1. Creative Process
The process by which things are created from idea to completion; in art, engineering, music, writing, architecture, construction, science, automotive, technology, fashion, cooking and so many more areas.

2. So, what is creativity?
Creativity is when something new and valuable is created (such as an idea, a joke, an artistic or literary work, a painting, a musical composition, a solution, an invention etc.)
Creativity can also be defined "as the process of producing something that is both original and worthwhile" or "characterized by originality and expressiveness and imaginative".

3. 1. BRAINSTORMING / RESEARCH
This is when you come up with ideas and a general plan for your work, including lists, quick drawings and writing. This is also when research and reference images are collected.

4. 2. THUMBNAIL SKETCHES
This is a set of small quick drawings (anywhere from 4 to 25 or more) in which you plan out a variety of possible compositions for your work.
**COMPOSITION:
The arrangement layout and/or use of space.**

5. 3. COMPREHENSIVE (and MEDIA PRACTICE)
This is a small, rough version of your final in which you decide on colors, textures and techniques to be used in your final work. Usually 2 or 3 are done.

6. 4. FINAL ARTWORK
This is where all your planning for composition, color and techniques comes together. This takes the most time and should have excellent craftsmanship.

7. 5. REFLECTION / EVALUATION
This is completed mainly at the end of the final project. It usually involves a group critique and/or individual written reflection. This can also be done during a project to assess progress.