Actor Nicholas Saputra shared insights with UGM students on developing creative ideas in the digital age during a workshop titled “The Actor’s Edge: Creativity and Quality in a Digital World,” held at the UGM Faculty of Social and Political Science (Fisipol UGM) on Tuesday (Sep. 10).
Nicholas, commonly known as Nicho, recounted his early experiences in the creative industry. He noted that works are often categorized by their disciplines, but today, many people enrich their creative processes by blending different disciplines.
For Nicho, this cross-disciplinary approach is crucial for the younger generation to adapt their work to social conditions.
Nicho provided an example from his experience, discussing a traditional Balinese performance he worked on two years ago.
Preparing the performance took six months to a year, highlighting the lengthy creative process from inception to staging.
“A work will naturally evolve creatively over time, influenced by varying social contexts,” he explained.
He emphasized the importance of young people focusing on objectivity and purpose when creating work rather than relying solely on audience appreciation. While validation from an audience is a natural part of the creative process, it is not everything in the creative industry.
Nicho also addressed the common experience of creative blocks. He advised young people to share their ideas with close contacts to receive constructive feedback, which can foster a better creative process.
“In the digital age, accessibility is easier, so there is great potential for you to develop your creative ideas,” he said.
Nida, an English Literature student from the 2023 batch and a workshop participant, noted that engaging with attendees from various fields provided her with diverse perspectives.
“I’m thrilled to be part of this event and to learn directly from Nicholas Saputra, an expert in the creative industry,” she said.
The workshop, organized by Narasi and Grab ID, reassured participants that they have significant opportunities to express innovation in the current creative industry. However, challenges in creativity and quality cannot be overlooked.
Author: Lintang
Editor: Gusti Grehenson
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