2021-2022 Spring CURRENT OFFERING

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.

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 16 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 by themselves. The estimated cost will be around HK$250:

List of materials
1) one set of colour markers (at least 12 colours)
2) one set of graphite pencils (2B,4B,6B) + erasers
3) one set of acrylic colour (at least 6 colours)
4) one sketchbook (A3 size)
5) one clear folder/box (A3 size)



 


  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: Developing Ideational Fluency 4
Session 10: Tutorial/Practicum
Session 11: Lecture: Developing Ideational Fluency 5
Session 12: Tutorial/Practicum
Session 13: Lecture: Developing Ideational Fluency 6
Session 14: Tutorial/Practicum
Session 15: Lecture: Developing Creative Solution 1
Session 16: Tutorial/Practicum
Session 17: Lecture: Developing Creative Solution 2
Session 18: Tutorial/Practicum
Session 19: Lecture: Developing Creative Solution 3
Session 20: Tutorial/Practicum
Session 21-22: Tutorial/Practicum
Session 23: Presentation of Final Projects 1
Session 24: Presentation of Final Projects 2

  1. Bruno Munari, Design as Art (2008, 1st ed. 1966) - UK: Penguin
  2. Bruce Block,The Visual Story – (2021, 1st ed. 2001) - UK: Routledge
  3. Fung, A., Lo, A. and Rao, M.N. Creative Tools (2005). - The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, School of Design.
  4. Donald J.Treffinger, Creative Problem Solving: An Introduction (2006, 1st ed. 1994). - UK: Routledge
  5. Donald A. Norman, The Design of Everyday Things (2013, 1st ed. 1990). - New York: Basic Books
  6. Kenya Hara, Designing Design (2008). Switzerland: Lars Muller Publishers
  7. Anthony Dunne, Fiona Raby, Speculative Everything: Design, Fiction, and Social Dreaming(2013). - The MIT Press
  8. Paul Arden, Whatever You Think, Think the Opposite (2006). - London: Penguin Books Ltd
  9. De Bono, E. Serious Creativity (1992). - New York: Harper Business
  10. Roger Von Oech, A Whack on the Side of the Head (1990). - New York: Warner Books Inc
  11. Owen Flanagan, The Really Hard Problem, Meaning in a Material World - Bradford Books

E-resources

  1. Don Norman: www.jnd.org
  2. https://www.ted.com/talks/david_kelley_how_to_build_your_creative_confidence
  3. https://www.ted.com/talks/tim_brown_tales_of_creativity_and_play
  4. https://www.creativereview.co.uk
  5. https://designtaxi.com/
  6. https://www.designcouncil.org.uk/

Enrolment Details

Course Registration : 26-27 Jan 2022
Add/Drop : 04-17 Feb 2022

Instructor

LAU Siu Tsang Benny

Assessment

Written essay 20%
Individual artwork + presentation 50%
Attendance, Overall performance in tutorial/practicum sessions 20%
Learning portfolio 10%
   

Class Schedule

Mon & Wed | 14:30 - 16:20

Room 4582 (lift 27-28)

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