RESEARCH RATIONALE & SUMMARY OF FINDINGS

​​​This problem requires in-depth research because budding creatives are being ushered away from the field due to the stigma of instability; students are missing a vital component in their education. That vital component is creativity. Creativity helps to fuel many fields, which are both science and technology-based. Creativity also assists in fostering the development of critical thinking skills. For instance, while design is an art-based field, some view it as separate due to its emphasis on design thinking, also known as problem-solving. The infusion of the arts into a curriculum enhances students' outcomes going into any field and helps erase the stigma towards those whose primary interest is indeed an art career.  *Summary of Findings below: