A05 Demonstrating safe practices

The importance of safe practices within my work and animation project is a vital aspect to consider throughout. As I am working with a variety of tools such as scissors,stanley knives and other materials that are potentially dangerous it is vital for me to be working in a sensible manner and a safe environment.

Why is it important to assess risks?

Throughout my time spent on the animation course I have had to assess what is potentially dangerous and could cause issues surrounding my safety and others safety whilst I have been working with tools and equipment to produce my work (such as work within my sketchbook). As it is important to check all the equipment before you proceed in using what is provided, this shall ultimately lower the chances of any possible injuries or accidents as avoiding any hazards is essential in providing the best quality for my project so I am able to produce and finish my work on time.
Another side to the importance of assessing risk whilst dealing with such tools and materials commonly used to produce such work as I am currently doing is the fact that if I do not conduct myself within the correct manner, the equipment itself could potentially be damages due to my wrecklessness and unawareness. As safety helps to mitigate risk in any given situation throughout my animation course it is important to stay focused on what I am doing at any given time (especially whilst dealing with equipment that could cause danger to myself and others such as sharp objects or hot objects like glue guns) as a feeling of working in a safe environment shall ultimately make me feel comfortable in these conditions so that I can working appropriately and focus more on the work, rather than on safety based issues.

Health and safety guidelines held within the uk
As it is crucial to follow guidelines set by the school and more importantly by the government I have found it important to use these guidelines to follow for my own work. I have done this for several reasons

1. So that I comply with the schools regulations, this in turn shall hep me with any issues I face as I have the school guidelines as a guideline of my own to follow so I do not face any issues of safety within the school environment.
   
   


2. So I can keep to a realistic environment that is seen within the real working environment. As I have been set a brief from a client I have found myself working in a more professional manner. As one day I wish to work in such an environment as a profession I have found it beneficial in providing a realistic environment for myself to work in so I gain atleast some awareness and experience of what it is like within a full time profession based around providing for a client and working with potentially dangerous objects and tools.




3. The safety of others is an important part within my project as a whole in terms of safety and risk assessment.I have rightly chosen to follow these regulations of health and safety as the potential risk to others is a key factor to assess in the production of my own work.
   
   The health and safety at work act of 1974
   

About the Health and safety act
This Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 , also referred to as HASAW or HSW, is the primary piece of legislation covering occupational health and safety in the United Kingdom. The Health and Safety Executive is responsible for enforcing this Act and a number of other Acts and Statutory Instruments relevant to our working environment.

Overview of the 1974 health and safety act -


*It shall be the duty of every employer to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare at work of all his employees.
- This applies to North Kesteven school for providing a safe area to work in. Within the areas that I shall be working on the school site, I have checked for any possible risks before I have conducted my work. I have yet to face any serious problems with the facilities provided by the school.


*It shall be the duty of every employer to consult any such representatives with a view to the making and maintenance of arrangements which will enable him and his employees to co-operate effectively in promoting and developing measures to ensure the health and safety at work of the employees, and in checking the effectiveness of such measures.
- As I am also following the instructions of the client and also that of my animation teacher I feel that I have been taught how to work in a safe and responsible manner & how to use all equipment due to the detailed information given by both sources. It is important to mention that thanks to both sources (the client and the teacher I have been able to produce work in a responsible and professional way that replicates that of the 'real industry'.

It shall be the duty of every self-employed person to conduct his undertaking in such a way as to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that he and other persons (not being his employees) who may be affected thereby are not thereby exposed to risks to their health or safety
- I also have to take into account other peoples safety that may not be producing similar work to me or even take the same subject when working in these areas around the school site. As there may be times that I shall be working in a room that has other students that do not know how to use the equipment properly or even may get close to the tools I am using whilst I work It is important to observe their behaviour and also conduct myself in the correct manner. Taking this part of the Health and safety legislation into account shall hopefully minimise the chances of hazards or injuries to myself an/or others.

Duty not to interfere with or misuse things provided pursuant to certain provisions
- Again to concluded on the Health and safety act of 1974 it is of overall importance to use the materials and tools provided in a professional way. As everyday working materials such as string, glue guns, staplers, cutting knives and scissors have to be used to produce professional standard work for the client It is vital that all precautions are taken into account and followed for the soel purpose of everyones safety.

The education regulation act of 1999
As I have been working within the school site for all of my animation course (alongside working within my own time) I have found it important to state within this section of the unit the regulations that have been applied and that need to be followed on the school site as it is important to minimalise the risk to myself and others whilst working on the project set by the client.


General health, safety and welfare -
For all school or college sites, the condition of the premises should provide sufficient assurance as to the health, safety and welfare of all who are using the building. Good standards of hygiene should be maintained. There should also be sufficient space so that overcrowding can be avoided.
- An important issue that has been raised within this section of the health and safety regulation within school is the well being of everyone who is around me whilst i use the tools and materials. Highlighting the sentence which states " There should also be sufficient space so that overcrowding can be avoided", as my work area may be shared with other members of the shool enough space must be required in order for me to work comfortably without the risk of insufficient space causing an injury to another person or myself. Whilst I have to use equipment that uses alot of space such as a large paper guillotine I have to also weighup the other factor of not just sharp or toxic objects or materials but also heavy equipment. As these heavy objects are used on tables (possibly near the end of the table) there is a possibility that one may fall off the table due to it being knocked. This would potentially be dangerous as this weight would certainly cause damage to anyone who were to fall into its path. To avoid this it is vital for everyone else to be aware of what equipment I am using and where it is placed, along with them and myself following the regulations set so that the risks of injury are minimalised.

Medical rooms on the school site
The Education (School Premises) Regulations require every school to have a room for medical or dental examinations, and the care of sick or injured pupils. Such a room must be readily accessible, contain a washbasin and be reasonably near a toilet. It must not be teaching accommodation.
As we can only try to minimalise any risk of injury or potential hazards there still is a chance that one may occurr in any given situation I face whilst proucing this project over this period of time. If an accident, injury or hazard were to occur it is vital for the injured or ill to be seen to immediately by a trained professional such as a school nurse or doctor. Taking into account the facilities provided at this school I am able to report that these facilities are provided on site. However, as I shall be spending alot of time working within my own hours (at home) it is also important for me to still keep a sense of professionalism as these tools are still being used outside the school site.

Fires on the school site

Even though the likelyhood of a fire on the site is highly unlikely it still has to be an issue that must be addressed and dealt with. As I shall be using electrical equipment for annotations and productions of work such as using computer programmes (such as adobe photoshop, toon boom and illustrator) along with scanners and photocopiers it is very important to be aware of potential risks that can be caused due to irresponsible or wreckless behaviour. As the regulations state that it must be possible for every part of a school or college building to be safely evacuated in case of fire I also have to be aware of where the nearest fire escape is located on site.

One factor that has to come into the equastion whislt on the topic of potential fires is the use of flammable products in the production of my work. As some of the products I shall be using are known to be flammable, such as paper and card to various fabrics and items found within the facilities that I am using, it is important to minimalise the risk of these materials being 'set on fire' as it is my responsiblity to use the materials and tools appropriately throughout.


