Guided Journal Project 1 - An Introduction to Meaning
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Oh! I really like this idea of individual connotation versus universal! I'm appreciating waiting a day between lessons to let ideas sink in. Probably a good practice to get into. I am totally the kind of person who just watches everything and says I will do the assignments later. Trying to approach this one differently because on the invitation to wait. Enjoying chewing on the concepts!
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Creativity and Meaning Assignment
In this lesson, you will explore the concept of creativity by understanding the difference between denotation and connotation. Follow the steps below for your guided journal project:
- Choose three inanimate objects.
- For each object, answer the following questions:
- What ideas and activities do you associate with the object?
- What memories and emotions does the object invoke?
- Which of these connotations are universal and which are unique to you?
Take one minute to think about each question before writing your answers. Write for two minutes per question.
Hi CharmLotta! The last answer to me tends more towards an emotion than an activity: what does a "homely atmosphere" mean to you? The heat radiating from the oven while it's baking? The idea of sharing a tasty piece of food at the family table? The smell of baked goods spreading through the house? This can mean a lot of different things to each individual.
I think in retrospect, creativity is to help our minds see beyond the obvious: a baking cake = action of baking = a cake. And so if you go beyond and look at the idea of "homely atmosphere", then this is when you step away from the obvious and let your imagination wander...