Chap 4: Cultivating Creativity Book: Launching the Imagination

1. Chap 4: Cultivating CreativityBook: Launching the Imagination AP Studio 2007

2. 4 Roles in Creative Process • Explorer – learns about the problem, research crucial • Artist – experiments with a wide variety of solutions • Judge – assesses the work in progress • Warrior – implements the idea

3. 7 Characteristics of Creative Thinking • Open to new ideas • Curiosity • Wide range of interests

4. image

5. image age, game, gem, am, aim, a, I, me

6. imagination

7. imagination nation, gnat, ton, tan, not, man, again, gain, oat, got, tag, am, aim, ant, no, on, tin, gamin, inn, ingot, main, a, I, goat, giant, mat, gin,…

8. Characteristics of Creative Thinking • Attentiveness • Connection seeking • Conviction • Complexity

9. Complexity • Energy/rest • Savvy/innocence • Responsibility/playfulness • Risk-taking/safe-keeping • Extroversion/introversion • Passion/objectivity • Disregard for time/attention to deadlines • Modesty/pride

10. 2. Goal Achievement 3. Satisfaction & Pride 1. Goal Setting 4. Increased Self-Confidence Goal Setting – Positive

11. Goal Setting – Negative 2. Nonachievement 3. Boredom, Depression 1. Immobilization 4. Feeling of Worthlessness

12. Characteristics of Good Goals • Challenging but attainable • Self-Directed • Clearly defined • Temporary

13. Time Management • Set the stage (or studio space) • Prioritize • See the big picture • Work sequentially • Use parts to create the whole

14. Time Management • Make the most of class time • Start early • When in doubt, crank it out • Work together • Reduce stress