1. Creative and Media: Level 2 Higher Diploma Unit 3: Artefact
Level 2 Higher Diploma Creative and MediaUnit 1: Scene
3.3.1 Creating an artefact
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When creating an artefact, you will be using materials and processes with which you may
not be familiar.
One of the most important things about working in a professional environment is to make
sure that you are aware of, and abide by, the health and safety considerations of that
environment.
Once you have chosen the idea you are going to proceed with and planned how you are
going to work, you will be preparing actually to produce your artefact. Fill in the
following form to make sure you have thought through carefully how you will be safe
whilst you do this.
The artefact I am producing is: Clay Pot_____________________________________
I will be using the following materials in the production of my artefact: Magazines,
newspaper_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
I will be using the following machinery or equipment in the production of my artefact:
Clay, kiln, glue, roller, table, cutting knife____________________________________
Will you be working in a special room or environment to do this?
I would be working in a Art and Design class room____________________________
Are there any rules or regulations you have to follow whilst in that environment?
The rules is to respect other students and focus on the task and not distracting any other
student when they are doing their work______________________________________
Do you need to wear any protective clothing or equipment when working?
We need to wear an apron_________________________________________________
How will you need to behave whilst in that room?
We need to be respectful at all times and be independent when coming to doing the
artefact_______________________________________________________________
How will you make sure others around you are safe whilst you work?
I would keep away from others so that any harm cannot be done__________________
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