ENTREP 3000 - Innovation and Creativity
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2017
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code ENTREP 3000 Course Innovation and Creativity Coordinating Unit Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation & Innov Centre Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Intensive: 36 to 40 hours Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites At least 2 years full time undergraduate study Assessment Individual assignments, group presentation, quizzes Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Gary Hancock
Program Director Contact Details:
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Name: Gary Hancock
Teaching Staff:
Name: Simon WilliamsShort Bio:
Mr Simon Williams has extensive experience in all aspects of sourcing, evaluating and developing opportunities. He has been a small business owner and has worked in large corporations. Simon’s roles have included State Manager of the Australian Institute for Commercialisation, CEO of Itek which is UniSA’s commercialisation company, and founder of the organisational psychology firm, Your Future Edge. Simon has been a director of six companies in the fields of Cleantech, Biotechnology and ICT.
Simon also has a background in finance and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Simon brings know-how in managing intellectual property and negotiating partner agreements across various research organisations and industry sectors both nationally and internationally and is passionate about early stage companies.Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
Opening Intensive
Wednesday 30th, Thursday 31st August, Friday 1st September 2017
9am to 6pm
Marjoribanks, 126, SANTOS Lecture Theatre
Closing Intensive
Wednesday 25th, Thursday 26th and Friday 27th October 2017
9am to 6pm
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1 Critically analyse creativity, barriers to creativity and how creativity leads to innovation. 2 Develop and implement strategies to enhance personal creativity and transform it to innovation. 3 Apply teamwork skills: process, collaboration, interpersonal skills, oral and written communication. 4 Apply ethics and morality as a part of creativity and innovation. University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
1,2,4 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
1,2,4 Teamwork and communication skills
- developed from, with, and via the SGDE
- honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
- encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
1,2,3,4 Career and leadership readiness
- technology savvy
- professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
- forward thinking and well informed
- tested and validated by work based experiences
1,2,3,4 Intercultural and ethical competency
- adept at operating in other cultures
- comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
- able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
- demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
4 Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
- open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
- able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Text book:
No text book required for this course
Articles and readings will be available on MyUni- Buzan, Tony & Buzan, Barry 1995, 'Ch. 8 From brainstorming to mind mapping -- Ch. 9 Mind mapping', in Buzan, Tony & Buzan, Barry, The mind map book, Rev. ed., BBC Books, London, pp. 79-90.
- Treffinger, Donald J., Isaksen, Scott G. & Stead-Dorval, Brian 2006, 'Introduction', in Treffinger, Donald J., Isaksen, Scott G. & Stead-Dorval, K. Brian, Creative problem solving: an introduction, 4th ed., Prufrock Press, Waco, Tex., pp. 1-13.
- Schaper, Michael & Volery, Thierry 2004, 'Creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship', in Schaper, Michael & Volery, Thierry, Entrepreneurship and small business: a Pacific Rim perspective, John Wiley & Sons Australia, Milton, Qld., pp. 48-69.
- Diener, Ed & Biswas-Diener, Robert 2008, 'Happiness at work : it pays to be happy', in Diener, Ed & Biswas-Diener, Robert, Happiness: unlocking the mysteries of psychological wealth, Blackwell Pub., Malden, MA, pp. 68-87.
- Michalko, Michael c2001, 'Thinking fluently', in Michalko, Michael, Cracking creativity: the secrets of creative genius, Ten Speed Press, Berkeley, Calif., pp. 85-111.
- De Bono, Edward 2000, 'Ch. 2 Six hats, six colours -- Ch. 3 Using the hats', in De Bono, Edward, Six thinking hats, Rev. ed., Penguin, London, pp. 13-15, 16-24.
- Harvard Business Essentials, 2003, Managing Creativity and Innovation. Harvard Business School Press, ISBN: 1-59139-112-1. Chapter 1
Recommended Resources
There is a wide range of material on the course topic available. The following provides some additional reading guidance if you are interested in reading further on the topic.
