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Research theories of creativity

Research theories of creativity

Unit of competency
National Code
SFLDEC014
State Code
AVG44
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/09/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/02/2016
Field of Education
109999 - Creative Arts, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
01/02/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to research and critically evaluate theories of creativity and creative thinking techniques and to use that research as a way of extending expertise in creative and innovative floristry design.This unit applies to all floristry industry businesses including retail floristry shops, and studio floristry businesses and those that specialise in corporate or special events. It applies to senior and specialist floral designers and floral stylists who work with significant autonomy, have considerable experience across product categories and have a strategic design focus as part of their job role.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Explore creativity.
  • 1.1 Assess and select research strategies for exploration of theories of creativity.
  • 1.2 Identify and explore past and current information about creativity and creative thinking techniques.
  • 1.3 Research information on how designers and artists apply creativity to the design process.
2. Evaluate information to inform work practice.
  • 2.1 Expand knowledge of creativity through critical analysis of information.
  • 2.2 Use information to challenge own past use of creativity and innovation in floristry designs.
  • 2.3 Analyse ways in which theories of creativity and creative thinking techniques may be used or adapted to current work practice.
  • 2.4 Assess the commercial viability of producing highly creative and innovative floristry designs.
  • 2.5 Use information to generate debate and critical analysis of creativity in floristry design.
  • 2.6 Develop position on theories of creativity and integrate into professional design practice.
3. Extend floristry designs using a creative approach.
  • 3.1 Use information presented by research to extend and refine a creative approach to floristry designs.
  • 3.2 Practise and experiment with creative thinking techniques to choose preferred approaches to own creative practice.
  • 3.3 Collaborate with other professionals on a creative approach to floristry designs to support self-development.
  • 3.4 Use practice, feedback, professional discussion and evaluation to continually improve creativity of floristry designs.
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State Code National Code Title Type
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