Course Summary
This course explores innovative ideas for solving complex problems and challenges in various fields through design thinking and creativity.Key Learning Points
- Learn how to apply design thinking to generate innovative ideas
- Explore different problem-solving techniques using creativity and critical thinking
- Discover how to prototype and test ideas to create effective solutions
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- Innovation Manager
- USA: $105,000
- India: ₹1,200,000
- Spain: €50,000
- Product Designer
- USA: $85,000
- India: ₹900,000
- Spain: €35,000
- Creative Strategist
- USA: $95,000
- India: ₹1,000,000
- Spain: €40,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Develop an understanding of design thinking and its applications
- Learn new problem-solving techniques using creativity and critical thinking
- Gain practical experience in prototyping and testing ideas
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- No prior experience or knowledge required
- A willingness to think creatively and approach problems with an open mind
Course Difficulty Level
BeginnerCourse Format
- Self-paced
- Online
Similar Courses
- Design Thinking Fundamentals
- Creative Problem Solving
Related Education Paths
Related Books
Description
This course is designed to help build critical skills that support theme-based teaching practices and build confidence in incorporating modern and contemporary art into interdisciplinary lesson plans. By addressing themes and questions that arise in relation to modern and contemporary art, the course will help you to think creatively about links to your curriculum and the ways that you can tap into students’ knowledge and life experience.
Outline
- Module 1: Introduction to Art & Ideas: Teaching with Themes
- 1.2 Introduction to Art & Ideas
- 1.3 Introduction to Teaching with Themes
- 1.1 Introduction to Art & Ideas: Teaching With Themes
- Tips for Teaching Remotely
- 1.4 Required Readings & Additional Resources
- Tell Us About You
- Resources: MoMA podcasts, art vocabulary, Magazine, and YouTube channel
- Module 2: Places & Spaces
- 2.2 Places & Spaces
- 2.3 Teaching with Themes: Places & Spaces
- 2.5 Vincent van Gogh. The Starry Night. 1889
- 2.6 Piet Mondrian. Broadway Boogie Woogie. 1942–43
- 2.7 Gordon Matta-Clark. Bingo. 1974
- 2.8 Andrew Wyeth. Christina's World. 1948
- 2.9 Salvador DalÃ. The Persistence of Memory. 1931
- 2.10 Claude Monet. Water Lilies. 1914–26
- 2.11 Rachel Whiteread. Water Tower. 1998
- 2.12 Edward Hopper. House By the Railroad. 1925
- 2.13 Louis I. Kahn. Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Capital of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh (Study for National Assembly Building). 1962–83
- 2.1 Introduction to Places & Spaces
- 2.4 Slideshow
- 2.14 Required Readings & Additional Resources
- Quiz
- Module 3: Art & Identity
- 3.2 Art & Identity
- 3.3 Teaching with Themes: Art & Identity
- 3.5 Frida Kahlo. Self-Portait with Cropped Hair. 1940
- 3.6 Andy Warhol. Gold Marilyn Monroe. 1962
- 3.7 Pablo Picasso. Girl Before a Mirror. 1932
- 3.8 Marc Chagall. I and the Village. 1911
- 3.9 Henri Matisse. The Red Studio. 1911
- 3.10 Rineke Dijkstra. Almerisa series. 1994–2008
- 3.1 Introduction to Art & Identity
- 3.4 Slideshow
- 3.11 Required Readings & Additional Resources
- Mid-course survey
- Quiz
- Module 4: Transforming Everyday Objects
- 4.2 Transforming Everyday Objects
- 4.3 Teaching With Themes: Transforming Everyday Objects
- 4.5 Marcel Duchamp. Bicycle Wheel. 1913
- 4.5 Robert Rauschenberg. Bed. 1955
- 4.6 Meret Oppenheim. Object. 1936
- 4.7 Décolletage Plastique Design Team. Bic Cristal® Ballpoint pen. 1950
- 4.8 Louise Nevelson. Sky Cathedral. 1958
- 4.9 Mike Kelley. Untitled. 1990
- 4.10 Jessica Rosenkrantz, Jesse Louis-Rosenberg. Kinematics Dress. 2013
- 4.11 Doris Salcedo. Atrabilious. 1992–93
- 4.1 Introduction to Transforming Everyday Objects
- 4.4 Slideshow
- 4.12 Required Readings & Additional Resources
- Quiz
- Module 5: Art & Society
- 5.2 Art & Society
- 5.3 Teaching with Themes: Art & Society
- 5.5 Dorothea Lange. Migrant Mother. 1936
- 5.7 Jacob Lawrence. Migration Series. 1940–41
- 5.8 Martha Rosler. House Beautiful (Bringing the War Home). 1967-72
- 5.9 Jasper Johns. Flag. 1954-55
- 5.10 Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. Street Dresden. 1908
- 5.11 Shahzia Sikander. Candied. 2003
- 5.12 Faith Ringgold. American People Series #20: Die. 1967
- 5.1 Introduction to Art & Society
- 5.4 Slideshow
- 5.13 Required Reading & Additional Resources
- End-of-course survey
- Quiz
Summary of User Reviews
The Ideas course on Coursera is highly recommended by users. Learners have found it to be a valuable resource for exploring new concepts and gaining knowledge. Many users appreciate the engaging content and hands-on approach of the course.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
The course's emphasis on creativity and innovation is highly praised by users.Pros from User Reviews
- Engaging and interesting content
- Hands-on approach to learning
- Great for exploring new ideas and concepts
- Knowledgeable and supportive instructors
- Flexible scheduling options
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course to be too basic
- Not suitable for those looking for a highly structured course
- Some technical issues reported with the online platform
- Lack of interaction with other learners
- Limited opportunities for feedback
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