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Evidence Guide: CUVVSP06B - Research and experiment with techniques to produce ceramics

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CUVVSP06B - Research and experiment with techniques to produce ceramics

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Inform work through experimentation with ceramic techniques and media.

  1. Evaluate the potential for new approaches to ceramic work based on capabilities of techniques already used.
  2. Select, adapt or introduce new materials, tools, equipment or technology for the achievement of different effects.
  3. Extend the capabilities of ceramic techniques through experimentation to inform practice.
  4. Take account of particular safety or environmental issues associated with the use of different techniques and media.
  5. Research, adapt and use relevant ideas and approaches from other practitioners with consideration of intellectualproperty, moral rights and copyright requirements.
Evaluate the potential for new approaches to ceramic work based on capabilities of techniques already used.

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Select, adapt or introduce new materials, tools, equipment or technology for the achievement of different effects.

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Extend the capabilities of ceramic techniques through experimentation to inform practice.

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Take account of particular safety or environmental issues associated with the use of different techniques and media.

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Research, adapt and use relevant ideas and approaches from other practitioners with consideration of intellectualproperty, moral rights and copyright requirements.

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Develop and refine a conceptual vision for ceramic work.

  1. Develop a conceptualvision for ceramic work based on a knowledge and understanding of different ceramic techniques.
  2. Consider the criteria for selecting techniques, material, tools and equipment based on results of experimentation.
  3. Establish criteria which are most likely to facilitate the achievement of the conceptual vision.
  4. Select approach to work which meets established criteria.
  5. Refine the conceptual vision based on ongoing experimentation and analysis of ceramic techniques.
Develop a conceptualvision for ceramic work based on a knowledge and understanding of different ceramic techniques.

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Consider the criteria for selecting techniques, material, tools and equipment based on results of experimentation.

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Establish criteria which are most likely to facilitate the achievement of the conceptual vision.

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Select approach to work which meets established criteria.

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Refine the conceptual vision based on ongoing experimentation and analysis of ceramic techniques.

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Determine and organise resource requirements for new work.

  1. Assess specific resource requirements which arise from the use of techniques and experimental approaches.
  2. Research and access potential sources of supply for ceramic resources.
  3. Evaluate cost or other constraints which may impact on the development of work.
  4. Set up or coordinate resource requirements in accordance with safety or other workplacerequirements.
Assess specific resource requirements which arise from the use of techniques and experimental approaches.

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Research and access potential sources of supply for ceramic resources.

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Evaluate cost or other constraints which may impact on the development of work.

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Set up or coordinate resource requirements in accordance with safety or other workplacerequirements.

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Realise ceramic work.

  1. Realise the ceramic work using techniques and media selected from research and experimentation to meet the conceptual vision.
  2. Evaluate and respond to the potential for changes in the use of techniques, materials, tools or equipment.
  3. Refine the conceptual vision based on ongoing experiences with the production of work.
  4. Use safe working practices throughout the production of ceramic work.
  5. Consider issues of presentation and take action accordingly.
Realise the ceramic work using techniques and media selected from research and experimentation to meet the conceptual vision.

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Evaluate and respond to the potential for changes in the use of techniques, materials, tools or equipment.

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Refine the conceptual vision based on ongoing experiences with the production of work.

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Use safe working practices throughout the production of ceramic work.

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Consider issues of presentation and take action accordingly.

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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.

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

The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:

production of ceramic work which demonstrates a highly developed command of the selected techniques and which is consistent with the conceptual vision

in depth knowledge of techniques, materials and tools and the ways they may be adapted and extended.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The assessment context must provide for:

evaluation of visual language and technical execution of work pieces produced by the candidate

practical demonstration of skills using required tools, equipment and materials to produce multiple pieces of ceramic work or a single major work.

Method of assessment

Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:

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

questioning and discussion about candidates intentions and the work outcome

verbal and written reports

review of portfolios of evidence

third party workplace reports of performance by the candidate.

Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy) and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities, and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties such a speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).

Assessment of this unit requires access to the materials and resources needed to produce ceramic work.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills:

research skills and sources of information to inform experimentation in ceramic work

literacy skills sufficient to interpret information and material about the work of other ceramicists

numeracy skills sufficient to evaluate resource costs and to calculate material requirements.

Required knowledge:

the role of experimentation in the developing and refining concepts for ceramic work

detailed knowledge of physical properties and capabilities of the range of materials and tools used in ceramic work

the 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 these may be used, adapted and challenged in the development of concepts for ceramic work

the historical and theoretical contexts for ceramic work and how this may be used to inform own artistic practice

copyright, moral rights and intellectual property issues and legislation associated with ceramic work

sources of raw, part-processed and processed materials and other resources for ceramic work

work space requirements for ceramic work, including selection and set up of work space for particular types of work

environmental issues associated with the tools and materials used in ceramic work, including the potential issues associated with new approaches

organisational and legislative occupational health and safety procedures in relation to ceramic work.

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.

Ceramic work may include:

architectural ceramics

ceramic installation work

fired and non fired clay work

hand formed work (table ware, vessels)

mixed media

sculptural work and constructions

wearable objects, e.g. head and neck pieces, bracelets etc.

Within this unit the candidate would generally demonstrate a command of a broad range of techniques as the basis for experimentation and innovation. Techniques may include:

applied surface treatments (inlay with other clays or other materials, oxides, glazes)

hand forming (pinch, coil, slab, slab-roll methods)

moulding, including mould making

slip casting

subtractive surface treatments (incising, impressing, stamping, piercing).

Materials may include:

casting plaster, resins, wax and other materials for mould making

glazes, oxides

other materials for inlay which would leave impressions/stains etc in the ceramic work after firing

range of clays

slip.

Tools and equipment may include:

brushes, toothbrushes

carving tools

electronic equipment used in design work, e.g. computer, scanner, printer software

gas or electric kiln, wood fired kiln

kiln furniture and equipment

knives/blades

measuring devices

protective clothing

raku kiln

rolling pins or other rollers

spatulas

tongs.

Extending capabilities through:

experimentation encourages the exploration of the full potential of the art form and involves innovation.

Particular safety or environmental issues 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, newspapers

visiting exhibitions, museums.

Intellectual property, moral rights and copyright requirements may relate to:

extent to which the work may be used

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.

The conceptual vision may be determined by:

elements and principles of design

the relationship of the work to a theoretical and historical context

the subject matter or theme for the ceramic work, e.g. the body; identity; land and place; political, cultural, social issues; spiritual concerns.

Refining the conceptual vision may include:

adjustment to consideration of elements and principles of design

adjustment to subject matter or theme

adjustment to utilise the extended capabilities of the technique

no change.

Sources of supply may include:

commercial outlets

found objects or materials

manufacturing or factory waste

nature.

Cost and other constraints may relate to:

availability of materials and tools

budgeting

sponsorship

timeframe.

Workplace requirements may include:

drying space

lighting

ventilation

wet and dry areas.

Issues of presentation may include:

availability of materials and space

client preference

cost

practical considerations

timeframe.

Taking action may involve:

deciding on presentation method

seeking external assistance, e.g. with plinth construction

selecting and preparing work for presentation.