Foreman, KathleenKawabata, Yoko2005-08-162005-08-162004Kawabata, Y. (2004). Creativity and performance creation (Master's thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca. doi:10.11575/PRISM/223170612976629http://hdl.handle.net/1880/41652Bibliography: p. 110-114Some pages are in colour.The thesis, "Creativity and Performance Creation," explores the question: what are the conditions that allow creative activity to occur in the context of the performance creation? Chapter 1 is the documentation of my personal experiences in both Japan and Canada that have led me to my exploration of creative process. Chapter 2 investigates the nature of creativity and factors that block or release creativity. Chapter 3 explores the concept of individuality and the distinctive cultural impact on creativity, teaching methods and learning practices between Japan and Canada. Chapter 4 is the presentation of my own creative process as applied to performance creation. Chapter 5 concludes my research findings regarding the relationship between creativity, individuality, and performance creation.vii, 129 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.engUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.master thesis10.11575/PRISM/223170612976610