How to use equipment, tools and materials in a safe manner
For this section of A05 Demonstrating safe practices I have produced detailed information on how to use tools,equipment and materials properly whilst also showing how to conduct yourself in a professional and safe way.

Demonstrating safe practices: Risk assessment

Below is a key to show whether the position in which the tools and equipment are being held is the correct or incorrect position.

As you may have gathered, this sign will be next to the image/s that show the correct position to which the equipment and tools must be held in order to prevent injury and to also minimalise the risk of injuring others whilst carrying/holding the tools and equipment.



This sign is therefore the sign that indicates that the position in which the item is being held is incorrect and/or potentially dangerous. As these simple indicators will show it is important to show how easily mistakes can be made as this could cause injury or risk to oneself or others around.

Demonstrating safe practices : object - scissors



This position is the correct way in which this pair of scissors are meant to be held. As you can see, the sharp end is facing away from the body and more importantly the face as it is firmly in my hand. If I were to accidently fall over this would therefore prevent me from serious injury as the sharp end is away from my body.

















This position is the incorrect way in which to hold the pair of scissors. This way of holding the scissors could be dangerous for a variety of reasons. If the person were to fall then they would certainly be at risk of injury as the sharp end is facing upwards. This could be fatal as it would be easy for the sharp end to accidently make contact to the body and head aswell as to others. As the main objective is to assess and minimalise the potential of risk it would be important, even with the simplist of tools (such as scissors) to use and hold appropriately.

Demonstrating safe practises: Risk assessment, object: industry guillotine

As you can observe, this is the incorrect in which to hold a guillotine. As the guillotine is heavy with sharpe sides it is important to hold in a position that supports the back well and that is safe for others around. Within the image you can see how one side is lower than the other, if this were to accidently fall out the hand the person would suffer injury as the likelihood is that theguillotine would injure there foot/feet, legs or could make the person trip and cause further injury due to added weight.

The guillotine in this picture is being held up in the correct position. As you can see the person is holding it in a supportive and safe manner with a balanced grip on both ends. Furthermore, the guillotine is held straight and upright as now the risk of injury and risk has been sygnificantly eradicated. This simple change in position has also meant that other people who are working alongside are also less likely to become injured or 'at risk'.

Demonstrating safe practices: Risk assessment, object : Stanley Knife















As one of the most potentially dangerous tools that I shall be using/ or have used in the animation course, the stanley knife has to be held in the appropriate manner in order to prevent serious injury. This image above shows how this stanley knife is held incorrect and in a very dangerous position. The knife should be closes at all times of transportation as without keeping the knife closed the element of risk is dramatically hightened.















This is the correct way in which you should hold a stanley knife. As this tool is used often within the course for various reasons( such as cutting through paper and card) it is important that we know how it should be held everytime we use it and are finished with it. The blade should always been concealed after use as accidently are easily achieved when the blade is out. This could also be potentially dangerous to others as they either may not see the blade whilst they walk past ( if carried or open on a table ) or it may fall a surface and injure someones foot or other body part.


Demonstrating safe practices: Using a computer appropriately
one of the most important areas that I have to focus my safe working practices is around a computer. As most of my time will be spent around this area it is very important for me to demonstrate various appropriate practices in order to be safe whilst working with computers and various other objects and accessories related to computers and computer use. Below I have also produced a list of appropriate things that I must do in order to ensure I am working safely, moreover I have produced a list of things that would be deemed as "inappropriate".

unsafe way of using a computer: leaning back on the chair - One of the most dangerous hazards and potential risks for my own health is if I were to learn back and cause injury to myseft or someone else. As you can see from this image, there are several potential risks when you learn back on a chair. One of these risks is the potential to hurt your head,back or somebody else. As injury would cause severe delays with my project and the production it is vital for me to work in a safe manner in order to effectively and professionally produce my work. This position as seen on the image with the actor included must never be a position in which I adopt. As I need to use computers and additional equipment for the computer it is important for me to assess any potential "risks" and work in a safe manner in order to produce my work without delays or further issues such as broken equipment, personal injury or another persons health being put at risk due to unsafe actions such as this risk.


safe way to use a computer : sitting appropriately on a chair

This particular image shows the most appropriate and conventional way in whcih I should sit on a chair whilst using a computer. The benefits of sitting correctly are
> good posture - this will enable me to efficiently use the computer and computer equipment for longer periods of time without facing problems such as Backache,headache and other body issues.
>don't cause a risk to anyone else. As you are sitting in an appropriate manner the chances of causing someone else an issue or problem is low. As I will be sitting in an appropriate manner this will essentially allow me to not trouble anyone or cause any harm to anyone else.
>Good performance on work. As you will be more alert and more "awake" and prepared to do work this will ultimately allow me to focus on the work that I need to do. In order for me to also meet the requirments and stay in the schedule of the brief it is also important for me to be able to sit in the most appropriate manner in order to do this work.




Unsafe way of using a computer: Putiing feet up and being out of the most appropriate position

Again , the positioning of yourself is ultimately one of the most important factors to assess in order to safely produce work. Working inappropriately by putting your feet up and generally "messing around" with the equipment,chair and around others will almost certainly cause a hazard or injury. Taking this into account, it is important to remember to sit in a safe manner in order to work effectively and efficiently so that I meet the schedule and brief set by the client.

Unsafe way of using a computer : sitting too close to the computer
One of the other factors to consider along with your body position is also how far your eyes are to the computer screen. Being too close to a computer screen will ultimately lead to feeling sick,headaches,migrane,poor eye sight, general bad health. To overcome this it is important for me to sit at the correct postion and correct distance away from the computer to ensure that I will not have any issues to do with my health.




Unsafe ways to use a computer: The wrong height

Being at the wrong height to be able to effectively use a computer will mean that hazards and injuries can be caused along with the work not being done. Being at the wrong height will ultiamtely lead to possible injury,furthermore the height will mean that you will be distracted from creatively producing work in the best way you can as the position of the computer and yourself are one of the most important aspects to assess and take into consideration.




Unsafe ways to use a computer: the positioning of the computer

In order to effectively work in a safe manner it is vital for me to postion my computer in the most appropriate and functional manner. If my computer and other computer equipment happens to be leaning or placed in dangerous postions this could lead to a hazard, potential injury and could lead to the computer and the equipment being broken. Taking into consideration the budget and the clients requirements,It is important for me to keep this equipment functioning properly through appropriate use of the equipment as this will save me money along with enabling me to work safely without any potential dangers.



Safe way to use a computer: Positioning of the computer

As you can see from the image to the left, this is one of the most appropriate ways in which I can use a computer properly and professionally in order to effectively produce my work for the client on time. As I will be using the equipment in this way it will enable me to focus more about my own work rather than causing issues with other people. The positioning of the computer appropriately will also enable me to work in a safe environment where my work can be produced appropriately and professionally.



