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CE1D6-30 Creativity: Myth, Madness and Play

Department
Centre for Lifelong Learning
Level
Undergraduate Level 1
Module leader
Charlotte Jones
Credit value
30
Module duration
25 weeks
Assessment
100% coursework
Study location
University of Warwick main campus, Coventry

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Introductory description

This course will give you a chance to develop and practice your creativity in an encouraging atmosphere. It will be stretching and intellectually rigorous but also enjoyable. No prior art or creative writing training is assumed.

Module aims

To foster imagination and enjoyment through creative thinking.
To develop cognitive skills relating to idea generation.
The production of original work through application of creative theory.
Develop a critical-creative approach to writing and making.
Demonstrate a considered and coherent approach to the gathering, organisation, use and critical evaluation of relevant research material.
To provide a helpful, stimulating and thought provoking atmosphere to enable students to explore their creativity.
To develop critical understanding of the works of published writers and practising artists.

Outline syllabus

This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.

  • What is Creativity anyway? Is it the same as genius or talent or originality?
  • Challenging the idea of the creative person as individual genius.
  • Inspiration – where do ideas come from?
  • How might we become more Creative?
  • Has the human or secular notion of Creativity taken over from earlier divine senses of creation?
  • The relationship between Criticism and Creativity.
  • Manic depressive illness and the artistic temperament.
  • Creative responses to adversity.
  • The Unconscious.
  • Creativity and chaos.
  • Big C and Little C in creativity
  • Creativity as a potentially healing response.
  • Mainstream success and Creativity.
  • Is Creativity basically a form of play

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, students should be able to:

  • Critically discuss theoretical debates around creativity and it uses.
  • Use relevant literacy techniques to produce story and give reasoning for the decision made within the story
  • Develop a critical view of the works of published writers and practising artists and the use of propaganda art
  • Evidence the process of art making, through exploration, experimentation, problem solving and invention.

Indicative reading list

Reading lists can be found in Talis

Specific reading list for the module

Subject specific skills

Develop skills of expression through the practice of creative writing and making.
Recognise and use Creativity Techniques.
Practise creative thinking on a pre-assigned exercise.
Reflect upon writing and making as processes and be able to redraft work in response to group criticism.
Evidence a considered approach to art making, through exploration, experimentation, problem solving and invention.

Transferable skills

Intercultural awareness
Information literacy
Critical thinking
Digital literacy
Team work
Problem solving
Communication
Self-awareness

Study time

Type Required
Seminars 19 sessions of 2 hours (13%)
Practical classes 6 sessions of 2 hours (4%)
Private study 250 hours (83%)
Total 300 hours

Private study description

Private study, experimentation with writing and art

Costs

No further costs have been identified for this module.

You do not need to pass all assessment components to pass the module.

Assessment group A2
Weighting Study time Eligible for self-certification
Assessment component
Story and reflection 40% Yes (extension)

A piece of Creative Writing (2000 words) with a reflective piece, critically considering the decisions made within the story (1000)
Reassessment component is the same
Assessment component
Creative Theory Presentation with Supporting Statement 30% No

A presentation on Creative Theory10 minutes and up to 10 slides with supporting document 1000 words
Reassessment component is the same
Assessment component
Piece of Art with Supporting Statement/Synopsis/portfolio of evidence 30% Yes (extension)

Making a piece of art to reflect your journey through the course (with supporting statement/synopsis (one side of A4) and portfolio of evidence,
Reassessment component is the same
Feedback on assessment

Feedback will be provided on an individual basis to student using a generic feedback pro forma.

There is currently no information about the courses for which this module is core or optional.