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Refine handbuilding techniques

Refine handbuilding techniques

Unit of competency
National Code
CUACER514
State Code
ODH53
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
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and produce complex functional or artistic handbuilt ceramic items. It involves research to develop designs and refinement of handbuilding technique through experimentation and dedicated practice.The unit applies to visual artists who are highly skilled in the specific techniques for handbuilt ceramic work and who realise an individual professional style and 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 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 applicable ideas and approaches from other practitioners
  • 1.4 Refine ideas through experimentation and create designs for different handbuilt ceramic pieces that 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
3. Handbuild ceramic items
  • 3.1 Determine suitable forming methods for different handbuilt ceramic items
  • 3.2 Handbuild individual items and sets to design requirements for form and function
  • 3.3 Define ceramic forms using applicable assembly techniques
  • 3.4 Prepare articles for further decoration
  • 3.5 Finish and dry handbuilt items using applicable techniques
4. Refine handbuilding skills
  • 4.1 Develop increasing confidence and skill through practice and experimentation with handbuilt ceramic items
  • 4.2 Identify and resolve technical problems in handbuilt ceramic projects as required
  • 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 and create individual style
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
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWJ60 CUACER504 Refine handbuilding techniques Unit of competency