Creativity, in my opinion, is the ability to make something out of nothing but imagination. Whether it be Art, Words, Media or Science, most forms of product derived from someones imagination. For example, J.K Rowling created the wizarding world of Harry Potter- including many characters, elements and locations which exceed the boundaries of normality.
The only way to be more creative is to open your mind (Think OUTSIDE the box). If someones attitude is 'everything is what it is', then this limits their ability to expand their creativity. For example , John Martins painting 'His Great Day of Wrath', portrays his own image of the end of the world; the destruction of Babylon and the material world by natural cataclysm.
Creativity simply comes from imagination: and it is a wide imagination which can produce a unique, well made media product.
Ken Robinson on creativity
"Young children take a chance- they aren't afraid of being wrong: If you're not prepared to be wrong, you'll never come up with anything original. However, children and teenagers in schools are frightened of being wrong. Education systems are run so mistakes can't be made. As a result, this is educating people out of their creative capacities."
"All children are born artists". - Pablo Picasso
I agree with Ken Robinsons statement. Children and teenagers within secondary school feel pressured to follow the guidlines/rules/ regulations to the exact image exam boards and teachers see fit. As majority of their adolescent years are spent within education, this limits them to expand their creative capacities.
How to be more creative: A guide
Sleep: REM sleep cycle boosts creativity, problem solving abilities providing us with answers to vexing dilemmas when we awaken.
Excercise: Stimulates creative thinking.
Daydreaming: Essential part of coming up with new ideas.
Continuing education
Challenges: Put yourself in nerve-racking situations- fear and frustration triggers initiative thinking.
Notebook or PDA: Always carry one to record fleeting ideas.
For my creative task, I decided to draw a picture using the program 'Paint', relating to the ongoing refugee crisis.
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