Art Therapy
Certificate Programme
The meaning of life is to find your gift.
The purpose of life is to give it away.
-- Vincent Van Gogh
Characteristics
… This pioneering programme is constructed dedicatedly and professionally, with various subjects covering different target groups. It enables students to comprehensively understand how to use art to assist diverse populations.
Hong Kong's First Non-tertiary Art Therapy Programme Which Adopts Academy Mode
… 參考美國藝術治療協會最新指引，並融合情心園多年教學及心理治療經驗，悉心編寫，務求課程中每項內容均具理論基礎，並提供合適練習以確保學習效果。
實證為本
… 理論中加入正統心理學內容，深入淺出，幫助未受相關訓練的學生能了解更多病理和成長發展的心理知識，鞏固在運用時所需的辨識和靈活變化能力。
著重心理學知識
… 課程各科獨立，並針對不同對象和需要而編寫，學生可按個人有興建的對象和需要，彈性揀選修讀科目，學費按選讀科目逐科收取。 每科目皆設獨立證書，修畢所需學分後將獲頒發課程畢業證書及成績表。
彈性學習安排
… 課程中每項內容均詳細說明其理論基礎、運用原則及藝術技巧應用，並以個案例子及自我反思進行堂上練習和課後作業，使學生能掌握理論及實踐，有利修畢後應用時能自行變化和發揮。
理論實踐並重
… 課程以治療式藝術治療 (therapeutic art therapy) 為導向，同時兼顧心理表達與治療性介入，使受助者在抒發情緒外，能獲得更豐富的啟發和調整。
治療式藝術治療導向
… 課程中的練習和作業，均以實際的案例和自我反思為材料，教授對個案的分析和應用，提升學生助人的自信心和技巧，同時促進反思，改善自我生命。特別適合在職教師、社工、活動/小組導師、藝術熱愛者、情緒困擾人士及其照顧者等。
助人、自助
Programme Structure
2 Core subjects + 7 Elective subjects
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Each course covers targets in different developmental stages and with different needs, helping you understand the psychological needs and intervention methods for various individuals.
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All courses are offered over 2-3 semesters within 6-9 months, allowing students to enroll based on their schedule and interests.
Flexible study arrangements
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You can freely choose any course without a set order, and there is no need for continuous study.
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For a more balanced learning experience, it is recommended to complete all core courses and at least two elective courses.
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You can start by taking one or two courses to see if they suit you; before fulfilling the requirements of 2 core courses + 2 elective courses for the program certificate.
20 hours of study per course
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Each course consists of 10 lessons, with 4 hours of study per lesson, covering reading, assignments, test, and 2 hours of weekly instruction.
(For AT2211, other arrangement will be made for particular lessons)
** Dates of commencement of courses are subject to change **
Group Discount
Students are welcomed to form groups with 6 or more members and schedule for another time to conduct the courses. Students enrolling in a course in a group can enjoy a 25% off group discount.
(This discount cannot be used together with other discounts)
