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In-School/Academic Artifact Examples
Artifact Example | How it Demonstrates Creativity |
|---|---|
Original artwork or design | Expressing ideas through artistic choices |
Creative writing or poetry | Developing original ideas and perspectives |
Engineering prototype or invention | Designing innovative solutions |
Multimedia or video project | Presenting information in an original way |
Original music composition | Creating and expressing ideas through music |
Creative solution to a classroom challenge | Thinking beyond traditional approaches |
Website or graphic design project | Combining visual design and problem-solving |
Theatre performance or production design | Using imagination and artistic expression |
Outside-of-School/Personal Artifacts
Artifact Example | How it Demonstrates Creativity |
|---|---|
Photography portfolio | Using artistic choices to communicate ideas |
Personal art, music, or writing project | Independent creative expression |
Designing a small business product | Developing original ideas and solutions |
Home improvement or DIY project | Using imagination to solve practical problems |
Creating content for a community organization | Developing engaging ways to share information |
Designing a fundraiser or community event | Finding innovative approaches to reach a goal |
Developing a new recipe or cooking technique | Experimentation and creative problem-solving |
Building or modifying a personal project | Testing ideas and creating something new |
The most important part of an artifact is not simply what you did, but what the experience demonstrates about your Creativity.
For Example:
Artifact: Photograph of a handmade project.
Artifact: Puppets
Reflection: "I wanted to create something unique using materials I already had at home. I experimented with several designs before finding one that worked. This demonstrates Creativity because I used my imagination, tried new approaches, and developed an original solution."