15 credit level 7 module
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Page last updated 30 September 2024
The 15 credit module, Therapeutic Songwriting, is taught by two very experienced practitioners in the field, Bob Heath and Will Lawton.
This module can be taken as classroom only, or as a full module, which includes a written assignment and viva presentation. All in-person teaching sessions take place at weekends.
It is suitable for music therapists, either qualified or in training, and also welcomes professionals from other fields such as education, social care, counselling, psychotherapy and community music. Musicians from any tradition or genre are welcome, and there is no expectation of previous expertise in songwriting.
The module is delivered in partnership with the UWE Bristol's Centre for Music, and participants will have access to the excellent facilities available at the Centre, based on Frenchay Campus.
On successful completion of this level 7 (Masters level) module, you will be able to:
You must have evidence of employment or volunteering opportunity where songwriting can be applied.
This module can contribute towards MA Therapeutic Music Studies.
The course content typically includes:
Historical and cultural background
Musical techniques
Therapeutic skills
Recording
The teaching sessions will involve a variety of teaching and learning formats including workshops, lectures, individual and small group activities, and discussions (the teaching and learning methods will be adapted to the cohort size).
Scheduled learning - the workshops will include workshops, small group activities, and group discussions/seminars.
Independent learning includes hours engaged with practice of techniques, essential reading, further reading and self-directed study, reflective writing, preparation for lectures and in-class activities, and assignment preparation and completion.
This module generates 45 hours of scheduled study time in therapeutic songwriting lectures and workshops.
You will also be expected to spend:
Preparation for and completion of the assignments will take up approximately 25 learning hours and 60 hours remain for independent study connected with this module.
Placement learning: Learning in practice will comprise a minimum of 12 hours.
Scheduled learning: will account for around 45 hours on this module and will involve lectures, seminars, demonstrations, workshops and small group work.
Independent learning: (approximately 88 hours) includes hours engaged with essential reading, reflective writing, presentation preparation and portfolio completion.
Summative assessment of all learning outcomes aims to capture in the main competencies and aspects of critical understanding which are required for M-level. The assignments will involve reflective practice as well as appraisal and discussion with examiners and peers in order to demonstrate the integration of theory and practice and to allow you creative ways of integrating complex thinking and practice.
The portfolio will include:
The total word count of the written parts of the portfolio (2+3) will be 3,000 (+/- 10%).
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