Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Week 3: Novelty, Innovation, Invention and Creativity


Last Week, We have learn about what means of creativity. This week, we will learn about Novelty, Innovation, Invention and creativity.


NOVELTY
Wikipedia:

Novelty (derived from Latin word novus for "new") is the quality of being new. Although it may be said to have an objective dimension (e.g. a new style of art coming into being, such as abstract art or impressionism) it essentially exists in the subjective perceptions of individuals.
It also refers to something novel; that which is striking, original or unusual. The term can have pejorative sense and refer to a mere innovation.

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nov·elty (näv′əl tē)
noun pl. novelties -·ties
1. the quality of being novel; newness; freshness
2. something new, fresh, or unusual; change; innovation
3. a small, often cheap, cleverly made article, usually for play or adornment: usually used in pl.




The specific appellation I would propose for this novelty is alexandrae, in honour of that Princess who, we may reasonably hope, is destined at some future time to be the Queen of these realms and their dependencies, of which Australia is by no means the most inconspicuous.
—The Journals of John McDouall Stuart


INNOVATION


What is an innovation? The best innovation definition compares innovation with invention. It doesn't always have to be brand new (like an invention must). The electric light bulb, the airplane, the automobile, the telephone, the phonograph are all inventions and innovations. Compact fluorescent light bulbs, the Concord, hybrid fuel cars, cell phones, and compact discs are also innovations that have had a strong impact on the market.

To really give a good innovation definition, you have to talk about the market. In this angle, the definition of innovation is any idea, product, or service, which is perceived by consumers as being new. There are different kinds of innovation that fit this definition of innovation.



Wikipedia: Innovation is a change in the thought process for doing something, or the useful application of new inventions or discoveries.[1] It may refer to an incremental emergent or radical and revolutionary changes in thinking, products, processes, or organizations. Following Schumpeter (1934), contributors to the scholarly literature on innovation typically distinguish between invention, an idea made manifest, and innovation, ideas applied successfully in practice. In many fields, such as the arts, economics and government policy, something new must be substantially different to be innovative. In economics the change must increase value, customer value, or producer value. The goal of innovation is positive change, to make someone or something better. Innovation leading to increased productivity is the fundamental source of increasing wealth in an economy.

Innovation is an important topic in the study of economics, business, entrepreneurship, design, technology, sociology, and engineering. Colloquially, the word "innovation" is often synonymous with the output of the process. However, economists tend to focus on the process itself, from the origination of an idea to its transformation into something useful, to its implementation; and on the system within which the process of innovation unfolds. Since innovation is also considered a major driver of the economy, especially when it leads to new product categories or increasing productivity, the factors that lead to innovation are also considered to be critical to policy makers. In particular, followers of innovation economics stress using public policy to spur innovation and growth.





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“Innovation is the way of transforming the resources of an enterprise through the creativity of people into new resources and wealth” (Paul Schumann)

For my understanding, innovation is mean ability to create something new of creativity thinking and studies.



INVENTION


Wikipedia: An invention is a new composition, device, or process. An invention may be derived from a pre-existing model or idea, or it could be independently conceived in which case it may be a radical breakthrough. In addition, there is cultural invention, which is an innovative set of useful social behaviors adopted by people and passed on to others.[1] Inventions often extend the boundaries of human knowledge or experience. An invention that is novel and not obvious to others skilled in the same field may be able to obtain the legal protection of a patent.


For me, Invention means the act of finding out or inventing; contrivance or construction of that which has not before existed; as, the invention of logarithms; the invention of the art of printing.



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Thursday, June 24, 2010

Week 2: Why Creative ?

Today is first lecturer section for creative studies class. We learn what is mean for Creativity ? what's that ? how to be creative ? Below i will show what i have learn for this week. :)


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From wikipedia, Creativity is the ability to generate innovative ideas and manifest them from thought into reality. The process involves original thinking and then producing.

The process of creation was historically reserved for deities creating "from nothing" in Creationism and other creation myths. Over time, the term creativitycame to include human innovation, especially in art and science and led to the emergence of the creative class.


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In other source, Creativity also defined as the tendency to generate or recognize ideas, alternatives, or possibilities that may be useful in solving problems, communicating with others, and entertaining ourselves and others.



For me, Creativity means the ability to think imaginatively and originally

We make it easier:

Ability + Imagination + originally = Creativity


How do we want to be creative?

Look at artwork in galleries and museums. Read books and magazines. Use your senses and experience stimulates your memory and imagination.

Develop your skills.
- Skills build confidence so work to improve your techniques.

Make creative thinking a part of your daily life.
- Ask question. Vary routines. Do the unexpected. You feel more mentally alert.

Smash creative blocks.
- Change the problem or sneak up on it from a different direction. Try something fresh – a new way with an old theme.


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Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Week 1: Welcome To Creative Studies Class

Hye Everyone,

This is my first time going to this class. Actually, before i add this subject, i always thinking that is this subject will show me how to thinking in creative? how to describe that what we do or think is creative ?

Well, we will see next week when class has started. This week class lecturer only just briefing to me what we will learn for this subject until end of this semester. They are two assignment will given which is doing this blog as an individual assignment and the another one is group team assignment.