Do you want the artists you love answering emails or do you want them making the work you love?
Because it’s hard to do both.
Austin Kleon suggests that the act of sharing itself should be enough. To expect anything more steals from what matters.
Tag: Creativitiy
The more creative thinking strategies are embedded in our cultures (whether it be the classroom, home, or workplace), the more we are purposeful about practicing creativity – the more creative we will become. So yes, one CAN “teach” creativity to a certain extent, but it is probably more effective if creative strategies become ROUTINE, seamlessly integrated into daily life in the classroom.
Amy Burvall dives into the world of creativity. She explains that this does not have to be seperate from our exploration of knowledge and ideas, rather they are the routines that helps makes it possible. She provides three such examples: a wonderwall, visual metaphors and the articulating reason. It is interesting to contrast this with Jennifer Buckingham’s concerns with the crowded curriculum. This series of posts also offers a good introduction to Burvall’s work.
Dani Veven creates alternative trailers for movies. Changing a the scenes, lighting and audio, she demonstrates the power of editing. Her work is a useful resource for understanding the choice of what to include and exclude, as well as understanding the tropes associated with the different genres.
via Kottke