Group Facilitation - Crawford College of Art & Design
The Arts in Group Facilitation Certificate (Level 8, 10 credits) focuses on the practical skills of planning and running creative workshops with groups in a range of non-formal contexts. Participants learn these skills through experiential learning processes, taking part in visual arts, drama, dance and music workshops and reflecting on the experience.
| Award Name | Special Purpose Certificate (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Special Purpose |
| Awarding Body | Munster Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Purpose Certificate (Level 8 NFQ) | Special Purpose | Munster Technological University | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
1 Year
Duration & Delivery
This course runs once a month from October to May in three-day blocks (Thursday - Saturday), from 10.00am - 5.00pm.
Entry Requirements
Admission Requirements
Applicants will be invited to attend an interview, in order to ensure that there is a good match between their aspirations and the course.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is when formal recognition is given for what you already know prior to starting on a programme or module. With recognition of prior learning the focus is on learning and not on experience as such. You can apply for RPL in any MTU accredited programme or module. Programmes which are accredited by professional bodies or any external awarding bodies may have their own procedures for RPL which you should refer to.
Further information
46 Grand Parade, Cork
€1,400.
Yes
Overview
The Arts in Group Facilitation Certificate (Level 8, 10 credits) focuses on the practical skills of planning and running creative workshops with groups in a range of non-formal contexts. Participants learn these skills through experiential learning processes, taking part in visual arts, drama, dance and music workshops and reflecting on the experience. The focus is on acknowledging the individual within learning, recognising the importance of play and the need for learning to be engaging. There is a strong emphasis on engaging with diversity and learning to adapt a range of arts approaches to meet the varying needs within a group.
This course would suit:
• Graduates who want to work in a health or social context
• Educators in both formal and informal learning sector looking for fresh ways to inspire learners
• Social workers/community workers looking for arts based approaches to group work
Why do this course?
• Learn approaches to group work that take the emphasis off words and place it on finding your own unique voice within the group through a range of possible arts-based media.
• Develop your creative skills to work with groups
• Develop and promote confidence and sense of belonging in a group
• Learn fresh ways to inspire learners in formal and informal learning
• Develop practical resources and training to work with a wide variety of groups in community and more specialised settings
Stage 1 / Semester 1
ARTS8035 Arts Facilitation Skills
Stage 1 / Semester 2
ARTS8036 Arts Facilitation Skills
Award
Certificate in Arts in Group Facilitation, 10 ECTS credits (Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications).
Jessica Carson
T: 021 433 5220
E: jessica.carson@mtu.ie