Welcome to our exciting
Studio and Learning space:
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The B.C. School
of Art Therapy
125 Skinner Street (Annex)
Victoria, B.C. V9A 6X4
Phone: 250-598-6434
Fax: 250-598-6449
Email: info@bcsat.com
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For location of school, see map reference on Google Maps here.
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BCSAT Course Curriculum
The Curriculum format provides students with an
intensive module academic program. Each intensive period is inclusive,
comprising the full course. Course assignments are due one to two
months after the intensive teaching period. Practica supervision for students living at a distance is
available through telephone or Skype.
POST-MASTER’S
CERTIFICATE: The modules will cover all
of the required core courses and some of the elective courses spread
over 3 module sessions of one month each. Practicum and supervision
hour are completed in the period between the modules. On average this program costs $13,000 - $15,000.
POST-BACHELOR’S
DIPLOMA: The modules will cover all of the required core courses and some of the elective courses spread over 3 module sessions of one month. In addition to the modules, the program requires
the writing of a thesis. Practicum and supervision
hour are completed in the period between the modules. On average this program costs $17,000 - $19,000.
LOCAL STUDENTS—A list of practicum site placements on
Vancouver Island is available, and bi-monthly group supervision is provided and required.
DISTANT STUDENTS—Students living at a distance must find their practicum
site placement in their locality and weekly individual supervision is
provided by telephone or Skype, and required.
ADMISSION TO THE PROGRAM: Students are admitted to the
program at any point of module instructions: January, May or September. Registration form, required transcripts and Portfolio
are due one month before the intensive module. (See application procedure on Application page.)
PLAR - Prior Learning Assessment Requirement: Professionals who have acquired several years of experience in the mental health field but do not possess full B.A. qualifications can inquire about the prior learning assessment.
SHORT COURSES: Anyone not wishing to pursue a full training is welcome to join the Professional Development workshops, which are open to the public
(see Short Courses for more information and What's New for the list of workshops).
Our
Mission Statement
« To offer quality art therapy training at a graduate
level, to provide art therapy education to health professionals and the
public at large, and to promote and develop art therapy services in the
community. »
Founder
Kathleen Grace Collis (Van Sickle),
founder of BCSAT, has been interviewed for the 21 May 2011 issue of the Times Colonist about her life as an artist and art therapist.
The article is called "A life dedicated to art" and can be accessed here
Newsletter
The BCSAT newsletter is accessible through the menu above (under the Links tab) as well as here.
BCSAT in annex of Capital Mental Health Association Building. Entrance on right side of the picture.
BCSAT Administrative Team
Bethanny Wademan
Administrative Assistant
Library
The school's library inventory can now be accessed at Library Thing. Students can obtain username and password from BCSAT. A
Library link to the Library Thing login page has
been added to the Home tab above for your convenience.
Services
Trent Street Studio
Art Therapy Services
Open Wednesdays and Fridays
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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- Open Studio -
- Artist in Residence -
- Community Transition -
Trent St. Studio
Victoria Mental Health Centre
2328 Trent Street
Basement
Phone: 250-598-6496 |
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The open studio provides a supportive environment for the exploration of various artistic media
and development of artistic skills. It promotes individual self expression and goal setting and allows for opportunities for participation in open house art shows.
For more information see the Services link under the Home tab above.
