Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

SFLDEC014 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Research theories of creativity

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency SFLDEC014 - Research theories of creativity
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to research and critically evaluate theories of creativity and creative thinking techniques and to use that research as a way of extending expertise in creative and innovative floristry design.This unit applies to all floristry industry businesses including retail floristry shops, and studio floristry businesses and those that specialise in corporate or special events. It applies to senior and specialist floral designers and floral stylists who work with significant autonomy, have considerable experience across product categories and have a strategic design focus as part of their job role.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessment must ensure use of:

computers and the Internet to research information

publications and texts on creativity

people with whom the individual can engage in professional discussion; these can be:

people in an industry workplace or

people who participate in project activities, role plays or simulated activities, set up for the purpose of assessment, within a training organisation.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisation’s requirements for assessors.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Design and Construction
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Explore creativity.
  • Assess and select research strategies for exploration of theories of creativity.
  • Identify and explore past and current information about creativity and creative thinking techniques.
  • Research information on how designers and artists apply creativity to the design process.
       
Element: Evaluate information to inform work practice.
  • Expand knowledge of creativity through critical analysis of information.
  • Use information to challenge own past use of creativity and innovation in floristry designs.
  • Analyse ways in which theories of creativity and creative thinking techniques may be used or adapted to current work practice.
  • Assess the commercial viability of producing highly creative and innovative floristry designs.
  • Use information to generate debate and critical analysis of creativity in floristry design.
  • Develop position on theories of creativity and integrate into professional design practice.
       
Element: Extend floristry designs using a creative approach.
  • Use information presented by research to extend and refine a creative approach to floristry designs.
  • Practise and experiment with creative thinking techniques to choose preferred approaches to own creative practice.
  • Collaborate with other professionals on a creative approach to floristry designs to support self-development.
  • Use practice, feedback, professional discussion and evaluation to continually improve creativity of floristry designs.
       
Element: Explore creativity.
  • Assess and select research strategies for exploration of theories of creativity.
  • Identify and explore past and current information about creativity and creative thinking techniques.
  • Research information on how designers and artists apply creativity to the design process.
       
Element: Evaluate information to inform work practice.
  • Expand knowledge of creativity through critical analysis of information.
  • Use information to challenge own past use of creativity and innovation in floristry designs.
  • Analyse ways in which theories of creativity and creative thinking techniques may be used or adapted to current work practice.
  • Assess the commercial viability of producing highly creative and innovative floristry designs.
  • Use information to generate debate and critical analysis of creativity in floristry design.
  • Develop position on theories of creativity and integrate into professional design practice.
       
Element: Extend floristry designs using a creative approach.
  • Use information presented by research to extend and refine a creative approach to floristry designs.
  • Practise and experiment with creative thinking techniques to choose preferred approaches to own creative practice.
  • Collaborate with other professionals on a creative approach to floristry designs to support self-development.
  • Use practice, feedback, professional discussion and evaluation to continually improve creativity of floristry designs.
       


Evidence Required

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Explore creativity.

1.1 Assess and select research strategies for exploration of theories of creativity.

1.2 Identify and explore past and current information about creativity and creative thinking techniques.

1.3 Research information on how designers and artists apply creativity to the design process.

2. Evaluate information to inform work practice.

2.1 Expand knowledge of creativity through critical analysis of information.

2.2 Use information to challenge own past use of creativity and innovation in floristry designs.

2.3 Analyse ways in which theories of creativity and creative thinking techniques may be used or adapted to current work practice.

2.4 Assess the commercial viability of producing highly creative and innovative floristry designs.

2.5 Use information to generate debate and critical analysis of creativity in floristry design.

2.6 Develop position on theories of creativity and integrate into professional design practice.

3. Extend floristry designs using a creative approach.

3.1 Use information presented by research to extend and refine a creative approach to floristry designs.

3.2 Practise and experiment with creative thinking techniques to choose preferred approaches to own creative practice.

3.3 Collaborate with other professionals on a creative approach to floristry designs to support self-development.

3.4 Use practice, feedback, professional discussion and evaluation to continually improve creativity of floristry designs.

