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Refine ceramics techniques

Refine ceramics techniques

Unit of competency
National Code
CUACER511
State Code
ODG69
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 research and experiment with different ceramic techniques to refine and evaluate an individual professional style. It involves researching different ceramic ideas and techniques, evaluating ideas, developing ceramic technique skills safely and evaluating own work. Experimentation might involve a deeper engagement with throwing, glazing, moulding or hand building techniques but not to a specialist level.The unit applies to highly skilled ceramic artists who integrate the use of those different techniques explored, to realise a coherent body of creative work which could include functional items or 3D pieces. They work with reasonable levels 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. Research ceramic ideas and techniques
  • 1.1 Expand knowledge of historical and contemporary ceramic work using different research methods
  • 1.2 Research ways that other artists have used different ceramic techniques
  • 1.3 Investigate how particular ceramic techniques work to achieve different technical effects
  • 1.4 Evaluate the relationships between ceramic techniques and ideas
  • 1.5 Adapt and use applicable ideas and approaches as required
2. Evaluate and select ceramic techniques for refinement
  • 2.1 Evaluate creative and professional opportunities offered by different ceramic techniques for own approach to work
  • 2.2 Identify and assess limitations and constraints of particular techniques
  • 2.3 Select different ceramic techniques for refinement
3. Determine safety requirements for ceramic work
  • 3.1 Investigate safety issues associated with ceramic work
  • 3.2 Set up work space, equipment, tools and materials according to safety requirements
  • 3.3 Establish and follow safe work practices
  • 3.4 Monitor key safety issues during production of the work
4. Consolidate ceramic techniques to professional level
  • 4.1 Practice and experiment with different ceramic techniques
  • 4.2 Identify and resolve technical problems in ceramic projects based on developing expertise
  • 4.3 Challenge and test ideas and use creative thinking techniques to encourage new and unpredictable ideas to emerge
  • 4.4 Evolve ideas and other professional skills through ongoing experimentation with technique
  • 4.5 Develop own ways of working with techniques and create individual style
5. Evaluate own ceramic technique
  • 5.1 Evaluate development of own technique with others and seek feedback
  • 5.2 Seek and participate in professional discussions that challenge and explore different concepts and approaches
  • 5.3 Evaluate different ways experimentation with different techniques has informed own artwork
  • 5.4 Identify ways to further develop technique as part of professional practice and build ideas into future work
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State Code National Code Title Type
AWJ62 CUACER501 Refine ceramics techniques Unit of competency