Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Creative Techniques [7112] Level 2 Balloon Artistry units

Transcription

1 Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Creative Techniques [7112] Level 2 Balloon Artistry units March 2011 Version 2.4

2 About City & Guilds City & Guilds is the UK s leading provider of vocational qualifications, offering over 500 awards across a wide range of industries, and progressing from entry level to the highest levels of professional achievement. With over 8500 centres in 100 countries, City & Guilds is recognised by employers worldwide for providing qualifications that offer proof of the skills they need to get the job done. City & Guilds Group The City & Guilds Group includes City & Guilds, City & Guilds Institute, ILM (the Institute of Leadership & Management) which provides management qualifications, learning materials and membership services, NPTC which offers land-based qualifications and membership services, and HAB (the Hospitality Awarding Body). City & Guilds also manages the Engineering Council Examinations on behalf of the Engineering Council. Equal opportunities City & Guilds fully supports the principle of equal opportunities and we are committed to satisfying this principle in all our activities and published material. A copy of our equal opportunities policy statement is available on the City & Guilds website. Copyright The content of this document is, unless otherwise indicated, The City and Guilds of London Institute 2011 and may not be copied, reproduced or distributed without prior written consent. However, approved City & Guilds centres and candidates studying for City & Guilds qualifications may photocopy this document free of charge and/or include a locked PDF version of it on centre intranets on the following conditions: centre staff may copy the material only for the purpose of teaching candidates working towards a City & Guilds qualification, or for internal administration purposes candidates may copy the material only for their own use when working towards a City & Guilds qualification The Standard Copying Conditions on the City & Guilds website also apply. Please note: National Occupational Standards are not The City and Guilds of London Institute. Please check the conditions upon which they may be copied with the relevant Sector Skills Council. Publications City & Guilds publications are available on the City & Guilds website or from our Publications Sales department at the address below or by telephoning +44 (0) or faxing +44 (0) Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this publication is true and correct at the time of going to press. However, City & Guilds products and services are subject to continuous development and improvement and the right is reserved to change products and services from time to time. City & Guilds cannot accept liability for loss or damage arising from the use of information in this publication. City & Guilds 1 Giltspur Street London EC1A 9DD T +44 (0) F +44 (0) centresupport@cityandguilds.com

3 Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Creative Techniques [7112] March 2011 Version 2.4 Level 2 Balloon Artistry units Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Creative Techniques [7112] 1

4 This page is intentionally blank 2 Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Creative Techniques [7112]

5 Contents Balloon Artistry Balloon Arrangements, Special Occasions Balloon Artistry Classic Balloon Décor Balloon Artistry Festive Balloon Design and Event Décor Balloon Artistry Aerial Balloon Displays 14 Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Creative Techniques [7112] 3

6 This page is intentionally blank 4 Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Creative Techniques [7112]

7 Balloon Artistry Balloon Arrangements, Special Occasions City & Guilds ref no: Title: Level: 2 Credit value: 6 Balloon Artistry Balloon Arrangements, Special Occasions Unit aim: In this unit the learner will create three balloon arrangements for special occasions Learning outcomes 1 Investigate contextual influences relating to balloon arrangements with related techniques 2 Use principles of colour, line, texture, shape and form as relevant, to inform the design of balloon arrangements with related techniques 3 Plan and manage the making of balloon arrangements with related techniques to the working design 4 Work safely and effectively 5 Make well constructed balloon arrangements with related techniques to a saleable standard Learning outcome 1 1 Investigate contextual influences relating to balloon arrangements with related techniques Learning outcome 2 2 Use principles of colour, line, texture, shape and form as relevant, to inform the design of balloon arrangements with related techniques Learning outcome 3 3 Plan and manage the making of balloon arrangements with related techniques to the working design 1.1 Document current trends 1.2 Document the work of three designer makers 1.3 Record research from books/museums/exhibitions/websites 2.1 Develop a statement of intent 2.2 Use source material and colour, line, texture, shape, and form, as relevant, to create visuals and design ideas 2.3 Create three final designs of balloon arrangements with related techniques 3.1 Select, obtain and prepare materials 3.2 Produce a range of samples of techniques and processes 3.3 List and describe the characteristics of materials, techniques and processes Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Creative Techniques [7112] 5