Demonstrating safe practices: Preventing fires



At this stage of the blog I thought it would be appropriate to illustrate the importance of preventing fires or electrical problems. As a large majority of the work I do for the client is produced using computers and equipment that uses electric it is important for my safety and others safety that I am responsible and work in a professional manner whilst dealing with electricity. One way in which I can prevent a fire is due to organising various plugs and switches so that I reduce the risk of them becoming overheated and a serious health and safety danger. As you can see on the image ( left) the plugs must be organised in a manner than is clean and tidy an that will ultimately reduce the risk of a fire occurring. Leads and other various wires must also be appropriately managed and placed as these also cause cause injury to myself or others.

To reduce the risk of a fire or injury occuring it is also important to switch off any plugs that are not being used. As the electrics have therefore been turned off the risk of there being a fire is small due to the awareness and safety given. Little things like remembering to organise and switch off plugs may save potential injury or even death!

Whilst electricals are lso on it is important to remember not to leave drinks or any type of liquid around as again, these could all increase and promote the chances of a fire.
Demonstrating safe practises: safety measures if a fire occurs



Even though this is situation is less likely to occur it is still important to address incase a fire does happen. The most important factor that you should address at the time of the fire has to be the safety of yourself and others. It is important for all to be aware of the fire and to move quickly out of the building. As you should raise the alarm so everyone else can evacuate appropriately (especially within the school) it is important to put everyones safety first. If the fire cannot be kept under control with a fire extinguisher it will be vital for everyone to swiftly exit the building as this could be potentially fatal. As this often only occurs when someone is behaving in an inappropriate manner whilst demonstrating unsafe practices it is vital that professional and correct working practices are applied and followed to ensure the risk of accidents or hazards are averted and minimalised.

Demonstrating safe practices : site visits - The hub

On site visits it is also important for me to conduct myself in an appropriate manner in order to proceed in a safe manner. It is important for me to assess potential risks on site visits as I will come across a variety of "other potential risks" which would not necessarily be found within a classroom or generally indoors. After I have assessed potential risks from this site visit I will be able to proceed with the visit as I will be able to to observe various art in a safe and practical manner.
Within this assessment of the safety of site visits such as "the hub" I will assess the need of demonstrating safe practices outsite and inside as all factors have to be considered on the site visit in order for me to continue with the site visit appropriately.

Outside issues that must be assessed in order for me to demonstrate a high level of safe practice.


Within this particular section I will assess the possbile danegrs and risks that I could face outside on this site visit to the hub. As I will be facing other factors that would not have been an issue inside, it is important for me to assess and investigate into potential hazardsa and find safe and practical sollution in order for me to conduct the site visit properly. This will also allow me to think more about toher factors that may cause injury or are potential hazards as all aspects have to be taken into consideration in order for me to observe/work in a safe manner.


On the site visit I will be at risk from potential motorists in other cars as I make my journey to the location. Cars and traffic can cause serious risk and even potential death! This is why it is vital for me to assess this risk as my life could be put in danger and so to could other peoples lives if I were to not conduct myself in the most appropriate manner. The risk of motorcycles,cars and other vehicles are



>A collision in your own vehicle with another vehicle- One of the main risks of travelling to the location is essentially the chance of getting in a car accident. As there will be many cars on the journey that I must drive past,next to and infront/behind of it is important for me to drive in an appropriate manner. Failing to do so will ultimately lead to a collision between myself and another car or a possible cyclist, walker,horse rider ect.



>a collison with a person walking or cycling - As I will be travelling on narrow roads and country lanes it is important for me to be aware of other potential risks and hazards that I may face. A collision with a person ona bike or walking will cause serious inhury, a serious hazard and even potential death. In order for me to appropriately reach the location without injury or a hazard it is important for me to not drink drive, not be distracted by others and concentrate on the task in hand.


>Potential to cause severe injury and death - This has to be the focus of the whole assessment and the main issue that must be considered and taken into account the most. As this is the most important thing to assess I must conduct myself in the most appropriate manner in terms of cars and traffic as I must remember that these vehicles are potentially"killer machines". Once I arrive I must also remember to observe the traffic and use crossings ect appropriately to ensure that I do not cause injury to myself or anyone else.



To ensure that I consuct myself appropriately and demonstrate safe practicesaround cars/traffic I must:



wear a seatbelt in the vehicle - One of the potential dangers that could put my life in danger is not wearing a seatbelt. Throughout the year in the uk there are a high number of people that die through car accidents, most of which fail to wear seatbelts. Wearing a seatbelt may not ensure that you survive an accident but may save your life, failing to do so will put my life and others around me at risk. Taking this into account will lower the chance of danger.






Drive in an appropriate and safe manner- The most important part of travelling to the location "the hub" is the way that I drive. As it is me that will drive to the specific location now that I am able to drive I must ensure that I drive safely and be aware of other drivers,motorcyclists,cyclistics,horse riders and walkers. Doing this will enable me to arrive at the location safely and appropriately without any hazards or injuries.


Stick to the speed limit - Again one of the most important factors to consider whilst assessing potential dangers is the attention to the driving of the vehicle to the location"The hub". One of the dangers that could cause a potential hazard is if I were to drive too quickly and speed. The result of sppeding could cause serious injury to myself and others. Essentially speeding could result in potential death. In order for this not to occur I must not speed and not drive "wrecklessly", doing so will enable me to arrive safely without harm.


Indoor issues that must be assed in order for me to demonstrate a high level of safe practice.

Whilst on the site visit it is also important for me to assess and investigate into indoor issues that may result in potential injury or hazards. There are a wide variety of problems that I could face whilst inside the complex from fires,personal injury, to broken objects and issues with other people. All these have to be initially assessed and also assessed when at the location in order to professionally demonstrate safe practice.

Potential fires :
Like with any location that you are in , there is always a chance that there may be a fire due to electrical problems, other people and other various reasons. If a fire were to occurr it is important for me to
> notify the staff - With any sized fire it is vital for myself and othe people that I notfiy the staff it a fire were to occurr. Fires can be potentially life threatening along with also being able to destroy buildings and msot of the contents within. Fires in locations like this would be disasterous, this is why it is vital for me to notify any staff due to these reasons.
> move out quickly - As a fire is potentially life threatening it is important for myself and anyone else within the facility at the time to quickly move out the building. As building structures and other features may be unstable there is a god chance of severe injury and death if everyone is not move out the location quickly and effectively. Taking this into account, if a fire occurs or a fire alarm goes off it is important for myself and anyone else to swiftly move out of the building.
- It is also important to note how important it is to let the fire department do there job. Trying to potentially be "the hero" in situations such as fires can offen lead to more injury and hazards. If someone can be saved then it is important to help their escape but it is imporatnt to remember to not try to go back inside the building if their is no great threat.

Ethical issues with other people

It is apparent that sometimes it is not the actual individuals fault for an accident or problems to arise but it may be thanks to somebody else. This has to be a factor to consider as we have to think about other people in certain situations to avoid injury,hazards and to demonstrate a level of safe practice and conduct. There are a variety of issues surrounding the involvement of other people that must be assessed.

