Student art designs, build and installation

Student art designs, builds and installation  

This policy and procedure exists to ensure that students are aware of their individual and collective responsibilities during the planning and implementation of exhibition installations, especially degree shows. These policies/procedures and forms is aimed to enable the safe design, build, installation and disassembly of UCA exhibitions held on or off Campus. 

Students should also ensure safe working practices are maintained throughout the process; all participants are to act responsibly and do nothing that will endanger themselves or others in the vicinity.  

• Arts Installation Policy
• Student Arts Installation Guidance Document

Risk Assessment

In developing your professional practice and understanding how your work impacts on the wider community and environment, we’ll insist that your work is risk assessed prior to installation. This process helps you to identify a safe method of installation and to understand and manage any potential risks to those interacting with your work.

Risk Assessment Procedure

1. Complete the Risk Assessment scoring matrix Risk Assessment Scoring Matrix  
2. If your Arts Installation scores low risk please complete the  Low Risk Art Installation Checklist
3. If your Arts Installation scores med/high risk please complete the Medium/High Risk Arts Installation Checklist

All sections MUST be completed and the sign off procedure followed in order and full. Any breaches to the risk assessment controls or to this document will lead to your Artwork being removed.

Working with and using chemicals

Students using chemicals as part of an arts installation must ensure that all substances are assessed and managed appropriately before use. A suitable COSHH assessment should be completed, with appropriate controls, storage, labelling, ventilation and PPE provided. Students must follow university procedures, receive suitable instruction and supervision, and only use chemicals that have been approved for the intended activity.

Free online training:

Create an account (certificates can be downloaded after too)

• COSHH Awareness Certification

Students must complete the following COSHH form which needs to be signed by your Tutor COSHH Register - Art Installation

PLEASE NOTE: FAILURE TO HAVE A VALID RISK ASSESSMENT AND COSHH ASSESSMENT WITH YOUR ART WORK MAY RESULT IN IT BEING REMOVED FROM CAMPUS

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