Summative Brief

Learner Tutor(s) Kevin Myler Course HNC Graphic Design Year One

Date Set 6/10/2009 Deadline 27/10/2009 Unit No. THREE

Internal Verifier David Turner IV Signature Unit Title Professional Studies

Assignment Title: Legislation in Design: Glove Safety Poster Competition Brief UNIT 3: Professional Studies
Criteria targeted by this
The Brief assignment
Background P1, P2,
M1, M2, M3
Summary of learning outcomes BGA Safety Poster Design Competition Brief 2010
To achieve this unit a learner must: D1, D2, D3
Protective Gloves for Construction Sites
1 Investigate and understand legislation affecting designers This assignment also targets
2 Investigate and understand the professional ethics the following unit:
Background
and responsibilities of designers
Working on a construction site can be hazardous, and hand injuries
Unit 12: Art Direction for
3 Investigate and understand the environmental ethics and social Advertising
in particular continue to be a major problem.
responsibilities of designers P1 P2 P3 P4
4 Investigate and understand business organisations and the job roles M1 M2 M3
We need to encourage the wearing of protective gloves for the
of designers. safety of the employee as well as good practice on the part of D1 D2 D3
the employer.
This unit is intended to help learners relate practical studies in design to a
professional context. It deals with legislation affecting designers and develops Whilst cuts (ranging from a small nick to the loss of fingers) will
understanding of professional ethics and responsibilities. probably be the main injuries, bruises, grazes and skin damage
from handling building materials and chemicals are also important.
The unit requires learners to examine business organisations and to compare
job roles of designers working in different kinds of organisations. Learners are
We need to promote the use of gloves and a safe working
also expected to investigate the ethics and responsibilities of designers in
environment
relation to society and the environment.
in general.
Assessment materials and Requirements Brief
 Booklet/Folder of research materials Design a poster that is hard hitting, has visual impact and is
and creative concepts attention grabbing and above all will encourage the wearing of
 1 X Client Presentation Visual of your final concept. appropriate protective gloves.

You should highlight the dangers of not taking health and safety
seriously and show how wearing gloves play an essential part in
reducing injuries.

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Issue 0 – July 2007 Approved By : Brian Sullivan
PASS - criteria covered by this brief:
P1 - Investigate and understand legislation affecting
designers
P2 - Investigate and understand the professional ethics
and responsibilities of designers
P3 - Investigate and understand the environmental
ethics and social responsibilities of Designers
P4 - Investigate and understand business
organisations and the job roles of designers.
How this task will meet this criteria, and where?
P1: Rough concepts and research materials will reflect basic
exploration of the legislation that governs the work of graphic
designers, in particular to the sector of health and safety.
Evidence of exploration of rules relating to Control of
Substances Hazardous to Health regulations (COSHH),
Learners will reflect original concepts in their creative work,
within both rough concepts and final visuals.
P2: Identify and investigate the main areas of copyright,
designs and patents legislation , by evidence of exploration of
Intellectual property, and the rules that govern plagiarism of
other’s work.
Learners will create original concepts that reflect a basic
understanding of the rules and ethics of copyright.
Learners will meet the stated deadline.
Learners’ creative work will meet public standards that avoid
producing offensive and inappropriate products, images or
messages.
MERIT - criteria covered by this brief:
M1 – identify and apply strategies to find appropriate
solutions
M2 – select/design and apply appropriate methods/
Techniques
M3 - present and communicate appropriate findings
How this task will meet this criteria, and where?
M1:
Effective judgements have been made as to the creative
concept, message and layout of the poster
Creative work will reflect more than one theme or creative
direction.
Research and creative exploration of brief will reflect effective
approach to study and research of subject area, and
advertising in general.
M2:
A range of methods and techniques have been applied to
creative concepts.
A range of sources of information has been used
The selection of methods and techniques/sources has been
justified within personal evaluation, discussion and
annotation of learner work.
Learner research materials have been synthesised and
processed as part of the creative process of the brief.
M3:
Appropriate approaches to creative work and research have
been used
Coherent, logical development of principles/concepts for the
intended audience are evident.
Creative work and final visuals will reflect that a range of
methods of presentation have been used and technical
language has been accurately used
The communication is appropriate for familiar and
unfamiliar audiences and appropriate media have been used
DISTINCTION - criteria covered by this brief:
D1 – use critical reflection to evaluate own work and
justify valid conclusions
D2 – take responsibility for managing and organising
Activities
D3 - demonstrate convergent/lateral/ creative thinking
How this task will meet this criteria, and where?
D1:
Creative and message conclusions have been arrived at
through synthesis of ideas and have been justified as part of
discussions and personal annotation of creative work.
Learner work will evidence self-criticism of approach has
taken place
realistic improvements have been proposed against defined
characteristics for success, by means of evidence of self-
evaluation in creative work, and discussions.
D2:
Learner work and practical working in studio will reflect
autonomy/independence has been demonstrated.
substantial activities, projects or investigations have been
planned, managed and organised, as part of research
materials and level of creative work undertaken.
Time management of brief will reflect that activities have
been managed
D3:
Creative ideas have been generated and decisions taken
Self-evaluation has taken place
convergent and lateral thinking have been applied
Problems have been solved
Innovation and creative thought have been applied
Receptiveness to new ideas is evident
Effective thinking has taken place in unfamiliar contexts