Art Therapy
Published on Nov 18, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
ART THERAPY
Art therapy integrates psychotherapeutic techniques with the creative process to improve mental health and well-being. The American Art Therapy Association describes art therapy as "a mental health profession that uses the creative process of art making to improve and enhance the physical, mental and emotional well-being of individuals of all ages."
Salary: US Avg. $39,410 but other salaries vary from $40-$60K
Hours per Week: typical 40 hour work week
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QUALIFICATIONS
🔶You will usually need a first degree in art or a relevant subject. However, trainees come from various working backgrounds e.g. artists, educators, social workers, and related professions.
🔶Those accepted onto the courses are usually mature, flexible people who have had experience of working in mental health, education, special needs or social services before applying.
🔶Applicants that have qualifications other than art degrees must demonstrate commitment and ability in the practice of a visual art and are required to undertake substantial amounts of art practice during their course.
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SKILLS
Training requires a high level of self-awareness and that personal therapy is undertaken. Art Therapist must be able to relate to their patients/clients verbally and through their chosen art form. They are expected to be able to provide a secure environment within these sessions, as those referred, often express powerful emotions through the use of art.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
🔶Becoming an art therapist requires a Master’s Degree in Art Therapy, or in counseling with an emphasis in art therapy, from an accredited institution.
🔶Graduate schools require a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution.
🔶Some master’s programs also require completion of a certain number of hours of studio art and psychology courses.
🔶It is a good idea to major in a related field, such as psychology or art.
🔶Some schools offer Bachelor’s Degrees in Art Therapy, while others provide a minor in arts therapy. The Graduate Records Examination (GRE) is also required.
EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK/JOB PROSPECTS
- Art therapy as a career has been trending upward in the last 5 years. There are available jobs.
- Some locations have a higher demand for art therapists and art therapy related positions.
- You will have to do some investigation to check the career health of art therapy for your location.
- Art therapists are employed by hospitals, palliative care centers, schools, in nursing homes,
- and other community service agencies. These jobs don't just come up. Searching is required.
WHY DID I CHOOSE THIS?
I chose this topic because I didn't know too much about it. When I graduate I want to be in some type of therapy/psychology field, so this particularly intrigued me.
SKETCHBOOK ASSIGNMENT
- You will use your sketchbook as a Wreck This Journal.
- A wreck this journal is a journal that you do destructive or therapeutic things to.
- You will smear, rip, tear, paint, stain, (etc.) anything on this page.
- Do this when you are mad, sad, happy, annoyed or any mood you're feeling.
- Hopefully your final product will be a good representation of your mood!
TO BE CONTINUED
YET TO BE CREATED
I don't really approve of my artwork but I enjoy my watercolor projects. These are two of my assignments. The one on the right was created Sep. 6, 2013. It was based on taking a piece of art and putting it in a completely different situation. The left was made on Oct. 11, 2013. It was inspired by "the perfect snow day. "
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- Outside of art, I am creative when I am bored, or seeking some change in my life.
- The area I'm working to improve is mostly every part. I'm striving to become a great artist.
- My favorite project has been my self portrait project. It gave me something to judge so I know where to improve.
- My least favorite project was my clay monster. I felt that it made my craftsmanship skills look very poor.
- I've improved overall with the general outlook at art. Taking an art class opened my eyes to broader ideas.
