A Creative Programme to Think B!G
We think B!G picture and want the next generation to think even B!GGER. We want to equip the next generation with the creative mindset to tackle the biggest problems society faces. We collaborate with Transition Year, Leaving Cert Applied and Northern Ireland teachers and students, as well as Youthreach and Community Training Centre learners and tutors to create, experiment, invent, take risks, make mistakes, have fun, and change the world. The best of the best work with us as judges and mentors, offering real-world advice directly to the students, sharing their knowledge and connecting students with their communities and the creative sector.
Leading Creative Experts from Ireland and Abroad
Our creative thinking programme has been developed by internationally award-winning creative experts. We have designed the content for all learning styles enabling a truly inclusive learning experience. Through our classes we embrace failure and exploration, encouraging students to develop resilience and curiosity. Informed by years of industry experience, we share how to use the creative process and specific creative tools for successful outcomes. Each week we explore one key creative tool and define how the students can use that tool directly on their B!G projects.
Empowering Creative Thinking in Students
The 14-week programme is designed to use all key skills developed from Junior Cycle. Through two classes per week, it will complement the existing curriculum with the added benefits of a new and adaptable set of skills. Creative skills are applicable to a student's learning journey into Senior Cycle and beyond. Our unique programme has been curated through a passionate belief in the power of creativity to affect massive positive change. We believe this life skill will empower a generation to change their world!
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Benefits
Creativity naturally promotes divergent and transversal thinking by connecting learning and experiences across the curriculum and beyond the classroom. The ability to think creatively is a valuable life skill, applicable to all professions, even those not yet invented!
Thinking critically and creatively is at the start of any innovation. Every advancement known to mankind started with a new idea, a new perspective. New ideas are inspired by curiosity, imagination and creativity.
Creativity cultivates collaboration and inclusion. It fosters a sense of connection within teams to learn from each other and to share experiences. Creativity is an active process and promotes a sense of togetherness.
Understanding how an issue affects individuals or communities is an integral part of the creative process. This requires us to imagine a situation from different points of view and develop empathy as we create solutions to meet the needs of others.
Having the ability to visualise solutions that do not even exist yet allows you to think B!G. The creative process advocates for exploration without boundaries, balanced with the practical ability and know how to provide the needed solutions.
When we are creative we are challenging ourselves, challenging our assumptions and immersing ourselves in a creative journey. All of which support positive mental health through feelings of connectedness and purpose.
Creativity asks us to be inquisitive, to question the status quo and to explore new and better ways to do things. In learning how to question and to work creatively through a problem we are developing essential and adaptable life skills.
Creativity is inherently multidisciplinary, allowing you to communicate your creative thinking through different mediums; Visual, written, story telling, conversation, presentations - the important part is to communicate the why!
Creativity celebrates safe failure, it gives us the chance to learn from mistakes, understand them and develop better outcomes. Creativity builds courage, persistence, resilience and the confidence to take on B!G challenges.