- Adams, James L (1986) Conceptual Blockbusting
- De Bono, Edward (1994) Parallel Thinking
- Gardner, Howard (1993) Changing Minds: The Art and Science of Changing Our Own and Other People’s Minds
- Hurson, Tim, (2008) Think Better
- Michalko, Michael (2001) Cracking Creativity
- Koestler, Arthur (1989) The Act of Creation
- Michalko, Michael (1991) Thinkertoys
- Osborn, Alex F (1963) Applied Imagination: Principles and Procedures of Creative Problem Solving
- Parnes, SJ (1978) Optimize the Magic of your Mind
- Pinker, Stephen (1997) How the Mind Works
- Sternberg, Robert (1999) Handbook of Creativity
- Torrance, E Paul (1979) The Search for Satori and Creativity
- Treffinger, Donald (2006) Creative Problem Solving
Library Resources
The 成人大片’s Barr Smith Library provides a range of learning resources including texts, journals, periodicals, magazines, and access to online databases and information services. It also offers a virtual library which is accessible via the University’s website. .Online Learning
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course is offered in blended learning mode with the face-to-face component offered as intensives.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements. As a guide, a 3 unit course comprises a total of 156 hours work (this includes face-to-face contact, any online components, and self directed study).Learning Activities Summary
This is a draft schedule and session dates are a guide only. The timetable may be changed during the course delivery if necessary.
Day Content Readings Activities 1 Introduction to creativity and innovation 1 Lectures/Workshops 2 Creativity tools 2 Lectures/Workshops 3 Happiness and Creativity methodologies 3 Lectures/Workshops Multiple choice test Part 1 Assessment 4 Innovation, Group work 4, 5 Lectures/Workshops 5 Innovation/Presentation Skills 6, 7 Lectures/Workshops Student Group presentation Assessment post Multiple choice test part 2 Assessment post Essay Assessment
On the Nature of Creativity:
Koestler, Arthur (1989) The Act of Creation Chapter 1.
On the Nature of the Creative Person:
Foster, Jack (2007) How to Get Ideas Part 1 ‘Ten Ways to Idea Condition your Mind’ pages 13-33
Gardner, Howard (1993) Changing Minds: The Art and Science of Changing Our Own and Other People’s Minds Chapter 1.
On the Methods of Idea Generation:
Adams, James L (1986) Conceptual Blockbusting Chapter 1; Treffinger, Donald J (2006) Creative Problem Solving Chapter 1.
On the Relationship between Innovation and Creativity:
Hurson, Tim, (2008) Think Better Part 2 pages 35-67.
On the value of Personal Reflection and Journal Keeping:
Michalko, Michael (2001) Cracking Creativity ‘Thinking Fluently’ pages 85-111.Small Group Discovery Experience
SGDE is available in the assignment where research skills are developed as part of a process of developing a presentation connecting creativity with innovation. Students present the research required to analyse and apply creative thinking in relation to innovation and entrepreneurship. Individual and group problem-solving skills are developed in the tutorials and assessed in the group assignment. Students develop and extend analysis skills by researching and developing solutions that address their identified research questions. -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
An overview of the course assessment appears in the following Table. Details appear in the following section:
# Assessment Length Weighting Due Date Learning Outcomes 1 Creativity Exam 1 hour 30 mins 35% See MyUni 1,2,4 2 Innovation Exam 1 hour 30 mins 35% See MyUni 1,2,4 3 Group presentation and participation 20 minutes 30% See MyUni 1-4 Total 100%
The exams may cover any of the topics from the lectures and readings that have been set as part of the course. Please note that, following University policy, dictionaries are not allowed in exams.
Legible writing and the quality of English expression are considered to be integral parts of the assessment process. Marks may be deducted in the final examination because of poor writing or incorrect English expression.
It is each student's responsibility to read the examination timetable. Misreading the timetable is not accepted as grounds for granting a supplementary exam. University staff are not permitted to provide examination times to students over the telephone or in response to personal enquiries. Examinations will be held only at the time and locations stated in the University’s Examination Timetable and so students should not make any arrangements to be absent until after the examination period.Assessment Related Requirements
Students should attend all classes in order to pass the course. There is considerable experiential learning in workshops during the intensive classes that build your knowledge and thus enable you to be successful in this course.
