Course Description:

Different art media contain different therapeutic potentials for emotional and behavioral expression, communication, and exploration, based upon their sensory aspects. Learning and experiencing these potentials will prepare participants to make effective therapeutic choices based upon their clients’ treatment needs and goals.

In this session, we will explore the sensory aspects of visual art media, relative to their potential in various therapeutic contexts. Working in the beautiful GRAM art studio, participants will play with and develop familiarity with a wide variety of artist media, in a relaxed, stress free context. Exploration of impacts of media choices, scale, material aspects on expressive potential; examination of “skillful means”—making appropriate and sensitive choices of materials and methods for different individual and groups. No art experience or background necessary.

Course Link:
https://noncredit.gvsu.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=SOWK00010774

CE Value (credits): 3
CE Type: Standard

Grand Valley State University

Contact Information:
Lauren Fodor
616-331-7180
learn@gvsu.edu