Diving into Radical Creativity

Diving into

Welcome to Aalto University's innovative open online course, which breaks free from traditional boundaries by providing a personalized learning experience. Explore radical creativity in diverse contexts, empowering you to tackle complex challenges through new perspectives

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Build your own learning path

Start from the introductory module and navigate freely between chapters and sub-chapters.

Get certificates and credits

Finish a minimum of 5 chapter introductions and 15 sub-chapters to complete the course and earn 3 credits.

Engage in diverse activities

Learn how to apply your creativity through hands-on activities that blend real life activities with reflections and quizzes.

Free and open for all

Aalto Diving into Radical Creativity MOOC is tailor-made for all: from prospective students to students from Aalto & other universities, from life-wide learners to professionals from different fields.

Course overview

Take your own path to radical creativity

  • Build your own learning path from the outset or develop it as you progress—customize the order and structure according to your preferences. 

  • Engage in varied activities following each sub-chapter, merging real-life experiences with reflections and quizzes. 

  • Work alongside your connections in real life, exploring solutions collectively, devising action plans, and implementing them. 

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Practice-led design research professor, Maarit Mäkelä, looking into the horizon in front of a frozen lake and snowy mountains of Lapland.

Course pedagogy

Build knowledge and skills in radical creativity

  • Through this active learning approach, unlock your creative potential through curiosity and inquiry. Take the initiative to explore case studies showcasing radical creativity.

  • In this learner-centered process, become aware of your autonomy and responsibility as you build your knowledge and skills in radical creativity by trying new things. 

  • Shape your creative attitudes and beliefs through real-life activities and engagement in both individual and collective tasks. Empower yourself to effect positive change in your life and the world through firsthand creative experiences.

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Contemporary design professor, Julia Lohmann, working in her workshop filled with objects made from wood and seaweed.

How to take the course

Take a personalized learning journey with Aalto Diving into Radical Creativity MOOC. Start from the introductory chapter and navigate freely between other chapters and sub-chapters. How you learn is up to you!

Build your own learning path

Mix your own learning path right from the start or make it as you go – the order and structure is up to you.

15 sub-chapters for 3 credits

Finish a minimum of 5 chapter introductions and 15 sub-chapters to complete the course and earn 3 credits.

Engaging and diverse activities

Take diverse activities after each chapter, blending real life activities with reflections and quizzes.

Radical Creatives Documentary

See the trailer for the Radical Creatives documentary below

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