Cultivating Creativity

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From the arts to the sciences, creativity is foundational to the human experience. And though it arises from the mechanisms of mind and body, it is not fixed by biology. Rather, creativity is a way of seeing and being in the world that is seeded in experience, cultivated though practice, and nurtured in reflection. Examining practitioner-based reports from your favorite creative giants through psychological, sociological, and practical models of creativity, this course dissects the myth of genius to develop individualized creative practices grounded in experience, framed through theory, and backed by science. After a semester of exploration, play, and invention, you will find yourself a more inspired, imaginative, and joyful practitioner of art and life alike. Fall Only.