8 Learning outcome 4 sampled 3.4 Estimate the time and cost to make balloon arrangements with related techniques 4 Work safely and effectively 4.1 Name tools, equipment, materials and techniques required to make balloon arrangements with related techniques 4.2 Describe the care and safety requirements of tools, equipment and materials required to make balloon arrangements with related techniques 4.3 Use tools, equipment, materials and techniques safely 4.4 List related Health and Safety factors and current legislation Learning outcome 5 5 Make three well constructed balloon arrangements with related techniques to a saleable standard Learning programme 5.1 Handle materials correctly 5.2 List adjustments made during the making process 5.3 Make well constructed balloon arrangements of saleable quality, to the final design to the following specifications The three assessment designs for balloon arrangements are: 1 A free standing topiary arrangement suitable for a wedding. Minimum height 5feet. (1.5m) 2 A spiral staircase with a central design for a stated occasion. 3 A table centrepiece to incorporate latex fantasy flowers with additional table décor displayed on an oblong or circular dressed table 5.4 Store and finish the completed balloon arrangements with related techniques 5.5 Produce a cost sheet and order of work including timescale 5.6 Evaluate and present the completed balloon arrangements with related techniques Strengths Areas for improvement 5.7 All work produced for this unit will be collated and stored in an appropriate format 6 Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Creative Techniques [7112]

9 In this unit the learner will: Use correct inflation techniques with the following equipment (using) hand pump, electric air inflator and regulator with a balloon gas cylinder for latex balloons Use correct inflation techniques with the following equipment (using) hand pump, electric air inflator and regulator for foil balloons Use correct sizing techniques when working with self made and/or manufactured sizers Use correct knotting of individual, duplet and a three balloon cluster Create correctly heat seal foil balloons Create and inflate double stuffed latex balloons Prepare and construct picks for insertion into a balloon arrangement Create correctly constructed intermediate latex fantasy petals and flowers e.g. rose and poinsettia. Prepare floral foam and insert into appropriate container Tape and wire the latex fantasy flowers and 260qs and branching units to a saleable standard Select and use appropriate sundries and accessories to construct topiary designs and themed balloon arrangements Create visual balance when a balloon centrepiece becomes the weight for an aerial balloon bouquet. Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Creative Techniques [7112] 7

10 Balloon Artistry Classic Balloon Décor City & Guilds ref no: Title: Level: 2 Credit value: 6 Balloon Artistry Classic Balloon Décor Unit aim: In this unit the learner will create three designs of classic balloon décor using air filled balloons Learning outcomes 1 Investigate contextual influences relating to designs of classic balloon décor using air filled balloons 2 Use principles of colour, line, texture, shape and form as relevant; to inform the design of classic balloon Décor using air filled balloons. 3 Plan and manage the making of classic balloon décor using air filled balloons to the working design 4 Work safely and effectively 5 Make well constructed classic balloon décor using air filled balloons to a saleable standard Learning outcome 1 1 Investigate contextual influences relating to classic balloon décor Learning outcome 2 2 Use principles of colour, line, texture, shape and form as relevant, to inform classic balloon décor Learning outcome 3 3 Plan and manage the making of classic balloon décor to the working design 1.1 Document current trends 1.2 Document the work of three designer makers 1.3 Record research from books/museums/exhibitions/websites 2.1 Develop a statement of intent 2.2 Use source material and colour, line, texture, shape, and form, as relevant, to create visuals and design ideas 2.3 Create three final designs of classic balloon décor 3.1 Select, obtain and prepare materials 3.2 Produce a range of samples of techniques and processes 3.3 List and describe the characteristics of materials, techniques and processes sampled 3.4 Estimate the time and cost to make classic balloon décor 8 Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Creative Techniques [7112]

