ARTS 1201 - The Creative Process
3 Credits
Much of the thinking learned in school and in the work environment place an emphasis on learning how to understand claims, follow or create a logical argument, figure out the answer, eliminate the incorrect paths and focus on the correct one. There is, however, another kind of thinking, centered on exploring ideas, generating possibilities, looking for many right answers rather than just the “correct” one. There is, however, another kind of thinking, centered on exploring ideas, generating possibilities, looking for many right answers rather than just the “correct” one. Both of these kinds of thinking are vital to success in the work place, yet the creative approach tends to be ignored until after the formal education is complete. In this course, we will explore the creative thought process and develop systems to encourage and develop new idea generation.
Learning Outcomes
apply the technique of a creative change in direction apply Edward de Bono’s Creativity Techniques develop skills for overcoming creative “mental blocks” research and define creative reapplication debunk the myths about creativity discuss and develop tools to overcome creative “negative attitudes” investigate creative process models discuss the impact of the following terms on creativity, prejudice, fixation, learned helplessness, psychological blocks research and define creative synthesis use the process of “mind mapping” to increase creativity practice and demonstrate the creative process develop a “positive creative attitude” develop and apply “self-motivation” techniques research and define creative revolution lead creative brainstorming sessions participate in creative process exercises develop the creative skills of storyboarding and logging creative ideas participate in “synergy” exercises research and report on the qualities of an “innovator” explore the concept of “creative triggers” define the brainstorming roles of explorer, artist, judge, warrior use the Walt Disney, “Creative Circle” method of creativity thinking develop a personal philosophy of “creative thinking and process” develop and apply the “rules for brainstorming” develop an appreciation of humor and fun in the creative process participate and evaluate in individual and group “brainstorming exercises”
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals
06 - Humanities/Fine Arts
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