Hazel Messenger UHBS Developing creativity through assessment using case studies

The relevance of creativity

What is creativity? An ability Combining, changing, adapting, reapplying An attitude Accept change, flexible, looking for new opportunities A process Looking for improvements and solutions, not a ‘stroke of brilliance’ Creative potential Creative leadership Creative management Creative problem solving Creative thinking Creative performance Creative behaviour Creative environment Creative process

BA(Hons) Professional Studies IDS/BS development Level 6 only 1 year part time Sat/Wed eve Entry from FD or APEL/APL Relates to working context Delivered as complete modules Assessment activities within taught sessions Personal development Organisation development Creativity development People development Project planning applications Collaborative enquiry Dissertation

Creativity development : module aims Developing the creative capacities of individuals and organisations to solve problems and be innovative. Being imaginative, flexible and practical, and being able apply these attributes appropriately in a variety of situations. Development of the awareness of creativity, how organisations can promote these attributes in the workplace Reflection on the implementation of skills and techniques associated with problem solving and innovation.

Creativity development Knowledge and Understanding A1 Demonstrate detailed knowledge and understanding of the psychological, environmental, behavioural and motivational theories underlying creative thinking A2 Recognise the purpose of selected methods for enhancing creative thinking in individuals and organisations A3 Demonstrate in-depth understanding of the influence of individual behaviours and workplace environments on creative thinking 2.2 Skills and Attributes Successful students will typically… B1. Critically reflect upon the impact of creative thinking on the development of individuals and organisations B2. Apply and critically evaluate selected methods for enhancing creative thinking in individuals and organisations B3 Analyse individual behaviours and work environments to determine whether they support or inhibit creative thinking

Assessments 1 and ,000 word essay Discuss the psychological, behavioural, environmental and motivational theories underlying creative thinking and its relationship to the modern workplace. 2. 1,000 word reflective portfolio A reflective portfolio of 3 techniques which may be used to enhance creative problem solving and innovation in the workplace

Assessment 3 A case study which will be used to explore the development of creative thinking in particular individuals and organizations. The case study will help to illustrate how environments and behaviours can support or inhibit creative thinking in the workplace. Maximum 300 words or the equivalent (e.g. to include a cartoon, model, mind map, drawing, collage, photographs etc) The case study will be presented by you for group comment and discussion (and recorded) Submitted with a 700 word critical analysis to show how environments and behaviours can support or inhibit creative thinking in the workplace

Case studies Collage Graphic images Objects Storytelling Model making Cartoon strip Traditional summary

Graphics and modelmaking

A Case Study

Comic strip Using (For example) ToonDoo /user/toondude