Creative Portfolio

Write Your First Story

Elective — great starting point for Grade 6-7 students who haven't written a complete story before. One page, any genre, drawings welcome. Proof is a photo or document link. The K-5 origin just means it's genuinely accessible — not that it's too easy.

Write a Short Story

Elective — the writing track step up from seq 10. Write a complete story of 1,000+ words, any genre. Share it with a teacher, post on a class blog, or submit to a school anthology. A document link is proof.

Make an Art Portfolio

Elective — the visual art track. Any medium: drawing, painting, digital, photography, collage. Create 5+ pieces and publish them together. Use Canva, Google Slides, or photograph a physical portfolio. A link or photo is proof.

Publish Your First Creative Work

Elective — the most important step for any creative track. Finish one piece and make it public: a story on a blog, a photo on any platform, a song on SoundCloud, a video on YouTube. Proof is a public URL anyone can open. Quality is not the bar — sharing is.

Learn Illustration

Elective — recommended Grade 8+. Complete a series of 10 illustrations from fundamentals to finished pieces. Free tools: Procreate Pocket, Autodesk Sketchbook, or pencil and paper. Proof is the series of 10 published or photographed.

Produce a Short Film

Elective — recommended Grade 9+. Script, shoot, edit, and screen a short film. A phone camera and a free editor (CapCut, DaVinci Resolve free tier) are all you need. 'Screened' means uploaded to YouTube or shown to an audience. Proof is the public URL.

Free for students and teachers. Use it to build an art portfolio, design a cover for your story, or create a poster for your film. Drag-and-drop, no design experience needed.

Free writing program specifically for students under 18. Set your own word count goal (you don't have to write a full novel) and get community support from other young writers.

Free platform for publishing and reading stories. Millions of readers, supportive community for young writers. Great proof platform for creative-publish-first-creative-work.

Free digital drawing app for tablet or computer. Professional-grade brushes and layers, genuinely free with no watermarks. Good starting point for the illustration track.