CUACER512 — Investigate ceramic materials and processes

1 Research ceramic materials and processes

• 1.1Research ways other artists have used different ceramic materials and processes to achieve different effects
• 1.2Research physical properties and capabilities of different ceramic materials
• 1.3Investigate how different materials and ceramic techniques combine to achieve different technical effects
• 1.4Investigate safety issues associated with different materials and processes
• 1.5Collate and store safety and technical data that meets safety requirements for ceramic work
• 1.6Determine cost and supply issues for different materials

2 Select ceramic materials and processes for exploration

• 2.1Seek and participate in professional discussions about characteristics and opportunities of different ceramic materials and processes
• 2.2Evaluate creative and professional opportunities offered by different ceramic materials and processes for own approach to work
• 2.3Identify and assess limitations and constraints of different materials and processes
• 2.4Select different materials and processes that suit own practice

3 Integrate ceramic materials and processes into own work

• 3.1Explore own new and different ways of working with materials and processes to achieve new effects and desired outcomes
• 3.2Experiment on samples, practice pieces or a work in progress and challenge and stretch the capabilities and uses of different materials and processes
• 3.3Identify and resolve technical problems with material use as required
• 3.4Develop own ways of working with materials and processes

4 Manage ceramic materials

• 4.1Establish supply of ceramic materials which meets price, quality and delivery expectations
• 4.2Develop ways of working with materials that minimise waste
• 4.3Handle and store materials according to quality and self-life guidelines

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