Visual Art Therapy I

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1. Individual work	-	-
Independent work in the course part "Visual art techniques" 1. Independently consolidate the lecture material by systematically reading the indicated sources; 2. Create two works of art in seven different visual art techniques; 3. Make entries in the diary of professional development, reflecting on personal experience in working with various art materials and techniques; 4. Preparing for the final presentation. Independent work in the course part "History and theoretical approaches of art therapy" 1. Independently consolidate the lecture material by systematically reading the indicated sources; 2. Read the literature and analyze 3 scientific studies according to the requirements; 3. In preparation for the final test on the content of the course part. Independent work in the course part "Arts-based assessment" 1. Independently consolidate the lecture material by systematically reading the indicated sources; 2. Assess 2 patients/clients (different age groups) using an art-based assessment tool appropriate for the patient/client; 3. Create a presentation that reflects the evaluation of one patient/client; 3. In preparation for the final test on the content of the course part. At the end of the study course, the student must provide an evaluation of the study course.

Title	% from total grade	Grade
1. Examination	-	-
1. In the part of the course "Art Making at the VPAT": creation of twenty-one artworks (three artworks in seven different artistic techniques) (40% of the course part grade). Writing a professional development diary (20% of the course part grade). Finally, a presentation reflecting on the artworks created, in-depth research, analysis of the 3 artworks created by the student (40% of the course part grade). 2. In the part of the course "History of VPAT in Latvia and worldwide, theoretical approaches": (1) Analysis of 3 scientific studies (makes up 40% of the evaluation of the course part). It is possible to receive 2 points for each filled column of the table (total of 5 columns/5 criteria): 0 – not fulfilled 1- partially fulfilled 2 – fully executed It is possible to receive a total of 10 points for one table. It is possible to receive a total of 30 points for three studies. 30 points – 10 points 29 points – 9 points 28 points – 8 points 25 - 27 points - 7 points 22 – 24 points – 6 points 19 – 21 points – 5 points 14 – 18 points – 4 points 9 – 13 points – 3 points 5 – 8 points – 2 points 1 – 4 points – 1 point (2) Final test (7 questions) on the history of VPAT in Latvia and the world and theoretical approaches (makes up 60% of the evaluation of the course part). Evaluation of the test You can get 2 points for each answered question. 0 points – no answer 1 point - partially answered. The question is answered partially or too broadly, losing focus on the basic nature of the question. 2 points - fully answered. The question is answered precisely, structured, focused. Total: 14 points 14 points – 10 points 13 points – 9 points 12 points – 8 points 11 points - 7 points 10 points – 6 points 9 points – 5 points 8 points – 4 points 0-7 points – not counted 3. In the course "Assessment in VPAT": 1. Assessment of two clients/patients with different art-based assessment tools and documentation of the assessment results in a protocol, presentation on the assessment of one client/patient (50% of the course part grade). 3. Final test on art-based assessment tools (50% of the course part grade).

Techniques used in art therapy – drawing, painting, creating, collage, digital techniques. Art materials used in art therapy, their properties and influence on the artistic and therapeutic process of creation. Description Annotation: Introduction to the art materials used in art therapy, their properties and their influence on the process of creating and therapeutic artwork. Working with wet/fluid art materials, understanding their properties. Working with dry/solid art materials, creating awareness of their properties. Creating awareness of working with artists' reproductions, museum resources, use of natural materials in art therapy. Topics covered during the class: What art materials are used in art therapy? What are the properties of different art materials and their impact on the art-making and therapeutic process?

Techniques used in art therapy – drawing, painting, creating, collage, digital techniques. Art materials used in art therapy, their properties and influence on the artistic and therapeutic process of creation. Description Annotation: Introduction to the art materials used in art therapy, their properties and their influence on the process of creating and therapeutic artwork. Working with wet/fluid art materials, understanding their properties. Working with dry/solid art materials, creating awareness of their properties. Creating awareness of working with artists' reproductions, museum resources, use of natural materials in art therapy. Topics covered during the class: What art materials are used in art therapy? What are the properties of different art materials and their impact on the art-making and therapeutic process?

Techniques used in art therapy – drawing, painting, creating, collage, digital techniques. Art materials used in art therapy, their properties and influence on the artistic and therapeutic process of creation. Description Annotation: Introduction to the art materials used in art therapy, their properties and their influence on the process of creating and therapeutic artwork. Working with wet/fluid art materials, understanding their properties. Working with dry/solid art materials, creating awareness of their properties. Creating awareness of working with artists' reproductions, museum resources, use of natural materials in art therapy. Topics covered during the class: What art materials are used in art therapy? What are the properties of different art materials and their impact on the art-making and therapeutic process?