As it is important to conduct yourself in a respectful and safe manner it is important to realise that everyone else may fele the same way. As the location is in a public area other people could cause potential issues. As it may be hard to possibly resolve these issues it is important to keep calm and continue practicing safe and appropriate practices so that it does not start any other problems. Taking this into account should make a situation better as I will be able to conduct myself in a more professional manner.

Display material/artists work

One of the most important things to take into consideration is the way that I conduct myself around the artwork that has been produced by the artists. As It is important for me to conduct myself in a professional manner in order for me to demonstrate and perform a specific level of safe practice I must not touch any work at "The hub" to insure the safety of myself, another else and the actual artwork itself. Various artwork within these type of exhibitions also differ in height,size and weight. Taking these into account I must remmeber that these also can cause potential danger to myself and everyone else as they are made from various material which can be dangerous.

Taking these into account I believe that I will be able to safely visit the site visit and be able to safely drive to the location "The Hub" using an array of safe practices and precautions as I will be able to effectievely assess any given situation and adapt so that I am aware of any potential dangers or risks. Doing so will enable me to enjoy the site visit and demonstrate safe practices throughout my site visit in order to safely reach and look around "The hub". Taking this into account I am also able to use these safe practices in the future for further site visits and other situations which may put myself at risk or others.

A04 Investigations to generate future work and Ideas

One of the most important aspects of animation is the investigations made into other artists work and similar project to that you wish to produce. As I have a variety of ideas for my future projects I have found it vital to investigate into other people and companies work as they enable me to generate more ideas for my own work in the future. As I am able to access a variety of projects and pieces of art from sources such as art galleries, the internet and art books I am easily able to gain a greater understanding of how to creatively produce my future projects in a professional manner as these investigations shape how I shall produce my own work in the future.

One of the most important aspects of investigating different projects and artforms would definately be the importance of being able to use this knowledge to great effect by therefore being able to go on and produce more detailed project in the future where I have experimented with a variety of artforms to portray my work and my creative mind. I have always found it important to be able to express my creative side through art so therefore investigating other art, art styles and artist I am easily able to to develop my future work based on my findings as I venture on finding new ways to portray my work in a more creative way. As I have taken into account the requirements set by the client in unit 1 I have chosen the campaign set ( to produce an animation to promote healthy eating ) to examine how investigations into other work can aid my own future project. As I have a client to please it is vital for me to present my work and ideas effectively. Taking this into account my future work has to meet the guidlines set and be presentable to the target audience for the animtion whilst also being creative enough to attract a greater interest from others. Throughout this unit and the others my main goal has been to develop skills in an affective manner to which i shall be able to produce a professional animation for my client. This gives me a great insight into how art and design can be used to great effect in selling and marketing my work.

The investigations have led me to generate new ideas for my client - The Nhs , and their healthy eating campaign)

The context of my work and The link between other Art/ projects

As I have collected and researched a great deal in others work I have tried to encorporate a variety of perspectives and styles into my own work. An example of how this has been effectively achieved is my unit 17 (understanding Narrative images) work. As this unit enables me to develop skills in producing and demonstrating narrative in a visual format I linked the work with other styles found from a variety of artists across the globe. As my visual story had to be based on an eastern (japanese) myth I had to creatively link my own knowledge and creative western style as I applied common conventions found in other artist work into this piece of work. Below is an example of an artist that I researched within my work. This is an example of how there work in particular has generated my own ideas for future projects. Nanami Cowdroy I specifically chose Nanami cowdroy for a variety of reasons. As Nanami has a mixed Japanese and European heritage growing up in such contrasting surroundings of Australia I found it appropriate and ideal to explore her particular methods and styles of art. Even though Nanami has been brought up living an 'australian lifestyle' with contrasting norms and styles to that found within Japan, this had not restricted to her style and inspirations coming from different cultural backgrounds found within australia. In a sense this is what is familiar to myself and my creative stlye of work. I find it important to continue to explore different cultural attitudes and styles that shall ultimately shape what I create and how I think and produce my own work. Nanami cowdroy has inspired me to broaden my research and how I find inspiration from a variety of sources. As I researched and investigated a variety of japanese artforms I was able to generate a better feel of how I should produce my visual narrative story as I had greater ideas due to my investigations of other artists work, in particular that of Nanami Cowdroy.

Above (Nanami cowdroy's smoked)

Generating new ideas - How has/will investigating artists generate ideas for my future work?

Investigating and doing research for this course is vital in producing a successful campaign for the client ( set in unit1). I have found with my work in particular that differentiating it from the rest can only be achieved with research and investigations of others work and styles. I find with my own work that aknowledgement of others styles and art will definately help me with my own creative ideas as I am abke to broden my knowledge of how objects, ways of life and lifestyles in particular can be portrayed in a variety of ways.

One advantage of investigating other pieces of art and artists is the tools in which they created there work. As most of the artwork I have researched have been a 'success' in some way I focused on the methods used to examine why they are successful? It led me to aknowledging the fact that I would be able to generate new ideas that were creative and 'fresh' as I understood that each individual artist style was in some form created from inspiration found in not just other peoples art but inspiration they found in a whole variety of forms. This idea of 'thinking outside the box' in a less consise manner appealed to me as being the correct way to generate new ideas as I could be more free with where I found my ideas and inspiration and less restricted in how I produced work. As I have and shall continue to research artists and there work I have found it much easier to generate new ideas for already existing ones. Investigating other art in general has led me away from reproducing similar pieces of work as i found that the research has enabled me to generate fresh ideas for the future.

How investigations into artists/art and projects lead to innovative combinations of media and approaches

As I am fortunate to live in a world where art and technology can be combined and easily accessable, I am able to express myself and my work through different platforms with a much more diverse opportunity to generate new ideas through investigated others work found on the internet as this contemporary way of gaining an insight into the world of art has led me to find a whole variety of styles and ways in which I can produce art in which I may not have found without the access to local media sources (the internet). I believe the convergence of media and art has the impowering effect to capture a vast variety of art and art movements across the world where many can establish themselves as artists and share their own visions and cultures through imagery to others wherever and whenever they wish.

Whilst taking into account the combination of the media and art, this would be a key aspect in the success of my own work as the internet has the power to gain views of others who are interested in your particular style that you convey through your own art.An important benefit of the media in conjunction to artwork from myself or other artist would be the marketing opportunities found whilst displaying your work as many more people are able to view the chosen 'art' and take inspiration from what you have created (similar to what I did to find other artists work). Linking technology to art can also be a form of art within itself from my own personal opinion. I believe that the oppoprtunities found within the modern era has made it possible to find limitless artwork to be inspired by from a vast variety of cultures,periods of time and artists.

To conclude, investigating other projects similar to that of my own and even projects that do not relate to my own project is an important process of generating new ideas for my future work. Examining this process,I am now aware of the importance of others own work and 'art' within the production of my own work, as I am constantly seeking new ideas for my current and future work (such as my final animation) I find it vital to gain knowledge and understanding of others art as these investigations shall enable me to produce a higher standard of work as I have a variety of tools and techniques that I can use thanks to the research of others art and methods other artists use to develop and create their own work.

