GDP 118 - Creative Thinking

    Recent Professors
    James Van Arsdale
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    25 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Students learn how to develop techniques to enhance their innate creative abilities. Specific problems are presented and students work alone and in groups to work through the exercises and develop original and creative solutions. Creative problem-solving techniques and ideas are explored. Helps students to better develop problem-solving skills with a particular focus on visual art and design. The focus is on creation of original and innovative concepts, and analyzation of how ideas are created. Students use sketchbooks and software programs.