Course results are subject to moderation by the ECIC Board of Examiners
Note: a late penalty of 10% of the total available marks for that assessment item will be incurred each day an assignment is handed in late
Students should attend all classes in order to pass the course.Assessment Detail
Assessment 1: Creativity Multiple choice and short answer exam
Each individual question will be identified with the mark value. Certain identified questions may incur a negative mark for wrong answers.
Weighting: 35%
Due Dates: See MyUni
Submission Details: Online through MyUni.
Task:
Complete the online multiple choice and short answer Exam via MyUni.
Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Scope:
This assignment will assess your understanding of creativity in the context of innovation based on the lecture material and readings.
Length and Presentation:
Each test has up to 20 multiple questions and 5 short answer questions to be completed in the time limit set.
Further instructions online in MyUni.
Criteria by which your assessment will be marked:
This assignment will assess your understanding of the creative process in relation to innovation
Demonstration of knowledge of subject matter
Topics
Creative Methodologies
Methodologies compared and contrasted
Examples
Assessment 2: Innovation Multiple choice and short answer exam
Weighting: 35%
Due Dates: See MyUni
Submission Details: Online through MyUni.
Task:
Complete the online multiple choice and short answer Exam via MyUni.
Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Scope:
This assignment will assess your understanding of creativity in the context of innovation based on the lecture material and readings.
Length and Presentation:
Each test has up to 20 multiple questions and 5 short answer questions to be completed in the time limit set.
Further instructions online in MyUni.
Criteria by which your assessment will be marked:
Each individual question will be identified with the mark value. Certain identified questions may incur a negative mark for wrong answers.
This assignment will assess your understanding of the creative process in relation to innovation
Demonstration of knowledge of subject matter
Topics
Innovation in relation to creativity
Methodologies compared and contrasted
Entrepreneurship
ExamplesAssessment 3: Group presentation, participation and attendance
Weighting: 30%
Due Dates: See MyUni
Submission Details: Group presentation of a topic allocated in the lectures and tutorials
Task:
Group presentation. Attendance and presentations must demonstrate all members of the group contributed.
Scope:
The course topics that relate to working in groups as creative idea generation teams and innovative idea communicators are pertinent for this task. This assignment will assess your understanding of the relationship between innovation and creativity for entrepreneurial innovation and will assess your understanding of the process of innovation reliant on creative problem solving.
Length and Presentation:
Each group will provide a presentation and answer questions.
Criteria by which your assessment will be marked:- Demonstration of knowledge of subject matter
- Presentation skills
- Use of multimedia or other presentation tools
- Clarity of execution and organisation of information
- Attendance and participation of all group members
Submission
All text based assignments must be submitted via MyUni.
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- Assignment Submission: Assignments should not be emailed to the instructor; they must be lodged via the MyUni Course site (unless specified to do both). Note that assignments may be processed via TURNITIN, which is an online plagiarism prevention tool.
- Cover Sheet: Please submit, separate to your assignment, the completed 成人大片 Assessment Cover Sheet providing details of yourself and your team members (if applicable), your assignment, the course, date submitted, etc. as well as the declaration signed by you that this is your (your team’s) work. Note that the declaration on any electronically submitted assignment will be deemed to have the same authority as a signed declaration.
- Backup Copy of Assignments: You are advised to keep a copy of your assignments in case the submitted copy goes missing. Please ensure that all assignment pages are numbered. If your assignment contains confidential information, you should discuss any concerns with the Course Lecturer prior to submission.
- Extensions of Time: Any request for an extension of time for the submission of an assignment should be made well before the due date of the assignment to the Course Lecturer. Normally, extensions will only be granted for a maximum of two weeks from the original assignment submission date. Extensions will only be granted in cases of genuine extenuating circumstances and proof, such as a doctor’s certificate, may be required.
- Failure to submit: Failure to submit an assignment on time or by the agreed extension deadline may result in penalties and may incur a fail grade. Note that a late penalty of 5% of the total available marks for that assessment item will be incurred each day an assignment is handed in late (Unless otherwise stated in 'Assessment Related Requirements' or 'Assessment Detail' above). Assignments handed in after 14 days from the due submission date will fail even if a 100% mark is granted for the work.
Resubmission & Remarking
Resubmission of an assignment for remarking after reworking it to obtain a better mark will not normally be accepted. Approval for resubmission will only be granted on medical or compassionate grounds.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
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