一个由三部分组成的学习方法，结合了经验，理论和实践知识的产生，奠定了学科内容的基础，并在人文主义框架内为实践中的艺术疗法原则奠定了基础。学生从事美术创作练习，自我反省活动，受训人员水平的美术治疗课程，研讨会和课堂讨论以及学术评估任务。与艺术治疗相关的学科中的创造力，艺术创作和心理理论的作用已得到研究，并适用于儿童，成人或团体治疗情况。这些学习领域为将来进行艺术疗法的研究奠定了基础，并为获得专业艺术疗法师注册所需的硕士艺术疗法资格奠定了基础。希望学习艺术疗法基础研究的健康或其他专业人员可以从本课程中毕业，以
A three-part learning approach incorporating experiential, theoretical and practical knowledge production underpins subject content and provides a foundation in art therapy principles of practice set within a humanistic framework. Students engage in art making practice, self-reflective activities, trainee level art therapy sessions, seminars and class discussions as well as academic assessment tasks. The role of creativity, art making and psychological theory in relation to art therapy as a discipline are investigated and applied to child, adult or group therapy situations. These areas of learning form a foundation for future studies in art therapy and towards the Master Art Therapy qualification required for professional registration as an art therapist. Health or other professionals wanting to learn foundation studies in art therapy can graduate from this course to enrich or supplement their current roles. The Graduate Certificate in Art Therapy alone does not lead to professional registration however it may be a stepping stone to the full Master of Art Therapy.