CLE4064 Topic 1 & 2

According to Torrance (1965), creativity is defined as:

• The ability to make original and unique art.

• The ability to produce work that is visually appealing.

• The process of copying artistic works to gain knowledge.

• The process of becoming aware of everyday issues and seeking solutions.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of creativity?

• Originality
  

• Usefulness

• Flexibility

• Replication

Which of the following is a component of creativity?

• Aesthetic perception

• Imitation of art

• External rewards

• Expertise

What does Fox and Schirrmacher (2014) describe creativity as?

• The skill to copy famous works of art.

• A mental capacity to solve simple problems.

• The process of following a set of rules to create art.

• The ability to see things from multiple perspectives and think outside of the box.

What are the two most prevalent traits linked with creativity?

• Beauty and innovation
  

• Originality and usefulness

• Innovation and imitation

• Flexibility and replication

According to Malaguzzi (1998), creativity is:

• A natural talent that cannot be developed.

• The ability to replicate other artists' work.

• The ability to think and make decisions.

• The act of creating something that has no use.

Which of the following is NOT one of the components of creativity mentioned in the document?

• Expertise

• Creative thinking skills

• Intrinsic motivation

• External rewards

Aesthetic development in children can be encouraged through:

• Copying famous artwork

• Memorizing art history

• Watching art-related videos

• Carefully designed activities and investigation

What stage of aesthetic development focuses on understanding the history of art to gain deeper insights?

• Accountive

• Interpretive

• Classifying

• Constructive

The role of the teacher in fostering creativity is described as:

• Imparting facts through drills.

• Managing student practice sessions.

• Facilitating the learner’s process of discovery.

• Teaching the correct way to create art.