Published
19-5-2025
Type of Work
Article
Abstract
This article addresses the reluctance of creative industries students to embrace risk in their critical analyses and creative projects, often leading to formulaic work. Drawing on pedagogical reflections, it outlines the introduction of a revised project structure, 'The Disruptive Innovation,' designed to deliberately encourage students to reach beyond their creative comfort zones. This new structure asks students to intentionally disrupt and transform their initial, 'safe' creative work. By applying flow theory and shifting assessment emphasis toward the documented process of experimentation rather than the final product, the approach aims to build resilience against anxieties about failure. This pedagogical shift seeks to cultivate the innovative spirit and adaptability essential for navigating the dynamic and often unpredictable realities of the creative industries.
Citation
Hughes, J. (2025). "A disruptive innovation: Teaching students to take risks in the creative industries." NiTRO + Creative Matters, 9. https://creativematters.edu.au/a-disruptive-innovation-teaching-students-to-take-risks-in-the-creative-industries/
Link to Published Work
https://creativematters.edu.au/a-disruptive-innovation-teaching-students-to-take-risks-in-the-creative-industries/