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Week - 1 |
Introduction and course overview; presentation of the course content, semester plan, and information on expected assignments and assessment criteria |
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Week - 2 |
The concept of creativity is examined from a neuroscientific perspective, focusing on the effects of brain frequencies on creative thinking processes. |
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Week - 3 |
The concept of creative flow is examined, focusing on its effects on attention, perception of time, and performance, as well as the conditions that support the flow state. |
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Week - 4 |
The Six Thinking Hats technique is examined, focusing on the multidimensional analysis of problems through different thinking modes and the development of systematic thinking skills in the design process. |
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Week - 5 |
The mind mapping method is examined, focusing on the visual and hierarchical organisation of information, the establishment of relationships between concepts, and the support of creative thinking processes. |
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Week - 6 |
Sample application of the mind mapping process |
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Week - 7 |
Discussion of the presented techniques and explanation of the midterm assignment |
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Week - 8 |
The brainstorming technique is examined, focusing on generating a large number of ideas in a short time, fostering creative thinking, and applying different methods in problem-solving processes. |
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Week - 9 |
The SCAMPER technique is examined, focusing on transforming existing ideas through systematic questioning, developing the ability to generate alternatives, and supporting creative thinking through an application-based assignment process |
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Week - 10 |
The SCAMPER technique is examined, focusing on transforming existing ideas through systematic questioning, developing the ability to generate alternatives, and supporting creative thinking through an application-based assignment process |
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Week - 11 |
The insight generation method is examined, focusing on deriving meaning from user behaviours and developing creative problem-solving skills through data analysis and synthesis processes |
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Week - 12 |
AI-supported idea generation is examined, focusing on the role of AI tools in developing ideas, generating alternatives, and supporting critical evaluation within creative processes |
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Week - 13 |
The concept of generations and generational structures is examined, focusing on the characteristics, values, and behaviour patterns of different generations shaped by technological developments and their impact on design and learning processes |
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Week - 14 |
A general evaluation of the topics covered throughout the semester is conducted, enabling students to share their perspectives, and information regarding the final exam/jury process is provided |
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