Carreon, Maria Sophia T.

SSP031 R5 (4:30-6:00)
1.1. What is Creativity to You?

- For me, creativity is thinking creatively and producing unique ideas, concepts,
and solutions are what I define as being creative. Finding fresh, original solutions
to issues requires a unique way of viewing the world. It is the capacity for
combining preexisting concepts in new and innovative ways to produce
something new. It is the capacity to explore the unknown, think outside the box,
and see potential wherever it may be. Innovation and advancement are
ignited by the spark of creativity.

1.2. Definitions of Creativity

"Creativity is imagination with responsibility (Sae Ra Kung, 2009)"

- In contrast to responsibility, creativity refers to the process of using one's

imagination to produce original and unique ideas. Imagination and
responsibility work together to produce innovative solutions that not only help
society but also take ethical and practical considerations into account. Any
creative project must have creative responsibility to guarantee that the results
are helpful and secure for all parties. To produce the most creative and
effective outcomes, it also promotes teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-
solving.

1.3. Small "c" creativity

1.4. Big "C" Creativity

Small “c”
Tell me about an example of creativity that you meet in your daily life and
explain why it embodies creativity for you. If you wish, you could even include
a photo.
Learning new things and expanding one's knowledge are both creative
endeavors because they require the use of the imagination to visualize and
understand difficult ideas, particularly in my course Architecture. I can use the
information I gathered and incorporate it into my designs or upcoming plates
using architectural software such as SketchUp and AutoCAD. Creativity is a
crucial part of architecture because it enables designers to create distinctive,
practical buildings that satisfy clients' and users' needs while also taking safety,
sustainability, and aesthetic considerations into account.

Big “c”
Tell me about an example of grand creativity that you have been inspired by
and explain its significance in terms of scientific, aesthetic, social or technical
values
As we all know, grand creativity refers to the use of one's imagination or good,
solid ideas to create or invent something. Famous Filipino architect Francisco
"Bobby" Mañosa, who inspired me with his drive to carry on the legacy of
Philippine architecture and adapt it to modern architecture, is an illustration of
great creativity. He is one of the heroes of Philippine architecture because he
persisted in promoting, preserving, and developing the heritage of the
Philippines and used local materials in his designs. As Ar. Francisco "Bobby"
Mañosa said, “Architecture must be true to itself, its land, and its people.”
Significance in terms of scientific:
The rich culture and beliefs of the community are displayed through Philippine
architecture, which also serves practical purposes like shelter and space
definition. Philippine architecture incorporates a range of styles and global
influences. Additionally, it is crucial for the preservation of the Philippines' rich
history and national identity.

Significance in terms of aesthetic:

To advocate, represent, and embrace the distinctive Philippine style of
architecture that has survived in a time when minimalist and contemporary
designs have dominated. This encourages the use of traditional architectural
principles and styles that can be changed to fit the context of the present,
aiding current and future architects in adopting and promoting them.

Significance in terms of technical values:

Buildings and shelters are necessities in daily life. In the modern era, where
most buildings are minimalist, modern, and have adopted foreign
architectural styles, Philippine architecture has received little attention.
Culture, beliefs, identity, and heritage are significant to Filipinos. Nevertheless,
due to Ar. Filipino architects like Bobby Mañosa and others took a chance to
revive our own style of architecture.

1.5. Examples of creativity

Creativity Value The Garage Ege’s Chair Ohoo!

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Video 3: Creative Environments part 1

• Environment: A person's physical and social surroundings can affect their

creativity because different environments can stimulate or stifle the
imagination.
• Emotions: Joy, excitement, or passion can spur creative thinking, while
unfavorable emotions like stress or anxiety can be the opposite.
• Knowledge and Experience: A person's prior experiences and knowledge
can serve as a basis for novel and creative ideas.
• Collaboration: Bringing different perspectives to the table while working
with others can foster creativity and produce ground-breaking solutions.
• Mindset: A growth mindset that welcomes obstacles, views failure as a
chance to grow, and is receptive to novel concepts can have a positive
impact on creativity.

Video 4: Creative Environments part 2

"Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" (1865) has a remarkable story and

lessons in our life. The first lesson the story taught us is that "Risk has rewards."
Crawling down a rabbit hole might be too risky in the real world, but Alice's
choice to follow the White Rabbit results in a magical journey. Even though she
runs into difficulties, gets lost, and the Queen of Hearts is fixated on taking her
head, by the time Alice wakes up from Wonderland, she has gained new
insights that will help her get by in the outside world. The fear of not moving can
be greater than the fear of taking risks, such as falling down a rabbit hole. We
cannot develop if we do not take chances and push ourselves.

Second, "Discover who you are" When Caterpillar asks Alice, "Who are
you?" Alice is unable to supply a straightforward response. Not only has Alice's
size changed dramatically since going down the rabbit hole, but she is also
unsure of who she really is. The main aim of Alice's adventure, despite its clear
lunacy, is to answer Caterpillar's query and resolve the greatest riddle of all:
"Who in the world am I?" Even though life can seem crazy at times, knowing and
accepting who we are makes traveling through our own journey much easier.

Third, "Accept the differences of others," Alice remarked, "But I don't want
to go among mad people." Learning to accept who we are is one of life's
greatest lessons, but so is learning to accept the differences in others. "Oh, you
can't help that," the Cat said. "We're all mad here. am mad. You're mad." The
people we are surrounded by will not always be who we want them to be, even
if we are confident in who we are. That is okay. In the same way that
Wonderland opened new worlds for us, celebrating people's differences makes
life more interesting.

Fourth, "Don't get stuck in the past" Alice tells the Mock Turtle and
Gryphon, "It's no use going back to yesterday, I was a different person then.
While illustrating how much has changed for Alice since she first set out on her
adventure, Lewis Carroll gives the line several added meanings. Our growth
since yesterday, a week ago, a year ago, or decades ago serves as a reminder
that Alice's adventures are about personal evolution. We can write our future
without dwelling on the regrets, errors, and disappointments we all experience
by closing the chapters of the past.

Finally, "Stand up for yourself." Accepting others is admirable, but

occasionally, people are just rude. For instance, the Queen of Hearts enjoys
humiliating, berating, and beating her subjects, including her own husband. The
Queen reacts to precocious Alice entering her realm with a guillotine and rolling
heads in her eyes, just like bullies all over the world do. But one of the most
crucial lessons for any young person to learn is to always stand up for themselves
and not let bullies get you down.