Dimensions of Creativity   [Archived Catalog]
2016-2017 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
   

CS 4500 - Dimensions of Creativity


The many dimensions of scientific and artistic creativity are studied, as well as the way creativity relates to social-cultural influences, gender, family background, personality factors, and cognitive styles. This course examines the creative process, the creative person, the creative product, and the creative environment. Imagery and symbolization, intrapsychic experience, and aesthetic issues are explored. Recent creativity research and theories of creative development are considered. 3 credit(s)