Finding the correct balance between media and other approaches to producing my future work is an important factor to consider. As my several pieces of future work shall be created on the basis that they are made using computer software It shall be important to keep an artistic feel to the work rather than an artificial feel as my influences of others work and existing projects are important in the production of my future work.

How I developed my own ideas through research into artists

Researching into an extensive range of artists has definately enabled me to develop my own ideas and produce more imaginative work as I have been able to develop my own stlye and have been inspired by the techniques,styles and methods other artists use in order to produce their work. As it is important for me to develop my ideas based around new and exciting styles and methods of production I find other artists research a great way to develop my methods in order to produce my creative and stylised work.

Researching into artists work inspired me to develop new and visually exciting pieces of work throughout the project as I was able to research into a variety of different backgrounds and cultural styles as they were reflected within the artists work. This insight into 'cultures styles' allowed me to develop my existing ideas and style in order to produce work which would be more diverse and aesthtically pleasing. Without the research into other styles and artists work I would be limited with what I would be able to achieve and would be able to express as my own style would be limited and not as visually striking and pleasing to the eye. This is why the research into other artists is vital in order for me to produce imaginative and creativfe artwork which is creative and visually appealing to the audience.

Throughout the project I was also able to use newly acquired skills and techniques that I had learnt from other artists and their work as I was able to explore what materials they used in order to produce and present their artwork, this in favour allowed me to develop my construction and development skills in order to present an imaginative final product that was stylised and visually exciting to view.

How could I take my idea further

After the research that I had undertaken I believe that I am able to develop and take my existing ideas further for various new projects that I will undertake. Research into various artists and into different techniques has also allowed me to develop my style so that I can effectively produce visually exciting work in the future, moreover I have found the research into various artists important in enabling me to develop my onw unique style as I have been able to use the artist research as inspiration for my own projects and work.

Investigating into an array of different artists and styles has definately enabled me to become more confident in developing my own ideas within the future. As I have been able to stylise my work through the help of techniques and methods obtained through research I believe that I can continue developing my skilss and ideas so that I am able to produce imagiantive work which is striking to the eye. Now that I have gained these skills I believe that I will also be able to produce more stylized and innovative work. As an artist I am also learning new ways to capture the audiences attention through the auesthetics and visuals of my work. After continuing to develop my style thanks to the research into various methods, artists and cultures I believe that I will be able to generate new interest and new possible projects from clients.

More information can be found within the artist research sections of every other unit

A03 Working with 3D Media

Extensively examining the properties of 3D materials,techniques and processes

Why experiment and examine 3d materials,techniques and processes?

An important factor of developing my skills and developing innovative new ways to imaginatively produce work and my final idea for the client is to experiment with new medias,material,processes and techniques. Experimenting into 3D methods allows me to view how other artists use 3D methods so that I can also become inspired by what they are producing and how to creatively produce and develop existing and new ideas. Throughout my time developing my skills and producing work from the client ect , it is very important for me to find new methods in producing and presenting my work and also gaining insight into how other artists use this method to imaginatively produce their work.

Working with 3D Media : working with clay

As part of experimenting with 3d media I decided that I should experiment with working with this particular property. I chose this particular working property to experiment with as I have worked previously with many other properties presides this particular one. I also chose to experiment with this property as I like how you can creatively explore the material and manipulate the property to produce a "piece of art". This also has the benefit of being a property that is three dimensional and dynamic, which again differentiates itself from other properties that I have worked with.

The benefits of working with clay

Clay as a property has been used for various purposes for thousands of years. Early art forms that were produced from clay ( such as clay vase's ect) reflect how this particular product can be easily manipulated and shaped in order to produce objects, pieces of art and common household ornaments and features. I particularly like how the clay can be painted (after it has been in the oven) in order to portray the artists imagery and creativity through a three dimensional product. This in favour has led me to experiment with such properties in order to gain experience and also produce my very own artwork for my project. This shall ultimately enable to gain a wider understanding of how art can be produced and expressed through various properties and techniques.

Below I have decided to document my experience with this particular property. The main concept that I followed and drew inspiration from was the artwork of other artists. As I had a wide collection of pieces in mind I had to selectively choose one artist in particular to focus on and imitate within this experience. After researching and narrowing down my choices from different artists I decided to choose the work of Andy Warhol. The piece that I wished to focus on and "reproduce" in a different form was one of Warhol's most famous creations " Campbell's soup cans". The 32 canvas paintings of the Campbell's soup which were produced in 1962 have inspired me since I was child as I have constantly been fascinated by the effects art, especially that of Andy Warhol.

The exploration of combinations : clay and paint

As part of exploring various combination within my project I have decided to combine the product of clay with that of Paint. As they both commonly work well with each other I find that this combination will make this particular piece of art look visually and aesthetically pleasing to the eye. I plan to paint the clay piece similar to the colours found within Andy Warhol's " 32 Campbell's soup cans" in order to produce a piece that reflects the sense of originality whilst it also captures a modern twist to this style of Artwork.

Below I have produce a documented series of images that show the construction and creation of my Campbell's soup clay piece. Throughout I shall take you step by step to show how I explored and experimented with this particular clay product and how It shall be used to innovate combinations with paint.

As you can see from the image above I had to mold the clay in a suitable shape in order to sculpt the Campbell's soup image correctly. After I had experimented with different shapes and sizes I believed that the best way to produce this clay image was with a square clay background behind the image itself. One aspect that was a concern within this process was the thickness of the actual clay background layer. As this section has to support itself when it has been molded and then put in the oven it is important to get the specific thickness correct. After I had produced this square clay background it was time for me to start sculpting the image!


For this I had to use several tools in order to sculpt the Campbell's soup image within the clay. In order for me to produce an artistic and high quality piece of artwork it was important for me to use the correct tools. The main tool that enabled me to successfully produce this 3D clay piece was the









Working with 3D Media - working with cardboard

This specific material has become of greate use throughout the production of my project. Cardboard can be a great material to use in order to produce 3D imagery along with enabling me to use within my sketchbooks so that my work can look visually pleasing. With this in mind I found that it would be beneficial for me to experiment with working with this material as it would enable to examine the possibilities of the product and enable me to have a greater insight into how i could possibly incorporate cardboard within my work. In order for me to effectively experiment with the cardboard I found it important to research into various artists and their style of artwork in order to produce a replica out of the card. Doing so will enable me to get a more hands on view of what this material is like to use as this could potentially lead me to using cardboard within future work that I produce. Below are the set of images that i took whilst I was constructing and producing the 3D artwork.

First image - As you can see from this image, I started off by choosing a specific artists work in order to replicate and modernize the design in order to reflect the use of 3D materials. The artist and artwork that I chose to replicate in this imaginative way was Magritte and "the son of man".
Why I chose to replicate this artwork
I chose this artwork to replicate due to its striking and symbolic imagery. The simplicity of the artwork is something that is captivating and interesting as Magritte's use of colours and placement allows the image to aesthetically look creative and unique. Taking this into account, I decided to base my experimentation's with cardboard around this as I would also hopefully be able to produce a creative and artistic 3D piece of art.

