The Influence of Institutional Experiences on the Development of Creative Thinking in Arts Alumn

Angie L. Miller, Amber D. Dumford

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Abstract

Previous research has suggested that several different aspects of one’s environment can impact creativity. Using data from the Strategic National Arts Alumni Project (SNAAP), this study explored whether satisfaction with aspects of the institutional experience contributed to the perceived development of creative thinking in arts alumni, and whether there are differences in these patterns between undergraduate and graduate alumni across a variety of academic majors. The results of several regression analyses indicated a greater number of significant predictors for creative thinking in undergraduate alumni when compared to graduate alumni. The two strongest, most consistent predictors across all models were satisfaction with their freedom and encouragement to take risks and instructors in classrooms, labs, and studios. Differences across majors are also discussed.

Original languageAmerican English
JournalStudies in Art Education
Volume56
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 25 2015
Externally publishedYes

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