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Develop and apply ceramic glazes

Develop and apply ceramic glazes

Unit of competency
National Code
CUACER515
State Code
ODJ20
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/04/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/11/2021
Field of Education
100305 - Crafts
Original Release Date
26/11/2021
Nominal Hours
55
Description
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 personal glaze recipes. It involves research to develop designs and refinement of glazing recipes and techniques through experimentation and dedicated practice.The unit applies to 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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop ideas for glazing ceramic items
  • 1.1 Identify and 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 applicable ideas and approaches from other practitioners
  • 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 different advanced glazing techniques, equipment and tools
  • 2.4 Label and store glazes according to safety requirements
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 meet 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 required temperature and kiln atmosphere
  • 4.5 Modify glazes to correct faults and technical problems as required
  • 4.6 Maintain records and data for glazing and firing processes according to requirements
5. Evaluate glaze work
  • 5.1 Evaluate glaze work in line with work idea and functionality
  • 5.2 Evaluate development of own technique for glazed ceramic work with others and seek feedback
  • 5.3 Evaluate different 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
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State Code National Code Title Type
AWJ58 CUACER505 Develop and apply ceramic glazes Unit of competency