ENTREP 3000 - Innovation and Creativity

North Terrace Campus - Summer - 2019

This course explores both individual and group creativity, as well as the barrier to creativity and approaches to overcoming these. You will use numerous methods for generating or recognising ideas, and developing alternatives or possibilities to solve commercial or operational problems. This course provides processes to turn creativity into innovation that benefits the customer and the business venture, and to bring creativity and innovation across the organisation, to build an environment to support these activities. You will also learn how to develop creative scenarios for the future for the organisation.

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Course Details

Course Code	ENTREP 3000
Course	Innovation and Creativity
Coordinating Unit	Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation & Innov Centre
Term	Summer
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Intensive: 36 to 40 hours
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Assessment	Individual assignments, group presentation, quizzes

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Wendy Lindsay

Program Director Contact Details: Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Name: Dr Wendy Lindsay
Email: wendy.lindsay@adelaide.edu.au

Teaching Staff
Name: Dr Matt McKinlay
Email: matthew.mckinlay@adelaide.edu.au

Name: Joelle Hawa
Email: joelle.hawa@adelaide.edu.au

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1	Distinguish common misconceptions regarding innovation and creativity;
2	Scope and identify different theories of innovation and creativity;
3	Criticise and question various innovation practices;
4	Formulate and generate creative routine practices that may challenge status quo.

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)	1,2,3
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	2,3
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	3
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	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	3,4
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	1,4

Learning Resources

Required Resources

No textbook required.

There will be a range of readings provided in MyUni to reflect the theoretical and applied perspectives of creativity and innovation. A selected range of recommended resources will be uploaded into MyUni for students who wish to delve further into the domain knowledge areas covered in the course.

Recommended Resources

Further articles and readings will be available on MyUni

Library Resources
The University of Adelaide’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. Access to the Library's electronic resources.

Online Learning

MyUni is the University of Adelaide's online learning environment. It is used to support traditional face-to-face lectures, tutorials and workshops at the University. MyUni provides access to various features including announcements, course materials, discussion boards and assessments for each online course of study.

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
Mid	Exam 1		Assessment
4	Innovation, Group work	4, 5	Lectures/Workshops
5	Innovation/Presentation Skills	6, 7	Lectures/Workshops
Final Day	Student Group presentation		Assessment
Final Day	Exam 2		Assessment

Other readings of interest.

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.

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 expresseion.

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

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. 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

Assessment Detail

Assessment 1: Creativity Multiple choice and short answer quiz
Weighting: 35%
Task: Complete the online quiz consisting of up to 20 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions.

Assessment 2: Innovation Multiple choice and short answer quiz
Weighting: 35%
Task: Complete the online quiz consisting of up to 20 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions.

Assessment 3: Group presentation, participation and attendance
Weighting: 30%
Task: Each group will provide a presentation and answer questions.
Attendance and presentations must demonstrate all members of the group contributed.

Submission

All text based assignments must be submitted via MyUni.
Please refer to step by step instructions: MyUni Learning Centre

There are a few points to note about the submission of assignments:

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 include in the assignment a completed University of Adelaide 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: An application for Assessment Extension 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 medical, compassionate or extenuating circumstances.
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.

Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

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