Cts aug2016 outline v1

FOUNDATION IN DESIGN

FOUNDATION IN DESIGN

Creative Thinking Skills | DST30205

MODULE OUTLINE 2016 Version 1

Prepared by CHARLES SHARMA NAIDU

The Design School @ Taylor’s

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MODULE DETAILS AND CONTACTS NOTE: Please READ & RETAIN this Module Handbook for reference throughout the semester FOUNDATION IN DESIGN Creative Thinking Skills | DST30205 Credit Hours Successful completion of the module earns you 5 credits Module Duration 18 weeks Pre Requisite Module None Contact Hours (SLT) Lecture (L): 24 hours, Tutorial (T): 54 hours, Practical (P): 0 hours & Others (O): 122 hours Total Guided Independent Learning (TGIL): 200 hours Facilitators Charles Sharma Naidu (TDS) – Module Leader Chee Sze Yin (TDS) Delliya Mohd Zain (SABD) Fu Yen Huei (TDS) Natasha Hishamuddin (COM) Sufina Abu Bakar (SABD) Paul Nickson (SABD)

The Design School @ Taylor’s Division of Engineering, Architecture, Building and Design Taylor's University Taylor's Lakeside Campus No. 1, Jalan Taylor's PJS 7/13 47500 Petaling Jaya Selangor Darul Ehsan Tel: Charles Sharma Naidu (+603) 5629 5259 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]


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Class Guide and Courtesy As courtesy to both facilitator and students, please refrain from using your mobile phone or set it to silent mode when class is in session. All students are required to be punctual for classes. Absence from class requires a legitimate medical certificate or consent letter from parent or guardian. To avoid being barred from submitting the Final Assessment or sit for Final Examination, 80% of class attendance is required.

ABOUT THE MODULE Module Rationale and Synopsis This module aims to develop students’ critical thinking and idea generation abilities through the investigation and application of a wide range of thinking skills and techniques. They will understand the modes of thinking commonly associated with critical thinking (left-brain), creative thinking (right brain) as well as the holistic (whole brain) thinking approach. Through the application of divergent and convergent thinking methods, they will research, develop and present ideas and conclusions in the form of tangible statements. Knowledge and skills acquired will support the students’ learning through the stages of study to follow. 1. To encourage and inculcate the practice of recording ideas visually based on the theory and

practice of creative thinking. 2. To encourage and inculcate the practice of critical analytical thought through topical discourse

and inquiry based on sound creative thinking strategies. 3. To facilitate the recognition of creative thinking and personal development through assessment

and evaluation of a body of work, compiled as a portfolio. Teaching-Learning and Assessment Strategy Students will partake in class exercises, lectures and study trips. Class exercises and assignments will be in individual and group formats. Students will be self-directed in their class exercises and assignments. Assessment Hurdle A student who fails to attempt Final Examination or fails to submit Final Assessment, will result in failing the module irrespective of the overall marks earned, even though he/she has achieved 50% or more in the overall assessment. The student will not be allowed for Re-sit Examination. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this module, the students will be able to: 1. Recognize important creative strategies in problem-solving; 2. Describe the use of creative thinking strategies within their field of study; 3. Demonstrate their knowledge by applying creative strategies in a variety of assignments; self-

examine their learning through introspection (e-portfolio).


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MODULE WEEKLY PLAN (August 2016)

Weekly Plan

Week Topic Contents Delivery Methods

Week 1 03/08

Introduction to Creative Thinking Skills

Lecture01: Introduction to ZIG-ZAG, idea-journal and ice breaking (All lecturers)

Lecture

Week 2 10/08

TOPIC: DEVELOPING THINKING SKILLS

Lecture02: Step 1: Ask – Asking the right questions - by Charles

Assignment 1 briefing

Lecture, Tutorial, activity

Week 3 17/08

TOPIC: OBSERVATION

Lecture03: Step 3: Look – The Power of Observation -by Natasha

Lecture, Tutorial,

81 activity

Week 4 24/08

SUBMISSION + PRESENTATION DAY

Assignment 1 submission (10%)

Lecture, Tutorial,

81 activity

Week 5 31/08

Malaysian Independence Day (online class/replacement – refer to lecturers for each tutorial groups)

Week 6 07/09

TOPIC: KNOWLEDGE

Lecture04: Step 2: Learn – The Importance of Knowledge – by Chee Sze Yin


Lecture, Tutorial,

81 activity

Week 7 14/09

TOPIC: PLAYFULNESS PT1

Lecture05: Step 4: Play (Part 1) – The Power of Creative Play in the Ideation Process (First Practice) -by Natasha

Lecture, Tutorial,

81 activity

Week 8 21/09

TOPIC: PLAYFULNESS PT2

Lecture06: Step 4: Play (Part 2) – The Power of Creative Play in the Ideation Process (Third Practice) -by Chee Sze Yin

