Tag Archives: J.P. Guilford

The origin of originality

Posted on March 4, 2014 by knlistman

Start any discussions on the origin of creativity and you will quickly find the group divided. On one side people claim it is an innate trait. You are either born with or without it. Keep on pressing this faction and … Continue reading →

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Transformations

Posted on October 19, 2013 by knlistman

For a recent assignment, students were to examine an advertisement. Questions led them to look at the visuals: subject of emphasis, originality of image, the placement of objects, type of people pictured. Then, they examined techniques such as use of  … Continue reading →

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