An artistic work means original and creative work, whether written or composed, or executed, that falls into one of the following categories:
- Book or other writing
- Play or the performance of a play
- Musical composition or performance of a musical composition
- Painting or other picture
- Sculpture
- Traditional or fine crafts
- Creation of a film or acting in a film
- Creation of a dance or performance of a dance
An artistic work does not include any piece or performance created or executed for industry-oriented or industry-related production, such as a commercial or advertising copy.