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Advanced Creative Thinking and AI: Tools for Success
  • Level Expert
  • Duration 9 hours
  • Course by Imperial College London
  • Offered by

About

Creativity is important in nearly every facet of life. Advances in neuro-science, computing and psychology, along with developments in other domains and cross-disciplinary areas have resulted in ever increasing understanding of creativity. This module will explore some advanced approaches to creativity such as the use of analogy and metaphor, various thinking styles and the role of artificial intelligence. A framework called the creativity diamond is used to guide the selection of approach to creativity relevant to your project or activity. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN • Biomimicry and using insights from nature • Use of analogy and metaphor in creativity • A range of creative thinking and reasoning approaches • The use of AI to generate creative outcomes • Attributes of creativity and their assessment • Use of the creativity diamond SKILLS YOU WILL GAIN • Biomimicry • Use of analogy and metaphor in creativity • Accelerated proficiency in creative thinking styles • Use of some AI enabled platforms to generate outputs • Creativity assessment • Use of the creativity diamond in practice to aid in the selection of an approach to creativity relevant to your project or activity

Modules

Inspiration from nature and creativity

    • 7 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz

2 Discussions

  • Biomimicry and ultrahydrophobicity
  • Biomimicry and trichomes

7 Videos

  • Introduction to creativity and the many approaches to creativity
  • The creativity diamond
  • Biomimicry
  • Interview with Mark Sanders MAS Design
  • Replicate, reason, relate
  • Microstructures for Advanced Surface Effects
  • Biomimicry and ultrahydrophobicity example ideas

3 Readings

  • The ‘zipperless’ zip story
  • Example case studies
  • Biomimicry benefits

Principles of analogy and metaphor for creativity

    • 4 Videos
    • 5 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz

2 Discussions

  • Your turn 1
  • Your turn 2

4 Videos

  • Use of analogy
  • Analogical representation
  • Metaphor
  • Familiar metaphors

5 Readings

  • Cognitive process of analogy
  • Forced analogy
  • Analogy relation
  • Analogical Creative Process
  • Definitions and differences

Thinking styles and creativity

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Taking an Evidence Based Approach
  • Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Creative Person Survey

6 Videos

  • Thinking and creativity
  • Different people think in different ways
  • Critical and Analytical Thinking
  • Deductive and Inductive Reasoning
  • Abductive reasoning
  • Creative Thinking

1 Readings

  • Taking an Evidence Based Approach

Design thinking and creativity

    • 6 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Example on user insights

6 Videos

  • Creativity Diamond
  • Design Thinking Origins
  • Typical activities in design thinking
  • 7Es of Design Thinking
  • Take-away café user insights
  • Design Thinking in Practice

3 Readings

  • Omlet
  • Concrete Canvas
  • Farewill

AI and creativity

    • 6 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Quiz - AI generated
  • Can an AI system be creative?

1 Discussions

  • B-Link – Your turn

6 Videos

  • AI and creativity
  • Interview on AI - Heng Gu – Creative Technologist
  • Interview on AI – Liuqing Chen – Professor Zhejiang University
  • Interview on AI – Professor Pan Wang - TU Delft
  • Interview on AI – Professor Ji Han – University of Exeter
  • B-Link example

3 Readings

  • AI Overview
  • AI logo
  • AI music

The creativity diamond in practice

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • E-tivity - Your opportunity to present ideas

3 Videos

  • The fundamentals of creativity
  • The Creativity Diamond Tool Selection
  • Creativity and its link to innovation and wrap up

1 Readings

  • The creativity diamond

Auto Summary

Unlock your creative potential with "Advanced Creative Thinking and AI: Tools for Success" by Coursera. Dive into advanced creativity techniques, including biomimicry, analogy, metaphor, and AI-driven outcomes. This expert-level course spans 540 minutes and is ideal for individuals aiming to enhance their creative thinking skills using innovative frameworks like the creativity diamond. Available through Starter and Professional subscriptions, it's perfect for those in personal development seeking to apply cutting-edge creative strategies to their projects.

Peter Childs
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Peter Childs