As the semester begins with the second term of History of Creativity we take time to consider what creativity is. In our book it discusses the idea of big “C” creativity versus little “c” creativity and what the differences are.
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| Is my C big "C" or little "c" creativity? |
Little “c” creativity is creativity that may be new or unique to you and your life, but it is not new or unique to the rest of the world or others within your town, country, etc. It’s still a form of creativity because it helped you to grow, learn, and discover something new. It’s not big C creativity though because it didn’t necessarily benefit others around you in a new and unique way.
Big “C” creativity is creativity that is unique, awe-inspiring, new to the town, country, or world. It is creativity that not only benefits you as a person but it benefits others as well, it’s something that has never been done before and is a big deal to everyone. It’s different from little c creativity mainly in the way that it’s something that has never been done before.
Do you have experiences of little “c” or big “C” creativity within your life? I’d love to hear your thoughts, examples, or ideas!
I feel like I exhibit little "c" creativity every day. The little things I do each day to make my life easier would probably fit under that category.
ReplyDeleteI have had a big "C" but i dont think we are talking about the same thing ;)
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