Novelty, Creativity, Innovation and Invention.

Novelty, Creativity,
Innovation and Invention


The creative person is one who generates new ideas while the creative process is how these new ideas, solutions, and inventions are produced. It is said that, we are all naturally creative. From poetry to building a house, from computer programming to humor, from music to science, creativity is manifested in a variety of different ways. The aim is to understand the complexity of creativity and to comprehend its mystery through a structured program of learning.

( this is taken from the lecturer note)



Novelty
Novelty definition from (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Novelty) stated that the quality of being new, although it may be said to have an objective dimension (such as abstract art or impression) it essentially exist in the subjective perception of individual.

In my point of view, novelty means something new or unusual.Novelty is important for everybody in this world.



Innovation

Innovation is a new discipline born from the understanding and application of methods from several different areas, such as, design and social sciences. In my point Innovation means changing the existing ideas or knowledge for the purpose of improvement. There are many conditions, knowledge and attitudes that have direct impact on building innovation competencies.
Key elements for an efficient innovation program of study are:
Critical Discussion (condition) - Learn through criticism, from others, and also self-criticism. This can be done through teamwork activities and presentation where critical debate is encouraged.
Strategic Focus (knowledge) – Planning the designing process; planning the activities through several class exercise involving game and student competition; and developed through research, analytical and creative activities that reflect a general process of innovation.
Dependence on Methods (knowledge attitude) – Trust in their methods and technique. Therefore, the innovative program should focus in research, analysis and synthesis.
Human-Centered Approached (knowledge + attitude) – Success in their innovation is directly associated with the value it brings for people’ lives. Therefore, a successful program of study should include technique for accessing people’ needs.



Invention


Inventors;
those who take existing knowledge and create new ideas
(taken by lecturer note)

Invention means “the act of finding out or inventing; contrivance or construction of that which has not before existed; as the invention of logarithms, the invention of the art of printing. (http://ardictionary.com/Invention/6704)



(http://www.leonardo-da-vinci-biography.com/images/da-vinci-invention-tank.jpg)
“Da Vinci Invention Tank” is invented by Da Vinci. The main reason of it’s creation is to be offered to a potential Patron as means of breaking enemies line in war and to minimize the number of causalities (of the side using the tank). So invention is using some knowledge to create something new.