Abstract
This study aims at developing creative thinking in the field of fashion design in drawing methods for freshman female students in the College of Arts and Design at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, and at measuring the level of creativity in this field. The study followed an experimental approach that employed a variety of methods and tools to collect the scientific data for the study. In order to ensure that the obtained information and data were complete and precise, the following tools were utilized: the proposed training course for developing creative thinking, Torrance tests of creative thinking, pre- and post-cognitive achievement tests, assessment scale for the level of creative thinking skills (originality, fluency, flexibility and elaboration) in fashion design, an applied exam to measure creative thinking skills taught in the proposed course and observation. The study sample of 75 students (experimental group) and 30 students ( control group) was generated from freshman students, all of whom are female, of the College of Arts and Design. The study found statistically significant differences between the female students' average grades on the pre- and post-cognitive achievement tests for creative thinking in favour of the post-application. It also found statistically significant differences between the students' average grades in the experimental and control groups in the post cognitive achievement test for creative thinking in favour of the experimental group and their average grades on the pre- and post-skills test for creative thinking in favour of the post-application. There are statistically significant differences between the experimental and control groups' average grades on the post-skills test in favour of the experimental group. The study also found that the female students' opinions towards the training course were positive.