Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CUACER505 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Develop and apply ceramic glazes

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Issue Date: April 2024


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Unit of Competency CUACER505 - Develop and apply ceramic glazes
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to make and apply a range of glazes to create different aesthetic effects for ceramic items. It requires the ability to make and test different types of glazes and to develop original glaze recipes.It applies to those visual artists who are highly skilled in the specific techniques for glazed ceramic work and who realise a coherent body of creative work. They work with a high level of independence seeking mentoring and guidance as required.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

equipment, tools and materials used to produce glazed ceramic work

relevant information sources.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Develop ideas for glazing ceramic items
  • Evaluate potential for new and original approaches to own glazed ceramic work, including use of original glazes
  • Research glazing ideas from historical and contemporary references
  • Research, adapt and use relevant ideas and approaches from other practitioners and comply with intellectual property requirements
  • Refine and confirm ideas through research, experimentation and testing
       
Element: Modify and test existing glaze recipes
  • Investigate and respond to specific safety and sustainability issues for glaze work
  • Modify and test existing glaze recipes on various clay bodies and in various kiln firing conditions
  • Achieve different effects through exploration and experimentation with a broad range of advanced glazing techniques, equipment and tools
  • Label and store glazes safely
       
Element: Formulate original glaze recipes
  • Analyse glaze science and chemistry to inform ideas for original glaze recipes
  • Research how raw ingredients and formulas achieve different effects
  • Formulate own glaze recipes that aim to achieve predictable fired results
  • Test original glazes on various clay bodies and in various kiln firing conditions, and record data
       
Element: Create a body of glazed work
  • Select and use recipes and glaze application techniques according to required effect and modify application as required
  • Decorate surfaces with glaze using techniques and tools selected from own experimentation
  • Evaluate and respond to potential for changes in application methods
  • Fire the glazed form at the appropriate temperature and kiln atmosphere
  • Modify glazes to correct faults and technical problems
  • Maintain accurate records and data for glazing and firing processes
       
Element: Evaluate glaze work
  • Evaluate glaze work from an aesthetic and functional perspective
  • Evaluate development of own technique for glazed ceramic work with others and seek feedback
  • Evaluate particular ways that experimentation with different techniques has informed own artwork
  • Identify ways to further develop glazing techniques as part of professional ceramics practice and build ideas into future work
       


Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Develop ideas for glazing ceramic items

1.1 Evaluate potential for new and original approaches to own glazed ceramic work, including use of original glazes

1.2 Research glazing ideas 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 and confirm ideas through research, experimentation and testing

2. Modify and test existing glaze recipes

2.1 Investigate and respond to specific safety and sustainability issues for glaze work

2.2 Modify and test existing glaze recipes on various clay bodies and in various kiln firing conditions

2.3 Achieve different effects through exploration and experimentation with a broad range of advanced glazing techniques, equipment and tools

2.4 Label and store glazes safely

3. Formulate original glaze recipes

3.1 Analyse glaze science and chemistry to inform ideas for original glaze recipes

3.2 Research how raw ingredients and formulas achieve different effects

3.3 Formulate own glaze recipes that aim to achieve predictable fired results

3.4 Test original glazes on various clay bodies and in various kiln firing conditions, and record data

4. Create a body of glazed work

4.1 Select and use recipes and glaze application techniques according to required effect and modify application as required

4.2 Decorate surfaces with glaze using techniques and tools selected from own experimentation

4.3 Evaluate and respond to potential for changes in application methods

4.4 Fire the glazed form at the appropriate temperature and kiln atmosphere

4.5 Modify glazes to correct faults and technical problems

4.6 Maintain accurate records and data for glazing and firing processes

5. Evaluate glaze work

5.1 Evaluate glaze work from an aesthetic and functional perspective

5.2 Evaluate development of own technique for glazed ceramic work with others and seek feedback

5.3 Evaluate particular ways that experimentation with different techniques has informed own artwork

5.4 Identify ways to further develop glazing techniques as part of professional ceramics practice and build ideas into future work

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.

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.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Develop ideas for glazing ceramic items

1.1 Evaluate potential for new and original approaches to own glazed ceramic work, including use of original glazes

1.2 Research glazing ideas 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 and confirm ideas through research, experimentation and testing

2. Modify and test existing glaze recipes

2.1 Investigate and respond to specific safety and sustainability issues for glaze work

2.2 Modify and test existing glaze recipes on various clay bodies and in various kiln firing conditions

2.3 Achieve different effects through exploration and experimentation with a broad range of advanced glazing techniques, equipment and tools

2.4 Label and store glazes safely

3. Formulate original glaze recipes

3.1 Analyse glaze science and chemistry to inform ideas for original glaze recipes

3.2 Research how raw ingredients and formulas achieve different effects

3.3 Formulate own glaze recipes that aim to achieve predictable fired results

3.4 Test original glazes on various clay bodies and in various kiln firing conditions, and record data

4. Create a body of glazed work

4.1 Select and use recipes and glaze application techniques according to required effect and modify application as required

4.2 Decorate surfaces with glaze using techniques and tools selected from own experimentation

4.3 Evaluate and respond to potential for changes in application methods

4.4 Fire the glazed form at the appropriate temperature and kiln atmosphere

4.5 Modify glazes to correct faults and technical problems

4.6 Maintain accurate records and data for glazing and firing processes

5. Evaluate glaze work

5.1 Evaluate glaze work from an aesthetic and functional perspective

5.2 Evaluate development of own technique for glazed ceramic work with others and seek feedback

5.3 Evaluate particular ways that experimentation with different techniques has informed own artwork

5.4 Identify ways to further develop glazing techniques as part of professional ceramics practice and build ideas into future work

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Evaluate potential for new and original approaches to own glazed ceramic work, including use of original glazes 
Research glazing ideas from historical and contemporary references 
Research, adapt and use relevant ideas and approaches from other practitioners and comply with intellectual property requirements 
Refine and confirm ideas through research, experimentation and testing 
Investigate and respond to specific safety and sustainability issues for glaze work 
Modify and test existing glaze recipes on various clay bodies and in various kiln firing conditions 
Achieve different effects through exploration and experimentation with a broad range of advanced glazing techniques, equipment and tools 
Label and store glazes safely 
Analyse glaze science and chemistry to inform ideas for original glaze recipes 
Research how raw ingredients and formulas achieve different effects 
Formulate own glaze recipes that aim to achieve predictable fired results 
Test original glazes on various clay bodies and in various kiln firing conditions, and record data 
Select and use recipes and glaze application techniques according to required effect and modify application as required 
Decorate surfaces with glaze using techniques and tools selected from own experimentation 
Evaluate and respond to potential for changes in application methods 
Fire the glazed form at the appropriate temperature and kiln atmosphere 
Modify glazes to correct faults and technical problems 
Maintain accurate records and data for glazing and firing processes 
Evaluate glaze work from an aesthetic and functional perspective 
Evaluate development of own technique for glazed ceramic work with others and seek feedback 
Evaluate particular ways that experimentation with different techniques has informed own artwork 
Identify ways to further develop glazing techniques as part of professional ceramics practice and build ideas into future work 

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