Date of Award
5-2025
Access Control
Open Access
Degree Name
Creative Studies, M.S.
Department
Creative Studies
Advisor
Dr. Melodi Ozyaprak, PhD
Department Home page
https://creativity.buffalostate.edu
First Reader
Kim Marie McKernan
Second Reader
Louise Eberle
Third Reader
Usman Ghani
Abstract
The persistent ambiguity surrounding the definition of creativity has hindered its advancement across academic, educational, and professional settings. In response, this paper proposes an updated framework—The Mighty C—which defines creativity as the intrinsic human activity of generating meaningful, novel, and useful outcomes through deliberate process. This model addresses critical gaps in conventional definitions, particularly the frequent omission of meaningfulness, intentionality, and the uniquely human nature of creativity. It further emphasizes the recursive nature of these aspects across different levels of creative activity, represented through the structure of fractals. Drawing from scholarly models such as Rhodes’ 4Ps and Kaufman and Beghetto’s 4C framework, The Mighty C offers a unifying perspective grounded in both theory and lived experience. The paper also outlines a workshop series tailored for IT entrepreneurs, demonstrating how the model supports the deliberate cultivation of creativity in real-world contexts.
Recommended Citation
Todaro, Joe, "The Mighty C: A Fractal Model for Modern Creativity" (2025). Creativity and Change Leadership Graduate Student Master's Projects. 395.
https://digitalcommons.buffalostate.edu/creativeprojects/395
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