First image continued- The first stage of the construction was to draw the image onto the cardboard. I found that this was simple and easy to do as the texture of the card enabled me to simply draw my image on without any issues. After I had drawn up the image and was pleased with the shape and outcome it was time to cut the image out so that I would be left with the shape of the figure within the artwork. After assessing the practicalities of this particular stage within the creation of the artwork I found it alittle difficult cutting the image out of the cardboard. As the design had several intricate areas that I would have to cut around I found it difficult to cut without accidentally cutting off part of the artwork. This is something I have to consider if I were to use this in the future as It is important for me as an artist to be able to produce work with little difficulty, especially within this section of the process.

After I had produced the main outline for the 3D image I would produce, I needed to produce a second section for the main part of the body. In order for me to be able to paint onto the card to reproduce this famous piece of art I realised that I had to distinguish each section of the body so that ( when coming to the painting stage) I was able to separate the colouring of the head from that of the body. Experimenting with this specific 3D material enabled me to think more about these factors as I believe I was able to develop my skills within a short amount of time.


Third image - This image shows one of the construction stages of this experiment. In this section I had just finished on the main body of the main image of the artwork as this would enable me to start layering and pasting paper on so that I would be able to paint the image. Whilst working with this material I was able to think more about how I could effectively use the material in order to produce such a visually unique and create piece of art. I believe that I could therefore use this 3D material within the future as I would be able to produce and create stylised and individual pieces of art that would be visually pleasing to view.



Fourth image - Within this specific image, It shows the stage where I was cutting out and sticking added features to the image in order to separate and layer the artwork for painting. Layering the images with different layered sections enabled me to distinguish the features of the artwork I had chosen ("the son of man") in order to make the finished product look more visually appealing and creative. After experimenting up to this stage I believe that I have been able to efficiently and imaginatively able to produce this artwork will little issue. I believe that this working material could enable me to stylise and artistically graft my work as I will be able to creatively produce artwork that is unique and appealing to view.



fifth image - This image shows the final result of layering and sticking cardboard together in order to imaginatively produce a piece of 3D art. I was able to develop my techniques whilst working with this specific material as I learnt better ways to construct the image out of the cardboard due to the amount of time I was experimenting with this working material. Producing a layered image that literally "jumps out of the page" will also be visually striking for the audience and client to view as the artwork is unique and exciting compared to traditional art forms and artwork within galleries ect. These are all factors I have to think about whilst experimenting and developing with this material as it is important for the material I use to be one which is innovative and visually appealing to the target and client in order to fit the requirements of the brief.




As you can see from this image, The layering of the cardboard can enable my work to literally "stand out". The uniqueness and visual quality of the material is appealing to me as I believe that it is something that I could potential use within my future artwork.

The ability to combine this 3D material with others

One of the positives of using this specific material within my artwork is the ability for me to be able toe effectively and informatively use this and combine it with other materials in order to produce an even more "unique" and style piece of art. As I wish to visually capture the attention of the audience, I find the possibility of being able to combine this material with others appealing . As cardboard can be effectively combined with other materials, I believe that this 3d material is something that can be used to construct artwork and future work of mine in a way which is aesthetically pleasing and striking to see. All these factors may contribute to my decision over whether or not I may use the 3d material after this experimental stage in order to innovative produce future work.

Using this 3D material in the future/ the overall success after experimenting- As you can see from the image above, cardboard can be easily hardened (with paper mache) and then painted on. The finished product of this can look visually stunning and a truly creative and unique piece of art. Experimenting with this particular 3D material has enabled me stylise and creatively distinguish my work from the rest due to its beneficial qualities. As the 3D material can be painted, it is possible to produce a third dimensional piece of art that is eye catching and creative for the audience and client to see. As the client and audience are the most important spectators it is important for me to capture their attention with my artwork straight away. I believe that this specific form can enable me to do such a thing as I am able to informatively style and produce artwork that is visually interesting and pleasing to view.
After experimenting with this particular 3D material I believe that it one that could be a used within the future of my work/project. After experimenting with the cardboard in order to produce a 3D piece of art I found it to be an inexpensive and reliable material to use. As the cardboard is thick and durable whilst also being cuttable I believe that this could benefit my overall work. After experimenting with this I believe that I was able to produce a unique and stylised piece of art that was innovative and eye catching. These qualities are what I look for whilst deciding on what material I may use as it is important for me to experiment and develop my skills in order to decide upon a 3D material that will enable me to produce aesthetically striking artwork.

Working with 3D media - working with wood:

Wood can be used to great effect whilst producing a piece of art due to its various qualities. As a contemporary artistic medium to use to produce artwork, wood is used in traditional and modern styles, and is an excellent medium for new art. Wood is commonly used in various forms of, craft,sculpture and decoration including areas such as chip carving, wood burning, and marquetry. I found that one of the benefits of using Wood to produce imaginative artwork is that it offers a visual beauty, and complexity in the grain that looks visually striking even when painted.

The quality of the wood can also enable artists to carve near enough any image or object out of the medium as it is often used within the art world to produce carved images and symbolic 3D objects. Various Artists use wood for sculpture due to it being plentiful and inexpensive when compared to other media such as stone or bronze. After researching I found that wood is in some ways easier to shape than harder substances, but an artist must develop specific skills to carve it properly.

Tools for working with wood

After extensive research I found that there are several essential tools needed in order to successfully carve and produce 3D artwork successfully.In order to successfully work with wood it is important to have these tools in order to efficinetly carve the wood into the most appropriate image. The tools used in order to produce a profesasional 3DE piece of art is

• A saw - essentially cut large sections from the wood to give the outline of the image.







• rasps - shapes the wood into the ideal shape and image, Important for this construction.







• chisel - Used to add detail and depth to the artwork. An essential tool for this medium.







• gouge - similar to a chisel but does not have a flat edge, essentially cuts the material.







• knife- This is also important to cut the wood and shape the image, it can also be used for other purposes with this medium.
  

are all useful, and must be well sharpened to work effectively and safely. Dull tools are actually more dangerous than sharp ones; excessive force used on a dull edge can lead to slips and injury.

A negative aspect of using wood for art purposes/ to produce a 3D piece of art

Whilst investigating and experimenting with the medium I found that Wood itself may not be athe perfect choice to use in order to produce 3D artwork. The reasons behind this were that wood typically does not last as long as other sculpting media because it can be affected by water rot, dry rot, insect invasion and fire. This is soemthing to take into consideration due to the requirements initally set. As wood can essential rot and 'die' this may not be a practical material for me to use within the future.

combining wood with other 3D media

My investigations led me to research into the posssible combinations available with this media and another to innovatively produce stylised artwork. After extensive research I found that this specifc media is limited when it comes to combining it with another media o produce a visually creative piece of art. I find this an factor to take into consideration due to the importance of beoing able to effectively combine two media into one in order to produce an aesthetically striking piece of art. The main way in which I am able to add to the style and make the art more appealling is due to the use of paint. As wood can be painted It is possible for an artist to combine these two in order to produce an visually striking piece of art. Even though this can be achieved with experience and knowledge in carving it may be seen as too difficult for an amatuer to execute successfully. This is something that can potentially wreck the chances of this medium being used within my future work.

