The Exploration of Creativity through the Architectural Design Educational Process

Abstract

Creativity, Knowledge creation, and the ability to innovate are among the most important and effective subjects in education. Therefore, it is constantly discussed when working on the development of various educational programs. Architectural education in particular is an intellectual field of studying and experimenting, as architectural design education is fed by the intellectual curiosity, energy, and awareness of the learner (Yürekli, 2007). The research paper will therefore focus on exploring creativity within the architectural design studio, by proposing a set of steps and stages required by the architectural design educational process to create an environment that supports the student’s innovation and creative thinking. The research also highlights the importance of using 3D architecture composition and interactive learning methods in educational stages within the architectural design studio and its key role in demonstrating and enriching the tools used to explore students' creative and innovative abilities. The proposed model examined through a case study of “Architectural Design Studio I” course with examples, and a survey is oriented to students and professors intending to measure the success of the modular course in achieving the course “Learning Outcomes”, and also to measure its importance in achieving the research goals. The research concludes that teaching creativity through its methods will be making the students grounded in designing with and innovative creative ideas. Once students have acquired the knowledge content and skills needed before, they can handle the architectural design stages more easily, and also have multiple means to express their ideas clearly.