MAE 601 - Creativity and the Brain

This course examines the role of art instruction in human development and its relationship to brain functions. The task of the brain, in addition to monitoring biological functions, is to interpret all human experiences, to make sense of our existence and the world in which we live. How it does so is the embodiment of the creative process. By encouraging, engaging and teaching creativity, we invariably enhance the brains ability to do its job. Students will utilize and reflect upon creative experiences in their own studios, making this coursework personally relevant and influential in ones artwork and teaching. (3 Credits )