MLC1013 Creative Studies

Assignment02

2010-04-29T07:52:00.001-07:00

For this assignment, we are required to create a work that carries a topic about Creative Multimedia.

Design Process:

Step 01: Logical Mind Map

This is the Logical Mind Map for "Creative Multimedia."

This is the Logical Mind Map for "Possibilities in Creative Multimedia."

Step 02: Essay Report

By referring both of the mind maps, we write the essay report about "Possibilities of Creative Multimedia."

Step03: Design Concept- "Possibilities in Creative Multimedia"

Step 04: Idea and Sketches

Idea01: Using Random Word - "Tree"

Keywords:
Roots: The foundation of tree = Possibilities are the foundation that motivate us
Branches: Multiple Branches = Path of possibilities
Leaves: Infinite Leaves = Limitless possibilities
Fruits: Tree producing fruits = Possibilities become reality
Growing: Growing Taller = Reaching the possibilities

Roots:

Branches:

Leaves:

Fruits:

Growing:

Idea02: Using Metaphor- "Key" = Possibilities to discover and get something (as key to unlock something)

Idea03: Using Metaphor- "Door" = Possibilities are something unknown until we get it (as we open the door and see what inside it)

Idea04: Using Metaphor- "Puzzle" = Possibilities are mysterious until we get what we want (solving and get the final answer)

Idea05: Using Metaphor- "Magic Hat" = Possibilities are something seem impossible but can be possible (as the magic hat tricks with rabbit or dove coming through from it). It also can be explained by using the magic hat as the Creative Multimedia and anything that come out from the hat as the possibilities that we can get).

Step05: Best 5 Compositions

We chose the best composition from each ideas.

01 Tree:

02 Key:

03 Door:

04 Puzzle:

05 Magic Hat:

Step06: Best Composition

This composition chosen as the best composition because it brought up the meaning of "Possibilities in Creative Multimedia" and has a good arrangement of design principle.

Last Step: Final Composition

Done by using Photoshop.

Lesson07: Random Association

2010-04-04T03:15:00.001-07:00

Lecture Summary:

From the lecture in Week 10 by Mr. Radzi Bedu, I have learned a new topic about Random Association. Random Association is a random word technique, the most basic and creative way to generate new ideas.

In this technique, random word are used to solve a problem. By forcing ourself to create a solution from a random word, we will be able to generate more ideas from different directions.

In conclusion, this technique is a good way to force us generate ideas.

Personal Reflection:

In my opinion, once again, Mr. Radzi Bedu had demonstrated brilliantly in introducing a new topic which is about Random Association. By giving an example of his journey from his home to FCM, we get the principle of this method easily.

The exercises for this topic are also suitable and I really learned a lot and understood on how the random word technique used.

In conclusion, this technique is good to be used by whoever that can't find idea in the moment by forcing themselves to find idea from a random word.

Exercise:

We are required to find solution for these two problems by using random words that have been given.

Problem01: How to make a person stop smoking in six months time?
Random word: Traffic light.

Keywords for Traffic light:
1. Metal
2. Dirty
3. Sign

1.Metal: Put metal rings to make it heavy and tough to smoke.

2. Dirty: Put "Yucky" effect to make it look dirty.

3. Sign: Put "Death" sign to make it scary.

Problem02: To create "scary image" or "object" of sign that will instill fear among people through out the age.

Random words: Cat

Keywords for cat:

1. Nine Lives (means undead)

2. Sharp teeth and claws

3. Kill rat (means a killer)

By combining all keywords, I create a scary image that shows a human that can't die and live to kill and eat other human using his teeth and claws.

Lesson06: Analogy

2010-04-04T02:51:00.000-07:00

Lecture Summary:

From the lecture in week 09 by Mr. Radzi Bedu, I have learned a new topic about Analogy. Analogy is a way to explain something complex by using something familiar. Analogy can be divided into two types which are metaphor and similes.

Both metaphor and similes are used to link two different things into some similarity. The difference is, similes using as/like while metaphor not. For example;
In similes: Life is like cooking.
In metaphor: Life is a box of chocolate.

In conclusion, analogy is a good way to make strange familiar.

