Develop and apply ceramic glazes

Unit of competency Outline

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Unit of competency

National Code
CUACER505

State Code
AWJ58

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

Current Release Number
2.00

Current Release Date
21/02/2019

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

21/07/2016

Field of Education

100305 - Crafts

Original Release Date

21/07/2016

Nominal Hours

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 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.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

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

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
S7636	CUVCER505A	Develop and apply ceramic glazes	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
ODJ20	CUACER515	Develop and apply ceramic glazes	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AZL1	CUA51215	Diploma of Ceramics	Qualification
AZL6	CUA60715	Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts	Qualification
AZL3	CUA51115	Diploma of Visual Arts	Qualification