CLAYDON BROTHERS CUACER201 Develop Ceramic Skills User Guide

CLAYDON BROTHERS CUACER201 Develop Ceramic Skills

Product Information

Specifications:

• Product Name: Student Assessment Book CUACER201 – Develop ceramic skills (Release 1)
• Manufacturer: Claydon Brothers Pty Ltd
• Version: 1.0
• Published Date: 8/8/2021

Product Usage Instructions

Introduction:
The Student Assessment Book CUACER201 is designed to help individuals develop ceramic skills. It covers various learning outcomes related to preparing ceramic resources, using and testing ceramic techniques, and reviewing work to enhance skills.

Assessment Task 1: Written Assessment
Instructions for this task:

• Answer all questions in the space provided.
• Ensure a good understanding of the specified areas.
• Follow the guidelines for completing the unit requirements safely and effectively.

Resources required:
To complete this assessment task, access to a classroom/Computing Lab is needed.

Submission:
Submit responses by the due date and attach the Assessment Agreement and Assessment cover sheet as requested.

Questions to Respond to:

1. List and describe four techniques you would use to produce a fundamental ceramic work.
2. Describe procedures for working safely with ceramics, materials, tools, and equipment.

FAQ:

• Q: Where can I order the Student Assessment Book CUACER201 – Develop Ceramic Skills?
  A: The book can be ordered through the publisher’s website mentioned in the manual.

• Q: What are the key learning outcomes of this assessment book?
  A: The key learning outcomes include preparing ceramic resources, using and testing ceramic techniques, and reviewing work to develop skills.

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Introduction

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use a limited range of basic ceramic techniques to produce fundamental ceramic work from simple design concepts. It applies to individuals who have developed some general design, drawing or craft skills and who are now embarking on a career in visual arts. They have little or no experience in ceramics and work under close supervision and with guidance from others. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Pre-requisite Unit

• Nil.

Learning Outcomes

1. Prepare ceramic resources
2. Use and test ceramic techniques
3. Review work to develop skills

Assessment types

In this unit you will complete the following assessments:

• Assessment Task 1: Written Assessment
• Assessment Task 2: Exploration of ideas
• Assessment Task 3: Experimentation of techniques
• Assessment Task 4: Create two ceramic pieces
• Assessment Task 5: Review your work

Assessment Task 1: Written Assessment
Instructions for this task:
Answer all questions in the space provided.
You will be required to have a good understanding of the following areas: To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

1. describe the general features of major styles of ceramics and the work of key practitioners relevant to individual area of interest
2. outline, for the elements and principles of design, the fundamental characteristics, primary interrelationships and use in fundamental ceramic work
3. outline, for a range of equipment and tools used to produce ceramic work, key physical features and uses, cleaning techniques and storage requirements
4. outline the general features and use of a basic range of materials and techniques used to produce fundamental ceramic work
5. outline typical work space requirements for producing fundamental ceramic work including ways of organising space and equipment for efficient work operation
6. outline procedures for working safely with ceramics materials, tools, and equipment.

Benchmark
You must get all questions 100% correct and all documentation requested in this assessment is submitted to gain a satisfactory in this task.

Resources required for this assessment task:
You need to have access to the following:

• Pen and Paper
• This Booklet
• Access to learning materials
• Access to the internet
• Access to a PC and word-processing software

Location: Classroom/Computing Lab
Submission
Submit your responses by the due date and per the general instructions at the beginning of this unit of competency. Attach the Assessment Agreement and the Assessment cover sheet for this assessment task.

Questions to respond to.

a.

b.

c.

d.

Q6. List and describe four techniques you would use to produce a fundamental ceramic work.

a.

b.

c.

d.

Q7. Describe procedures for working safely with ceramics, materials, tools, and equipment.

Questions to respond to.

Q8. What are the typical workspace requirements for producing fundamental ceramic work including ways of organizing space and equipment for efficient work operation?

Evidence to submit

Assessment Task 2: Exploration of Ideas
Instructions for this task:
You are to explore and keep three ideas for your ceramic work with an emphasis on different techniques used in ceramics and using three of the themes in the list below. Once you have decided on the ideas submit all work to your Assessor for marking by the due date and include the Assessment Cover Sheet.
Ask your Assessor to clarify items you are unsure about before commencing. Complete all tasks as stated.

