Art and DesignCollege of Visual and Performing Arts

Building Creative Thinking from the Brain Up

The World Economic Forum has identified creativity as an essential, in-demand skill, especially with the rise of AI. In this course, join neuroscientist Indre Viskontas as she outlines practical strategies and techniques to help you unlock your full creative potential.

Get started by understanding what creativity really means and how anyone can tap into their creative brain. Explore how to prepare your brain for creative thinking by engaging the brain’s control network, default mode network, and salience network. Indre shows you how to rewire your brain networks with targeted practice, get in the mood for creative work, and overcome creative funks. Additionally, you will learn to identify what inhibits creative potential and use proven methods to boost inspiration and recognize aha moments. This course also covers innovative approaches to collaborative creativity with generative AI and shifting perspectives for more effective everyday creative problem-solving.

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