Abstract
As a noun, the word courage is defined as the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, pain, etc. without fear; bravery. We typically associate courage with heroic and brave deeds. However, this definition fails to recognize the inner strength and level of commitment required to actually speak honestly and openly about courage in the context of creativity and about our creative practice - good and bad. The aim for this research is to open up a dialogue and discussion around the need for courage in creativity and pedagogy, with a focus on the ways in which education can foster and encourage acts of courage within creative practice. The first part offers a visual overview of what courage looks like in the context of creative practice, specifically illustration, highlighting three main themes of courage within creativity and pedagogy. The second part presents a case study of a graduate from BA Illustration who displayed acts of courage in completing their placement and work experience module as a medical illustrator. The premise of this study within the context of the conference is that courage is a requirement for advocacy in Design Education. This session considers courage as a condition for creativity and how it is a vital component in the process of innovation, learning, and developing a growth mindset.
Presenters
Sarah Alex CarterSenior Lecturer in Illustration, University of South Wales, United Kingdom
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KEYWORDS
Courage, Creativity, Innovation, Pedagogy, Learning
