Foundations in
Therapeutic Art Facilitation
Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.
-- Pablo Picasso
Features
... The programme is fully online, allowing students to learn at their own pace and at their own time. There are no fixed physical or online group classes, so students of all levels can participate without the pressure of having to accommodate other students.
100% Online Flexible Learning
... Each item in the course is explained in detail in terms of its theoretical basis, principles of application, and application of artistic techniques, and is practised with case examples and self-reflection, so that students can master the theory and practice, and be able to change and develop their own skills when applying the course after graduation.
Emphasis on Both Theory and Practice
... The course covers the theory, ethics and case studies required for professional application. Upon completion of the course, students will have the knowledge, integrity and confidence to perform safely and effectively in non-clinical settings (e.g. community centres, schools and care institutions). Students can become "Therapeutic Art Facilitator".
Career Orientation Content
... The programme is based on the Tharros 5-Season Learning Model. This framework is designed to guide students through the different stages of learning - from the assimilation of foundational knowledge, to critical reflection, to practical application and personal integration - ensuring that students' online learning is both deep and transformative.
Original Multivariate Learning Model
... The exercises in the course are based on real-life cases and self-reflection. They teach the analysis and application of cases, enhance students' self-confidence and skills in helping others, and at the same time promote reflection to improve one's own life. The course is especially suitable for teachers, social workers, activity/group instructors, art enthusiasts, emotionally disturbed people and their carers. *** Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version) ***
Help Yourself, Help Others
... All content is available in either English or Chinese, and students can change the language at any time on the learning platform interface.
Bilingual Options: English and Chinese
Programme Structure
3 Core subjects + 5 Elective subjects
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Each subject covers different developmental stages and needs of the target group, helping you to understand the psychological needs of different people and how to guide them.
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Students must start with AP2101. After completing this foundation subject, you may take the other core and elective subjects in any order.
Flexible study arrangements
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Students will be given a free preview of the first module for the first time and will pay for the remaining modules only after they have completed the preview.
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Payment of tuition fee by subject, no need to pay all tuition fee at one go.
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You may choose one or two subjects at random and complete the 3 core + 2 elective programme certificate requirements only after you are sure if they are suitable for you.
40 learning hours per course
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Each subject consists of four modules, each with 10 hours of study, including reading, watching, listening, thinking, art-making, and writing.
Subject Descriptions
AP2101
Foundations of Emotions and Ethical Facilitation
This essential introductory course sets the stage for the entire programme. It explores the psychological underpinnings of human emotion while establishing the robust ethical framework required to facilitate creative work safely and responsibly.
AP2111
Lifespan Development and the Arts
This course applies key theories of developmental psychology to art facilitation. You will learn how to adapt creative approaches for different age groups in ways that are respectful and effective for each life stage.
AP2131
Perfectionism, Aesthetics, and Wellbeing
This course explores the psychological relationship between our ideas of beauty (aesthetics) and the struggle with perfectionism. You will discover how to use the creative process to embrace imperfection and cultivate self-acceptance.
AP2102
Art Materials and the Embodied Mind
This course delves into the concept of the "embodied mind," where thinking and feeling are understood as inseparable from physical, sensory experience. You will explore how the tactile properties of different art materials become active partners in the psychological process.
AP2113
The Arts in Gerontology
Focusing on older adults, this course explores using art for reminiscence, supporting dignity, and adapting creative processes for individuals with cognitive or physical changes.
AP2141
Art and Christian Spirituality
This course examines art as a pathway for spiritual exploration and meaning-making within a Christian theological framework, providing tools for those in pastoral or spiritual care roles.
AP2103
Trauma-Informed Art Facilitation
Focusing on safety and awareness, this course introduces the core principles of trauma-informed practice. It is not about treating trauma, but about learning how to create a secure and empowering creative environment that avoids re-traumatisation.
AP2121
Creative Practice for Neurodiverse Individuals
This course provides practical frameworks for facilitating art activities that are inclusive and supportive of neurodiverse individuals, honouring different ways of thinking and being.