11 Learning outcome 4 4 Work safely and effectively 4.1 Name tools, equipment, materials and techniques required to make classic balloon Décor 4.2 Describe the care and safety requirements of tools, equipment and materials required to make designs of classic balloon décor 4.3 Use tools, equipment, materials and techniques safely 4.4 List related Health and Safety factors and current legislation Learning outcome 5 5 Make well constructed designs of classic balloon décor to a saleable standard Learning programme 5.1 Handle materials correctly 5.2 List adjustments made during the making process 5.3 Make well constructed designs for classic balloon décor of saleable quality, to the final design and following specifications The three assessments will use air filled balloons 1 A conical design demonstrating size graded balloons incorporating additional 160q and or 260q / heat sealed foil balloons for decoration and texture e.g. Christmas tree 2 A square pack wall using 5 (127mm) balloons of two colours, minimum size 3 foot square (915mm) square 3 A patterned garland using 5 inches (127mm) balloons, 5 foot in length (1.5m) 5.4 Store and finish the completed classic balloon décor 5.5 Produce costing sheets and order of work including timescale 5.6 Evaluate and present the completed classic balloon décor Strengths Areas for improvement 5.7 All work produced for this unit will be collated and stored in an appropriate format In this unit the learner will: Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Creative Techniques [7112] 9

12 Use correct inflation techniques using hand pump and electric air inflator Use correct sizing techniques when working with self made and/or manufactured sizers when creating alternate packing, graded columns and same size duplets and clusters Use correct knotting of a duplet and a three balloon cluster. Secure balloon clusters correctly to form patterned and spiralled columns, garlands and conal shapes using the figure of 8 method and the neck to neck method. Create and construct garlands of alternate packing to generate a square pack wall to a saleable standard Create correctly heat seal foil balloons Secure balloon duplets to produce a spiral garland to a self made or manufactured heart framework Use 160q and 260q air filled balloons to balloon wrap, decorate and add texture to items of classic balloon décor 10 Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Creative Techniques [7112]

13 Balloon Artistry Festive Balloon Design and Event Décor City & Guilds ref no: Title: Level: 2 Credit value: 6 Balloon Artistry Festive Balloon Design and Event Décor Unit aim: In this unit the learner will create three designs of festive and event décor. Learning outcomes 1 Use principles of colour, line, texture, shape and form as relevant, to inform the design of festive and event décor. 2 Plan and manage the making festive and event decor to the working design 3 Work safely and effectively 4 Make well constructed festive designs and event décor to a saleable standard Learning outcome 1 1 Investigate contextual influences relating to festive and event décor. Learning outcome 2 2 Use principles of colour, line, texture, shape and form as relevant, to inform the design of festive and event décor. Learning outcome 3 3 Plan and manage the making of festive and event décor to the working design 1.1 Document current trends 1.2 Document the work of three designer makers 1.3 Record research from books/museums/exhibitions/websites 2.1 Develop a statement of intent 2.2 Use source material and colour, line, texture, shape, and form, as relevant, to create visuals and design ideas 2.3 Create three final designs for festive and event décor. 3.1 Select, obtain and prepare materials 3.2 Produce a range of samples of techniques and processes 3.3 List and describe the characteristics of materials, techniques and processes sampled 3.4 Estimate the time and cost to make festive and event décor Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Creative Techniques [7112] 11

14 Learning outcome 4 4 Work safely and effectively 4.1 Name tools, equipment, materials and techniques required to make festive and event décor 4.2 Describe the care and safety requirements of tools, equipment and materials required to make festive and event décor 4.3 Use tools, equipment, materials and techniques safely 4.4 List related Health and Safety factors and current legislation Learning outcome 5 5 Make well constructed festive and event décor to a saleable standard Learning programme 5.1 Handle materials correctly 5.2 List adjustments made during the making process 5.3 Make well constructed festive and event decor of saleable quality, to the final design and following specifications. The three assessments will either use air and/or balloon gas 1 A festive ceiling décor for a stated event 2 A 646q figure for a stated festive event. 3 A festive design for a stated event using a minimum of three twisting techniques 5.4 Store and finish the completed festive designs and event décor 5.5 Produce a cost sheet and order of work including timescale 5.6 Evaluate and present the completed festive designs and event décor Strengths Areas for improvement 5.7 All work produced for this unit will be collated and stored in an appropriate format In this unit the learner will: Use correct inflation techniques (using) hand pump and electric air inflator for knotting techniques of latex 160q, 260q and 646q round and shaped balloons. Create correctly heat sealed foil balloons using a hand pump and electric heat sealer. Use correct sizing techniques when working with self made and/or manufactured sizers Create by means of manipulation 160q and 260q to develop : tulip twist, apple twist, precision bubbles, pinch twist and continuous curves 12 Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Creative Techniques [7112]

