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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Develop proficiency with a range of ceramics techniques and media
  2. Develop ideas for ceramics
  3. Organise ceramics resources
  4. Create finished ceramics
  5. Evaluate own ceramic work

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to

discuss ideas and techniques in own work

create a record of the ceramic work

initiative and enterprise skills to

experiment with ceramics techniques and use results to enhance work

apply critical thinking and analytical skills when developing ideas for ceramics

learning skills to

refine and improve a range of techniques

evaluate quality of own work and identify ways to enhance own skills

literacy skills to undertake research about the work of other ceramics artists and arts practitioners

numeracy skills to

evaluate resource costs

calculate material requirements

planning and organising skills to plan work tasks and resources

problemsolving skills to identify and resolve technical issues in ceramics work

technology skills to use the internet as a research tool

Required knowledge

role of experimentation in developing and refining ideas for ceramics and how it relates to the development of an individual style

ways to adapt extend and combine the capabilities of a wide range of ceramics materials and techniques

physical properties and capabilities of an extended range of materials and tools used in ceramics

characteristics of different materials under different treatments and the potential of these characteristics to achieve different effects

formal elements and principles of design and how they may be used adapted and challenged in ceramics work

research methodologies used by artists

historical and theoretical contexts for ceramics and how they may be used to inform individual practice

sources of raw partprocessed and processed ceramics materials

sources of other resources needed in a professional ceramics practice

intellectual property issues and legislation to be considered by independent arts practitioners

sustainability considerations for the professional operation of a ceramics practice

OHS requirements for the setup and operation of ceramics work space

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to

develop ideas and techniques through a process of research and experimentation

produce multiple finished ceramic items or a single major work that demonstrate a command of techniques

apply knowledge of ceramics techniques equipment and materials and the ways they may be adapted and combined

participate in the operation and monitoring of kilns and firing processes

use safe ceramics work practices

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to

tools equipment and materials used in ceramic work

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

evaluation of technical execution of work pieces produced by the candidate

direct observation of ceramics work in progress including exploration of and experimentation with techniques

questioning and discussion about candidates intentions and the work outcome

review of portfolios of evidence

review of thirdparty reports from experienced practitioners

Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands eg literacy and the needs of particular groups eg people with disabilities and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English remote communities and those with interrupted schooling

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

CUVPRPA Realise a creative project

CUVPRP401A Realise a creative project.


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Techniques may include:

applied surface treatments:

glazes

inlay with other clays or other materials

oxides

handbuilding:

coiling

pinching

slab-roll methods

moulding, including mould making

slipcasting

subtractive surface treatments:

impressing

incising

piercing

stamping.

Tools and equipment may include:

brushes and toothbrushes

carving tools

electronic equipment used in design work

kilns: electric, gas, wood or raku

knives and blades

measuring devices

protective clothing

rolling pins or other rollers

spatulas

tongs.

Materials may include:

glazes and oxides

materials for mould making:

casting plaster

resins

wax

other materials for inlay that leave impressions or stains, etc. in the ceramic work after firing

range of clays

slip.

Safety and sustainability considerations may include:

federal, state and territory legislation, regulations and standards

personal protection

recycling

safe disposal of waste.

Research may involve:

approaching individuals with relevant expertise

attending lectures and talks

conducting material and technical experiments and tests

seeking out information in books, journals and newspapers

searching the internet

visiting exhibitions, galleries and museums.

Ideas may be influenced by:

artistic aspirations

current capability with techniques

historical and theoretical contexts

subject matter or theme for the work, such as:

built environment

land and place

natural world

political, cultural and social issues

the body

spiritual concerns.

Intellectual property requirements may relate to:

extent to which the work may be used

form of acknowledgement or credit

procedures for seeking permission to use the work of others, including systems for the administration of copyright

protocols for the adaptation of work by others.

Professional potentialmay relate to:

cost of production

existence of an established market

how to promote or sell the work

market trends

professional development.

Criteria may relate to:

audience

client and user expectations

environment in which ceramics will be viewed

local government and planning authority regulations

materials

quality of final product

techniques

timelines

tools

weather considerations.

Process followed to refine ideas may include:

adjustment to subject matter or theme

adjustment to take account of elements and principles of design

adjustment to use extended capabilities of techniques.

Sources of supply may include:

commercial outlets

found objects and materials

manufacturing or factory waste

nature.

Cost and other constraints may relate to:

availability of materials and tools

budgeting

environment in which ceramics will be viewed

sponsorship

timeframe.

Presentation considerations may include:

availability of space

cost

practical considerations

presentation context

timeframe.