IDS-547: The Creative Spirit

Credits 3.00
Academic Level
Graduate
Instructional Method
Lecture
Addresses the definition and the demonstration of creativity. The course considers what creativity is, how it is measured and evaluated. It also considers the characteristics of the creative person's personality, how such a person views work, and how he or she produces it. Areas where creativity will be considered will be: the workplace, the sciences, the arts, and literature. The course also allows students to explore their own creativity, but neither the presence nor absence of creativity is a prerequisite. [ 3 credits ]