Ethics and Sustainability — RSL Vocational Art and Design
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Ethics and Sustainability explained
This subtopic explores the ethical and sustainability challenges inherent in art and design supply chains, from raw material extraction to production and distribution.
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Learners will investigate social issues such as fair labour practices and environmental impacts like carbon footprint and waste, and consider how creative practitioners can make responsible choices.
Learning outcomes
- Describe the stages of a typical supply chain in an art and design context.
- Explain social issues that can arise in supply chains, such as unfair labour practices.
- Explain environmental issues that can arise in supply chains, such as pollution and resource depletion.
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- Analyse the ethical implications of material choices in art and design.
- Evaluate strategies for improving sustainability in art and design supply chains.
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Assessment Criteria
- Award credit for accurately identifying key stages of a supply chain (e.g., sourcing, manufacturing, distribution).
- Award credit for providing specific examples of social issues, such as child labour or unsafe working conditions.
- Award credit for providing specific examples of environmental issues, such as carbon emissions or deforestation.
- Award credit for demonstrating understanding of how ethical and sustainable choices can be implemented in practice.
Assessment Guidance
- 💡Use real-world case studies to illustrate supply chain issues in art and design industries.
- 💡Link your points to the role of the artist/designer in making ethical decisions.
- 💡Ensure you address both social and environmental aspects for full coverage.
Common Mistakes
- Confusing 'supply chain' with 'production process' without considering the full network of suppliers and distributors.
- Listing issues without explaining their causes or impacts on people and the environment.
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