Assignment 2 submission (10%)

Lecture, Tutorial,

81 activity

Week 9 28/09

TOPIC: THINKING OUT LOUD

Lecture08: Step 5: Think – The Mapping Out of Ideas. by Delliya


Lecture, Tutorial,

81 activity


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* Note: As we are all part of the creative community, this syllabus will remain flexible and thus would subject to changes without prior notice or upon discussion. 81= online and journal activities Important Dates (July/August Intake 2016): Activity Week: 24th October – 30th October Deepavali Festival: 29th October Mid-semester break: 31st October – 6th November Class resumes on the 7th of November Academic Semester end: 9th December

Week 10 05/10

TOPIC: SYNECTICS

Lecture09: Step 6: Fuse – Combining Ideas to boost Innovation By Yen Huei

Lecture, Tutorial,

81 activity

Week 11 12/10

TOPIC: CRITERIA

Lecture10: Step 7: Choose – Know What You’re Looking For. -by Delliya

Lecture, Tutorial,

81 activity

Week 12 19/10

SUBMISSION + PRESENTATION DAY

Submission of assignment 3 (10%)

Lecture, Tutorial,

81 activity

Week 13 26/10

TOPIC: SYNTHESIS

Lecture12: Step 8: Make – Putting It All Together (Creation) -by Yen Huei

FINAL PROJECT BRIEFING Introduction and overview

Lecture, Tutorial,

81 activity

Mid Semester Break 31st October – 6th November

Week 14 09/11 FINAL PROJECT Team based tutorials

Lecture, Tutorial,

81 activity

Week 15 16/11

FINAL PROJECT TUTORIALS

Progress Crit (important!) Team based tutorials

Lecture, Tutorial,

81 activity

Week 16 23/11

FINAL PROJECT TUTORIALS Team based tutorials

Week 17 30/11

FINAL PROJECT PRESENTATION

Final Presentation (40%)

Tutorial, 81 activity

Week 18 07/12 SUBMISSION OF IDJ (20%)

E-Portfolio presentation

Tutorial, 81 activity


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MODULE REFERENCES

Recommended Reading

1. Sawyer, K. (2013). Zig Zag: The Surprising Path to Greater Creativity. Wiley. com. 2. Michalko, M. (2010). Thinkertoys: A handbook of creative-thinking techniques. Random House

Digital, Inc. Other References

1. Liu, E., & Noppe-Brandon, S. (2011). Imagination first: Unlocking the power of possibility. John Wiley & Sons.

2. Michalko, M. (2001). Cracking creativity: The secrets of creative genius. Random House Digital, Inc. 3. Buzan, T. & Buzan, B. (1996). The Mind Map Book: How to Use Radiant Thinking to Maximize Your

Brain's Untapped Potential, Plume; Reprint Edition. 4. Pink, D.H. (2005). A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future. Riverhead Books

For referencing purpose: http://taylorslibrary.taylors.edu.my/user_skills/user_support_students Note: Once on the webpage, scroll down to item E. Referencing

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Marking Criteria & % Distribution (%) LO1 LO2 LO3

Continuous Assessment (50%)

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Total 100


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Module Learning Outcomes and Taylor’s Graduate Capabilities (TGC) acquired by students upon successful completion of the module.

Taylor's Graduate Capabilities Matrix Mapping

TGC 1.1 1.2 1.3 2.1 2.2 2.3 3.1 3.2 4.1 5.1 5.2 6.1 6.2 6.3 7.1 7.2 8.1

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E-Portfolio 10%

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Marking Criteria Critical & creative thinking 20% l l l l

Able to put theories into practice 20% l l l l

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REFERENCE FOR TAYLOR’S GRADUATE CAPABILITIES: Taylor’s Graduate Capabilities (TGC)

1. Discipline Specific Knowledge 1.1 Able to put theories into practice 1.2 Understand ethical issues in the context of the field of study 1.3 Understand professional practice within the field of study

2. Lifelong Learning 2.1 Learn Independently 2.2 Locate, Extract, synthesize and utilize information effectively 2.3 Be intellectual engaged

3. Thinking and Problem Solving skills 3.1 Think critically and creatively 3.2 Define and analyze problems to arrive at effective solutions

4. Communication Skills 4.1 Communicate appropriately in various settings and modes

5. Interpersonal Skills 5.1 Understand team dynamics and mobilize the power of teams 5.2 Understand and assume leadership

6. Intrapersonal Skills 6.1 Manage oneself and be self –reliant 6.2 Reflection one’s action and learning 6.3 Embody Taylor’s core values

7. Citizenship and Global Perspectives 7.1 Be aware of and form opinions from diverse perspectives 7.2 Understand the value of civic responsibility and community engagement

8. Digital Literacy 8.1 Effective use of ICT and related technology


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GRADING SCHEME Extracted from FID Programme Guide 2016

Grade Marks Grade Points Definition Description

A 80 – 100 4.00 Excellent

Evidence of original thinking; demonstrated outstanding capacity to apply, analyze synthesize and evaluate information; outstanding grasp of subject matter; evidence of outstanding command of relevant knowledge base.

