Program Highlights

Visual art therapy makes use of artistic tools such as painting, drawing, sculpture, and mixed techniques, in combination with psychological tools, in order to diagnose and treat different emotional-mental states. These creative processes, which are part of the language of artistic expression, enable the discovery of an individual's strengths and mental resilience so that they can better manage different life situations. The language of visual art includes verbal and non-verbal working techniques, addresses both conscious and unconscious elements, and provides leverage and inspiration for renewal and strengthening.
Ono International School offers a Master's Degree program specializing in Visual Art Therapy, led by esteemed lecturers with extensive therapeutic backgrounds. Our educators present engaging case studies and innovative treatment methods, many of which have gained international recognition and are taught across various academic institutions. We pride ourselves on creating a personal, nurturing, and enriching learning environment that supports the growth and development of our students
The blend of engaging academic content and organized practical training, along with dedicated supervision, equips students for the realities of therapeutic careers. This program fosters personal growth throughout the educational journey, guiding students toward careers cantered on service and fulfillment. Key areas of focus include group facilitation, cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), and parent training

Overview

Head of the Department: Dr. Liat Shamri-Zeevi

Head of the International Art Therapy Program: Anat Wolf

Our Approach

If you are driven by a passion for therapeutic work or wish to transition into a meaningful and highly rewarding profession,
this is the place for you.
Our approach views art creation as a healing process, helping to uncover who you truly are – from the inside out.
Our airy and spacious studios become sacred spaces where our students have the time and support to create spontaneously
and cultivate their own creative language and inner knowledge.
The artmaking process fosters healing, providing tools for both patients and therapists to explore internal imagery.
Visual art therapy utilizes painting, sculpture, drawing, collage and other artistic tools to help understand the psychological influence of art processes and materials.
The language of visual art together with psychological methodologies access internal emotional contents and work through them, providing understanding and inspiration for transformation, renewal and strengthening.

  • The study programs comprise a comprehensive blend of academic, clinical and practical courses carefully designed to equip
    students with updated knowledge in the fields of creative art therapies. The combination of theoretical learning with hands-on experience allows students to develop a deep understanding of these areas, while refining their practical skills to adeptly evaluate and provide intervention for diverse populations. The program continually revises its study program to align with the latest research, clinical practices, methods, and techniques in the field. This ensures that graduates are equipped with relevant and current knowledge and skills.
  • Clinical and practical training is complemented by ongoing support provided by department instructors, clinical staff, and
    supervisors. The program has established robust partnerships with clinical and practical facilities, enabling students to gain practical experience in the fields of creative art therapies (visual art, dance/movement, psychodrama) and society and the arts. Training seminars in the different modalities accompany students throughout their clinical practices, equipping them with essential professional and interpersonal skills.

Skills you will have upon graduation:

  • Collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
  • Lead diagnostic and evaluation processes
  • Provide therapeutic interventions for diverse populations across all stages of life
  • Guide and support families and caregivers
  • Deliver professional training to multidisciplinary teams

 

Career opportunities in the field

Graduates of the degree work as Art Therapists in the following settings:

  • Hospitals
  • HMO’s
  • Rehabilitation frameworks
  • Housing frameworks
  • Educational frameworks
  • Mental health clinics
  • Accompanying employees in companies
  • Private clinics
  • Early intervention centers

Upon successful completion of all academic requirements and field training hours, students will be awarded a Master of Arts in Creative Arts Therapies with a specialization in Art Therapy.

Among the subjects studied

1st year

Introduction to Clinical Practicum in Art Therapy I & II

Art and Human Development

Psychotherapy: Theories and Approaches in Psychological Treatment

Psychological Assessment and Evaluation

Introduction to Art Therapy – Lecture & Practicum

Advanced Studio: Creative Approaches to Short-Term Therapeutic Structures

Assessment and Evaluation in Art Therapy

Standards and Ethics in Therapy

Research Methods (Online)

Trauma and Arts Therapy: Therapeutic Approaches (Online)

Theories and Models in Group Therapy (Online)

 

2nd year

Supervised Seminar in Art Therapy

Arts-Based Qualitative Research

Group Therapy: Models and Techniques

Theories and Methods in Art Therapy – Lecture & Practicum

Studio in Visual Arts: The Archetypal Image – Exploration and Research

 

3rd year

Supervision Seminar in Art Therapy

Issues and Dilemmas in Parent Counseling

Advanced Approaches in Psychotherapy

Integrating Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in Art Therapy

Hybrid English / Hebrew Academic Program

I Believe
Bat El Rachel Levi Graduate, Visual Art Therapist
Today, three years after graduation, when I am now fulfilling myself as an art therapist, I bless every step of the process that I went through. I did not imagine how powerful this journey would be, a journey of depth, learning, development, and personal growth. I had the privilege of discovering so many approaches, fascinating theories, and a wide variety of treatment methods, knowledge that only deepened. The exposure to so many styles, and not just at the theoretical level, allowed me to choose and understand which way suits me best, which built confidence and deep faith in my personal skills as a therapist. The academic approach was to let us, first of all, experience it ourselves so that we would be able to recognize what patients experience in the therapeutic process. I set out on my professional path with a very strong feeling that I had all the tools to succeed since, all along the way, experiential learning was first and foremost an encounter with myself, with my powers, abilities, strengths, and uniqueness.

Our Program Graduates Speak

"Treatment through visual art is based on the healing power of art and creative processes. At Ono, you learn art therapy from both theory and practical experience with materials and creative processes. The curriculum is based on experiential work with a large variety of creative materials, where through experience, the students understand the theoretical material at a level suitable for the profession. The program is characterized by high-level learning, based on theory and artistic experience in small groups and in a pleasant and supportive study atmosphere."
Dr. Liat Shamri-Zeevi
Head of the Department

Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements & Prerequisites*

According to the Ministry of Health and the Council for Higher Education, the following requirements are necessary for admission to master’s degree studies in Art Therapy:

General Admission Requirements
A recognized bachelor’s degree in any field. The threshold grade in the degree is 80.

Academic Prerequisites
Therapeutic supplementary courses for those who are not from the therapeutic field:

  • Introduction to psychology – 2 credits
  • Developmental psychology – 4 credits
  • Psychopathology – 4 credits
  • Personality theories – 2 credits
  • Research methods – 2 credits
  • Psychophysiology – 2 credits
  • Statistics – 2 credits

Applicants who do not meet the above academic prerequisites may complete missing courses at ono.

Art-Based Prerequisites
Supplementations for those who are not from the field of the arts: accumulating 300 formal study hours in the relevant art field, as well as 200 hours of fieldwork or submitting a portfolio in the field.

Tuition and Financial Aid
For the most up-to-date information on tuition and fees, please visit the program website.
For details on scholarship options, please refer to the program website.

More About the Program

Scholarships:

Israel Student Authority at the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration.
Internal and external scholarships

Assistance for New Olim This hybrid learning program is offered in collaboration with the Israel Student Authority at the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration Participants in this program can receive extensive support which includes Tuition scholarship Academic assistance Rent scholarship for student who made aliyah from 032024 English-speaking counselors Social and cultural events and more

Ono International School Ono Academic College משרד העלייה והקליטה Ministry of Aliyah and Integration הסוכנות לסטודנטים עולים Israel Student Authority נפש בנפש Nefesh B'Nefesh

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