Art and Wellbeing

Catalog description

Arts in medicine programs emerge in healthcare settings to enhance patient wellbeing and satisfaction. Behind them is an emerging literature base supporting the positive impact of arts engagement on health, mental health, and wellbeing. In this course we will explore this research literature base and engage in experiential "studio" sessions. Signature assignments for this course will be 1) a written proposal and presentation for an arts-based program of one’s choice and 2) the experiential “studio” component where each student will engage in studio reflections as assigned, in addition to the development of an individualized creative practice requiring weekly journal entries. No arts-based background is required to participate in this course.