GDG421 : Creative and critical thinking / College of Creative Arts

This creative and critical thinking is a subject that will encourage students to think out of the box and find an alternative solution to a problem. The students will also have to use the mind mapping techniques in this subject and think creatively. Through this subject, students will also increase their self-actualization and skill in creative and critical thinking. Students also will apply techniques and strategies for stimulating creative thinking abilities in students, including brainstorming, attribute listing, metaphorical thinking and creative problem solving. In addition, students will increase their understanding of being a creative person, the creative process (within the context of normal cognitive processing), and the techniques for enhancing creative functioning. Students will have an opportunity to develop their innovation skill, communication, teamwork, leadership and entrepreneurship by exercising their creative and critical thinking.