course

Course Credit:  3

This course explores the psychological and neural foundations of creativity and aesthetic experience, from the brushstrokes of a painting to the algorithms shaping AI-generated art. Students will engage with research from psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy, examining how these fields intersect to reveal the cognitive and emotional processes behind artistic expression and perception. Through discussions on topics like the nature of beauty, the origins of creativity, and the role of art in well-being, the course emphasizes the scientific study of deeply subjective experiences. Students will develop the tools to critically analyze research, communicate insights across disciplines, and explore how an understanding of aesthetics and creativity can be applied to a variety of fields.