Tuesday, 14 June 2011

POST 2: Creativity

There are many ways a person can be creative, creativity is when you are able to come up with ideas and decisions that are unique and different, creativity is about having good ideas that are good and people like. Creativity is transforming something dull and boring into something bright and vibrant and interesting.


Consequences don't all necessarily make sense but as there are creative bring about ideas. I think that because the game consequences is based on different people just adding a noun or a verb ect it isn't being that creative as it doesn't involve using you imagination because the creative outcome is random due to other people being involved.


Examples of our consequences game

The lonely squirrel crys the orange chair
The ugly girl prays the dark hat
The amazing bed skipped the sparkling tampon

The awesome bench jumps the shiny staircase


The first example is mine and I have made a picture whilst being creative to illustrate what the picture would look like in real life. I used the software paint to make this picture, photoshop would have been a better choice of software as the tools available would be better to make the picture more professional but photoshop wasnt avaible. 






Definitions of 'creativeness'


Definition of creativity from wikipedia
Creative thought is a mental process involving creative problem solving and the discovery of new ideas or concepts, or new associations of the existing ideas of concepts, fueled by the process of either conscious of unconscious insight. From a scientific point of view, the products of creative thought are usually considered to have both originality and appropriateness.
wikipedia definition of creativity


Definition of creativity by Northbridge university 
creativity is defined as the tendency to generate or recognize ideas, alternatives, or possibilities that may be useful in solving problems, communicating with others, and entertaining ourselves and others.
northbridge university definition


Definition of creativity by linda naiman 
"Creativity is the process of bringing something new into being...creativity requires passion and commitment
I define creativity as the act of turning new and imaginative ideas into reality. Creativity involves two processes: thinking, then producing. Innovation is the production or implementation of an idea. If you have ideas, but don't act on them, you are imaginative but 
not creative.
linda naimen


Definition of creativity by Peter media blog
The word 'creative' has many meanings- the most democratic meaning would really suggest that any act of making something (even making an idea) might be seen as a creative act. In more elitist versions of the term, it is reserved for those who are seen as highly skilled or original (famous artists, musicians, film-makers etc). an interesting third alternative is to think about how creativity can be an unconscious, random or collaborative act that becomes more than the sum of its parts.
Pete's media blog



It very hard to be creative when considering applying it to media. Media production whatever sort will have conventions, conventions are rules or codes that you have to follow to make sure your work is in the right genre and context. Due to the conventions causing you to follow set rules you cant be as creative as you dont have that freedom. You could be creative within the conventions but it does limit the creativity and would be hard to do something original.



For my independent study I was told to show how I can be creative, we were given a broad brief and we could choose to do anything that we wanted too. I chose to finger paint the word creative using a variety of colours.



Pen Creativity



In our first clip I think we were creative as we didnt use any language and we used the pen to tell a story, send out a message.

A2 POST 1: Skills

Definition of skill


A skill is the learned capacity to carry out pre-determined results often with the minimum
outlay of time, energy, or both  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skills 


Proficiency, facility, or dexterity that is acquired or developed through training or experience. http://www.thefreedictionary.com/skill 


The ability, coming from one's knowledge, practice, aptitude, etc., to do something well: Carpentry was one of his many skills http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/skill 






My Definition


My understanding of the word skills is a basic talent or technique which is developed and learnt so its easier for you to do.






There are many skills that I use in media within the production process these are how to use the equipment safely and to ensure you get the best possible effect. Another skill is how to use the editing software and the different editing effects that are available.
There are 2 different main types of skills the first is called technical skills these are ones that we use and learn to apply to the care and use of production equipment, for instance learning how to set up a camera and use the tripod properly. The second group of skills is called personal learning and thinking skills, these skills involve learning Team work, creativity, independent enquiry, reflective learning, self manages, effective participator. In class we developed an acronym to help us remember these skills:
(In Elephant Town Chris The Rhino Spread Marmite on his Egg Plant)