Wet/fluid art materials and their properties. Dry/solid art materials and their properties. Use of artworks created by artists, resources of museum collections in art therapy. Use of natural resources in art therapy. Description Annotation: Study of the artwork created. Observing and studying the process of creating an artwork (the creative process). Topics covered during the class: What is the study of an artwork and what does it involve? What is the study of the creative process and how is the process of making art observed?

Wet/fluid art materials and their properties. Dry/solid art materials and their properties. Use of artworks created by artists, resources of museum collections in art therapy. Use of natural resources in art therapy. Description Annotation: Study of the artwork created. Observing and studying the process of creating an artwork (the creative process). Topics covered during the class: What is the study of an artwork and what does it involve? What is the study of the creative process and how is the process of making art observed?

Wet/fluid art materials and their properties. Dry/solid art materials and their properties. Use of artworks created by artists, resources of museum collections in art therapy. Use of natural resources in art therapy. Description Annotation: Study of the artwork created. Observing and studying the process of creating an artwork (the creative process). Topics covered during the class: What is the study of an artwork and what does it involve? What is the study of the creative process and how is the process of making art observed?

Study of a work of art - observation of the process of creating a work of art, elements of a work of art. Analysis of the work of art – getting to know the formal elements. Description Annotation: Understanding the elements of an artwork. Understanding the formal elements and analysis of an artwork. Topics covered during the class: What are the elements of an artwork? What are the formal elements? What is the analysis of an artwork and how is it carried out?

Study of a work of art - observation of the process of creating a work of art, elements of a work of art. Analysis of the work of art – getting to know the formal elements. Description Annotation: Understanding the elements of an artwork. Understanding the formal elements and analysis of an artwork. Topics covered during the class: What are the elements of an artwork? What are the formal elements? What is the analysis of an artwork and how is it carried out?

Study of a work of art - observation of the process of creating a work of art, elements of a work of art. Analysis of the work of art – getting to know the formal elements. Description Annotation: Understanding the elements of an artwork. Understanding the formal elements and analysis of an artwork. Topics covered during the class: What are the elements of an artwork? What are the formal elements? What is the analysis of an artwork and how is it carried out?

Art language – non-verbal communication, means of expression, symbol, sign, image, metaphor in art therapy. Description Annotation: Understanding the elements of art language - non-verbal communication, expression, symbol, sign, image, metaphor in art therapy. Topics covered during the class: What is the language of art and what are its elements? What is non-verbal communication, means of expression, symbol, sign, image, metaphor?

Art language – non-verbal communication, means of expression, symbol, sign, image, metaphor in art therapy. Description Annotation: Understanding the elements of art language - non-verbal communication, expression, symbol, sign, image, metaphor in art therapy. Topics covered during the class: What is the language of art and what are its elements? What is non-verbal communication, means of expression, symbol, sign, image, metaphor?

Art language – non-verbal communication, means of expression, symbol, sign, image, metaphor in art therapy. Description Annotation: Understanding the elements of art language - non-verbal communication, expression, symbol, sign, image, metaphor in art therapy. Topics covered during the class: What is the language of art and what are its elements? What is non-verbal communication, means of expression, symbol, sign, image, metaphor?

Development of art therapy in the world and in Latvia in general and in specialization. Important persons in the development of art therapy in the world and in Latvia. Description Annotation: Historical development of visual plastic art therapy in the world and in Latvia. Topics covered during the class: What is the historical development of visual plastic art therapy worldwide? What is the historical development of visual plastic art therapy in Latvia?

Development of art therapy in the world and in Latvia in general and in specialization. Important persons in the development of art therapy in the world and in Latvia. Description Annotation: Historical development of visual plastic art therapy in the world and in Latvia. Topics covered during the class: What is the historical development of visual plastic art therapy worldwide? What is the historical development of visual plastic art therapy in Latvia?

Development of art therapy in the world and in Latvia in general and in specialization. Important persons in the development of art therapy in the world and in Latvia. Description Annotation: Historical development of visual plastic art therapy in the world and in Latvia. Topics covered during the class: What is the historical development of visual plastic art therapy worldwide? What is the historical development of visual plastic art therapy in Latvia?

Introduction to psychotherapeutic approaches, their diversity and use in the context of art therapy. Basic principles in psychodynamic approaches (psychoanalysis, analytical psychology) and their application in art therapy. Description Annotation: Psychodynamic/analytical approach in art therapy. Developmental approach in art therapy. Topics covered during the class: What are the basic principles of the psychodynamic/analytic approach to art therapy? What are the basic principles of the developmental approach in art therapy?

