SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT TASK AND STUDENT GUIDANCE
A 2000 word essay which explores an arts based approach within an aspect of health care. Students must demonstrate an understanding of philosophy of arts in health, arts intervention and practical application of arts in health.
Explores an arts-based approach within an aspect of mental health care. Meaning critically discuss/ explore, analyze and evaluate the use of Art therapy in depression for example, and its limitations or any other Art based therapy used in mental health.
All learning outcome Most be met
Used the reading list provided and all your reference must be from academic source
It is expected that students discuss and critically reflect on the ways theorists and researchers have considered social, behavioural and therapeutic aspects of these art forms in relation to individual experience and the context of the use of the arts in a range of healthcare settings.
Therefore the essay must contain a critical evaluation of contemporary research in this area, a reflection of self experience and must meet the learning outcomes outlined on page 4.