VIEWING CREATIVE ARTS THROUGH TECHNOLOGY, TRADITION, AND POLICY INTEGRATION

Abstract

Contemporary creative arts face a fundamental shift as digital tools and legacy practices merge in a rapidly transforming landscape. This editorial synthesizes recent research within the Journal of Creative Arts, covering topics from artificial intelligence (AI) in design to the preservation of traditional performing arts, music, and higher education. Examining these diverse studies allows the message to explore how institutional and creative arts policies can support human-centric innovation rather than purely technical progress. The analysis highlights a critical need for policy frameworks that establish explicit cultural safeguards for heritage materials, restore human agency in automated workflows, and enhance the transformative quality of educational experiences. Specific inquiries within this issue investigate the "hybrid artisan" model, where technology acts as a cultural mediator, and the psychological impact of mass media on vocal identity. Furthermore, the synthesis addresses the role of regional diplomacy in revitalizing traditional theatre like Bangsawan and the ritualistic significance of Tari Dabus. The collective work aims to cultivate a resilient creative economy that values technical precision alongside cultural authenticity. Integrating cognitive science with ancestral wisdom enables the editorial to advocate for a dynamic policy approach that ensures the creative sector remains a living, evolving expression of communal identity. This comprehensive overview seeks to bridge the gap between technical efficiency and the preservation of "tacit knowledge" in a digital age.