A creative economy is based on people’s use of their creative imagination to increase an idea’s value. John Howkins developed the concept in 2001 to describe economic systems where value is based on novel imaginative qualities rather than the traditional resources of land, labour and capital. Compared to creative industries, which are limited to specific sectors, the term is used to describe creativity throughout a whole economy.
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Jonathan Taplin visits Music Industry Forum
Acclaimed author and creative economy commentator Jonathan Taplin visits Music Industry Forum for a discussion with Professor Billy O’Connell. Filmed live September 11, 2017.
Creative Professions
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Sound Designer Chris Scarabosio of Skywalker Sound (2003 Interview)
In this clip from www.artistshousemusic.org – Chris Scarabosio works as a sound designer at George Lucas’ Skywalk Sound. In this clip, Scarabosio supplies an abundant