| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Develop creative thinking skills and apply them in creative processes.
- Recognize the differences between creativity and innovation and use creative problem-solving tools.
- Effectively apply both group and individual methods in generating creative ideas.
- Prepare original project proposals by using creative thinking methods in the project design process.
- Evaluate the management, objectives, limitations, and widespread impact of a project.
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Introduction and fundamentals of creative thinking: definition of thinking, thinking as a skill, what is creative thinking? The difference between creativity and innovation |
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2nd Week |
Psychological and theoretical foundations of creative thinking: comparing logical and critical thinking with creative thinking, and types of creativity |
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3rd Week |
The basic principles of creativity: definition of creative problems, characteristics of creative solutions, characteristics of creative thinkers, barriers to creativity |
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4th Week |
Creative process: definition of the creative cycle, naming of creative tools |
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5th Week |
Creative tools for problem definition: creative tools commonly used for problem definition: AGO (objectives, goals, outcomes), OPV (other people's opinions), 5N1K (who, what, where, when, why, how), five whys |
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6th Week |
Creative tools for idea generation: imagination, thought experiments, visualization, Osborn's checklist, brainstorming, reverse brainstorming, method 635, and provocation |
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7th Week |
Creative tools for selecting ideas: pros and cons, APC (alternative, possible, selectable), CAF (consider all factors), PMI (pros, cons, interesting points), C&S (results and evaluation of the results), FIP (key points to be prioritized), ALU (advantages, limitations, unique features), SWOT analysis (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) |
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8th Week |
Midterm exam |
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9th Week |
Proposing a project using creative thinking methods, including the project's unique value, limitations, significance, and review of the literature |
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10th Week |
Discussion of the project's objectives and goals |
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11th Week |
The methods to be applied in the project, including research techniques (data collection tools and analysis methods) |
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12th Week |
Project management: work schedule, risk management, research opportunities |
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13th Week |
The widespread impact of the project, budget planning |
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14th Week |
Final presentation and project defense |
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