Fostering Creativity by Design

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This course will expose students to the concept of how creativity, within the context of the technological world, is manifested through design. Whether it is during the ideation, development, use, modification and updating, or disposal of the artifact or system of technology, design is the overarching force that is present through each stage. Students will also explore the latest theories on creativity as well as the ways that a designer uses creativity and design thinking toward solving problems in an increasingly technologically complex world. Design-based thinking skills such as problem solving, decision making, researching, designing and creating, will be emphasized. The course is appropriate for all graduate students especially those in education, technological fields, and entrepreneurship.