2020-21 Spring

Arts and Creativity

(HART 1001)



2 Credits | Can be used to fulfill Common Core Requirement (Core Elective: Arts Area)
Teaching Medium: English

Course Description

An experiential learning course designed to engage students in exploring arts and their own creative abilities through a series of lectures/seminars on arts and creativity, art tutorials and enrichment activities. Students will have the opportunities to create their own artwork and learn through guided reflective activities.

Minimum Attendance Requirements for a ‘Pass’
The course is divided into 2 major components. The first component of the course will be on creativity and creative thinking exercises. The second component will be on applying the theory and tools of creativity to artistic production. Owing to the highly practicum content, regular attendance in class is essential. The course requires students to attend at least 17 sessions (80%) after add/drop period, including any approved excuses.

 

Please note that students will have to pay for their own material fee involved in the creation bythemselves. Estimated cost will be around HK$250:

List of materials
1) one set of colour pencils (at least 12 colours)
2) one set of soft chalk pastels (NOT WAX) (at least 12 colours)
3) one set of graphite pencils (2B, 4B, 6B) + erasers (1 soft, 1 kneadable)
4) charcoal sticks (medium grade, one box)
5) conte sticks (brown, black, white)
6) one sketch book/pad A3
7) collect on their own, a variety of papers and substrates eg. newspaper, carton paper, tracing paper, wooden boards etc.


  1. Apply the theory of creativity and the creative tools and process in relation to visual expression, creation and execution
  2. Master at fundamental level an art skill
  3. Demonstrate reflective ability in the understanding and appreciation of creative works

Session 1: Lecture: Introduction to CreativityCreativity in Art and Design
Session 2: Tutorial/Practicum: Drawing, Creativity & Visual Communication
Session 3: Lecture: Developing Ideational Fluency 1
Session 4: Tutorial/Practicum
Session 5: Lecture: Developing Ideational Fluency 2
Session 6: Tutorial/Practicum
Session 7: Lecture: Developing Ideational Fluency 3
Session 8: Tutorial/Practicum
Session 9: Lecture: Sources of Creative Stimulation: Collections
Session 10: Tutorial/Practicum
Session 11: Lecture: Sources of Creative Stimulation: Synesthesia
Session 12: Tutorial/Practicum
Session 13: Lecture: An introduction to Wicked Problems vs. Tame Problems
Session 14: Tutorial/Practicum
Session 15: Lecture: Research for inspiration in Art and Design 1: The Spaces of Meaning
Session 16: Tutorial/Practicum
Session 17: Lecture: Research for inspiration in Art and Design 2: STORYTELLING: Fictioning and Futuring
Session 18: Tutorial/Practicum
Session 19: Guest Lecture
Session 20: Guest Lecture
Session 21-23: Tutorial/Practicum-Final Project
Session 24: Presentation of Final Projects 1
Session 25: Presentation of Final Projects 2

  1. Fung, A., Lo, A. and Rao, M.N. (2005). Creative Tools. Hong Kong: School of Design, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
  2. The Visual Story – Bruce Block (Focal Press)
  3. The Really Hard Problem, Meaning in a Material World - Owen Flanagan (Bradford Books)

Books
1.Arden, P. (2006). Whatever You Think, Think the Opposite. London: Penguin Books Ltd.
2.De Bono, E. (1992). Serious Creativity. New York: Harper Business.
3. Oech, R. (1990). A Whack on the Side of the Head. New York: Warner Books Inc.
4.Treffinger, D.J., Isaksen, S.G. and Dorval, B.K. (2000). Creative Problem Solving: An Introduction (3rd ed.). New Jersey: Prutrock Press Inc.

E-resources
1. Brain Dominance Test: www.ipn.at/ipn.asp?BHX
2. David Kelley: How to Build Your Creative Confidence
3. www.ted.com/topics/creativity
4. Tim Brown: Tales of Creativity and Play: http://new.ted.com/talks/tim brown on creativity and play

Enrolment Details

Course Registration : 21-22 Jan 2021
Add/Drop : 01-17 Feb 2021

Instructor

Brian LAU

Assessment

Written Essay 20%
Individual artwork + presentation 40%
Attendance, Overall performance in tutorial/practicum sessions 20%
Learning portfolio 10%
Extra activity 10%

Class Schedule

Wed & Fri | 14:30 - 16:20

Online Teaching (Zoom)

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