Examining Problem Solving Ability and Creativity of the Students in Design Studio

The willingness, the pre-college training, earned cultural and knowledge background of a student are important factors that have effect on student profiles. A 3-stage sketch problem examination which is aimed to evaluate their drawing, problem solving abilities and creativities was designed in a vertically organized design studio. It was observed that problem solving ability of the students considerably favorable than their creativity. With the purpose of developing the creativity of the students, a study method which is based on the formal and structural experimentation was suggested for the future studio studies regarding to current architectural trends.