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Investigate ceramic materials and processes

Investigate ceramic materials and processes

Unit of competency
National Code
CUACER512
State Code
ODD06
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
65
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and explore different ceramic materials and processes to develop an individual professional style. It involves researching materials and processes, exploring materials and processes, integrating them into own work and managing them according to requirements. The unit applies to highly skilled visual artists who integrate the use of those different materials and processes explored, to realise a body of creative work, which could include functional items or art pieces. 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. Research ceramic materials and processes
  • 1.1 Research ways other artists have used different ceramic materials and processes to achieve different effects
  • 1.2 Research physical properties and capabilities of different ceramic materials
  • 1.3 Investigate how different materials and ceramic techniques combine to achieve different technical effects
  • 1.4 Investigate safety issues associated with different materials and processes
  • 1.5 Collate and store safety and technical data that meets safety requirements for ceramic work
  • 1.6 Determine cost and supply issues for different materials
2. Select ceramic materials and processes for exploration
  • 2.1 Seek and participate in professional discussions about characteristics and opportunities of different ceramic materials and processes
  • 2.2 Evaluate creative and professional opportunities offered by different ceramic materials and processes for own approach to work
  • 2.3 Identify and assess limitations and constraints of different materials and processes
  • 2.4 Select different materials and processes that suit own practice
3. Integrate ceramic materials and processes into own work
  • 3.1 Explore own new and different ways of working with materials and processes to achieve new effects and desired outcomes
  • 3.2 Experiment on samples, practice pieces or a work in progress and challenge and stretch the capabilities and uses of different materials and processes
  • 3.3 Identify and resolve technical problems with material use as required
  • 3.4 Develop own ways of working with materials and processes
4. Manage ceramic materials
  • 4.1 Establish supply of ceramic materials which meets price, quality and delivery expectations
  • 4.2 Develop ways of working with materials that minimise waste
  • 4.3 Handle and store materials according to quality and self-life guidelines
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWJ59 CUACER502 Investigate ceramic materials and processes Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BOJ0 CUA51225 Diploma of Ceramics Qualification
BGS5 CUA51220 Diploma of Ceramics Qualification
BOG7 CUA51125 Diploma of Visual Arts Qualification
BGR9 CUA51120 Diploma of Visual Arts Qualification