It is beyond question that Jamaica is a cultural
force to be reckoned with out of all proportion to
its size. Jamaica must capitalize on its cultural
strength to drive development of a creative industry
using digital art practices. Despite low literacy
levels, there is the inescapable irony that
certain technology skill sets are highly developed
among the least literate, for example, the use of
cell phones.The Jamaica Digital Arts Festival was
formed to create a new opportunity to unleash and
showcase some of the nation’s productive energy and
to develop a critical mass across all social divides
to push this creativity for societal benefit. This
festival is intended to kick-start national interest
in a cultural industry based on the creation of
digital arts products. |
