Discursivity and Creativity: Implementing Pigrum's Multi-mode Transitional Practices in Upper Division Creative Production Courses. (12th February 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Filimowicz, Michael; Tzankova, Veronika
• Is Part Of: Procedia--social and behavioral sciences. Volume 174(2015)
• Page Start: 483
• Page End: 490
• Publication Date: 2015-02-12
• Subjects: Teaching creativity -- multi-mode transitional practices -- discursivity -- art and design education; Social sciences -- Periodicals; Social sciences -- Congresses; Arts -- Periodicals; Arts -- Congresses; Humanities -- Periodicals; Humanities -- Congresses; 300
• DOI: 10.1016/j.sbspro.2015.01.692
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1877-0428

Abstract

Abstract: This paper discusses the practical implementation of Derek Pigrum's multi-mode model of transitional practices (2009) within the context of upper division production courses in an interaction design curriculum. The notion of teaching creativity was practically and theoretically connected to a general notion of "discursivity." The concept of "discursivity" was related to students' overall ability to discuss, describe, and engage in a conversation about their creative work. We present a study of (1)the ways in which Pigrum's (ibid) transitional modes can be translated into a variety of course activities, and (2) discuss challenges and outcomes of directly engaging student discursivity in their creative output.