DANCE 773 : Dance Therapy, Theory and Practice II

Creative Arts and Industries

2022 Semester Two (1225) (15 POINTS)

Course Prescription

Builds on DANCE 772. Focuses on deepening theoretical and practical understanding of the needs of a variety of client populations in regard to different ages, issues and settings, in individual and group work.

Course Overview

The focus of this course will be to explore applications of DMT, to specific and specialist populations, and to work with individuals.

We will delve into a range of population foci, with both child and adult applications, utilizing clinical knowledge, creativity, imagery and improvisation in applying our DMT tools and concepts to explore assessment and intervention according to context. Your practice will be developed through the continuation of the practical placement/s where you have the opportunity to observe and participate in DMT and related sessions and supervision. Take time to reflect on the sessions and come to supervision prepared to discuss and move your curiosities, discoveries and challenges. Individual DMT work requires additional techniques that we will explore, in particular verbal relationship building and counselling methods, tools and techniques to support nonverbal movement practices.  We will also cover key DMT practice issues arising out of placements in preparation for the commencement of the second year clinical practicum.

Course Requirements

Prerequisite: DANCE 772

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice
Capability 2: Critical Thinking
Capability 3: Solution Seeking
Capability 4: Communication and Engagement
Capability 5: Independence and Integrity
Capability 6: Social and Environmental Responsibilities

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Discuss Key issues facing a range of populations (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.3, 5.2, 5.3 and 6.2)
  2. Demonstrate further understanding of two populations (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.2 and 6.3)
  3. Identify relevant DMT applications for those specific contexts (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.2, 3.3, 4.2, 4.3, 5.2, 5.3 and 6.2)
  4. Demonstrate introductory level skills for individual DMT work, including verbal tools and DMT assessment skills (Capability 1.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.2, 5.2 and 6.2)
  5. Describe goal setting and treatment planning skills and apply to DMT contexts on a theoretical level, including working as part of a treatment team (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3)
  6. Identify and discuss key theoretical concepts that support clinical skills necessary for individual DMT practice (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 2.2, 2.3, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 5.2, 5.3 and 6.2)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Presentation 30% Individual Coursework
Practical 30% Individual Coursework
Coursework 40% Individual Coursework
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3 4 5 6
Presentation
Practical
Coursework

Teaching & Learning Methods

  • Group lecture
  • Group tutorial
  • Independent research
  • Presentations
  • Workshops
  • Practical placement

Workload Expectations

Following university workload guidelines, a standard 15 point course represents approximately 150 hours of study. During a typical week there will be 3 hours of lectures plus one hour of tutorial. For the 12 teaching weeks, this totals to 48 hours. Since the course as a whole represents approximately 150 hours of study, that leaves a total of 102 hours across the entire semester for independent study, e.g. reading, reflection, preparing for assessments etc.

Delivery Mode

Campus Experience

Attendance is required at scheduled activities including labs/tutorials/studios to complete components of the course.

The course may include live online events including group discussions/tutorials.

Attendance on campus is not required for the exam.

The activities for the course are scheduled as a standard weekly timetable.

Learning Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).

Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

Health & Safety

Warming up properly is essential; you cannot do a practical class if you are not warm as you are running the risk of injuring yourself. It is your responsibility to warm up sufficiently before class starts, as we expect to be able to start the class on time and not take up valuable class time getting everyone ‘warm up’. Please inform us of any injury or health related circumstances that are relevant to your full participation in the course. If you develop a new injury, or if an old injury surfaces during the course, let us know about it before class, or as soon as it happens in class – if you are unsure about your injury or pain ASK us about it, and ALWAYS seek medical advice from medical professionals.
Please be alert of personal security when rehearsing/practicing – rehearse/practice with a friend if possible.

Student Feedback

At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.

Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.

Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.

Class Representatives

Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.

Inclusive Learning

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.

Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz

Special Circumstances

If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.

If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.

This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

Learning Continuity

In the event of an unexpected disruption we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the University Website for information about how to proceed.

Student Charter and Responsibilities

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.

Disclaimer

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.

In this course students may be asked to submit coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. In exceptional circumstances changes to elements of this course may be necessary at short notice. Students enrolled in this course will be informed of any such changes and the reasons for them, as soon as possible, through Canvas.

Published on 05/11/2021 05:20 p.m.