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3.the Creative Process

The document discusses the creative process and defines creativity as the ability to imagine new ideas by combining existing concepts. It states creativity is an attitude that involves accepting change and playing with possibilities. The creative process takes time and effort, requiring gradual refinement of ideas. Characteristics of creative people include curiosity, challenging assumptions, and persevering despite obstacles. The document outlines various creative methods like evolution and reapplication, and explains how critical thinking supports creativity.

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3.the Creative Process

The document discusses the creative process and defines creativity as the ability to imagine new ideas by combining existing concepts. It states creativity is an attitude that involves accepting change and playing with possibilities. The creative process takes time and effort, requiring gradual refinement of ideas. Characteristics of creative people include curiosity, challenging assumptions, and persevering despite obstacles. The document outlines various creative methods like evolution and reapplication, and explains how critical thinking supports creativity.

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TOPIC 3: The Creative

Process
Creativity
 When we say
someone has
creativity, it
usually means that
he or she is also a
good critical and
creative thinker.
 This topic deals
with creativity as a
product of critical &
creative thinking.
What is Creativity?

 It is the ABILITY
to imagine or
invent something
new by combining,
changing, or
reapplying existing
ideas.
What is Creativity? (contd.)

 It is an ATTITUDE
because it involves
the ability to
accept change &
newness, a
willingness to play
with ideas &
possibilities, a
flexibility of
outlook &
eagerness for
improvement.
What is Creativity? (contd.)

 It is a PROCESS.
Creative people work
hard to improve ideas
& solutions by making
gradual alterations &
refinements.
Creativity does not
usually appear as a
single stroke of
brilliance. It requires
much time, effort &
patience.
What is Creativity? (contd.)

 It involves
“THINKING
OUTSIDE THE
BOX”. Creative
people dare to
think differently &
unconventionally.
They look for
unusual solutions
to solve problems.
Myths about Creativity

 It requires high IQ.


 It needs talent.
 “Doing your own
thing” is creative.
 Creative people are
crazy.
Myths about Creativity (contd.)

 Creative answers
are technologically
complex.
 Creative ideas
either come or
they don’t.
 My idea is not as
creative as those of
others.
Characteristics
of Creative People
 They are curious.
 They enjoy a
challenge.
 They are not afraid
of innovations.
 They see problems
as opportunities.
 They are optimistic
about finding
solutions.
Characteristics
of Creative People (contd.)

 They challenge
assumptions.
 They don’t take things
for granted.
 They persevere.
 They take risks.
 They are dynamic.
 They are resourceful.
 They are hardworking.
 They are independent.
What you need to do to be
Creative?

 Have curiosity.
 Challenge ideas,
proposals, beliefs, &
statements.
 Exercise constructive
discontent.
 Be optimistic &
persevere in solving
problems.
 Suspend judgment &
criticism till later.
What you need to do to be
Creative? (contd.)
 Be capable of
turning bad into
good.
 Exhibit courage
when handling
problems.
 Be flexible in
imagination.
Stages in the Creative Process
 Searching for
challenges.
 Expressing the
problem or issue.
 Investigating the
problem or issue.
 Producing ideas.
Applying Creativity in Solving
Problems & Issues
 Taking a novel approach.
 Devising or modifying a process or
system.
 Inventing a new product or service.
 Finding new uses for old things.
 Improving existing things.
 Redefining a concept.
Creative Methods
 EVOLUTION: New ideas evolve from
older ideas, new solutions emerge
from previous solutions, with the new
ones slightly or significantly improved
over the old ones.
 REVOLUTION: A new idea that is
completely different from an original
idea & that ends up in getting great
results.
Creative Methods (contd.)

 SYNTHESIS: This involves combining


two or more ideas to produce
something that is better, more
practical & more convenient.
 REAPPLICATION: This involves
looking at old things with renewed
interest & with the aim of benefiting
from the old item in a markedly
different way.
Creative Methods (contd.)

 CHANGING DIRECTION: Many


creative breakthroughs occur when
attention is shifted from one angle of
a problem to another. When
attempting to solve a problem, if one
solution does not work, shift to
another. There is no commitment to
a particular path, only to a particular
goal.
Obstacles that Block Creativity

 Oh No, another
problem!
 It can’t be done!
 There’s nothing I
can do.
 I’m not creative,
I’m just an
ordinary person.
 What will people
think?
Obstacles that Block Creativity
 But I don’t want to
fail!
 But I’ve always done it
this way!
 I can’t believe what he
has achieved!
 But I don’t have the
necessary tools.
 Yuck! How can they do
that?
Critical Thinking is good for
Creativity

 When a person is a
critical thinker, he
has a questioning
attitude.
 He has good
analytical skills.
 He can distinguish
between what is
good & what is not.
Critical Thinking is good for
Creativity (contd.)
 Critical Thinking is a
collection of skills we
use every day that are
necessary for our full
intellectual & personal
development.
 Critical Thinking
involves providing
logical support for our
beliefs & opinions.
 All of that helps us in
our pursuit for
creativity.

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