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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Develop ideas for glazing ceramic items
  2. Modify and test existing glaze recipes
  3. Formulate original glaze recipes
  4. Create a body of glazed work
  5. Evaluate glaze work

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

research an extensive range of historical and contemporary glazed ceramic work and techniques to inform own designs

refine glazing technique through a process of thorough experimentation and problem solving to create a coherent body of glazed ceramic work which:

shows a command of chosen advanced glazing methodologies, techniques and tools

demonstrates the development and testing of both existing glaze recipes and own formulated recipes

supports own ideas for work.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.


Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

describe copyright, trademarks, design licences and permissions relevant to producing ceramic works

summarise the main aspects of historical and contemporary glazed ceramics practice and how they can inform own design ideas

summarise chemical principles relevant to the glaze-making process

describe ways to make and test a glaze using chemical formulas

explain glaze analysis techniques, including molecular formulas and percentage analysis

describe the characteristics, basic composition and function of:

colouring oxides

glazes

slips and engobes

describe the effects of heat on glaze

describe ways to identify and correct glaze faults

explain the properties, characteristics and the effects on glazes for:

commercial clay

naturally occurring clay

materials used in clay bodies

describe the drying characteristics of clay body and dried sample at various firing stages

explain the features of a range of advanced glazing techniques and how they work to achieve different decorative effects in glazed ceramic work

summarise techniques used to decorate green ware and fired ware surfaces

outline the benefits and disadvantages of in-glaze, on-glaze and under-glaze decoration

explain key safety requirements for ceramic work.