ERIC Number: EJ1350460
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 5
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ISSN: ISSN-1740-4622
EISSN: EISSN-1740-4630
Art and Perception: How Observing and Discussing Art Can Support Students' Communication Education
Gipson, Terry; DiDomenico, Stephen M.
Communication Teacher, v37 n1 p19-23 2023
Perception is one of the most fundamental aspects of human communication. This activity utilizes art to help students experience and understand the psychological and communicative aspects of perception. Students are required to observe and discuss their observations about selected pieces of artwork. After completing the activity, students enhance their abilities to form connections between their experiences and course concepts about perception. Courses: Interpersonal Communication, Small Group Communication, Public Speaking, Introduction to Communication, Nonverbal Communication, Listening, and Visual Communication. Objectives: The activity aims to provide students with first-hand experience and appreciation for how perception influences the way humans receive and interpret all types of messages.
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Communications, Experiential Learning, Perception, Art, Group Discussion, Creative Teaching, Museums, Field Trips, Writing Assignments, Observation, Art Criticism, Art Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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