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
FL
Thank you to Professor Childs for making the course available. Great course material. Thank you.
FJ
Excellent learning, all the sessions were indepth.
GG
Excellent course. However, how come you get the certificate after week 4? You should get it right when you're done with week 6.
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The content on using AI for Creativity is sparse at best. I think a lazy attempt was made to include AI as a topic . All that it has is a bunch of professors involved with AI and design being interviewed. The course itself carries no 'How to' use AI for creativity. DISAPPOINTED!
It really opened me up to the possibility of thinking in a structured way—from generating and harnessing ideas to refining them into real-world solutions. It gave me the confidence to channel my innate creativity systematically, avoiding overwhelm from either an overflow of ideas or their absence. I also gained a deeper appreciation for the power of collaboration in developing creative solutions to defined problems. Above all, I enjoyed learning from Peter Childs and his enthusiasm about the course was absolutely infectious. It was really fun to part take in this course. Highly recommend!
Advanced Creative Thinking and AI: Tools for Success" combines cutting-edge AI applications with unique creative tactics. An in-depth exploration of creativity and artificial intelligence, this book provides insight, tools, and approaches to enable anyone looking to thrive at the intersection of imagination and technology to thrive.
Comparing to the other courses by Peter Childs (which were great), this one is quite disappointing. It feels like it was rushed and not very well thought through. Exercises are not too relevant and very easy, no peer review stuff, no practice, very rushed videos. It is presented as "advanced" but it is not. No skill increases from these graded tasks too. There's some good info but it doesn't feel like a comprehensive course.
Thank you to Professor Childs for making the course available. Great course material. Thank you.
The first three modules on analogy, metaphor, simile, and critical, analytical and subjective, objective thinking - are most useful . Worth devoting your time, especially if you are new to methodical thinking and problem solving.
More hands on sessions are needed, a lot of notions are too quickly introduced and not learned!
worst. waste of time
Excellent course. However, how come you get the certificate after week 4? You should get it right when you're done with week 6.
Excellent learning, all the sessions were indepth.
Amazing quality learned a lot thank you
Great information and presentation!
Excelente, muy didactico
love it too good!
Excellent course!
Outstanding!
Incredible!
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