A- 75 – 79 3.67 Very Good

Evidence of some original thinking; demonstrated very good capacity to apply, analyze, synthesize and evaluate information; very good grasp of subject matter; and evidence of very good command of relevant knowledge base.

B+ 70 – 74 3.33 Good

Demonstrate good capacity to apply, analyze, synthesize and evaluate information, good grasp of subject matter, and evidence of good command of relevant knowledge base. B 65 – 69 3.00

B- 60 – 64 2.67

Pass

Demonstrate adequate capacity to apply, analyze and synthesize information, adequate grasp of subject matter, and evidence of adequate command of relevant knowledge base.

C+ 55 – 59 2.33

C 50 – 54 2.00

D+ 47 – 49 1.67 Marginal Fail

Demonstrate inadequate capacity to apply and analyze information, insufficient grasp of subject matter, and evidence of limited command of relevant knowledgebase.

D 44 – 46 1.33

D- 40 – 43 1.00

F 0 – 39 0.00 Fail Demonstrated very weak capacity to apply and analyze information, very weak grasp of subject matter, and evidence of very weak command of relevant knowledge base.

WD - - Withdrawn Withdrawn from a module before census date, typically mid semester.

F(W) 0 0.00 Fail Withdrawn from a module after census date, typically mid semester.

IN - - Incomplete

An interim notation given for a module where a student has not completed certain requirements with valid reason or it is not possible to finalize the grade by the published deadline.

IP - - In Progress An interim notation used for a module which continued for more than one semester. An "IP" grade carries with it no credit or grade until a regular grade is assigned.

P - - Pass Given for satisfactory completion of a non-graded module. Note: Non-graded module is module that is ‘graded’ with ‘pass’ or ‘fail’ without any grades such as Grade A, B C or D.

AU - - Audit Given for a module where attendance is for information only without earning academic credit.


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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Students must attend all lecture and tutorial sessions in class and constantly show learning progress until the week of deadline. Students failing to meet this requirement will face a penalty of mark percentage deduction. Absence from class requires a legitimate medical certificate or consent letter from parent or guardian. To avoid being barred from submitting the Final Assessment or sit for Final Examination, 80% of class attendance is required. Assignment Submission Assignments must be submitted on the due date in any format/manner set by the module lecturer. Assignments can be submitted before the due date outside of class with the prior agreement of the lecturer. Late Assignments / Extensions Work that is submitted after the due date set by the lecturer will result in 2 marks being deducted every subsequent day. Deduction applies on weekdays and Saturday. No work will be accepted after one week of delay from the deadline given, unless the student has valid reasons with supportive documents. Extensions can only be granted if the student can show adequate progress towards completion of the assessment and there are extenuating circumstances preventing him/her from delivering the assessment on the due date. In the case of a request of an extension due to medical circumstances, the student must produce an original medical certificate. The lecturer will only give extensions for a total amount of time not exceeding the equivalent number of days the medical certificate considered valid. Plagiarism Plagiarism is a breach of intellectual property; the act of using or copying someone else’s idea or work and trying to present it as one’s own. It is taking and using someone else’s work without proper attribution. Intellectual Property involves:

• Another person’s idea, opinion, or theory • Any facts, statistics, graphs, drawings—any pieces of information—that are not common

knowledge • Quotations of another person’s actual spoken or written words • Paraphrase of another person’s spoken or written words

Issues of intellectual property extend beyond the written word of course. Bear in mind that the use of still images, moving images, audio or any other content which is not created by oneself, and which one does not have the appropriate permission to use, is a serious offence resulting in a FAIL grade for the module. Using Internet Sources The World Wide Web has become a popular source of information for academic papers, and many questions have arisen about how to avoid plagiarizing these sources. In most cases, the same rules apply as for a printed source: when one refers to ideas or quote from a WWW site, one must cite that source. If one wants to use visual information from a WWW site, many of the same rules apply. Copying visual information or graphics from a WWW site (or from a printed source) onto paper is very similar to quoting information, and the source of the visual information or graphic must be cited. These rules also apply to other uses of textual or visual information from WWW sites. * Note: This module outline is subject to change with short notice.


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Module Coordinator: Charles Sharma Naidu

Date: FID Programme Director: Ms Yip Jinchi

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TDS Deputy Dean: Mr Ernesto Carlos Pujazon

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