Course Title: Creative Thinking & Innovation
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Creative Thinking & Innovation
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
GRAP2736 |
RMIT University Vietnam |
Undergraduate |
840H School of Communication and Design |
Face-to-Face |
Viet1 2020, Viet2 2020, Viet3 2020, Viet1 2021, Viet2 2021, Viet3 2021, Viet1 2022, Viet2 2022, Viet3 2022, Viet1 2023 |
GRAP2736 |
RMIT University Vietnam |
Undergraduate |
840H School of Communication and Design |
Internet |
Viet2 2018, Viet3 2018, Viet1 2019, Viet2 2019 |
GRAP2896 |
RMIT Vietnam Hanoi Campus |
Undergraduate |
840H School of Communication and Design |
Face-to-Face |
Viet2 2020, Viet2 2022, Viet3 2022, Viet1 2023 |
Course Coordinator: Andrew Stiff
Course Coordinator Phone: +84 28 3776 1300
Course Coordinator Email: andrew.stiff@rmit.edu.vn
Course Coordinator Location: SGS
Course Coordinator Availability: by appointment
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
History and Theory of Design 2
Design & Computing 1
Course Description
In this course, you will be introduced to several key theories, ideas and strategies designed to develop creativity and innovation. Key questions are asked: what form does innovation take? What is an interesting problem? Is there anything unique about a creative individual? Practical exercises encourage participants to apply what they learn: to develop in themselves next-generation thinking.
This course draws on skills and knowledge learnt in History & Theory 2 and Design & Computing 1.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
• Exercise critical thinking and judgment when evaluating products, outputs and outcomes of design activity in multiple disciplines in a range of media.
• Exercise creativity, critical thinking and independent judgment to identify and solve real-world design challenges, and define and communicate innovative solutions.
• Develop your ability to formulate interesting and innovative problems in the context of the creative process.
Develop your ability to develop effective solutions in the context of the creative process.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will:
You will be engaged in learning that involves a range of studio activities and engagement with online materials. This includes:
• Studio based discussion and development of design ideas with teachers and peers.
• Topic-specific online seminars; space to introduce, explore and extend key course topics.
Group-based learning; group discussion, collaborative projects and peer critique.
Overview of Learning Activities
You will be engaged in learning that involves a range of studio activities and engagement with online materials. This includes:
- Studio based discussion and development of design ideas with teachers and peers.
- Topic-specific online seminars; space to introduce, explore and extend key course topics.
Group-based learning; group discussion, collaborative projects and peer critique.
Overview of Learning Resources
RMIT University will provide you with a range of resources and tools to engage in this course, including studio and workshop facilities, online systems and professional equipment. A selected range of supplies are available, as well as support from technical staff. You will also have access to a wide range of online resources through RMIT Vietnam University Library.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is based on an evaluation of demonstrated originality and creative thinking in your response to a specific design-related issue or challenge. Assignments are:
Creative Task 1 – 50%
Creative Task 2 – 25%
Creative Task 3 – 25%