Replication Process

The Replication Shop

The Replication Shop is responsible for the production of replications to be used in exhibitions. This covers a wide range of applications including, but not limited to: touchables, interactives, dioramas, facsimiles, and reproductions. The Rep Shop has the capability to implement many processes to produce a final product. Some of these include, mold making, casting, sculpting, and painting.

Process

Replication Assessment

Summary

Meeting with the replication shop and development to discuss all proposed replications for an exhibition.

Purpose

Open a conversation about purpose, possibilities, processes, and budget for replications. Allows replication shop staff to contribute ideas and propose realistic solutions. Allows Production Supervisor to gather information to prepare cost estimates for Reality Check 1.

Timing

Before Reality Check 1

Deliverables

Exhibition Developer to complete Replication Checklist for each proposed replication

Participants

Exhibition Developer
Replication Shop Supervisor
Production Supervisor
Exhibition Designer, if applicable
Project Manager

Format

Meeting organized by Project Manager

Delivery of Info Packets

Summary

Info packets provide detailed scientific references for all important aspects of a replication. The "delivery" milestone is a check-in to review the packet and discuss the process, reviews needed, and any outstanding questions.

Purpose

Review details for proposed replications. Refine budget and timing estimates. Set schedule and expectations. Identify and discuss any missing information

Timing

Before Reality Check 2

Deliverables

Exhibition Developer to create an "info packet" for each replication. This is a document that contains approved scientific information that the producers can reference to create the replication. It will usually include:

Physical information like size, scale, color, and texture
Approved reference photos
Links to approved reference sites

Participants

Exhibition Developer
Replication Shop Supervisor
Production Supervisor
Exhibition Designer, if applicable
Project Manager

Format

Meeting or series of meetings organized by Project Manager

Fabrication

This phase of the process varies greatly depending on the replication. Process, check-ins, and milestones will be established in the Delivery of Info Packets meeting and/or in subsequent discussions. Fabrication normally begins during Phase 4: Production after the project's Review milestone.

Samples & Templates

Templates

Replication Checklist - Make a copy of this template and fill one out checklist for each proposed replication

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