Therapeutic Photography
This 12 week online module will teach the underpinning principles of this new intervention and demonstrate how you can use this approach in your practice.
This module will look at the benefits of using this approach, both for the practitioners, and the clients, and will use theory to illustrate how to use photographs in practice to encourage and direct narratives.
You will be guided through the process to consider working with photographs to explore self-image, relationships, environment, culture and society.
Topics covered include:
- The 4 domains of therapeutic photography
- Outcomes
- Theory of the self – identity, social identity and self-concept
- Self esteem and self efficacy
- Analysing relationships using Bronfenbrenner
- Attachment theory in images
- Photo elicitation
- The “self” in society
- Freire and Empowerment
- Photovoice
Disclaimer
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Learning Methods
This module delivers presentations, written guidance, journal articles, and an online discussion area, and participants will be expected to upload photographs, and contribute to discussions, on this forum.
Workbooks and supporting material and information accessed via the University's Virtual Learning Environment (CampusMoodle).
Academic Support
The Inclusion Centre advises and supports students who disclose a sensory or mobility impairment, chronic medical condition, mental health issue, dyslexia and other specific learning differences. Applicants are encouraged to arrange a pre-entry visit to discuss any concerns and to view the facilities.
Online Learning & Support
All online learning students, benefit from using our collaborative virtual learning environment, CampusMoodle. You will be provided with 24/7 online access to your learning material and resources, along with the ability to interact with your class members and tutors for discussion and support.
Study Skills Support
The Study Support Team provides training and support to all students in:
- Academic writing
- Study skills (note taking, exam techniques, time management, presentation)
- Maths and statistics
- English language
- Information technology support
Library Support
The Library offers support for your course, including the books, eBooks, and journals you will need. We also offer online reading lists for many modules, workshops and drop-ins on searching skills and referencing, and much more.
This course will give you the skills and knowledge to use therapeutic photography in your work settings.
Successful completion of the course will also result in 30 modular credits.
This course is intended for any practitioner who is interested in using the visual means of photography to build a therapeutic relationship with clients.
You are required to write the assignment in English, so a pass in English at Higher/A level or equivalent is required.
For Academic Session 2021/2022
- All Students: £840
For Academic Session 2020/2021
- All Students: £840
Additional Costs
The following course-related costs are not included in the course fees:
Disclaimer
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Have a question about the course or how to apply? Get in touch with the Course Leader who will be delighted to help.