Authentic creativity seems to be an obscure term after discussing it in class. The idea behind authenticity takes an idea and recreates it as closely as possible, but the idea of creativity would be to develop something completely new. We’ve discussed creativity in jazz class as it applies to improvisation and a quote from a famous Jazz artist that says basically, is it really improv? This was said to mean that improvisation artists are simply applying a unique set of musical skills in an even more skillful way to create something that is new. The foundation of the creativity itself is not creative, its what the mind does with the tools that it’s been given. When students are asked to create something with a certain genre, parameters, or focus in mind, it can be thought that a student will be expected to use the tools they are given similar to a Jazz artist.
Technology can foster genuine creativity by showing students different skills they can later apply to future projects. So far projects in this technology course have built up with each project having less and less guidelines. This is important for the learner to build the basic skills much like a jazz musician would do to begin learning to solo. Learning the different sounds that exist in different programs, becoming familiar with buttons on audacity, or memorizing what key on the midi keyboard makes the cow bell sound are all the foundation things that students require to be able to begin forming their creations.
