The document provides guidance on problem-solving for producing an artefact. It advises that being flexible is essential for successful completion. Students should think about potential problems and consider solutions in advance. Examples of possible problems include computer crashes, damage to the artefact, missing deadlines, losing work files, lacking materials, and insufficient planning time. Solutions involve backing up work to the cloud, USBs, and email, keeping artefacts safe, pre-planning and working ahead of schedule, communicating material needs early, and doing preparatory work at home.

1. Creative and Media: Level 2 Higher Diploma Unit 3: Artefact
Level 2 Higher Diploma Creative and MediaUnit 1: Scene
3.2.1b Problem-solving
Student Book
pp 82–85
If you are to produce a successful artefact it is essential that you are prepared to be flexible
in the production of your work. You should begin to think about possible problems you
may encounter whilst working and consider how you would solve these problems whilst
working. List some possible problems and their solutions in the table below. There is
guidance on doing this on page 84 of the Student Book.
Potential problem How this could be solved
The computer might crash while I’m working. Back up my work through a website, USB and
email.
My artefact may get damaged. Keep my artefact in a safe protected place.
I may not complete my work by a certain deadline. Pre-plan and finish some work in my own time.
I may loose my work e.g. (folder, computer, email Back-up my work, computer, USB, email and
etc.) documents.
Haven’t got the right materials. Tell my supervisor previously (before the creation
of the artefact) of what materials I need.
Not enough time to complete the planning of the I could pre-plan at home or in my own time.
creation.
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