Create models
Overview
This Standard is about constructing models to specification. It may involve creating prototypes, adapting or repairing models and could include the creation of articulated characters. For stop motion, models could be made by processes such as, sculpting, moulding, casting, engineering, vac-forming, spraying, rapid prototyping and so on. Materials used could include clay, resins, silicones, rubber, latex foam, textiles, paper, card, fibreglass, metals, plastics, glass and wood. This standard is for you if you create models.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
use reliable information to identify the purpose, function, form and
quantity of models required and any parameters about how they
will be used
- assess the materials, techniques and processes to create models
that meet design and production requirements
- plan the model-making process to make the best use of resources
available
- construct models in line with relevant health and safety legislation,
regulations and codes of practice
- test models to ensure they function as required and meet the
design specification and production requirements
- work out realistic ways to resolve any problems that emerge
during model construction or production
check that any duplicate copies of the same model are identical
store and label models so that they are safe and easy to identify
make sure that models are fit for purpose, adapting or repairing
them as required
- review models with relevant people and offer suggestions that
assist others with the production
- respond in a positive way to feedback about models, making
refinements as needed
- remain flexible and adaptable to new directions, creative
requirements and developments in model making on an ongoing
basis
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
the aims, objectives and narrative of the production and its overall
conceptual vision
- how to obtain and interpret information on model making
requirements and parameters
the schedule, budget, people involved and delivery requirements
the relevant people to agree model making requirements
the range and types of materials, techniques and processes that
are available
- the properties and characteristics of the materials, techniques and
processes to be used and the opportunities and challenges
associated with using them
- the most effective, best value and efficient materials, techniques
and processes to employ to meet creative, technical and
production requirements
- how to build from an existing model and create prototypes,
samples or test pieces
- how to make the most effective use of other resources at your
disposal, such as time, budget, people and skills
- health and safety legislation, regulation and codes of practice that
apply to the chemicals, materials, tools and equipment used and
future use of models
the importance of continuity and how to ensure it
what problems may arise with models and how to respond to
them
- what changes or repairs can be made immediately and what is
involved in making more significant adaptations or repairs
- why it is important to record changes and agree that they are
correct with relevant people