Creative thinking through visual literacy

In an increasingly globalized and competitive world, larger numbers of entrepreneurs with creative minds are needed. This paper discusses the role of visual literary in nurturing creativity and explores the experience gained in a course in creative thinking through visual literacy that was taught as...

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Main Author: Pun, Siu Kay
Other Authors: School of Art, Design and Media
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2013
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10356/100295
http://hdl.handle.net/10220/18122
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Institution: Nanyang Technological University
Language: English
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Summary:In an increasingly globalized and competitive world, larger numbers of entrepreneurs with creative minds are needed. This paper discusses the role of visual literary in nurturing creativity and explores the experience gained in a course in creative thinking through visual literacy that was taught as an elective at Nanyang Technological University (NTU). It discusses the teaching methodologies to nurture creative minds in Business undergraduates, teaching issues encountered when teaching the course, and outcomes achieved from the course. It also provides advice for educators considering adopting such a program.