15 Select sundries and accessories to interpret festive and event décor. Select suitable methods of supporting ceiling décor according to venue ceiling. Use suitable methods to ensure stability and handling for transportation Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Creative Techniques [7112] 13

16 Balloon Artistry Aerial Balloon Displays City & Guilds ref no: Title: Level: 2 Credit value: 6 Unit aim: Balloon Artistry - Aerial Balloon Displays In this unit the learner will create three aerial balloon designs inflated with balloon gas. Learning outcomes Investigate contextual influences relating to aerial balloons displays Use principles of colour, line, texture, shape and form as relevant, to inform the design of aerial balloons displays Plan and manage the making of aerial balloons displays to the working design Work safely and effectively Make well constructed aerial balloons displays to a saleable standard Learning outcome 1 1 Investigate contextual influences relating to aerial balloons displays 1.1 Document current trends 1.2 Document the work of three designer makers 1.3 Record research from books/museums/exhibitions/websites Learning outcome 2 2 Use principles of colour, line, texture, shape and form as relevant, to inform the design of aerial balloons displays 2.1 Develop a statement of intent 2.2 Use source material and colour, line, texture, shape, and form, as relevant, to create visuals and design ideas 2.3 Create three final designs of aerial 14 Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Creative Techniques [7112]

17 balloon displays Learning outcome 3 3 Plan and manage the making of aerial balloon displays to the working design 3.1 Select, obtain and prepare materials 3.2 Produce a range of samples of techniques and processes 3.3 List and describe the characteristics of materials, techniques and processes sampled 3.4 Estimate the time and cost to make aerial balloon displays Learning outcome 4 4 Work safely and effectively 4.1 Name tools, equipment, materials and techniques required to make aerial balloons 4.2 Describe the care and safety requirements of tools, equipment and materials required to make aerial balloon displays 4.3 Use tools, equipment, materials and techniques safely 4.4 List related Health and Safety factors and current legislation Learning outcome 5 5 Make three well constructed aerial balloon displays to a saleable standard 5.1 Handle materials correctly 5.2 List adjustments made during the making process Make well constructed aerial balloon displays of saleable quality, to the final design and following specifications- The three assessments for aerial balloon displays will use balloons inflated with balloon gas A balloon bouquet to incorporate: a gumball, a blossom, a donut, 2 x 16 (406mm) balloons and 3 foils with a suitable Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Creative Techniques [7112] 15

18 weight A balloon bouquet of 3 floating fish with a suitable weight 3 cloud nines with a 16 ( 406mm) double bubble linked together, suitable for a wedding 5.4 Store and finish the completed aerial balloons with related techniques 5.5 Produce a cost sheet and order of work including timescale 5.6 Evaluate and present the completed aerial balloons with related techniques Strengths Areas for improvement All work produced for this unit will be collated and stored in an appropriate format. Learning programme In this unit the learner will: Use correct inflation techniques of duplets, double bubbles using a 16 (406mm) and an 11 (279mm) latex balloons, gumballs, donuts and blossoms using balloon gas with appropriate regulator Use correct sizing techniques of duplets, double bubbles, gumballs, donuts and blossoms when working with self made and manufactured sizers Use correct tying techniques and appropriate tying medium when inflating duplets, double bubbles, gumballs, geodonuts and geoblossoms Inflate latex balloons with correct quantity of solution to extend float life Use accurate inflation of 260qs and manipulate to create 16 (406mm) balloon floating fish Use appropriate tying techniques and attachment of latex balloons when creating a herringbone arch and a canopy. Link appropriate sundries to create an even group of 3 cloud nines Use latex glue, glue dots to bond balloons Use pens to mark make foil balloons Calculate accurate heaviness of weight required to support aerial balloon designs Create simple balloon weights and calculate accurate heaviness of weight required to support aerial balloon designs Prepare aerial balloon designs for storage and transportation State the safety requirements for balloon gas and the rules of California law 16 Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Creative Techniques [7112]

19 Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Creative Techniques [7112] 17

20 This page is intentionally blank 18 Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Creative Techniques [7112]

21 Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Creative Techniques [7112] 19

22 Published by City & Guilds 1 Giltspur Street London EC1A 9DD T +44 (0) F +44 (0) City & Guilds is a registered charity established to promote education and training 20 Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Creative Techniques [7112]