Lesson 3
Lecturer : Yap Sau Bin
Task 1
Exercise
In this class, we learn about Convergent and Divergent Thinking, Logical Mind Map and Stereotypes.
CONVERGENT THINKING
Is answering a multiple-choice question that weighs alternatives within an existing construct or model in solving a problem. In short, it is narrowing down the answer and to find one best solution.
DIVERGENT THINKING
Is a creative thinking that may follow many lines of thought and tends to generate new and original solutions to problems. Instead of narrowing down the solution it is expanding the playing field.
Reference:-
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/convergent+thinking
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/divergent+thinking
LOGICAL MIND MAP
It is a great tool for idea generation and brainstorming. A creative mind map able to stimulate and create instant interest to the individual and also to the viewer. Before generating a mind map, there are a few key features to keep in mind so that we are able to produce a growing and organize structure.
The key features:-
> Organization
> Key Words
> Association
> Clustering
> Visual Memory
> Outstandingness
> Conscious Involvement
Reference:-
http://members.optusnet.com.au/charles57/Creative/Mindmap/index.html
STEREOTYPES
It is a simplified and standardized conception or image invested with special meaning and held in common by members of a group. People from stereotype groups find this very disturbing as they experience an apprehension (stereotype threat) of being treated unfairly.
Reference:-
http://changingminds.org/explanations/theories/stereotypes.htm
Task 2
Homework
Create a mind map of yourself.
This mind map is created using a programme called XMind.
Report:-
My name is Looi Pooi Wen. My friends usually call me, Looi. Sometimes I use a few pen names or nicknames to cover myself like L.theAlmighty. Cabbage is just another random name. I am a Chinese and a Taoist. I am a girl. I was born on first of July in year 1991. I was born in the year of the Goat and my horoscope is Cancer. I am proud to be a Malaysian. I am still a student in Multimedia University in Cyberjaya, a Beta (second) year student, taking Film and Animation course.
I have a lot of hobbies but my favourite is drawing and reading. All my life I have been holding to this motto, 'Be Happy.' It means just stay happy and everything will be just fine. My mentor codename is Reborn (highly top secret person).
My favourite colours are pink and white. I am not an active person but I still play badminton. I am not a cartoon addict but I am attracted to this anime recently, Katekyo Hitman Reborn! Series of Ultraman and Masked Rider is always been my cup of tea since I was a kid, except for Power Rangers. I still believe Cantonese drama, 'Journey To The West' is my favourite out of all. This is because there are many moral values I can learn from it, example, never give up whenever you are facing problems. Horror, thriller and psycho movies are my favourite like, Saw series, Orphan and so on. I love the suspense and conflicts in the movies that excite me the most. Gackt and W-inds are Japanese artists that I fond the most and some English artists, Backstreet Boys, Westlife, Boyzone and Starship, plus some Korean artists too. My theme song (updated) Hybrid Dream by W-inds. It is about never stop chasing your dream even though it seems impossible. My favourite sentence in the song,
' The dolphin you introduced to me said, “communicate beyond words” '.
