JOIN-C8001 - Diving into Radical Creativity, Independent project, 2.9.2024-31.7.2025

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Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After taking this course, the student

  • Grasp the significance of radical creativity and its possible application to different areas.
  • Recognize the skills of risk-taking, coping with uncertainty, and proceeding with not-knowing in building a creative identity.
  • Apply different creativity methods to overcome real-life challenges.
  • Analyze the dynamics between the individual, the team, and the community in the context of multidisciplinary collaboration.
  • Distinguish the power of radical creativity in shaping the world through systems view, novelty, and innovations.
  • Gain self-confidence in developing new ideas, experimenting, and learning from failures.

Credits: 3

Schedule: 02.09.2024 - 31.07.2025

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Pirjo Kääriäinen

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

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    Welcome to "Diving into Radical Creativity," an innovative open online course breaking free from traditional learning boundaries. Its non-linear structure enables you to navigate a diverse content landscape, crafting a personalized learning journey. Across five chapters covering introduction, individual, process, collective, and impact aspects of radical creativity, this introductory course moves beyond theory and scientific findings on creativity research. It includes multiple case studies showcasing powerful examples of radical creativity.

    These chapters enable learners to answer fundamental questions: What does radical creativity mean? How can I become more creative? How can I use creativity in my studies, work, and growing as a person? What are the stages of the creative process? How can creativity address challenges? How is creativity promoted in cooperation? How does radical creativity shape the world?

    This self-directed course exceeds mere academia; through real-life activities and assignments, it is an opportunity to develop confidence in idea generation, experimentation, and learning from diverse experiences. Designed for both undergraduates and postgraduates, "Diving into Radical Creativity" promises an engaging, practical exploration of radical creativity in varied contexts.

    Welcome to a transformative journey, inviting you to dive into the realm of radical creativity.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Self-paced learning and assignments.

DETAILS

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FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

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    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I - Summer
    2025-2026 Autumn I - Summer

    Registration:

    The course is open to all learners at Aalto University and outside. Aalto University students register in SISU.

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