Welcome to The Creative Mind! This discussion-based class examines how creativity is formed and how creative actions have been used to express all aspects of humanity. We will spend time focusing on the formation of creative boundaries and how those boundaries can be broken. This blog is your place to play with the ideas discussed in class. Enjoy!

Sunday, November 28, 2010

Time To Part

First off, I want to thank all of you for a great class. You made me laugh every day... even if it was because you guys were driving me crazy or busting my balls. For your final blog post I'd love if you could end the quarter by answering one final question. What is one thing you will take with you from this course out into your life?

Thanks again and have a wonderful holiday season!
EBS

Sunday, November 21, 2010

Protest This!

Who is a creative person that you believe has protested/challenged the norm through their work? How? Why? Show us an example.

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Obstacles? What Obstacles?

In chps 12 & 13 Weiner discusses creative "obstacles". Do you agree with him? Disagree? What are some obstacles for you personally? For others? Show us an example!

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Go With The Flow!

When are you most in Flow? When do you believe most people are in Flow? Examples?

Sunday, October 31, 2010

But Why?

What is critical thinking? Why is it required for this course? How will thinking critically about our class material make you a better student in all your courses?

Sunday, October 24, 2010

Dead + White + Male = Ideal?

Why do we consider the "Dead White Men" to be the creative ideal? Why Da Vinci, Einstein, Plato & Shakespeare? How do we relate to them today?

Monday, October 18, 2010

Coloring Inside The Lines

Choose an artist/innovator mentioned in chps 1-6 by Weiner. How do they follow the rules of the accepted idea of creativity for their time? How do they break those rules?