The interdisciplinary area of study merges the specialties of theater and dance, art, media and communication studies, music, museum studies, and film studies into a uniquely tailored degree that sits at the intersection of creativity and critical thinking.
Ursinus is one of nearly 40 organizations to host an annual Disability Day of Mourning Vigil to grieve for over 650 disabled people who have lost their lives to filicide in the past five years, and to call for action.
Art 4 Visibility is a project that commissions student-artists of color for their artwork, which is curated in first-year residential centers across campus.
Sketch for fun
If I’m stuck on something, I will take out my sketchbook and start doodling away. It’s a great way to get your creative juices flowing and can help spark some inspiration for a current or future project. The ultimate freedom to create whatever you want might just be what you need to expand your mind and then reassess the actual project when you come back to it.
Make a mood/vision board
Before I dive into any creative project, I love looking at inspiration on Pinterest. I create a board for each project that I can reference back to at any given point. You don’t want to copy someone else’s work, but it is a great exercise to help get your mind thinking of potential ideas.
Journaling
This can be a hit or miss with people. If you are dedicated to the process, then it can be very beneficial. Writing any thoughts within your mind onto paper can deliver some surprising insights. This will also allow you to come into a project with a clear, open mind.
Change up your routine
If you’re constantly stuck in the same routine then it can be challenging to think of new ideas. It can be as simple as changing up what you eat, what time you wake up, taking a new route to work, etc. By breaking away from the traditional habits, it can give your mind a chance to experience something new that could lead to a wonderful idea for a project.
Check out other artists’ work
If you have a favorite artist, you can check out their work to see if you can spark some creativity based on what they’ve made. Or you can try to find new artists that might appeal to your style or medium that can help make you think in new ways. It also doesn’t hurt to reach out and connect with local artists and talk with them about their creative process.
Change your location or environment
Some roadblocks of creativity can be caused due to being in a static environment for too long. Whenever possible, I try to go to new locations whether it’s a coffee shop, another room in the house, a park etc. If your job is a bit more restricting when it comes to where you can work, try changing up the decor on your desk or rearranging your office to make it a “new” space. Even the slightest change can help spark some creativity to get you back on track.
Read something
Not only is reading a fun activity (for me at least), but it’s a great exercise for the mind. When reading a book, it can help you think, fantasize, and use your imagination to which can ultimately lead to a boost in creativity. It’s also a great way to help relieve some stress you have over a project.
As a student-athlete, Ursinus Hall-of-Famer Jess Lamina Gray ’08 was an All-American, All-Conference field hockey stalwart. Now, she’s excelling in a different field: farming.
For the first time ever, Ursinus goes global - all the way to Doha, Qatar where 2009 alumnus Andrew Clark shares his experience in digital marketing in the Middle East. Now based in Baltimore, Andrew discusses how taking a leap of faith paid off.
