MLC1013 Creative Studies

Novelty (derived from Latin word novus for "new") is the quality of being new. 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.

Innovation is a change in the thought process for doing something, or the useful application of new inventions or discoveries.

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.

Thus, we know that novelty, innovation and invention are linked together when it comes to the final. The novelty means being new, and the innovation is the way to make a changes, when both exists, it comes to the invention which is derived from a pre-existing model or idea ( innovation). The innovation would not appear if there is no novelty, and the invention is not seen if there is no existence of innovation.

The word, “creativity” comes from a Latin term “creō” which means to create or make. In general meaning of creativity, it describe that the creativity is the ability to generate innovative ideas and manifest them from thought into reality. The whole process including original thinking and then producing no matter it was in logical or non logical ways.

Creativity is not about producing something totally new. Everyone can be creative, you just need to think a few solutions and use your ability to combine those ideas in a unique way. If you know how to fully utilize your creativity, there is no problem or obstacle can stop you.

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Creative studies is to understand creative thinking and creative problem solving. How to be creative? It was depends on the personal strength, no matter how dumb you are, it was the power of passion!! Sometimes, a problem can be solve in different ways. In my first class, Mr. Yap Sau Bin told us have to think outside of the box. Here is the good example.