Personal Reflection:

In my own opinion, I think analogy is a very good topic to be learned. By choosing random words, we will be able to produce new ideas. Mr. Radzi had done a very good job introducing the topic. By doing all the exercises, I learned a lot about Analogy.

In conclusion, Analogy is a good way to use to be creative.

Exercise01:

We are required to create a passage/writing that describe the concept of Love, Live and Woman based on the images from lecture note.

01. Concept of Love.

Love is like a relationship between two strangers.

Love is unconditional, where everyone can fall in love with anyone despite of their identity.

Love is about friendship, where all couples should start their relationship by getting knows with each other.

Love is about patience, where every couples should be tolerate with each other weaknesses.

Love is about unconditional, friendship and patience.

02. Concept of Woman.

Woman is like a goldfish wearing a huge fake fin and living in a small aquarium.

Women like to be beautiful, where they love to wear nice clothes, shoes and make-up.

Women like to buy things, where they love to buy new clothes, shoes and accesories.

Women like to be someone that they are not, where they love to imitate celebrities.

Women like looking pretty, shopping and pretending.

03. Concept of Life.

Life is like a cup of coffee.

Sometimes, life is bitter when we in sadness.

Sometimes, life is sweet when we in happiness.

Sometimes, life is full when we are with family and friends.

Sometimes, life is empty when we are alone.

Life is bitter, sweet, full and empty.

Exercise02:

We are required to do several tasks to learn about Analogy.

Step01:

Mr. Radzi prepared a list of 20 elements that are divided into two groups.

Group A

1. Flower

2.Lightning

3. Ice

4. Light

5. Fire

6. Duck

7. Dog

8. Oil

9. Leave

0. Fly

Group B

1. Water

2. Rock

3. Wind

4. Mountain

5. Root

6. Spider

7. Tree

8. Wood

9. Rain

0. Head

Step02:

We are required to choose three numbers from 00 to 99. I chose 01, 16 and 77.

Step03:

From the chosen numbers, we get three paired words based on the list in Step01.

01 = Fly Water

16 = Flower Spider

77 = Dog Tree

Step04:

We are required to make sentence for each paired words and then visualize them.

Fly, Water: The fly fell into the water.

Flower, Spider: The flower got eaten by a spider.

Dog, Tree: The dog like to pee next to the big tree.

Step05:

We are required to combine each of the paired word into one word and visualize them.

Flywater:

Flowerspider:

Dogtree:

Exercise03:

We are required to produce three drawings of a new creation of animal that been combined from two animals and imposible to survive in this world.

Animal01: Eleish

(Head = Elephant) + (Body = Fish) = Eleish

Why can't survive?

01. It can't live in the water because of breathing issues.

02. It can't live on the ground because of breathing issues.

Animal02: D-Rex

(Head = Duck) + (Body = T-Rex) = D-Rex

Why can't survive?

01. It can't hunt with its small head and no teeth.

02. It has huge stomach to be filled and will die because had not enough food.

Animal03: Fibbit

(Head = Fish) + (Body = Rabbit) = Fibbit

Why can't survive?

01. It can't live in the water without swimming ability.

02. It can't live on the ground because it can survive without water.

Lesson05: Juxtaposition

2010-03-13T18:05:00.000-08:00

Lecture Summary:

From the lecture in week 07 by Mdm Nur, I have learned a new topic about Juxtaposition. Juxtaposition can be described as the arrangement of two or more ideas, characters, actions, settings, phrases or words side by side. In other words, Juxtaposition is about placing variables side by side to compare and contrast their similarities and differences. This technique is a popular approach in creative processes.

For example in this sentence, "It's raining, but I am not taking umbrella", we can say that in 1st clause: the speaker is aware of weather situation and will prepare for it; we also can say that in 2nd clause: the speaker is taking risk of getting wet. Both clauses refer to related situations yet imply a contradiction.

For conclusion, Juxtaposition is a relationship of comparing something similar, yet different.

Personal Reflection:

In my opinion, this topic is an interesting topic and an important topic to be learned by all FCM students if they want to be a creative person. This technique is allow us to generate new ideas by using synonymous with contrast, two objects or texts that oppose one another.

