Course Guide - Edith Cowan University

in this instance the case study as a genre of writing spanning the
‘scientific paper’, biography, narrative and story telling. An
understanding of this, familiarity with such literature, and ability
to use it both as a reflection on their own work and
communicating it in the public domain, is vital for art
psychotherapists and their profession. As in psychotherapy the
case study is one of the primary research methods of drama
therapy. In its completed form the Case Study, like the Project,
will be assessed against the criteria for published work.
For their placement, individual students are placed in an
institution, agency or other setting where, with on-site
supervision, they may work with clients one-to-one and in groups.
As far as possible students' preferences to work with particular
kinds of clients are taken into account. Placements involve
contact between the student, the on-site supervisor and course
staff. Art therapists, psychodramatists, occupational therapists,
social workers, psychologists and counsellors will supervise
students on site. While students are on placement they must attend
a specific university based drama therapy supervision group. This
group provides students with the opportunity to pay close
attention to the development of their therapeutic understanding
and skills in practice. Placements must be completed to the
satisfaction of course staff concerned and the on-site supervisor,
each of whom will write an assessment of the placement. At the
end of placements, students are required to write a placement
report.
DMT6156
60 Credit Points
Module 6
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
Prerequisite :
DMT6155 Module 5
Placement work continues within the same or a second setting. If
appropriate, the placement may take place in remote rural
locations, other Australian states, or other countries if suitable
supervision can be arranged. This might be particularly
appropriate in the case of interstate or international students and
those from remote locations. For students in the Perth area,
weekly supervision group continues from Module 5. For those
further afield (undertaking placement in remote locations, or in
other States or countries) university supervision will be via
delegated local resources, staff visits where possible, intensive
short courses in the university, tele-conferencing and email.
Students present seminars concerning placements, case material,
project work, case study or creative work to the student body.
This give students the opportunity to share their research and
experience with others, and become familiar with speaking about
their work to an audience.
DMT6205
30 Credit Points
Module 5
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
Prerequisite :
DMT5154 Module 4
Students will normally commence their placement in a setting
external to the University and begin preparation for the case
study. While on placement students will attend a campus based
supervision group. The purpose of the case study is to examine
and communicate a student’s work on placements in depth. In this
instance the case study is a genre of writing spanning the
‘scientific paper’, biography, narrative and story telling.
DMT6206
30 Credit Points
Module 6
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
Prerequisite :
DMT5154 Module 4
Students will normally continue with their external placement,
their on-campus supervision group and their case study. The
purpose of the case study is to examine and communicate a
student’s work on placements in depth. In this instance the case
study is a genre of writing spanning the ‘scientific paper’,
biography, narrative and story telling.
DMT6207
30 Credit Points
Module 7
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
Prerequisite :
DMT6205 Module 5
Placement work continues within the same or a second setting.
Students present seminars concerning placements, case material,
project work, case study or creative work to the student body.
Students share their research and experience with others, and
become familiar with speaking about their work to an audience.
DMT6208
30 Credit Points
Module 8
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
Prerequisite :
DMT6206 Module 6
Placement work normally continues or concludes during this
module. Students present seminars concerning placements, case
material, project work, case study or creative work to the student
body. Students share their research and experience with others,
and become familiar with speaking about their work to an
audience.
DVA7101
0 Credit Points
Doctor of Philosophy Thesis
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
PRACTICAL PROJECT: Students will design, direct or produce
a major arts project, culminating in a performance, installation or
exhibition. Working in a contemporary arts environment, in
collaboration with other students from other arts disciplines,
students will be asked to research, devise and produce new works
of art or approaches to arts practice. It is expected that this activity
will be a contemporary expression of arts practice and could
frequently be an exploratory work spanning and integrating art
forms. Students will combine the analytical, creative and technical
experiences developed throughout the course.
DVA7200
0 Credit Points
Doctor of Philosophy Thesis
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
PRACTICAL PROJECT: Students will design, direct or produce
a major arts project, culminating in a performance, installation or
exhibition. Working in a contemporary arts environment, in
collaboration with other students from other arts disciplines,
students will be asked to research, devise and produce new works
of art or approaches to arts practice. It is expected that this activity
will be a contemporary expression of arts practice and could
frequently be an exploratory work spanning and integrating art
forms. Students will combine the analytical, creative and technical
experiences developed throughout the course.
DVS5101
20 Credit Points
Contemporary Theories: Overview of Development
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
The aim of this unit is to examine the theoretical perspectives of
development studies in a multi-disciplinary context. Major
contemporary theories of development will be discussed and
critically evaluated. The interrelationships between economics,
sociology and politics will be explored with a particular attention
given to the role of the State and non-governmental organisations
in development and planning.
DVS5201
20 Credit Points
Theory and Practice of Social Development
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
Prerequisite :
DVS5101 Contemporary Theories: Overview of Development
The primary aim of the unit is to give an insight into project,
programme and policy assessment approaches and practice
intended to encourage development which is socially, ecologically
and economically sustainable. The unit will therefore examine
current process and practice of impact assessment as a tool to
induce development which is sustainable. The course content will
provide an overview of the role of impact assessment in
identifying, mitigating, monitoring and evaluating impacts of
development projects, programmes and policies. The emphasis of
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