Using this specific media to develop my work in the future

After exploring the qualities of this media I have found it to be a standard method to use but one that could have possible implications and problems due to the variety of tools needed and the issues it may face in the future (such as rotting ect). I believe that, if porduce to a high professional standard, this media could be a visually stunning one to use for my work due to its unique and stylised finish. However, the main issue I face with using this specific 3D media is the skill required to produce such artistic and professional pieces of art. As I simply do not have the time to focus on this media alone , due to the time it takes to produce high quality work with this media, I believe that it would be more beneficial for me as an artist with a schedule to conform to , to actually discard the use of wood for future projects and artwork.

working with 3D media - working with metal:
Metal has been used for a number of years in order to produce visually stunning pieces of art. Experimenting and investigating into this specific media has allowed me to evaluate the benfits of using this material as it could be a possible 3D material that I could use within my future work. I believe that the use of metal in products such as metal wire will allow me to use it to great effect. Metal is commonly used within contemporary wall art due to its flexibility,resistance and durability. As the product is able to last years without issues and has the ability to be manipulated along with shaped to come off the wall for the 3D effect, this metal medium could be a beneficial medium to use for my future work.

why I chose to work with metal/ metal wire

In order for me to gain an understanding for how I could possibly incorporate and use metal to produce a visually stunning piece of art I found it important for me to experiment with the medium. I specficaly chose to work with and use metal/metal wire due to the possibilites and variety of artwork that can be produced with this medium. If the experiments with this 3d media work well and enable me to produce aethetically pleasing work then I may decide to use this specific media in the future due to the possible benefits metal wire may have in the construction and presentation of my work.

How I was able to effective combine and use metal in order to experiment and produce art

In order for me to experiment and realise the potential of using metal within my artwork I decided to produce a character design for my unit 3 healthy eating food idea. As I wished to find out what this particular 3d media had to offer I found this to be an ideal way to experience working with the material.

As you can see from the first image, this is the final product that was produced with the use of metal wire. The use of metal wire enabled me to construct a frame for the character in which I would use clay to sculpt the shape of the figure.I believe that worked well for the main body of the 3D artwork as I was bale to efficiently mold a cast for which I would develop the structure of the character in order to produce a professionally produced design for my healthy eating campaign. I find the use of metal wire efficient in enabling the artist to simply and quickly produce a frame or main image out of the wire as it is flexibile,durable and simple to use.

developing my skills and techniques- One of the main differences I noticed whilst exploring and experimenting this media was how quickly I was able to pick up on techniques and tricks to produce my artwork in a more convenient manner. I believe that this medium can give me the opportunity to develop my skills further as It was imagiantive,efficient and simple to manipulate and use in order to produce my artwork. Investigating into this specific media also allowed me to get a hands on approach on how I would be using the material if I were to use it in the future as I believe that it would be a possible media that could work well in the future of my project.







Overall assumptions of this media thanks to examining its characteristic and properties.

- This was the artwork that was produced with the use of wire and other materials such as clay and paint. I find that this specific media could be used within the future work that I produce due to the success of the experimentations that I have produced. My findings are positive after assessing the benefits of this 3D media, as the use of wire has a variety of positives. Some of these being, cost effective, durable,flexible, able to be manipulated. All these qualities could enable me to use this within my future work as I have been impressed by this media and its capabilities.

working with 3D media - working with glass:


Glass can be a visually unique and stunning media to use in order to produce artwork that is imagiantive and creative. Glass artwork comes in a variety of forms and styles on an international level as it can be seen near enough anywhere on the planet. The use of glass appeals to me on several levels, its aesthetic qualities and posibilities allow artists to explore and visually produce stunning artwork due to this medium.



Why I chose to investigate into the use of glass within artwork



The main reason behind why i decided to investigate into this specific medium of art was due to its visual appeal. Glass has a unique aethetical quality that cannot simply be replicated through any other material. Glass is used to stylise artwork whilst also being used effectively to produce visually stunning and imagiantive artwork with a variety of cultures and societies. Investigating into the use of glass will also enable me to understand the benefits of this medium and will also enable me to pick up techniques deployed by artists in order for them to effectively use this medium to great effect. As there an array of opportunities with this medium I believe that exploring into the use of this 3D medium could lead me to eventually using it within the construction of ym future work.



The benefits of using glass

This specific media has a variety of benefits and postives for the artist such as myself. The ability to be able to produce a variety of designs on the glass plus use it for a variety of other methods to produce art has made it a beneficial working material and media to use. For this reason I believe that working with glass will essentially enable me to produce more innovative and imaginative work within my experimental stages as glass is a media that is effective and an imaginative media in which it is possible to produce visually appealing and unique work. I have decided to note several of these benefits of glass below in order to understand its potential.

How I could develop my project with this : The benefits

The benefits: accessibility - As glass is used for a majority of things within our society it is easy to get ahold of. This is important to consider as I must be able to get ahold of any media easily and quickly. The quantity available also benefits the use of glass as it is possible to produce artwork without the worry that there may not be enough supplies. Taking this in mind I believe that this could be a beneficial media to use as I believe the client will like this benefit of using glass.

The benefits:simplicity - From an artists perspective it is important for the media being used to be easy to use but also effective and professional. As this media is simple to use and has a variety of opportunities I believe that it could allow me to develop my ideas further and allow me to explore with my style and visuals. This in favour will essentially enable me to produce much more visually striking work as the ability to use this media in a simple manner will essentially enable me to develop and find new ways to explore and produce.

The benefits:Aesthetic value - One particular benefit of using this media is the possibility to porduce such striking and visual creative and unique work. As an artist it is important to explore with the use of these type of media as it will essnetially enable me to stylise my work more appropriately and to greater effect. I also believe that glass has a unique and heavily stylised finished appeal to it due to these possibilites and general aesthetics. Taking this into account, I believe that It could be possible to be able to integrate the use of glass within my development of artwork and presentation due to the qualities and benefits. As It is possible to produce visually appealing and innovative work that appeals to the client and audience due to the use of glass , I believe that it could be a possible candidate for me to use.

The benefits: Manipulation - One of the main positives of using this specific media is the ability to manipulate the glas in various ways. Manipulating the glass can enable me to produce different shapes,styles and sized artwork for the project as It is possible to innovatively change the appearance of this specific media. Taking this into acocunt, I believe that this could be a possible candidate to use for my project as it would be possible for me to decorate, shape, cut and generally manipulate with this specific glass media.

After experimenting and researching into the use of glass I found that there were some practical issues that faced the use of glass as this research and experimentation allowed me to get a true insight into the media and its possible problems. I have noted these possible negatoves of this media (glass) as this could effect my decision to use this within my future work.

The possible negatives : the cost - Generally, the cost of using such material can be expensive within the long run. If I were to use this within my future work there may be issues with the budget as I have to rememeber to stick to the budget set intially by the client within the brief. Whilst experimenting with the media I found that it could be restrictive due to costs as the media itself has been expensive to use. As there are a vast amount of other media that aren't as expensive this particular factor may sway my decision as it is vital for me to stay within budget and spend appropriately and effectively.

