Active Learning Examples: Pictionary

Name of Activity: Pictionary

Instructor:

Courtney Long

 

Class:

ART 111

 

Description of Activity: 

Art Appreciation students don’t make objects because it is a lecture course, so I wanted to give them a hands on activity.   The goal is for students to express themselves and convey information only using symbols/drawings while reviewing vocabulary words, artist and artwork names, and key concepts.

 

Procedure for Activity:

Students were divided into 5 groups of 5 (very large Art Appreciation Lecture).  Each one was given an easel, pad of paper, marker.  A key word was revealed to the students simultaneously.  Students began drawing until someone in the group guessed the key word.   The first group to answer receives a point.  I then quickly show an image or definition, so forth on the overhead and discuss.  The winning group of the day received 5 points extra credit on midterm and final exam.

 

Result of Activity:

Students laughed a lot, which was really good to see.  They also became very competitive.  Increased test scores.