SFLDEC014 — Research theories of creativity
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What an assessment for SFLDEC014 must cover
57 assessable components: 3 elements (13 performance criteria), 13 performance evidence and 24 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 7 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.
Elements & performance criteria
1 Explore creativity.
- 1.1Assess and select research strategies for exploration of theories of creativity.
- 1.2Identify and explore past and current information about creativity and creative thinking techniques.
- 1.3Research information on how designers and artists apply creativity to the design process.
2 Evaluate information to inform work practice.
- 2.1Expand knowledge of creativity through critical analysis of information.
- 2.2Use information to challenge own past use of creativity and innovation in floristry designs.
- 2.3Analyse ways in which theories of creativity and creative thinking techniques may be used or adapted to current work practice.
- 2.4Assess the commercial viability of producing highly creative and innovative floristry designs.
- 2.5Use information to generate debate and critical analysis of creativity in floristry design.
- 2.6Develop position on theories of creativity and integrate into professional design practice.
3 Extend floristry designs using a creative approach.
- 3.1Use information presented by research to extend and refine a creative approach to floristry designs.
- 3.2Practise and experiment with creative thinking techniques to choose preferred approaches to own creative practice.
- 3.3Collaborate with other professionals on a creative approach to floristry designs to support self-development.
- 3.4Use practice, feedback, professional discussion and evaluation to continually improve creativity of floristry designs.
Performance evidence
- complete a research project using information from at least three different sources to:
- identify and explore:
- theories of creativity
- creative thinking techniques
- how florists, designers and artists apply creativity to the design process
- develop a report which covers:
- analysis of theories of creativity and creative thinking techniques
- impacts on own current design practice
- implications for the commercial viability of producing highly creative and innovative floristry designs
- experience of experimenting with creative thinking techniques and chosen options
- information on discussions and debates and the individual’s position on theories of creativity
- plans for integrating creativity to own professional design practice
- any experiences where design skills have been extended by using new creative thinking techniques during or post research.
Knowledge evidence
- research strategies
- sources of reliable information on theories of creativity and creative thinking techniques:
- innovative business organisations
- industry journals and trade magazines
- published articles and conference papers
- text books
- university publications
- methods for engaging in professional discussion and debate
- definitions of creativity
- different theories of creativity:
- historical perspectives
- current and emerging thinking
- relationship of theories of creativity and creativity in practice
- benefits of creativity for individuals and businesses
- a range of creative thinking techniques:
- brainstorming
- daydreaming and mental wandering
- lateral thinking games
- making associations
- mind mapping
- trigger words
- use of metaphors and analogies
- visualisation
- wishful thinking.
Foundation skills
- Reading skills: interpret and analyse information about complex and conceptual ideas on creativity.
- Oral communication skills: articulate and debate conceptual ideas with professional design colleagues.
- Initiative and enterprise skills: proactively use opportunities to update knowledge of a creative approach to floristry designs.
- Teamwork skills: use professional discussions with other florists to analyse creativity in floristry design.
- Planning and organising skills: establish a research process, collect and evaluate research data to inform professional development.
- Self-management skills: critically analyse information and formulate positions on theories of creativity.
- Technology skills: use computers and the Internet to research information.
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