The possible negatives: practicality - One issue that faces further use of this particular media is the possible restrictions in being able to use it whenever required. If I wished to manipulate the shape of the glass It would take a long time to achieve due to the tools required. This may be an issue due to the schedule of my project and work as this process may simply take too much time to achieve. With this in mind I ffel that this could cause potential problems with the clients requirements ect as this media may also be impractical to use within the future of my work.

Combining this media (glass) with other 3D media/media

Whilst experimenting with this media and the practicality of the glass I have found it to be fairly limited and restricted when it comes to the abiliuty to combine it with another media. As it is important for the media to be able to be combined to produce a greater visual effect and visual appeal it is important to take this into account. As the client also wishes for me to produce the most innovative and imagiative work possible , I find the restriction of being unable to combine with other media a true problem as this may limit the creative work that I could be able to achieve with othe possbile media's readily available. One of the main combinations I was able to explore and research was the combination of glass and paint. As these combinations generally worked well due to the easy application of the paint on to the glass surface, I was able to imaginative design creative images that were unique and stlyised to my individual taste. As I was able to successfully paint onto the glass I believe that this combination was effective and allowed me to produce visually appealing work that would be striking to the audience. Taking this into account however , I still fidn that this 3D media is restricted with its possibilites due to lack of ability to be combined effectively with any other media's on offer. I must take this into account for the development of my future work as it is important for me to be able to integrate and combine two media's together in order to effectively present my artistic capabilities in an imagiantive and stylised manner.


Using this specific media to develop my work in the future
After analysing and investigating into the use of glass 3D media for my project, I believe that it has enabled me to develop my existing ideas and effectively develop new and exciting ideas due to its working properties and unique appeal. I believe that this specific 3D media has allowed me to develop my work as it has made me think more about the use of alternative media methods to ensure that my work is imaginative and creative. Taking into account the possible restrictions and implications noted before this section ,I believe that this specific media may however be too unique and diverse for my future work as the implications before this section has limited that I could possibly achieve and produce due to aspects of budget and schedule. Now that I have taken into acocunt the client and brief I find this method simply too different and too limited. As this media also is unable to be combined with many other media's I find that it would be too ahrd for me to use this consistently for the production of my future work.

working with 3D media - working with foam:

I specifically chose to investigate and experiment with this 3D media due to its uniqueness and evident style. As an artist It is important for me to search for new and exciting ways to appeal to the audience and client as my work has to be visually striking and creative to fit the purpose and the brief set by the client. Foam is an interesting and visually creative media to use in order to produce work that is visually appealing and stylised. I believe that working with this media will give me the chance to possibly develop my existing ideas along with my future ideas as this particular media may be visually appealing and striking enough to potentially use as for the future of the project.

Why I chose to work with foam?
As it is essential for me to explore into an extensive range of media's so that I am aware of the benefits and qaulitites of each, It is important to find new and exciting ways to produce current and future work. As the client and brief wished for me to produce high quality work that is visually striking I found it important to investigate into such media as this could possibly lead me to using the media in order to produce future imaginative and unique work. As foam has various qualities and benefits that I will soon explore into I found ir relevant to include this within my research as it could enable me to creatively produce future work that is auethetically striking to observe.

The benefits of using foam

Investigating into the use of this media has allowed me to find out the possible implications and benefits of using foam so that I can distinctly stylise my work for the better. If this specific media has more overiding qualitites than negatives I believe that I could use this media more within the future due to the effectiveness and visual appeal achieved when used. Below I have once agaian distinguished several beneficial aspects of using this media in order to produce my work.

The benefits : cost - As the budget of the project and the producution of my work is important I was surprised by the cost of using such a media. As sheets of individual foam are cheap and easily attainable I believe that I could be able to use this specific media without any issues or restrinction of quantitity ect. With the cost being low and essentially " cost effective" I find this media one that could be used on a constant level to produce my future work within the intial set budget.

The benefits: efficiency - One aspect that I found beneficial was the ability to be able to simply design and construct images with this specific mdia. As all I needed to do was produce artwork with the foam,scissors and glue I found that this would be a beneficial aspect of this media as it saves time for myself within the construction stages. I believe that I am therefore able to develop my ideas further due to the simplicity as I simply have more time to spend on perfecting my character for the audience and client.

The befits: Visual creativity- After investigating into other artists work and styles I found that this specific media could benefit the outcome and overall style of my work for the better due to its possibilites and auethetical appeal. This was one of the reasons why I chose to investigate into this 3D media as it is unique and visually appealing to observe for the potenital audience.

The possible negatives/restrictions of using foam

After experimenting and extensively investigating into the use of foam I found that It had several restrictions and limitations. As it is important for me to use an appropriate and effective media for my current and future work I found it important to explore into the possible restrinctions that may be faced whilst working with this media. As it is also important for me as an artist who is working on behalf of a client, I find that it is vital for me to explore these possible negatives within this media as it will allow me to develop and choose which method and media I will use for the production of my future work. On possible restriction and limitation of this partiular medium was the lack of opportunity. As the product can only be simply cut and stuck together it is hard for the artist such as myself to explore and reflect their own interpretations and styles. As it is vital for my style to be conveyed through the medium effectively I find that this foam medium may be too simplistic and may lack the aesthetic qualitites needed to visually capture the artists style,themes and imagination.Furthermore, this will ultimately lead to work being less innovative and visually less pleasing for the audience to observe. Whilst exploring and assessing the possible limitations and negatives of this specific media I found that it also lacxked the correct characterisitics for my particular style of work. As I wished to produce unique work that is visually striking to observe I feel that this subtle media will not be suitable with the future of my work.

combining this 3D media (foam) with other media's.

An important aspect of the whole experimental and investigations sections are the importance of the media being combined with another media. Whilst extensively researching into this particular media I found that Id did have the ability to be combined wth several other media's. I found that this particular medium worked well with mediums like card due to balance and artistic similarities. The use of a combination between this media and another could work in favour and be beneficial for my future Ideas due to the aethetic styles that both reflect. Taking this into acocunt I believe that this has the potential to be used to develop and possibly produce/present my work innovatively.

Using this specific media for my future work

After extensively investigating into this particular media's qualities I found it could be beneficial in allowing me to produce and design future work. I found it important to reflect on the use of these media's for my future work as it is important for me to choose a style and media technique that is stylised and effective in adding appeal and visual aethetics to te client and audience.

I believe that this specific 3D media would potentially work well with my overall design ideas and presenatation a,s I believe that this media has true potential for my future work due to the styles and originality of the media as this will successfully enable me to promote my work professionally and to a high standard. After prior assessment of limitations and restricitions I do however believe that method is limited and can look visually unattractive nd un appealing.

overall - Taking this into consideration I do beloieve that this would be too unique and different to that of my wishes and style that has been granted and issued by the client. Overall, I believe that the development and assessment into this media has allowed me to develop my ideas and assess how I may wish to produce innovative imagery, taking this into acount I believe that I was able to learn more about different styles and how to effectively produce my work due to the assessments i performed.