Creativity and Innovation ARCT 351 LECTURE COURSE INTRODUCTION Creativity and Innovation ‐ Dr. Yasser Mahgoub
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Information Instructor • • • • • •
Name: Dr. Yasser Mahgoub Academic title: Associate Professor Office: 44034356 Phone: 33837805 E‐mail: ymahgoub@qu.edu.qa Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday 9:15 ‐11 am
Schedule • Day/Time/Location: 10:00 am ‐ 10:50 am – Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday ‐ FENG 0252 Creativity and Innovation ‐ Dr. Yasser Mahgoub
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Course Description • Introduction to creativity and creative problem solving techniques, innovation strategies, collective thinking. Types of thinking convergent, divergent. Creative mental abilities, whole brain thinking. Group projects involve applications of brain storming, synectics, and delphi techniques.
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PLO Program Learning Outcomes • 1‐ Design • 5‐ Communication • 6‐ Critical Thinking
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NAAB Student Performance Criteria • • • • • •
A1‐ Communication Skills A2‐ Design Thinking Skills A3‐ Visual Communication Skills A6‐ Fundamental Design Skills A7‐ Use of Precedents B1‐ Pre‐Design
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Course Goals & Objectives • Communicate through reading, writing, speaking and listening effectively. • Raise questions; interpret information using abstract ideas and concepts. • Use appropriate representational media and graphics. • Apply architectural and environmental principles in design. • Comprehend and identify fundamental principles in project design. • Able to elaborate comprehensive program for an architectural projects. • Elaborate holistic problem solving approaches
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Text Books • Required: – The Architect’s Brain: Neuroscience, Creativity, and Architecture
• Recommended: – Cracking Creativity – How to think like Leonardo da Vinci – Creativity: Flow and the Psychology of Discovery and Invention Creativity and Innovation ‐ Dr. Yasser Mahgoub
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Topical Outline • Communication in Creativity and Innovation (10%) • Principles and concepts in Creative and Innovative Design (20%) • Applications in Architectural Design (20%) • Problem Solving Methodologies: Lessons in Practice (15%) • Exercises and Application Projects (15%) • Comprehensive Design through Creative‐ Innovative Project (20%) Creativity and Innovation ‐ Dr. Yasser Mahgoub
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Course Requirements • • • •
Class Attendance Participation in class activities Mid and final Exams Assignments and Projects
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Methods of Assessment • • • •
Assignments and Activities 20% Projects 40% Midterm Exam 20% Final Exam 20%
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Course Ground Rules • ‐ Language: The language of the course is English. Students should communicate using English language. They should adhere to correct use of the language and avoid spelling and grammatical mistakes. • ‐ Plagiarism: Plagiarism is a violation of university regulations. • ‐ Use of mobile phones: the use of mobile phones during the class sessions is strictly prohibited.
COURSE CONTENT AND TIME LINE Week 1 (10-2) 2 (17-2)
Sunday Lectures Lecture 1: Course Introduction Lecture 2: Creativity and Innovation Introduction
3 (24-2)
Lecture 3: Creativity and Innovation Personality
4 (3-3) 5 (10-3)
Lecture 4: Creativity vs innovation Lecture 5: Precedents in Architecture Part 1
6 (17-3)
Lecture 6: Precedents in Architecture Part 1
7 (24-3)
Lecture 7: Precedents in Architecture Part 2
Assignment 1: Presentations Assignment 1: Presentations Assignment 2: Introduction – Use Activity: The Roots of the Problem of Presidents Assignment 2: Data review Activity: Creativity Test: How Imaginative are you? Mid Term Exam Assignment 2: Data review
8 (31-3) 9 (7-4)
Vacation Lecture 8: Precedents in Architecture Part 2
Vacation Assignment 2: Presentations
10 (14-4)
14 (12-5)
Lecture 9: The Architect’ s Brain - Introduction Part 1 Assignment 3: Introduction – Design proposal Lecture 10: The Architect’ s Brain - Introduction Part Assignment 3: Data review 1 Lecture 11: The Architect’ s Brain - Introduction Part Assignment 3: Presentations 1 Lecture 12: The Architect’s Brain - Introduction Part Assignment 4: Introduction 2 Poster Design Lecture 13: The Architect’s Brain - Ambiguity Part 2 Assignment 4: Data review
15 (19-5)
Lecture 14: The Architect’s Brain - Ambiguity Part 2
11 (21-4) 12 (28-4) 13 (5-5)
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Tuesday Assignments Vacation Assignment 1: Introduction Reverse Architecture Assignment 1: Data review
Assignment 4: Presentations
Thursday Activity Activity: Department Sustainability Project Activity: Plastic Cup Activity: What if! Brainstorming
Assignment 2: Presentations Activity: Debate Activity: Newspapers collage Assignment 3: Presentations Activity: Drawing with Words Activity: Architecture Fiction Assignment 4: Presentations 12
Support for Students with Special Needs • It is Qatar University policy to provide educational opportunities that ensure fair, appropriate and reasonable accommodation to students who have disabilities that may affect their ability to participate in course activities or meet course requirements. Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact their Instructor to ensure that their individual needs are met. The University through its Special Needs Section will exert all efforts to accommodate for individuals’ needs. • Contact Information for Special Needs Section: • Tel‐Female: (00974) 4403 3843 • Tel‐Male: (00974) 4403 3854 • Location: Student Activities Building • Email: specialneeds@qu.edu.qa
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Academic Support and Learning Resources • The University Student Learning Support Center (SLSC) provides academic support services to male and female students at QU. The SLSC is a supportive environment where students can seek assistance with academic coursework, writing assignments, transitioning to college academic life, and other academic issues. SLSC programs include: Peer Tutoring, the Writing Lab, Writing Workshops, and Academic Success Workshops. Students may also seek confidential academic counseling from the professional staff at the Center. • Contact Information for Students Support and Learning Resources: • Tel: (00974) 4403 3876 • Fax: (00974) 4403 3871 • Location: Female Student Activities Building • E‐mail: learningcenter@qu.edu.qa
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Student Complaints Policy •
Students at Qatar University have the right to pursue complaints related to faculty, staff, and other students. The nature of the complaints may be either academic or non‐academic. For more information about the policy and processes related to this policy, you may refer to the students’ handbook.
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Declaration • This syllabus and contents are subject to changes in the event of extenuating circumstances. The instructor (with approval of the Head of Department) reserves the right to make changes as necessary. If changes are necessitated during the term of the course, the students will be notified by email communication and posting the notification on the online teaching tool Blackboard. It is student’s responsibility to check on announcements made while they were absent.
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INTRODUCTION
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A Challenge Please write a One Sentence Definition of CREATIVITY
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