Creativity Models PDF

# Chapter Two: Creativity Models ## Dr. Ahmed Hamed ### First: Graham Wallas' Model: One of the earliest models of the creative process. Wallas believes that the creativity process consists of different stages during which the new creative idea is born. | Stage | Description | |---|---| | **Pre...

# Chapter Two: Creativity Models ## Dr. Ahmed Hamed ### First: Graham Wallas' Model: One of the earliest models of the creative process. Wallas believes that the creativity process consists of different stages during which the new creative idea is born. | Stage | Description | |---|---| | **Preparation** | In this stage we consume various sources of information and collecting data and investing variety of existing ideas. In this stage, we open the mind & Exploring the problems. | | **Incubation** | Subconsciously processing ideas while stepping away from problems. Taking steps back from actively thinking of your problem. Give your ideas space before you launch back in. | | **Illumination** | Experiencing a sudden insight- what we call "The A-ha Moment" (moment of clarity). State of flow & Crystalizing. Everything clicks into place, and you know exactly where you are going. | | **Verification** | Evaluate & Refining the idea to implement it effectively. Bring your vision to life. Testing outcomes & adding finishing touches. Implement / Share it with the world. | ### Wallas’ Model Practice: Can you apply Wallas’ model - preparation, incubation, illumination, verification - to the process of creating either an artistic or literary product? 5 Minutes to answer **Answer:** * **Preparation:** Thinking about what I would like to paint, who am I painting it for? What colors do I want to use? How long will this art piece take me? * **Incubation:** Going for a run and getting inspired by the multiple colors of nature. * **Illumination:** AHA, I know what colors and textures I want to use, I'm excited to paint! * **Verification:** Putting the paint on my canvas, painting the brush strokes. ### Second: Amabile's Creative Components Model: Three components within the individual are necessary for any creative response - Domain Relevant Skills, Creative Thinking Skills, and Intrinsic Task Motivation. **Domain Relevant Skills,** **المهارات ذات الصلة بالمجال** Variables Included: knowledge, practical and technical skills, and special talents. Dependent on Variables such as:: cognitive, motor, and intellectual abilities along with formal and informal education. **Creative Thinking Skills,** **مهارات التفكير الابداعي** Variables Included: The methods of thinking used, such as divergent, critical, and creative thinking. The distinctive ability to remember, the ability to generate non-traditional ideas and devise new work patterns. Dependent on Variables such as:: Training, previous experiences, and personal traits that support creativity and out-of-the-box thinking. **Intrinsic Task Motivation,** **والدافع الجوهري للمهام** Variables Included: Individuals, through self-motivation and external motives such as rewards, appreciation, encouraging work environment, and the ability to reduce restrictions. <br> ### Amabile's Model Practice: 1. What are the components of Amabile creativity model? 2 Minutes 2. What are the factors included in Domain- relevant skills? And what are these factors depending on? 5 Minutes 3. What are the factors included in Creativity-relevant skills? And what are these factors depending on? 5 Minutes 4. What are the factors included in Domain- relevant skills? And what are these factors depending on? 5 Minutes ### Third: West's Creative Cycle Model: | Stage | Description | |---|---| | **Stage 1: Realizing the need for creativity: (Preparation)** | When Individuals/Groups find a gap between the expected performance and the current performance. (Among other reasons) | | **Stage 2: Initiating creative ideas (Incubation)** | The focus must be concentrated on the problem to become clearer. Ideas should be purified, arranged, and organized. Also, the mind ought to be liberated from ideas that are irrelevant to the problem. | | **Stage 3: Illumination, Verification & application** | Undergoing a sudden insight or a brilliant idea. The creative idea should be Evaluated, refining & fixed, and the results should be monitored. The desired creative idea is adopted and employed, & work is done to implement it. | | **Stage 4 Consistency** | It is the stage in which the creative idea merges within the work environment as it becomes linked to the culture, standards, values, and the regular procedures of organization. | ### Fourth: The 4-C Model (Beghetto and Kaufman): For a long time, it was believed that there are only two levels of creativity that people can achieve. * **Little-c creativity:** Small daily creativity, which creates value for a person and those close to him/her but does not affect the whole world. (can be present in almost everyone) > إبداع يومي صغير، يخلق قيمة للإنسان والمقربين منه، لكنه لا يؤثر على العالم كله. * **Big-c creativity:** Refers to people whose new ideas influence the world and are seen as creative icons who have changed their fields. These are often the people in history books. > هو الإبداع الذي يشير إلى الأشخاص الذين تؤثر أفكارهم الجديدة على العالم ويُنظر إليهم على أنهم أيقونات إبداعية غيرت مجالاتهم. غالبًا ما يكون هؤلاء هم الأشخاص في كتب التاريخ. These ideas prevailed until 2009 when James Kauffman and Ronald Beghetto published a paper about the 4-c model of creativity. **THE 4-C MODEL OF CREATIVITY:** **Mini-C (Interpretive Creativity):** * Unintentional creativity. * Personal & about Learning for oneself. * Transform learning & personally meaningful. * Interpretation of actions, experiences, and insights. * Its impact is on individuals and changes in our understanding. > **الابداع التفسيري** **Little-C (Intentional Creativity):** * Intentional creativity. * Personal & about Learning for oneself * It is a small everyday creativity. * Its impact is on individuals and zone of influence > **الابداع اليومي** **Pro-C (Professional Creativity):** * Pro-C is professional expertise and development. * It is the expert's creativity. * Experienced people & teams w/n an org., community or domain. * Impact is on Org., system of practice, or market. > **أبداع الخبراء** **Big-C (Eminent Creativity):** * Big-C involves mastery and innovation that is difficult to achieve. * It is genius & innovative that is difficult to achieve. * It is eminent activity for exceptional people. * Its impact is on culture, society, or the whole world. > **الابداع المتميز** ### The 4-C Model Practice & Answers 1. What types of creativity according to the 4-C model? 2. Who introduced the four C model of creativity? 3. Which type of creativity was known before the introduction of the 4-C model?