This seminar aims to understand better what creativity and creative thinking is by looking at the history of the creativity dispositive we are embedded in. We will look, learn and apply creative artistic practices to find innovative solutions. And we will also look beyond the artistic practices, into the creative potential of today’s technologies, especially Generative AI.
Lernziel
The students will gain insights into the concept and mechanics of Creative Thinking. They will trace the historical roots of creativity and its contemporary significance, explore how Creative Thinking intersects with modern innovations and technologies. The students will develop a comprehensive understanding of Creative Thinking and its practical application, start to cultivate the ability to generate innovative solutions through creative practices and will analyze the broader implications of creativity in various contexts.
Inhalt
In the business world Creative Thinking is considered to be one of the “top ten skills” or “most In-Demand skill” in 2024. With Creative Thinking innovative solutions to problems are developed and not only a large number of ideas but also a variety and range of them are brainstormed. It seems that in today's dynamic world, creativity isn't just an asset – but actually necessity. But what exactly is Creative Thinking? In the above mentioned business context it is assumed everybody knows. And what is creativity? And how can we use it. Or not. Originally, connected to artistic practice, creativity is nowadays a skill and practice that can be found in all work areas, especially in innovation and maybe even in technological applicaitons themselves. Today, not only because of creative economy, creative cities or innovation, but also because of generative AI creativity has gained new and broad attention. In the seminar we go back in history to the invention of the genius and look at different social subsystems like art, psychology, economy as well as field as fashion, advertisement and arts and crafts, how our understanding of creativity has emerged till today.
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