Art Therapy (Coming Soon)

1-month, 5-days-a-week completely practical curriculum for an Art Therapy course, designed for daily 1-hour online sessions:
Important Topics Covered: Foundations of Art Therapy

• No 1: Introduction to Art Therapy: Exploring Media & Techniques (Hands-on activity: Drawing session)

• No 2: Understanding Symbols and Metaphors in Art (Practical exercise: Creating symbolic art)

• No 3: The Therapeutic Process: Art as a Means of Expression (Students share personal visual narratives)

• No 4: Art Therapy in Emotional Regulation (Practical session: Creating mood-based artwork)

• No 5: Case Study Analysis: Art Therapy for Anxiety (Discussion and practical application)

Important Topics Covered: Art Therapy Techniques

• No 6: Guided Imagery in Art Therapy (Live session: Creating art from guided visualization)

• No 7: Using Collage for Self-Exploration (Hands-on: Creating collages from different materials)

• No 8: Mandala Creation for Mindfulness and Relaxation (Students create and share mandalas)

• No 9: Art Therapy for Trauma Healing (Live practice: Expressing traumatic experiences through art)

• No 10: Group Art Therapy Techniques (Simulated group session for shared art-making)

Important Topics Covered: Art Therapy for Specific Populations

• No 11: Working with Children: Play and Creative Expression (Creating art for emotional regulation)

• No 12: Art Therapy for Adolescents: Identity and Self-Concept (Self-portrait and identity artwork)

• No 13: Art Therapy with Adults: Addressing Depression and Anxiety (Students create personal healing artworks)

• No 14: Art Therapy in Group Settings: Practical Case Study (Simulated group art therapy)

• No 15: Art Therapy for Grief and Loss (Practical session: Symbolic representation of loss)

Important Topics Covered: Advanced Applications & Ethics

• No 16: Integrating Other Therapies: Combining CBT with Art Therapy (Case discussion and practice)

• No 17: Ethical Considerations in Art Therapy (Case-based discussion)

• No 18: Assessing Progress Through Art: Interpretation and Feedback (Live session on interpreting progress)

• No 19: Presenting Case Studies: Art Therapy in Real-Life Scenarios (Students present case studies)

• No 20: Final Art Presentation: Students Showcase Their Therapeutic Art Journey (Peer review and feedback)

Assessment:
Final practical exam where students present an art therapy-based case study and therapeutic intervention plan, along with a reflection on their own creative process.
This curriculum focuses on practical engagement with art as a therapeutic tool, allowing students to develop hands-on experience through creative and reflective processes.