Course summary

The Introductory Days provide a taster opportunity to learn about and experience either the Art Therapy process or Participatory Arts Process. Participants will explore the potential of art in different health or education contexts through an experiential workshop. This experience is grounded by some of the theory behind the practice of art therapy or participatory arts.

Department(s)

MTU Crawford College of Art & Design

MTU CCAD Website:

crawford.cit.ie

2020 Fee

Course fee: €100 (€80 concession)
All materials are provided, no artmaking experience necessary

This course is offered by the CIT CCAD Department of Arts in Health and Education, and is located at 46 Grand Parade Cork.

Opportunity is provided to explore the role of art within health or learning through questions and discussion.

• The Art Therapy Introductory Day consists of an exploration of the theory and practice of Art Therapy, together with an opportunity to work experientially. It is intended as a way for individuals, new to Art Therapy, to gain an understanding and experience of the process. All materials are provided. Places are offered on first come first served basis.
   
• The Participatory Arts Introductory Day provides an opportunity to explore arts-based collaborative engagement. It is designed for those interested in incorporating the arts within formal/informal learning and community contexts to gain an understanding and experience of the process and its potential. The day is workshop based. All materials are provided. No previous art-making experience necessary.