Date of Award
Spring 2017
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Art
First Advisor
Dr. William Charland
Second Advisor
Dr. Christina Chin
Third Advisor
Dr. Cat Crotchet
Keywords
Engagement, graphic, design, college, classroom
Access Setting
Masters Thesis-Open Access
Abstract
This thesis creates recommendations for methods to increase classroom engagement, specifically in classrooms consisting of art/design students within a dual enrollment setting. The recommendations follow the investigation of literature and the examination of studies related to engagement features of young college students who are studying graphic design. This thesis examines factors that potentially reduce classroom connectivity, and looks deeper into how those factors play a role in the engagement levels of students. I begin with a focus on overall classroom engagement followed by a closer look at engagement of early college students in the graphic design classroom. After an examination of the literature, I reveal ways instructors can improve their instruction to connect as deeply as possible with as many students as possible.
Recommended Citation
Vander Kley, Kelly Ann, "Engagement of Early College Students in the Graphic Design Classroom" (2017). Masters Theses. 907.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/masters_theses/907