PERFORMING ARTS | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
GEP0622 | Creative Thinking and Entrepreneurship | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | GE-Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ŞAFAK ŞAHİN |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ŞAFAK ŞAHİN |
Course Objectives: | The goal of this course is to help you learn to perceive multiple possibilities when considering an issue rather than being limited to routine responses! The applied focus of this volume targets the synergistic process of developing creative problem-solving strategies especially for business models and entrepreneur ideas to stimulate higher levels of creativity. A presentation of theoretical approaches to the creative process is followed by concrete examples of how others have applied creative solutions to specific problems in small groups, organizations, small businesses and entrepreneurs. By this way the course will bring theory together with the practical giving much importance to the practical development and knowledge. The course will depend on the the effective interaction between the instructor and students. By the end of the course the students will be able to realize creative solutions to different business or marketing problems within the light of creative thinking strategies. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; I. This course provides an overview of the major theories and current issues in the field of creativity. II. Demonstrate specific techniques for enhancing their own creative abilities and communicate their ideas for new business models and entreprenues with confidence. III. An increased understanding of the creative person, the creative process and the techniques for enhancing creative functioning. IV. Identify their own creative strengths and weaknesses. |
What is Creativity and Innovation? Individual Creativity Idea Generation Techniques Developing the Right Environment for Creative Entrepreneurship Creativity and Innovation in Entrepreneurship Where Does Creativity Fit into the Business Problem Solving Process? Defining the Problem Creative Techniques for New Business Models Encouraging Creativity In A Team |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | - Setting the groups and sharing the course process -What is creativity, creative idea and creative thinking? | |
2) | The four ways of creativity. Homework evaluation/case study analyses. | |
3) | Idea generation techniques 1 | |
4) | Idea generation techniques | |
5) | Creative thinking strategies for business models | |
6) | How to focus on new business: Learning new ways of seeing. | |
7) | Ideas, opportunities and innovation at entrepreneurship 1 | |
8) | Ideas, opportunities and innovation at entrepreneurship 2 - Midterm | |
9) | Creating ideas in practice. Homework evaluation/case study analyses. Recommended book evaluation. | |
10) | Project presentations | |
11) | Project presentations 2th and evaluation. | |
12) | Creating an innovative work environment. | |
13) | The ways, techniques and models of creative presentation of business models. | |
14) | General assessment |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | CRACKING CREATIVITY – Micheal Mihalko Innovation and Entrepreneurship - Peter F. Drucker |
References: |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 1 | % 10 |
Presentation | 2 | % 20 |
Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Application | 3 | 3 | 9 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 4 | 3 | 12 |
Presentations / Seminar | 3 | 10 | 30 |
Homework Assignments | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Midterms | 1 | 10 | 10 |
Final | 1 | 15 | 15 |
Total Workload | 121 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | They acquire theoretical, historical and aesthetic knowledge specific to their field by using methods and techniques related to performing arts (acting, dance, music, etc.). | 5 |
2) | They have knowledge about art culture and aesthetics and they provide the unity of theory and practice in their field. | 5 |
3) | They are aware of national and international values in performing arts. | 3 |
4) | Abstract and concrete concepts of performing arts; can transform it into creative thinking, innovative and original works. | 3 |
5) | They have the sensitivity to run a business successfully in their field. | 1 |
6) | Develops the ability to perceive, think, design and implement multidimensional from local to universal. | 3 |
7) | They have knowledge about the disciplines that the performing arts field is related to and can evaluate the interaction of the sub-disciplines within their field. | 5 |
8) | They develop the ability to perceive, design, and apply multidimensionality by having knowledge about artistic criticism methods. | 2 |
9) | They can share original works related to their field with the society and evaluate their results and question their own work by using critical methods. | 3 |
10) | They follow English language resources related to their field and can communicate with foreign colleagues in their field. | 1 |
11) | By becoming aware of national and international values in the field of performing arts, they can transform abstract and concrete concepts into creative thinking, innovative and original works. | 3 |
12) | They can produce original works within the framework of an interdisciplinary understanding of art. | 2 |
13) | Within the framework of the Performing Arts Program and the units within it, they become individuals who are equipped to take part in the universal platform in their field. | 5 |
14) | Within the Performing Arts Program, according to the field of study; have competent technical knowledge in the field of acting and musical theater. | 3 |
15) | They use information and communication technologies together with computer software that is at least at the Advanced Level of the European Computer Use License as required by the field. |