CUACER515 — Develop and apply ceramic glazes

1 Develop ideas for glazing ceramic items

• 1.1Identify and evaluate potential for new and original approaches to own glazed ceramic work, including use of original glazes
• 1.2Research glazing ideas from historical and contemporary references
• 1.3Research, adapt and use applicable ideas and approaches from other practitioners
• 1.4Refine and confirm ideas through research, experimentation and testing

2 Modify and test existing glaze recipes

• 2.1Investigate and respond to specific safety and sustainability issues for glaze work
• 2.2Modify and test existing glaze recipes on various clay bodies and in various kiln firing conditions
• 2.3Achieve different effects through exploration and experimentation with different advanced glazing techniques, equipment and tools
• 2.4Label and store glazes according to safety requirements

3 Formulate original glaze recipes

• 3.1Analyse glaze science and chemistry to inform ideas for original glaze recipes
• 3.2Research how raw ingredients and formulas achieve different effects
• 3.3Formulate own glaze recipes that aim to meet predictable fired results
• 3.4Test original glazes on various clay bodies and in various kiln firing conditions, and record data

4 Create a body of glazed work

• 4.1Select and use recipes and glaze application techniques according to required effect and modify application as required
• 4.2Decorate surfaces with glaze using techniques and tools selected from own experimentation
• 4.3Evaluate and respond to potential for changes in application methods
• 4.4Fire the glazed form at required temperature and kiln atmosphere
• 4.5Modify glazes to correct faults and technical problems as required
• 4.6Maintain records and data for glazing and firing processes according to requirements

5 Evaluate glaze work

• 5.1Evaluate glaze work in line with work idea and functionality
• 5.2Evaluate development of own technique for glazed ceramic work with others and seek feedback
• 5.3Evaluate different ways that experimentation with different techniques has informed own artwork
• 5.4Identify ways to further develop glazing techniques as part of professional ceramics practice and build ideas into future work

What does an assessment tool for CUACER515 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CUACER515 needs to address all 47 unit components: 5 elements with 22 performance criteria, 4 performance evidence requirements, 14 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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