List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Develop ideas for handbuilt ceramics | 1.1 Evaluate creative and professional opportunities offered by handbuilt ceramics for own approach to work 1.2 Research ideas for handbuilt work from historical and contemporary references 1.3 Research, adapt and use relevant ideas and approaches from other practitioners and comply with intellectual property requirements 1.4 Refine ideas through experimentation and create designs for a range of handbuilt ceramic pieces to meet market or design brief needs |
2. Determine safety requirements for handbuilt ceramic work | 2.1 Investigate specific safety and sustainability issues for handbuilt ceramic work 2.2 Set up work space, equipment, tools and materials according to safety requirements 2.3 Establish, follow and monitor safe work practices during production of work |
3. Handbuild ceramic items | 3.1 Determine suitable forming methods for a range of handbuilt ceramic items 3.2 Handbuild individual items and sets to design requirements for form and function 3.3 Define ceramic forms using appropriate assembly techniques 3.4 Prepare articles for further decoration 3.5 Use appropriate finishing and drying techniques on handbuilt items |
4. Refine handbuilding skills | 4.1 Develop increasing confidence and skill through practice and experimentation with handbuilt ceramic items 4.2 Proactively identify and resolve technical problems in handbuilt ceramic projects based on developing expertise 4.3 Evolve ideas and professional skill with handbuilt ceramic items through ongoing experimentation with technique 4.4 Develop own ways of working with handbuilding techniques to create individual style 4.5 Create a coherent body of handbuilt ceramic work that shows command of selected handbuilding techniques |
5. Evaluate own handbuilding work | 5.1 Evaluate development of own technique for handbuilt ceramic work with others and seek feedback 5.2 Identify ways to further develop handbuilding techniques as part of a professional ceramics practice and build ideas into future work |
Evidence of the ability to:
research an extensive range of historical and contemporary handbuilt ceramic work and techniques to inform own designs
refine the use of handbuilding techniques through a process of thorough experimentation and practice to create a coherent body of handbuilt ceramic work which:
shows a command of chosen techniques in both single works and multiples of related works
demonstrates the development of an individual style
supports own ideas for work.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
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 handbuilt ceramics practice and how they can inform own design ideas
describe, for the elements and principles of design, the detailed characteristics, complex interrelationships, use in handbuilt ceramic work and how they may be challenged
describe the features and use of these forming methods:
coil building
extruding
modelling
pinching
press moulding
slab building
explain the features of these advanced handbuilding techniques and how they work to achieve different effects in handbuilt ceramic work:
structural support for large scale work
making and joining modules
making multiple units, such as tiles or components
making moulds and formers
combining throwing and slipcasting with handbuilding
adding appropriate materials to clay for forming and firing strength
explain handbuilding techniques appropriate for life modelling
explain ways to explore, adapt and experiment with different handbuilding techniques and materials to develop an individual style
summarise the key physical features, functions and maintenance requirements for a wide range of tools and equipment used to produce handbuilt ceramic items
discuss typical work space requirements for producing handbuilt ceramic items including ways of organising space and equipment for safe and efficient work operation
explain key safety requirements for ceramic work.