CUACER513 — Refine throwing techniques

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37 assessable components: 5 elements (16 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 10 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 7 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Develop ideas for thrown ceramics

1.1Evaluate creative and professional opportunities offered by thrown ceramics for own approach to work
1.2Research ideas for thrown work from historical and contemporary references
1.3Research, adapt and use applicable ideas and approaches from other practitioners
1.4Refine 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

2.1Investigate specific safety and sustainability issues for thrown ceramic work
2.2Set up work space, equipment, tools and materials according to safety requirements

3 Throw, turn and finish ceramic items

3.1Determine and use applicable throwing methods for different ceramic items
3.2Throw individual items and sets to design requirements for form and function
3.3Define ceramic forms using applicable assembly finishing techniques
3.4Trim and prepare articles for further decoration

4 Refine throwing technique

4.1Develop increasing confidence and skill to a professional level through extensive practice at the wheel
4.2Identify and resolve technical problems in thrown ceramic projects as required
4.3Evolve ideas and professional throwing skill through ongoing experimentation with different equipment, tools, materials and advanced techniques
4.4Develop own ways of working with throwing techniques and create individual style

5 Evaluate own thrown work

5.1Evaluate development of own technique for thrown ceramic work with others and seek feedback
5.2Identify ways to further develop throwing techniques as part of a professional ceramics practice and build ideas into future work

Performance evidence

create a body of thrown ceramic works using at least two different throwing techniques.
comply with intellectual property requirements in the development of ideas
establish, follow and monitor safe work practices during production of work
refine the use of throwing techniques through a process of thorough experimentation and extensive practice at the wheel which:  shows a command of chosen techniques in both single works and multiples of related works  demonstrates the development of an individual style  supports own ideas for work.

Knowledge evidence

copyright, trademarks, design licences and permissions applicable to producing ceramic works
historical and contemporary influences applicable to refining throwing techniques
elements and principles of design: detailed characteristics, complex interrelationships, use in thrown ceramic work and how they may be challenged
features of the following ceramic forms created through throwing:  cylinder  ovoids  open  closed
features of different advanced throwing techniques and how they work to achieve different effects in thrown ceramic work
materials used to produce thrown ceramic items:  physical properties and capabilities  characteristics of materials under different treatments and how they work to achieve different effects
ways to explore, adapt and experiment with different throwing techniques and materials to develop an individual style
key physical features, functions and maintenance requirements for different tools and equipment used to produce thrown ceramic items
typical work space requirements for producing thrown ceramic items and ways of organising space and equipment for safe and efficient work operation
key safety requirements for ceramic work.

Foundation skills

Reading: Interprets and evaluates complex and unfamiliar information to support design ideas
Oral Communication: Elicits feedback and confirms understanding using questioning and active listening techniques
Self-management: Takes responsibility for compliance with legal, safety and sustainability practices associated with creative work Takes responsibility for completing own research and creative works from design inception to realisation, managing own time and productivity to sequence stages Manages own decisions about refinement of ideas and techniques through research and selection according to interest
Teamwork: Seeks contribution of creative, innovative and technical ideas from other artists
Planning and organising: Develops broad, flexible plans to improve own artistic knowledge, techniques and professional style
Problem-solving: Resolves problems with technique through practice, experimentation and analysis
Initiative and enterprise: Creates opportunities to use more innovative approach and personal style

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What does an assessment tool for CUACER513 need to cover?

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