Introduction to psychotherapeutic approaches, their diversity and use in the context of art therapy. Basic principles in psychodynamic approaches (psychoanalysis, analytical psychology) and their application in art therapy. Description Annotation: Psychodynamic/analytical approach in art therapy. Developmental approach in art therapy. Topics covered during the class: What are the basic principles of the psychodynamic/analytic approach to art therapy? What are the basic principles of the developmental approach in art therapy?

Introduction to psychotherapeutic approaches, their diversity and use in the context of art therapy. Basic principles in psychodynamic approaches (psychoanalysis, analytical psychology) and their application in art therapy. Description Annotation: Psychodynamic/analytical approach in art therapy. Developmental approach in art therapy. Topics covered during the class: What are the basic principles of the psychodynamic/analytic approach to art therapy? What are the basic principles of the developmental approach in art therapy?

Basic principles in humanistic approaches (person-centered, positive psychology, gestalt) and their application in art therapy. Basic principles in cognitive and neuroscience approaches (cognitive-behavioral, narrative) and their application in art therapy. Description Annotation: Cognitive - Behavioral approach in art therapy. Humanistic approach in art therapy. Topics covered during the class: What are the basic principles of the cognitive-behavioural approach to art therapy? What are the basic principles of the humanistic approach to art therapy?

Basic principles in humanistic approaches (person-centered, positive psychology, gestalt) and their application in art therapy. Basic principles in cognitive and neuroscience approaches (cognitive-behavioral, narrative) and their application in art therapy. Description Annotation: Cognitive - Behavioral approach in art therapy. Humanistic approach in art therapy. Topics covered during the class: What are the basic principles of the cognitive-behavioural approach to art therapy? What are the basic principles of the humanistic approach to art therapy?

Basic principles in humanistic approaches (person-centered, positive psychology, gestalt) and their application in art therapy. Basic principles in cognitive and neuroscience approaches (cognitive-behavioral, narrative) and their application in art therapy. Description Annotation: Cognitive - Behavioral approach in art therapy. Humanistic approach in art therapy. Topics covered during the class: What are the basic principles of the cognitive-behavioural approach to art therapy? What are the basic principles of the humanistic approach to art therapy?

Basic principles in systemic approaches (families, groups) and their application in art therapy. Basic principles in integrative approaches (developmental, eclectic) and their application in art therapy. Description Annotation: Systemic approach in art therapy. An integrative eclectic approach in art therapy. Topics covered during the class: What are the basic principles of a systemic approach to art therapy? What are the basic principles of an integrative eclectic approach to art therapy?

Basic principles in systemic approaches (families, groups) and their application in art therapy. Basic principles in integrative approaches (developmental, eclectic) and their application in art therapy. Description Annotation: Systemic approach in art therapy. An integrative eclectic approach in art therapy. Topics covered during the class: What are the basic principles of a systemic approach to art therapy? What are the basic principles of an integrative eclectic approach to art therapy?

Basic principles in systemic approaches (families, groups) and their application in art therapy. Basic principles in integrative approaches (developmental, eclectic) and their application in art therapy. Description Annotation: Systemic approach in art therapy. An integrative eclectic approach in art therapy. Topics covered during the class: What are the basic principles of a systemic approach to art therapy? What are the basic principles of an integrative eclectic approach to art therapy?

Art-based assessment in art therapy. Analysis and interpretation of an artwork. Historical development and diversity of assessment tools. Their flaws and future opportunities. Adaptation process in Latvia. Description Annotation: Art-based assessment in art therapy. Analysis and interpretation of an artwork. Historical development and diversity of assessment tools. Their flaws and future opportunities. Adaptation process in Latvia. Topics covered during the class: What is art-based assessment in art therapy? What is the analysis and interpretation of artworks? What is the historical development and diversity of assessment tools? What are the limitations and perspectives of art-based assessment tools?

Art-based assessment in art therapy. Analysis and interpretation of an artwork. Historical development and diversity of assessment tools. Their flaws and future opportunities. Adaptation process in Latvia. Description Annotation: Art-based assessment in art therapy. Analysis and interpretation of an artwork. Historical development and diversity of assessment tools. Their flaws and future opportunities. Adaptation process in Latvia. Topics covered during the class: What is art-based assessment in art therapy? What is the analysis and interpretation of artworks? What is the historical development and diversity of assessment tools? What are the limitations and perspectives of art-based assessment tools?

