How can I become more creative?
Welcome to the second chapter of this course, ‘Individual’. In this chapter, we explore topics such as creative and critical thinking, imagination, and curiosity.
What does a creative mindset look like? The following sub-chapters will delve into that question from different angles, as well as examining how we position ourselves within the world and how creativity effects our well-being.
After completing this chapter, you will be able to recognize the skills for building a creative identity: risk-taking, coping with uncertainty, and proceeding in the absence of full knowledge. Here are the detailed learning outcomes for this chapter:
- Define creative thinking and identify examples of creative thinking.
- Explain the factors that motivate you to take risks and deal with uncertainty in the creative process.
- Cultivate strategies to identify challenges and find radically creative solutions: curiosity, imagination, and critical thinking.
- Understand how to develop your creative identity based on self-awareness and reflection.
- Gain awareness of how different types of creative work contribute to your well-being.
This chapter consists of this introduction and five sub-chapters. The course requirements are to complete the introduction and at least three sub-chapters.
The chapter starts with a short teaser video, Individual Creativity, to familiarize you with the general topic and help you set a personal learning goal.
Introduction film • 5 minutes
Individual Creativity
Watch the video to get an overview of the chapter’s core ideas through interviews, discussions about radical creativity, and real-life stories. Pay attention to the lively interactions, including conversations with children, symbolizing the boundless potential and curiosity inherent in creativity. Get ready to explore your own creativity!
Reflection
Well done! You have successfully completed this assignment.
2. Individual
In this chapter, we explore the individual facets of radical creativity that relate to our selves and our creative identity.
2.1 Creative thinking
You’ll explore creative thinking and its neuropsychological basis, along with three key thinking skills. You will also take a personal creativity assessment.
2.2 Inner motivation to create
You’ll delve into two routes to radically creative action: self-determination at work and realizing psychological needs, both of which lead to intrinsic motivation.
2.3 Curiosity and critical thinking
You’ll learn how identifying challenges can drive radically creative outcomes through curiosity, imagination and critical thinking.
2.4 Cultivating a creative identity
You’ll gain insights into four types of creative identities: artistic, abstract ideas, entrepreneurial and empowering.
2.5 Creativity and wellbeing
You’ll explore three avenues for expressing creativity: tackling challenges in work contexts, experimenting with creative identity, and self-actualization.