A multi-author discussion of the creative industries in the digital age
We live in a society where art and artists are valued but also looked down upon. Art in a general sense is a physical expression of our emotions, feelings, thoughts, and all other aspects of life that is translated through a medium of art to share with others. It is an outlet for us as […]
The iPad kid and the “Influencer Dream” Phenomenon.
“This idea that you can make something and it’ll get out into the world is the trap of capitalism on steroids. It’s the lie.” – The Death of the Artist, William Deresiewicz
August 29th, 2023 – the first day of senior year, the first senior seminar class. Returning to the classroom, we had a very long and meaningful conversation about what the course was meant to be and the book we will focus on, which dove into a discussion about why one creates art. Within that conversation, […]
The future is a scary concept. As a senior in college, it’s so easy for me to look in front of me and see the ‘real life’ I have to emerge into, and the fact that it’s so close makes it even more daunting. When I dwell on the decisions I will have to make […]
“Art and technology have a complex yet significant history of working together and influencing one another. They have grown alongside each other in numerous ways to get to their current position in the world. In a digital era, they continually overlap and represent new concepts.” The Growing Relationship between Art and Technology As technology becomes […]
William Deresiewicz says “Everyone is not an artist. Making art takes years of dedication, and that requires a means of support.” (Deresiewicz, The Death of the Artist). While Deresiewicz’s points on the monetary side of art are absolutely valid and prevalent points in today’s society, isn’t the point of art that everyone can do it? […]
Film and Digital Media 