This study compared the perceived creativity level of two models, one produced by hand and the other computer generated and produced using rapid prototyping technology, through seven dimensions (Novelty, Aesthetics, Effort, Variation, Deviation, Detail, and Complexity). The study considered potential changes in perceived creativity resulting from the introduction of computer modeling techniques. It further studies those dimensions which saw a significant change, in creativity, as predictors of how rapid prototyping increases creative thinking among students who use it. This study involved 36 students enrolled in The Florida State University Interior Design Department. During a three week period, in the Fall of 2011, these students completed exercises on model building techniques and skills, as well as produced the two models listed above (Hand and Computer). Creativity was assessed using the Creative Product Analysis Matrix (CPAM) created by Bessemer and Treffinger (1980). A table outlining the CPAM is provided in Appendix G. The information obtained from the judging of models was compared individually, that is one students' hand model to that same students' computer model, as well as in whole, all subject's hand models to all subject's computer models. The findings show that nearly three times as many subjects produced a model that was perceived as more creative when using computer software and rapid prototyping machinery. It also found that the dimension of Aesthetics, Effort, Detail, and Complexity all saw a significant increase in models produced through rapid prototyping. Lastly, the data showed that the availability of rapid prototyping technology provides an opportunity for creative growth. / A Thesis submitted to the Department of Interior Design in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Fine Arts. / Fall Semester, 2012. / June 26, 2012. / Creativity, Design Education, Model, Rapid Prototyping, RP
technology / Includes bibliographical references. / Marlo Ransdell, Professor Directing Thesis; Eric Wiedegreen, Committee Member; Jim Dawkins, Committee Member.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:fsu.edu/oai:fsu.digital.flvc.org:fsu_183690 |
| Contributors | Conetta, Anthony L. (authoraut), Ransdell, Marlo (professor directing thesis), Wiedegreen, Eric (committee member), Dawkins, Jim (committee member), Department of Interior Design (degree granting department), Florida State University (degree granting institution) |
| Publisher | Florida State University, Florida State University |
| Source Sets | Florida State University |
| Language | English, English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Text, text |
| Format | 1 online resource, computer, application/pdf |
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