Course overview
This 28-week, in-depth short course is a practical and theoretical introduction to Art Psychotherapy in the UK, on which you will experience how art therapy works as a tool for self-reflection.
This course is not currently available to apply for.
The course is suitable for people interested in training as an art therapist, as well as those looking for a stand-alone course. It is facilitated by state-registered Art Psychotherapists and features eight visiting tutors who offer extensive experience in this diverse profession. You'll learn about core art psychotherapy theory, professional contexts, and hear examples of sensitive case material from a range of art therapy practices. Case material and clinical contexts will include work with adults, adolescents, and children from a diverse range of organisations, approaches, and services.
You'll also gain first-hand experience of artmaking in workshop sessions and participate in a small ten-week experiential art therapy group.
Tutors and visiting speakers are all practising Art Psychotherapists. During the first and third terms, they will draw on their varied clinical experience to illustrate the process of Art Psychotherapy. The second term consists of a practical Art Psychotherapy experience led by course tutors.
You'll receive an authorised certificate of attendance on completion of the course. The certificate is not a qualification to practice and does not guarantee acceptance to postgraduate training.
Fees
£1,225
Booking information
Please note our short courses sell out quickly, so early booking is advisable.
Location
Art Psychotherapy Studios, Goldsmiths Campus.
Enquiries
If you have any questions about this course please contact psst (@gold.ac.uk).
Course structure
Term one will focus on theory, context and psychological development. You will gain a deep understanding of Art Psychotherapy through discussion with classmates, and through your own relationship with artmaking. This term will be composed of lectures, explorative artmaking and group discussion.
Term two offers a ten-week experiential art therapy group. This is a unique opportunity to experience Art Psychotherapy as a live learning experience. This approach will allow you to learn through discussion and shared experiences of art-making. These sessions will be facilitated by art psychotherapists.
Term three is composed of guest lectures, explorative art making and group discussion. It will focus on exploring different settings and client groups that Art Psychotherapists work in.
During the course, you will be asked to keep a reflective journal, and to use artmaking as a way of developing your own learning journey. The course will conclude with a review of artworks made during students' time at Goldsmiths, allowing you to consolidate your shared learning experience through visual reflection and group discussion.
Assignments
Students will be required to submit a 1,500-word reflective writing piece at the end of April 2024. While not formally assessed, guidance will be given before submission and short feedback provided at the end of the course.
