In class we watched a video for our writing
into the day, Creativity Requires TIME. In the video a class was given a picture of an unfinished clock
and the task of completing the drawing in ten seconds. Most everyone finished
the clock and the drawings varied some, but were mostly generic clock drawings.
The class was then given the same task but with ten minutes to complete the
drawing. With the extra ten minutes the students were able to add creativity and
originality to their clock drawings. The new drawings were a reflection of the
extra time the class was given. With more time they were able to express
themselves through their drawings. Ten seconds is hardly enough time to finish
the drawing much less be creative with it.
Creativity Requires TIME video:
Creativity
takes time.
I have learned this through my writing. When
I take my time with my writing I am able to brainstorm and come up with more
ideas than when I just rush through. It is better to take your time and become inspired and produce great work and put forth your best effort.
Hey Taylor! I have to say that it's the same for me when it comes to requiring time for more creativity. But what types of work have you come up with? Which one's stick out in your mind? I'm curious to find out :D
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ReplyDeleteI agree, creativity can't be given a time limit. Whenever I write my musical lyrics it can sometimes take me months to finish one verse. The results of your time given will show a great deal.
Hey Taylor,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading about your take on the video. I agree that you need time to let your creativity flow. I also like how you connected the creativity of drawing clocks to the creativity you use in your writing, and how time effects both.
So you all have me wondering about ways time is controlled (and by whom).... Timed writing tests, time sheets at work, bells at high school, etc...
ReplyDeleteI agree with the point you make at the end of this. Starting with how ten seconds is barely enough time to finish the drawing, much less be creative with it....so true. But I also agree with how spending more time on one thing allows you to think more deeply into it & put more effort towards it. Anything rushed doesn't usually turn out as good as something you take more time on.....that just seems like logic to me. Good blog. :)
ReplyDeleteTaylor, I chose to do this for one of my blog posts as well and it seems that we are both on the same page. I especially agree with your last paragraph. When it comes to my writing, I NEED to brainstorm. Thinking about my ideas and sorting them out is a must for me, but unfortunately this isn't always an option when it comes to school.
ReplyDeleteI feel like the more time we get to use our brains the more creativity we allow ourselves to use.
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