5]
The student acquires knowledge of the principles and features of the various currents of art therapy in their polymodal approach, taking into account the transformations they have undergone and are undergoing [AR_PTA_02]
 ART_W06 [4/5]
The student knows the basic models of active and receptive art therapy work and how to apply the rules of their use in the area of one modality (visual) and in combination with others [AR_PTA_03]
 ART_W07 [4/5]
The student can accurately determine the quality of activities and skills necessary in the area of art therapy activities [AR_PTA_04]
 ART_U10 [1/5]
The student is able to be objective in describing the art therapeutic process, is able to recognize its strengths and weaknesses in relation to the work of clients as well as his/her own and the art therapeutic team [AR_PTA_05]
 ART_K02 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [AR_PTA_03] 15 Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Activating method – peer learning [b08] 
Activating method – flipped classroom [b09] 
Demonstration-imitation [c06] 
Value-based methods – affective methods [c08] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02] 
Conceptual work [f03]  		course work AR_PTA_03 AR_PTA_04 AR_PTA_05
lecture [S1_AR_PTA] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Description [a03] 
Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Video show [c02] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work AR_PTA_01 AR_PTA_02
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Consulting materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus [a04] Preparation for classes
agreeing on materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus, supporting the implementation of tasks resulting from or necessary for class participation
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Determining the stages of task implementation contributing to the verification of learning outcomes [c01] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
devising a task implementation strategy embracing the division of content, the range of activities, implementation time and/or the method(s) of obtaining the necessary materials and tools, etc.
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
Undertaking, on one’s own initiative and individually, activities aimed at expanding the scope or depth of the teaching content, also beyond the walls of the University [e01] Activities complementary to the classes
a set of activities undertaken independently and on the student's own initiative, aimed at expanding the depth and scope of knowledge and skills, their revision and repetition, retention or verification, also activities carried outside the university, e.g., in a culture promoting or educational institution, a laboratory, in the open air, etc.; also self-education
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Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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