Creative Problem Sovling

    The artifact I have chosen to represent my creative problem-solving program outcome is an informational trifold entitled “Tohoku Tsunami: The World’s Most Expensive Natural Disaster,” which I completed during my Geology (GEL-111) course in the spring of 2022. In this trifold, I discuss the Tohoku Tsunami, its effects, its causes, and how to prepare for similar disasters. I have chosen this artifact because it exemplifies a unique way of showcasing information and my ability to communicate problem-solving methods creatively.   
   The instructions for this trifold were to create an informational trifold that discusses a major natural disaster caused by geological events. In it, we were required to examine the causes of the disaster, information on the location in which it occurred, the outcome, and how people can prepare if a similar event were to happen. I decided to base my trifold on the Tohoku Tsunami because I wanted to research more about tsunamis. Since tsunamis are rare compared to other forms of natural disasters, especially at this scale, I was interested in exploring more about them and learning how they occur. 
   My first goal in creating this artifact was to express my artistic creativity. Many of my assignments in this course and throughout my time at SPCC have been written essays, so I never got to create assignments aligned with more creative abilities. However, this artifact was a perfect opportunity to play around with color and design because tri-folds are supposed to be creative and eye-catching. Thus, I got to play around with the layout of my trifold, how I presented information, the pictures I included, and even adding more eye-catching details like the warning sign. This artifact also showed me that not all non-art assignments have to be boring essays; instead, there are appealing and creative ways to display information.
   My second goal in creating this artifact was to explore a career and field of study that did not match my interests. My whole purpose in taking this course was to explore a discipline and profession that had no relation to the health career field. I wanted to explore other career options and see if I was interested in different areas of study. Nevertheless, this was an excellent opportunity to learn about an entirely new subject matter. For example, I explored geological careers like seismology, disaster science, and even meteorology with this artifact.
        Overall, this artifact was an excellent opportunity to explore a topic and career I knew little about. Even though I have no plans to become a geologist, I enjoyed learning about the subject and researching geologic issues. It also encouraged me to continue exploring different career paths and expanding my repertoire of knowledge. In the future, I do not want to become hyper-focused on one field of expertise. Instead, I want to take a variety of electives to explore other career paths and topics. By studying different directions, I will feel confident in my career path because I will see that I have investigated all the options offered.