Saturday, September 10, 2011
Creativity is Expanding
What does it take to be creative? Creativity is a means of expression, but 15 years ago creativity was limited to drawing a cool picture or making a killer mix tape. Now with the window of opportunity wide open, creativity is as simple as a clicking a button, taking a picture, or opening a computer program. Technology has brought creativity to our finger tips and our ideas, once trapped in one place, now have the potential to spread to every corner of the earth. Through avenues like YouTube, Photoshop, Etsy, and Flickr this generation's creations flow freely from one computer screen to the next, making creativity easy and accessible. From making vlogs, to singing, to putting together visual art through video, to posting a 365 or showing your subscribers what you can do with a little time and a camera, these sources have revolutionized the way we see creativity. What once took months in a studio with pen and paper to accomplish now only takes a few hours and a computer. It goes without saying that technology has raised the bar on creativity's never ending expansion.
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I really liked all of the examples (YouTube, Etsy, vlogs, etc) that you included here.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed how you gave examples from the past and present to show how much creativity has changed and how it still continues to change.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you creativity is a lot easier now. Technology has brought new ways of being creative to the world and ways that are a lot easier.But does this mean that everyone can be creative now?? Like you said creativity is on the tips of our fingers now, so does this mean it doesn't take much skill to be creative??
ReplyDeleteIsabel, I guess you could look at it from two perspectives. yes its now easier than its ever been to be "creative". But you can also say that as more ways to be creative emerge, its the job of the creator to push the standard for creativity. So basically what I'm saying is yes, everyone can be creative. No, it doesn't take a lot of skill to be creative, but it does take imagination. Technology has made it so that people can express what is in their head more easily and they are not hampered by their inabilities as artists and creators. Now, all you need is a few basic skills and knowledge of the tool you are using to create with, and you can go wild. Whereas before someone could have the most amazing idea for a song or a picture or a new outfit but if you couldn't sing or play an instrument, or draw, or sew you would never be able to show anyone your creativity.
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