Examining Problem Solving Ability And Creativity Of The Students In Design Studio

Year 2010, Volume: 23 Issue: 4, 511 - 518, 26.05.2010

Nazan Kırcı , Tayfun Yıldırım

Abstract

The willingness, the pre-college training, earned cultural and knowledge background of a student are important factors that have effect on student profiles. A 3-stage sketch problem examination which is aimed to evaluate their drawing, problem solving abilities and creativities was designed in a vertically organized design studio.  It was observed that problem solving ability of the students considerably favorable than their creativity. With the purpose of developing the creativity of the students, a study method which is based on the formal and structural experimentation was suggested for the future studio studies regarding to current  architectural trends.  

 

Key words: Design Education; Student Profile; Willingness; Problem Solving; Creativity

Keywords

Design Education; Student Profile; Willingness; Problem Solving; Creativity

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