HSUHK | CCCO

CCI1104 Creative Thinking

Department
Art and Design
Semester
AY2011/12 Sem 2, AY2012/13 Sem 1, AY2012/13 Sem 2, AY2013/14 Sem 1, AY2013/14 Sem 2, AY2014/15 Sem 1, AY2014/15 Sem 2, AY2015/16 Sem 1, AY2015/16 Sem 2, AY2016/17 Sem 1, AY2016/17 Sem 2, AY2017/18 Sem 1, AY2017/18 Sem 2, AY2018/19 Sem 2, AY2019/20 Sem 1, AY2020/21 Sem 1, AY2021/22 Sem 1, AY2021/22 Sem 2, AY2022/23 Sem 1, AY2022/23 Sem 2, AY2023/24 Sem 1, AY2023/24 Summer Sem, AY2024/25 Sem 1
Method
Lecture 3 hours
Cluster
1 (Humanities)

Prerequisite

Nil

Exclusion

Nil

Module Description

The module is designed to enable students to acquire competence in solving problems creatively and to apply the skills they have learned to their area of expertise and future careers.

Module Intended Learning Outcomes (MILO)

Upon completion of this module, students should be able to: 
a. Critically review the nature and value of creativity as a human phenomenon;
b. Identify creative thinking tools available for various creative thinking operations;
c. Comprehend the factors that contribute and hinder creativity; and 
d. Hone creative thinking skills for solving problems in everyday life and in a corporate setting.

Module Content

1. The Nature of Creative Thinking

1.1 Creativity Thinking vs Critical Thinking
1.2 Lateral Thinking vs Vertical Thinking

2. The Need for Creative Thinking

2.1 Discussion
2.2 Sources of Creativity

3. The Mechanism of the Mind

3.1 Structure of Our Brain
3.2 Function of Right and Left Hemispheres

4. To Be More Creative

4.1 Factors Contributing to Creativity
4.2 Barriers to Creative Thinking

5. Creative Tools and Techniques

5.1 Brainstorming
5.2 Six Thinking Hats
5.3 SCAMPER
5.4 Reversal
5.5 Attribute Listing
5.6 Random Input
5.7 Reframing Matrix
5.8 Provocation
5.9 Concept Fan

6. Creativity Thinking in Practice

6.1 Application
6.2 Everyday/Specific Creativity
6.3 Creative Thinking Process
6.4 Formats
6.5 Evaluation

7. Creativity and Innovation

7.1 Technology and Creativity
7.2 The Future

Assessment Methods

1. Group project and presentation (30%)
2. Individual assignments (50%)
3. Participation in in-class exercises (20%)

Texts & References

1. Boulden, G.P. (2002). Thinking Creatively. London: Dorling Kindersley Ltd.
2. Brown, T., & Kātz, B. (2009). Change by design : How design thinking transforms organizations and inspires innovation (1st ed.). New York]: Harper Business.
3. De Bono, E. (1996). Serious Creativity. New York: Harper Collins Business.
4. De Bono, E. (1990). Lateral thinking : Creativity step by step (1st Perennial library ed.). New York: Haper & Row.
5. Galindo, Javy W. (2009). The Power of Thinking Differently: An Imaginative Guide to Creativity, Change, and the Discovery of New Ideas. CA: My Hyena Inc.
6. Hurson, T. (2008). Think better (your company’s future depends on it– and so does yours) : An innovator’s guide to productive thinking. New York, N.Y.: McGraw-Hill.
7. Michalko, M. (2006). Thinkertoys : A handbook of creative-thinking techniques (2nd ed.). Berkeley, Calif.: Ten Speed Press.
8. Ruggiero, V.R. (2004). The Art of Thinking – A Guide to Critical and Creative Thought (7th ed.). New York: Pearson Longman.
9. Tharp, T. (2003). The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It For Life. NY: Simon and Schuster.
10. Weiner, R. (2000). Creativity and Beyond: Cultures, Values, and Change. Albany: State University of New York.