Sharing Knowledge Is an Art

Creative Commons

Unlike money and other worldly possessions, knowledge grows within an individual only if it is shared. The immense knowledge one possesses stays with him and dies with him. But to keep it alive, to keep it growing, to enable it to develop and also to make the owner of such knowledge popular, there is an excellent solution called the internet. Through this global network you can reach people from all corners of the world and expose your works which resulted from your untainted talent in the cheapest and easiest way possible.

But when you speak of sharing knowledge there arises a few questions. Your knowledge, your talent and the works resulting from it can be exploited, can be claimed by any person that the work is theirs, and can bring you a feeling that after putting your work online you don't own the work anymore. Most of the people think that the best solution for this is Copyright. They think that copyrighting their works will protect their works and make them the proud owner. But is this the real solution? It is, when you want your works to be protected from infringement. But the very essence of sharing knowledge is lost here. You own your work and you display it for others to see. Are you really sharing anything by doing so?

If copyright is not the perfect solution in terms of sharing knowledge and also the creator getting wide popularity, then what other tool enables this? What will allow the creator to hold the copyright while still allowing others to use his/her work, to enable remixing, adapting and building up of the work, to restrict others from making commercial use of the work and above all to receive due credits for the original work? Well the answer would be 'Creative Commons'.

Now what is Creative Commons? It is a set of copyright licenses (six licenses to be more specific) which allows the creator to keep the copyright of the work, while allowing others to make use of the work, share it, remix it, and adapt it and so on. The most significant attribute of these licenses is that it is mandatory for the user to give due credits for the creator of the original work. In this way the creator owns his work and shares his work at the same time. Isn't that wonderful?

Each of the Creative Commons licenses enables the user to decide which rights they can act upon and which rights they can waive. This is very useful for amateur creators in any field such as Photography, Film-making, Music, Literature, etc to acquire wide acclamation using Creative Commons licensing. The licensing part is also very easy as it does not include great legal formalities. Thus sharing knowledge is through the internet can be best driven with the use of Creative Commons.

Fashion Career Starts At A Fashion School

As you marvel at your score in the aptitude tests, you bolster your own determination towards making the dream a reality! To be a fashion designer is a responsible function. The career choice is perfect and pledge yourself to a life-time dedication.

To aid a career, its imperative that your schooling is good. Indians are highly recognizing the potential of this sector and hence many academies are emerging. The degree will validate your talent which is a passport for future job search.

Choosing a fashion school is not just about learning to sketch and modeling. It is serious education. One needs to choose a school, understanding the leading names in the faculty. A little research on this is essential. Sounding not to be obtrusive at the time of basic inquiry is the best way to seek information. Check out the timings and vacation hours. List out the various facilities offered e.g. canteen, lockers, library etc. Understand the fee and payment schedules to avoid any financial embarrassments. Learn about educational loan schemes with banks.

Seek permission to look around the campus area and classrooms. Usually the staff is pro-active and happy to show you around. Involve your peers or home people as they are your best guides. Make time to read the prospectus or other information. Mark areas where you need more information. Be practical with your questions.

Certain areas of completion of course or exposure to big business units are arbit questions. Placement facilities need to be checked. Understand the criteria and eligibility for the same. Find out their affiliation to international institutes.

The syllabus listed in the pamphlet would be in bullets. Do make inquiries with seniors about detailed functions. Find if factory visits and field trips happen. Do make it necessary to get information on whether the fashion college would provide any type of workshop material. The overheads on paint, sheets, portfolios and presentations are huge. This would add up to the investment you intend to put in the course.

Finally do not get into an airy-fairy idea and be misled by some personality vouching for the institute. Convince yourself well as its your parents hard earned money and moreover your time and dedication.

LaSalle College International Jakarta offer a Fashion Design and Fashion Business programs at Bachelor, Diploma and Certificate degree.