Art-based assessment tools: "The Formal Elements Art Therapy Scale" and the drawing "Person Picking an Apple from a Tree". "The Bridge Drawing". Description Annotation: Art-based assessment tools: "The Formal Elements Art Therapy Scale" and the drawing "Person Picking an Apple from a Tree". "The Bridge Drawing". Topics covered during the class: What are the art-based assessment tools "The Formal Elements Art Therapy Scale" and "Person Picking an Apple from a Tree", "The Bridge Drawing" and what is their historical development, basic principles, adaptation in Latvia, limitations?

Art-based assessment tools: "The Formal Elements Art Therapy Scale" and the drawing "Person Picking an Apple from a Tree". "The Bridge Drawing". Description Annotation: Art-based assessment tools: "The Formal Elements Art Therapy Scale" and the drawing "Person Picking an Apple from a Tree". "The Bridge Drawing". Topics covered during the class: What are the art-based assessment tools "The Formal Elements Art Therapy Scale" and "Person Picking an Apple from a Tree", "The Bridge Drawing" and what is their historical development, basic principles, adaptation in Latvia, limitations?

Art-based assessment tools: "The Formal Elements Art Therapy Scale" and the drawing "Person Picking an Apple from a Tree". "The Bridge Drawing". Description Annotation: Art-based assessment tools: "The Formal Elements Art Therapy Scale" and the drawing "Person Picking an Apple from a Tree". "The Bridge Drawing". Topics covered during the class: What are the art-based assessment tools "The Formal Elements Art Therapy Scale" and "Person Picking an Apple from a Tree", "The Bridge Drawing" and what is their historical development, basic principles, adaptation in Latvia, limitations?

Art-based assessment tools: "The Formal Elements Art Therapy Scale" and the drawing "Person Picking an Apple from a Tree". "The Bridge Drawing". Description Annotation: Art-based assessment tools: "The Formal Elements Art Therapy Scale" and the drawing "Person Picking an Apple from a Tree". "The Bridge Drawing". Topics covered during the class: What are the art-based assessment tools "The Formal Elements Art Therapy Scale" and "Person Picking an Apple from a Tree", "The Bridge Drawing" and what is their historical development, basic principles, adaptation in Latvia, limitations?

Art-based assessment tools "Silver Drawing Test", "Draw a Story", "The Bird's Nest Drawing". Description Annotation: Art-based assessment tools "Silver Drawing Test", "Draw a Story", "The Bird's Nest Drawing". Topics covered during the class: What are the art-based assessment tools "Silver Drawing Test", "Draw a Story", "The Bird's Nest Drawing" and what are their historical development, basic principles, adaptation in Latvia and limitations?

Art-based assessment tools "Silver Drawing Test", "Draw a Story", "The Bird's Nest Drawing". Description Annotation: Art-based assessment tools "Silver Drawing Test", "Draw a Story", "The Bird's Nest Drawing". Topics covered during the class: What are the art-based assessment tools "Silver Drawing Test", "Draw a Story", "The Bird's Nest Drawing" and what are their historical development, basic principles, adaptation in Latvia and limitations?

Art-based assessment tools "Silver Drawing Test", "Draw a Story", "The Bird's Nest Drawing". Description Annotation: Art-based assessment tools "Silver Drawing Test", "Draw a Story", "The Bird's Nest Drawing". Topics covered during the class: What are the art-based assessment tools "Silver Drawing Test", "Draw a Story", "The Bird's Nest Drawing" and what are their historical development, basic principles, adaptation in Latvia and limitations?

Art-based assessment tools "Silver Drawing Test", "Draw a Story", "The Bird's Nest Drawing". Description Annotation: Art-based assessment tools "Silver Drawing Test", "Draw a Story", "The Bird's Nest Drawing". Topics covered during the class: What are the art-based assessment tools "Silver Drawing Test", "Draw a Story", "The Bird's Nest Drawing" and what are their historical development, basic principles, adaptation in Latvia and limitations?

Art-based assessment tool "Face Assessment", "Expressive Therapies Continuum" (ETC). Description Annotation: Art-based assessment tool "Face Assessment", "Expressive Therapies Continuum" (ETC). Topics covered during the class: What is the "Face Stimulus Assessment" and what is its historical development, basic principles, adaptation in Latvia and limitations? What is the Expressive Therapies Continuum (ETC) and its application in art therapy.

Art-based assessment tool "Face Assessment", "Expressive Therapies Continuum" (ETC). Description Annotation: Art-based assessment tool "Face Assessment", "Expressive Therapies Continuum" (ETC). Topics covered during the class: What is the "Face Stimulus Assessment" and what is its historical development, basic principles, adaptation in Latvia and limitations? What is the Expressive Therapies Continuum (ETC) and its application in art therapy.