Görlitz International Summer School of the Arts, September 28 – October 2, 2015
In Search of Models/Theories for the Relationship Between Art and Dementia
In Germany, there is a manageable number—well under one hundred—of documented projects in the field of art and dementia. With funding from the Federal Commissioner for Culture and the Media (BKM), the Institute for Cultural Infrastructure Saxony (IKS) is currently working on a study titled “Art and Dementia,” as part of which we plan to present a “Guidelines for Model Projects in Culture, Art, and Cultural Education for People with Dementia.”As far as we can tell at present, however, there is a lack of substantial theoretical foundations upon which the guidelines could be based.
Following Frölich’s line of thought, one must assume that optimal measurement tools have not yet been found or developed to optimally demonstrate the effects of music therapy interventions on patients with Alzheimer’s dementia. In order to conduct more targeted research and develop measurement tools, an explanatory framework is also needed. So far, the existing studies in this field remain very isolated from one another; there are no research strands or even replication studies. Many individual, small informations are being pursued without the possibility of delving deeper into any one direction. (Söthe-Röck, Astrid 2009: Music in Old Age and with Alzheimer’s Dementia. Abilities in Dealing with Short Musical Rhythms, Dissertation, University of Paderborn, p. 62)
Building on our established “International Summer School of the Arts” series, we aim to remedy this situation somewhat by enlisting the support of recognized experts. At the same time, we hope to receive critical input from our students and interested guests, whom we aim to introduce to this topic.
Organizer:
- Institute for Cultural Infrastructure Saxony
- Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences (Faculty of Managerial and Cultural Studies: Degree Programs in Culture and Management, health care management; Faculty of Social Sciences: Degree programmes in Social Gerontology, Social Pedagogy, management of social change)
- Görlitz Geriatric Center, Geriatrics Network of Eastern Saxony
in collaboration with
- German Cultural Council
- kubia – Center of Excellence for Culture and Education in Later Life, Remscheid State-Owned Palaces, Castles, and Gardens of Saxony, Pillnitz Palace & Park, Dresden
- Dr. Kahlbaum Center of Excellence for Health, Görlitz
Funded by the Federal Commissioner for Culture and the Media (BKM)
Director:
- Prof. Dr. habil. Matthias Theodor Vogt, Director of the Institute for Cultural Infrastructure in Saxony and Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Managerial and Cultural Studies
- Prof. Dr. habil. Gisela Thiele, Former Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences
- Prof. Dr. Andreas Hoff, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Head of the Social Gerontology degree programme
- Prof. Dr. habil. Yve Stöbel-Richter, Associate Dean of the Faculty of Managerial and Cultural Studies, Director of the Health Care Management Degree Programme
Organization and Registration:
- Kristina Fondis, M.A., Institute for Cultural Infrastructure Saxony, Klingewalde 40, D-02828 Görlitz, www.kultur.org
fondis(at)kultur.org; Tel. +49-3581-42094-29, Cell +49-178-7245475
Participants:
- Master’s students in culture and management (Intensive Week: Cultural Policy Module)
- Master’s students in Social Gerontology (Intensive Week—part-time program)
- Master’s students in health care management
- External participants from the medical, social, and artistic fields
- as well as from art and social work universities
Further information and program:
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Contact:
Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences
Faculty of Managerial and Cultural Studies
Prof. Dr. habil. Dr. phil. Prof. h.c. Matthias Theodor Vogt
Phone: +49 3581 42094-22
Fax: +49 3581 42094-28
Email: m.vogt(at)hszg.de