Art Therapy (Graduate Diploma)

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Year

2012

Award

Graduate Diploma in Art Therapy

Length

1 year full-time.

Campuses

Melbourne

Course description

This course aims to enable students to combine art and counselling for creative self-expression within a therapeutic environment. It offers first-level training in art therapy based on principles of humanistic psychotherapy, with an emphasis on the acquisition of art therapy counselling skills, utilising a range of approaches and techniques. Content emphasises the reflective process and its application to the artistic process.

For more information, please download our Prospective Student Guide (PDF 307KB).

Course structure

The curriculum includes subjects, one semester of clinical placement under supervision (250 hours), and an art therapy project. This course may be articulated into the Master of Art Therapy, which would then enable graduates to apply for professional recognition with the Australian and New Zealand Art's Therapy Association (ANZATA).

Subject details

Melbourne

Overseas study opportunities

Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information

Application

Apply direct to the University. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form.

Please also complete the Supplementary Form (PDF 114KB).

Fee type

Fees (Fee-Help available)

Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)

Indicative (2012): $15,770 per 120 credit points.

Scholarships

A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduates

Additional costs (AUD)

Materials - A$70, National Police check - A$15 to A$43, Immunisations - A$500. All costs are approximate.

Prerequisites

Undergraduate degree in fine arts, graphic design, art education, psychology, counselling, social work, occupational therapy, psychology or nursing. Applicants also need to provide an artwork portfolio and demonstrate at least one year's professional experience in an art therapy or a counselling-related field, counselling skills training, and appropriate academic skills.

Semester starts

Semester 1 (February)

Career opportunities

Graduates need a one-year Master's qualification for full qualification as an art therapist.