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:

complete a research project using information from at least three different sources to:

identify and explore:

theories of creativity

creative thinking techniques

how florists, designers and artists apply creativity to the design process

develop a report which covers:

analysis of theories of creativity and creative thinking techniques

impacts on own current design practice

implications for the commercial viability of producing highly creative and innovative floristry designs

experience of experimenting with creative thinking techniques and chosen options

information on discussions and debates and the individual’s position on theories of creativity

plans for integrating creativity to own professional design practice

any experiences where design skills have been extended by using new creative thinking techniques during or post research.

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

research strategies

sources of reliable information on theories of creativity and creative thinking techniques:

innovative business organisations

industry journals and trade magazines

published articles and conference papers

text books

university publications

methods for engaging in professional discussion and debate

definitions of creativity

different theories of creativity:

historical perspectives

current and emerging thinking

relationship of theories of creativity and creativity in practice

benefits of creativity for individuals and businesses

a range of creative thinking techniques:

brainstorming

daydreaming and mental wandering

lateral thinking games

making associations

mind mapping

trigger words

use of metaphors and analogies

visualisation

wishful thinking.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Explore creativity.

1.1 Assess and select research strategies for exploration of theories of creativity.

1.2 Identify and explore past and current information about creativity and creative thinking techniques.

1.3 Research information on how designers and artists apply creativity to the design process.

2. Evaluate information to inform work practice.

2.1 Expand knowledge of creativity through critical analysis of information.

2.2 Use information to challenge own past use of creativity and innovation in floristry designs.

2.3 Analyse ways in which theories of creativity and creative thinking techniques may be used or adapted to current work practice.

2.4 Assess the commercial viability of producing highly creative and innovative floristry designs.

2.5 Use information to generate debate and critical analysis of creativity in floristry design.

2.6 Develop position on theories of creativity and integrate into professional design practice.

3. Extend floristry designs using a creative approach.

3.1 Use information presented by research to extend and refine a creative approach to floristry designs.

3.2 Practise and experiment with creative thinking techniques to choose preferred approaches to own creative practice.

3.3 Collaborate with other professionals on a creative approach to floristry designs to support self-development.

3.4 Use practice, feedback, professional discussion and evaluation to continually improve creativity of floristry designs.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Assess and select research strategies for exploration of theories of creativity. 
Identify and explore past and current information about creativity and creative thinking techniques. 
Research information on how designers and artists apply creativity to the design process. 
Expand knowledge of creativity through critical analysis of information. 
Use information to challenge own past use of creativity and innovation in floristry designs. 
Analyse ways in which theories of creativity and creative thinking techniques may be used or adapted to current work practice. 
Assess the commercial viability of producing highly creative and innovative floristry designs. 
Use information to generate debate and critical analysis of creativity in floristry design. 
Develop position on theories of creativity and integrate into professional design practice. 
Use information presented by research to extend and refine a creative approach to floristry designs. 
Practise and experiment with creative thinking techniques to choose preferred approaches to own creative practice. 
Collaborate with other professionals on a creative approach to floristry designs to support self-development. 
Use practice, feedback, professional discussion and evaluation to continually improve creativity of floristry designs. 
Assess and select research strategies for exploration of theories of creativity. 
Identify and explore past and current information about creativity and creative thinking techniques. 
Research information on how designers and artists apply creativity to the design process. 
Expand knowledge of creativity through critical analysis of information. 
Use information to challenge own past use of creativity and innovation in floristry designs. 
Analyse ways in which theories of creativity and creative thinking techniques may be used or adapted to current work practice. 
Assess the commercial viability of producing highly creative and innovative floristry designs. 
Use information to generate debate and critical analysis of creativity in floristry design. 
Develop position on theories of creativity and integrate into professional design practice. 
Use information presented by research to extend and refine a creative approach to floristry designs. 
Practise and experiment with creative thinking techniques to choose preferred approaches to own creative practice. 
Collaborate with other professionals on a creative approach to floristry designs to support self-development. 
Use practice, feedback, professional discussion and evaluation to continually improve creativity of floristry designs. 

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