The forming and assessment of creative skills, from a neurocognitive point of view

Introduction Most subjects in modern school have an element of creative work. It is a goal of many curricula, to enhance skill and to foster the ability to design and innovate. In Art and Craft Education this goal plays a major role but it is important in other subjects as well. During the last two decades a new comprehensive subject, "Technology" or "Design and Technology", has been introduced in many countries. In these curricula creative design is a core activity.