Introduction
Practical interventions employing arts-based activities, including music, theatre, dance and visual arts, are increasingly being employed nationally and internationally to improve mood and well-being, physical activity and cognitive processing for people with dementia. Arts-based programs have also been shown to have some capacity to enhance communication of emotions and relationships with carers. This unit will explore the evidence-based research on the benefits that can be conferred through the stimulation of sensory perception, reminiscence and subconscious movement using music, theatre, dance and visual arts. These will be dealt with in three separate modules. Students will develop knowledge of model interventions employing music, theatre, dance and visual arts, and each module will also provide an introduction to key elements of successful program design and the range of activities that can be employed.
Summary
| Unit name | The Arts and Dementia Care |
| Unit code | FXA100 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Arts and Society Creative and Performing Arts |
| Discipline | Arts|Music|Theatre |
| Coordinator | Doctor Brendan Lamb |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Introductory |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Describe the nature and purposes of a range of arts-based interventions currently used in Dementia Care
- Analyse how arts-based interventions can contribute to well-being, mood and cognitive processing for those living with dementia
- Use basic research skills and critical facility in evaluation of case studies and resources
- Apply formal and informal communication skills and self-reflection to engage in informed debate and complete a range of writing and oral tasks
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Online learning materials with Zoom webinars, tutorials and discussion boards (4hrs weekly) with additional self-directed learning |
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| Assessment | Discussion contribution (10%)|Online quizzes (15%)|Research assignment (25%)|Proposal (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
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