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Refine throwing techniques

Refine throwing techniques

Unit of competency
National Code
CUACER513
State Code
ODJ26
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 thrown ceramic items. It involves research to develop designs and refinement of throwing technique through experimentation and dedicated practice at the wheel.The unit applies to visual artists who are highly skilled in the specific techniques for thrown 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 thrown ceramics
  • 1.1 Evaluate creative and professional opportunities offered by thrown ceramics for own approach to work
  • 1.2 Research ideas for thrown 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 ceramic pieces that meet market or design brief requirements
2. Determine safety requirements for thrown ceramic work
  • 2.1 Investigate specific safety and sustainability issues for thrown ceramic work
  • 2.2 Set up work space, equipment, tools and materials according to safety requirements
3. Throw, turn and finish ceramic items
  • 3.1 Determine and use applicable throwing methods for different ceramic items
  • 3.2 Throw individual items and sets to design requirements for form and function
  • 3.3 Define ceramic forms using applicable assembly finishing techniques
  • 3.4 Trim and prepare articles for further decoration
4. Refine throwing technique
  • 4.1 Develop increasing confidence and skill to a professional level through extensive practice at the wheel
  • 4.2 Identify and resolve technical problems in thrown ceramic projects as required
  • 4.3 Evolve ideas and professional throwing skill through ongoing experimentation with different equipment, tools, materials and advanced techniques
  • 4.4 Develop own ways of working with throwing techniques and create individual style
5. Evaluate own thrown work
  • 5.1 Evaluate development of own technique for thrown ceramic work with others and seek feedback
  • 5.2 Identify ways to further develop throwing 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
AWJ61 CUACER503 Refine throwing techniques Unit of competency