Art & Activity: Interactive Strategies for Engaging with Art

Intermediate Level
1 week at 10 hours a week
Flexible Schedule

Larissa Raphael , Francis Estrada , Lisa Mazzola

What You’ll Learn

Understand the definition of  “activity” and other terminology used to discuss active learning

Analyze the formats and techniques that make for a good activity

Understand the benefits of activity-based learning and its impact on students’ personal development

Practice active learning from a student’s perspective

Skills You’ll Gain

Learning Strategies Creative Thinking Design Thinking Empathy Creativity Collaboration Learning Styles Constructive Feedback

Shareable Certificate

Earn a shareable certificate to add to your LinkedIn profile.

Develop Your Specialized Knowledge

Learn new concepts from industry experts

Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool

Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects

Earn a shareable career certificate

There are 4 modules in this course

Welcome to Art & Activity! Art can be a powerful catalyst for building skills and understanding across a wide range of subjects. In this module, we'll lay some of the groundwork that will prepare you for the rest of the course.

In this module, we’re moving from theory to practice with videos that discuss drawing, sound, movement, writing, and game-based activities for building skills in analysis and reflection. Through demonstrations, descriptions, and lesson ideas, you'll discover some of the ways that activities empower students to look closely and think deeply about works of art, while also making personal connections to their own lives.

In Module 3, you'll discover lessons and activities that appeal to various types of learners and nurture your students' creativity, imagination, and empathy. We will continue moving from theory to practice with videos and readings that discuss drawing, sound, movement, writing, discussion, and design thinking activities.

In this module, you’ll shift focus from activities to assessments. The two videos address self-assessment for you as the facilitator and assessing student work. Additionally, you’ll gain access to resources you can consult and adapt for your assessments.