What is CREATIVE, and What is CREATIVITY?

Discussion in 'Graphics & Multimedia' started by NazStory, Jun 19, 2008.

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Creativity can't be trained; it is gifted

  1. TRUE

    4 vote(s)
    57.1%
  2. FALSE

    3 vote(s)
    42.9%
  1. #1
    Fellow webmasters and web designers;

    I'm doing a research on CREATIVE, and CREATIVITY.

    -IN YOUR OWN WORDS and POINT OF VIEW; describe what is CREATIVE; and CREATIVITY.
    I know they both actually sounds similar and have quite similar meanings.
    But they are not. They are different in various ways.

    *Serious answers only; this will be attached together with my assignment.
     
    NazStory, Jun 19, 2008 IP
  2. scorpionagency

    scorpionagency Well-Known Member

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    I think some of the people voting are mixing up creativity & software abilities. My favorite & MOST accurate saying is: "Anyone can learn to use a software, However creativity comes from within, without creativity, all you have is a software taking up Hard Drive space" :)

    Therefor I answered TRUE to the Poll....

    As far as Creative & Creativity goes, they both do have very similar meanings with just a bit of difference:

    Creative: Is the result of creativity. It is a Unique & original representation of the creators thoughts. (E.G. that is a very creative design) <<~~ established after creativity has been implemented.

    Creativity: Is the ability to create unique & original representation of ones thoughts. (E.G. The artist creatively blended several elements) <<~~ established prior to the design being distinguished as creative.

    Just my perspective in my own words. Hope it helps :)
     
    scorpionagency, Jun 19, 2008 IP
  3. watari

    watari Well-Known Member

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    just like scorpionagency, i vote for TRUE :)
     
    watari, Jun 19, 2008 IP
  4. a4hire

    a4hire Active Member

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    I also voted true, Creativity is a gift and can not be trained.
    This is like talent , some people can practice something and become good at it while others just have a natural talent for things.
     
    a4hire, Jun 19, 2008 IP
  5. Varelse

    Varelse Peon

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    Sometimes the mastery of a program is taken to a point when it's hard to tell it from creativity. But take the program away and the illusion is gone.
     
    Varelse, Jun 19, 2008 IP