I think Mdm Nur done a good job in introducing this topic by giving good example in lecture class. Especially the example that using two different pictures with two different situations. \

Exercise:

For this homework, I will refer the "Jumper" movie as my example.

Good/Evil:
David, the main character in this movie is actually a good person even though he rob to live but because of his teleport ability as a "Jumper", an organization "The Paladins" who swore to kill jumpers marked him as an evil person.

Chaos/Calm:
Because of David ability, he live in a calm environment where he can do whatever he want, but after "The Paladins" discover about him, he begin to live in chaos and hunted by them.

Kind/Cruel:
David's mother seem to be a cruel person when she left David when he is still small, but because of her role as "The Paladins"s member, she have to leave him and protect her son's identity as a "Jumper". This proved she is cruel to be kind.

Amusing/Shocking:
Having an ability like David is amusing because it is fun to teleport anywhere you want, but it is also can be shocking when actually he can teleport and drop you in the middle of the ocean or put you in jail.

Lesson04: Associated Mind Map

2010-03-13T17:22:00.000-08:00

Exercise:

Actually I didn't quite understand what I'm supposed to do for this homework. What I do know I need to choose three words from the mind map and explain how to relate them with the Mortar and Pestle. So, I chose Married, Music and Game as my keywords.

1st Keyword: Married
Explanation: Mortar can be symbolized as the groom because it is bigger and stronger and pestle as the bride.

2nd Keyword: Music
Explanation: Music can be produced by using Pestle to hit the Mortar.

3rd Keyword: Game
Explanation: A game can be made by using Mortar and Pestle. First, put the Mortar at the ground. Then from a distance, throw the Pestle and try to get as nearer as you can to the Mortar. Whoever can get the nearest distance with the Mortar win the game.

Lecture Summary:

In week 04, I have learned about "Method of Creative Thinking" which are about two mind mapping techniques (Logical and Associated Mind Map) and stereotype. If last two weeks lecture was focusing on Logical Mind Map, in this week 06, the lecture is focusing on Associated Mind Map which is presented by Mr Radzi Bedu.

Associated Mind Map's technique is different than Logical Mind Map. In Logical Mind Map, every words and images are link to the main central subject but in Associated Mind Map, every words and images is away from the main central subject. In other words, Associated Mind Map using the main central subject to generate new random words and show the links between words that seemingly have no connection.

In conclusion, Associated Mind Map is suitable to generate ideas which is different than Logical Mind Map that used for gathering information.

Personal Reflection:

In my own opinion, "Method of creative Thinking" is a really interesting topic to be learned. Before having this lecture, I totally no idea about Associated Mind Map and only knew about Logical Mind Map. I think, to be a creative person, we need to learn both of these techniques to improve our skills in generating ideas and gathering informations.

Lesson03: Method of Creative Thinking

2010-02-09T07:55:00.000-08:00

Exercise:

We are required to create a mind-map about ourselves and give explanation about it.

This is a mind map about myself.

For me, we should start a mind map with the main subject at the center and then link it to the others. I think images with short description is the best way to make an effective mind map.

When I do a mind map, I like to express it like an art and try to make the description as simple as possible.

Lecture Summary:

In this week 4 lecture, I learned another new topic which is about mind-mapping. Mind-mapping is a great tool for idea generation and brainstorming and was introduced by Tony Buzan.

There are two methods of mind-map which are Logical Mind-map and Associated Mind-map. Logical Mind-map is connected to stereotypes and directly related to central subject through it links while Associated Mind-map is generate random words and also show the links between words that seemingly have no connection.

There are also certain rules in order to produce a good logical mind-mapping.

1. The main subject should be at the centerof the mind-map.
2. Make the subject more dominant.
3. Decide the main categories.
4. Use different colours for different categories
5. For more interesting and personal, use images and drawings for the mind-map

In this lecture, I also learned about stereotype. From the lecture notes, we can define that stereotype is a conventional formulaic, an oversimplified conception, opinion or image.

Stereotypes usually used in logical mind map. The logical mind map comprises of solely stereotype words which means that every image or word that is put within the mind map is directly related to the central subject.

