Unit Award Scheme

116169 MAKING AN ART CANVAS

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have

Evidence needed

demonstrated the ability to

1choose appropriate dimensions for the canvas and mark the wood, taking the thickness into accountSummary sheet
2safely saw the wood to size to give four pieces, sanding off any rough edgesSummary sheet
3use pilot hole and counter sink techniques to get the wood pieces ready for assemblySummary sheet
4screw all the sides together, using clamps as required to ensure right angles at the cornersSummary sheet
5cut a canvas sheet to size, allowing enough overlap to the reverse of frameSummary sheet
6use staples and a hammer to attach the first edge of the canvas to the back of the frameSummary sheet
7tuck in the corners and pull the canvas tight to the opposite side before stapling againSummary sheet
8make sure all the corners are still tucked in and staple the third side of the frameSummary sheet
9pull the canvas tight to the opposite side and attach the final edge to the frame.Student completed work and/or photograph(s)

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 3 October 2021Level - Level One