Week 8 Readings

5.2. What you must prepare before you travel (Required)

Complete these items before arrival to ensure safe and productive learning:

1) Learning plan (from Week 7)

• Choose your project direction (tableware OR vase)

• Identify two risks + mitigation actions

• Prepare a one-sentence limitation statement (ethical clarity)

2) Documentation plan (from Week 6)

• Prepare your six-view shot list

• Draft two captions and one alt text example

• Draft a first version of your maker statement (120–160 words)

3) Required admin steps (in Moodle)

• Registration form

• Payment/fees 

• Passport/visa guidance acknowledgement

• Health & safety + consent forms

• Emergency contact details

• Photo/video consent options

• Workshop submission enrolment

(All admin steps are completed in Moodle.)

What to bring (practical checklist)

Essentials

• passport/visa documents (as required)

• suitable studio clothing (closed shoes; clothes that can get dirty)

• notebook or digital notes system

• phone/camera for documentation

Recommended

• basic protective items (mask if you are sensitive to dust; follow local studio rules)

• small measuring tape/ruler (for scale notes)

• a folder for printed travel/insurance documents

• personal medication and any required health items

Do not bring

• restricted materials or tools not allowed by the workshop site (see Moodle rules)