For conclussion, there are two methods of mind mapping which are logical and associated mind mapping. We also can conclude that mind-mapping is a good way to generate idea and should be in an interesting way.

Personal Reflection:

In my own opinion, we should apply mind-map method to generate ideas and brainstorming in anything we do.

An interesting mind map with colours, images and drawing is a very good techniques. In this way, we will attracted with the mind map and understand it better.

For me, knowing the rule of logical mind mapping is the best part of this topic. Its explained the best technique to produce a good mind map.

For conclussion, mind map is the best tool for brainstorming and generate new ideas.

Lesson02: Novelty, Creativity, Innovation and Invention

2010-02-06T17:42:00.000-08:00

Lecture Summary:

From the lecture in week 3, I learned a new interesting topic which is about Novelty, Creativity, Innovation and Invention.

By definition, we can say that Novelty is the quality of being new, fresh and interesting which is always based on what has been created before. As in week 2 lecture, we learned that Creativity is the ability to generate new ideas by combining, changing or reapplying existing ideas. Therefore, we can say that Novelty is the same as Creativity (Levitt).

Creativity also can be describe as thinking up new things or an idea. And by doing new things based on this new ideas, we can define it as Innovation. Creativity is the same as Ideas. Innovation is the same as Ideas + Action.

Invention can be describe as a new composition, device or process.

For conclusion, Novelty, Creativity, Innovation and Invention are connected with each other.

Personal Reflection:

In my own opinion, as a student in FCM, we need to learn Novelty, Creativity, Innovation and Invention to be a creative person. A creative person is not only about thinking new ideas (Creativity and Novelty), but also doing new things based on the new ideas (Innovation and Invention). Sometimes, a person can have a brilliant idea, but can't make it work. By understanding Novelty, Creativity, Innovation and Invention, we can be a great creative person.

Lesson00 and Lesson01:Defining Creativity

2010-01-31T17:37:00.000-08:00

Introduction of Creative Studies

Wow! Creative Studies! I hope this is an interesting and extraordinary subject, because it is about creativity!

I expected this class will be fun not only because of the subject's contents but also the way its presented and also the person who will deliver the lectures.

I also hope I can learn a better ways to become a creative person. I would like to gain more knowledge about it.

Defining Creativity

Exercise:

We are required to create a creative image of our friend and put it in the blog with descriptions, expressions, experiences and etc.

This is an image of my friend, Calvin Koh Yang Sun.

I drew him like this because for me, Calvin is like a "Superman". Why? Let me explain. In Superman, as Clark Kent, he is an ordinary reporter but in time of crisis he become Superman. Same also with Calvin, he looks ordinary but actually he can become a "Super Creativeman" when needed.

Calvin got many talents. He likes music and can play bass and guitar. He also likes design and good in Photoshop and 3D Max Modelling. And the best thing I like about him is...he likes to perform illusions. Like a magician! He always bring cards to where ever he goes and perform card tricks.

Amazing, right? He is a very creative person. Yeah! A "Super Creativeman"! I hope I can be as creative as him, but.....in my own ways!

Lecture Summary:

From the lecture in Week 2 by Mr. Yap Sau Bin, we can describe that creativity is an ability to imagine and generate ideas by combining, changing, or reapplying existing ideas. Some people are creative by nature and for others, creativity can be nurtured by using the right method and technique. There is no such thing as people who are not creative. Actually, it isn't being creative that is hard, it is working on developing that ability.

Sometimes in our life, by using the creative way in problem solving, we can develop creativity in the process. We also can use creativity in almost all aspects in our life as in cooking, dealing with people and exercising. Creativity belongs to everyone and not just the domain of an artist.

For conclusion, creativity is an ability, an attitude and a process.

Personal Reflection:

In my own opinion, I agree that there is no such thing as people who are not creative. Everyone can be creative if they know the right way to do it. But of course, we need a lot of effort to create something new that astonishing and brilliant.

In this lecture, the part I really like is about learning that creative people have unique characteristics which contradict to themselves. For example, they are energetic but they also often quiet; tend to be smart yet also naive at the same time.

And for conclusion, I think this lecture is good and Mr. Yap Sau Bin done a good job for it.