You will be required to have a good understanding of the following areas:

1. Match potential techniques to ideas for own ceramic work

Benchmark
Using the Assessment Matrix below you are to achieve at least a rating of 4 to be deemed satisfactory in this task. You must complete all activities in full and you must answer all questions in full. You must demonstrate that you are able to experiment with different techniques and adapt and combine these techniques to complete the tasks below. All criteria listed in the Assessor’s Checklist must be met to the industry standards specified in this unit. Location: Classroom/Studio with equipment and materials suited to ceramics.

Resources:

• The Learning Guide
• Internet and PC
• Chamois Cloth, Potter’s Needles, towels, One apron, fettling knives, cut-off wires, Brushes, sponges, Potter’s Calipers,
• Box for small tools
• Potters Wheel
• banding wheel
• carving tools
• kilns: electric, gas or raku
• kiln equipment
• protective clothing
• rolling pins or other rollers
• spatulas
• tape measures
• tongs.

https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/survey-of-basic-pottery-tools-2746328

Assessment Task 3: Experimentation
Instructions for this task:
You are to explore and experiment with different ceramic techniques. Once you have decided on the ideas submit all work to your Assessor for marking by the due date and include the Assessment Cover Sheet.
Ask your Assessor to clarify items you are unsure about prior to commencing. Complete all tasks as stated.

You will be required to have a good understanding of the following areas:

1. Match potential techniques to ideas for own ceramic work with assistance from key people
2. Test a range of techniques to determine the effects they achieve through experimentation with samples, practice pieces or work in progress
3. Use selected techniques to produce fundamental ceramic work considering and applying elements and principles of design

Benchmark
Using the Assessment Matrix below you are to achieve at least a rating of 4 by the assessor to be deemed satisfactory in this task. You must complete all tasks in full and to a high standard. You must demonstrate that you can experiment with different techniques and adapt and combine these techniques to complete the tasks below.All criteria listed in the Assessor’s Checklist must be met to the industry standards specified in this unit.
Location: Classroom/Studio with equipment and materials suited to ceramics.

Resources:

• The Learning Guide
• Internet and PC
• Chamois Cloth, Potter’s Needles, towels, One apron, fettling knives, cut-off wires, Brushes, sponges, Potter’s Calipers,
• Box for small tools
• Potters Wheel
• banding wheel
• carving tools
• kilns: electric, gas or raku
• kiln equipment
• protective clothing
• rolling pins or other rollers
• spatulas
• tape measures
• tongs.

https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/survey-of-basic-pottery-tools-2746328

Assessment Task 4: Create two ceramic pieces
Instructions for this task:
You are to produce two ceramic pieces for the final assessment. Once you have decided on the ideas submit all work to your Assessor for marking by the due date and include the Assessment Cover Sheet.
Ask your Assessor to clarify items you are unsure about before commencing. Complete all tasks as stated. Record all data, information, and sketches in your visual diary.

You will be required to have a good understanding of the following areas:

• Preparing the resources to use in your ceramic work
• Using ceramic techniques to produce your work

Benchmark
Using the Assessment Matrix below you are to achieve at least a rating of 4 by the assessor to be deemed satisfactory in this task. You must create multiple (at least two) ceramic pieces using different techniques to create different effects.
All criteria listed in the Assessor’s Checklist must be met to the industry standards specified in this unit.
Location: Classroom/Studio with equipment and materials suited to ceramics.

Resources:

• The Learning Guide
• Internet and PC
• Chamois Cloth, Potter’s Needles, towels, One apron, fettling knives, cut-off wires, Brushes, sponges, Potter’s Calipers,
• Box for small tools
• Potters Wheel
• banding wheel
• carving tools
• kilns: electric, gas or raku
• kiln equipment
• protective clothing
• rolling pins or other rollers
• spatulas
• tape measures
• tongs.

https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/survey-of-basic-pottery-tools-2746328

Task 5 – Review and evaluate the work
Instructions for this task:
You are to review and evaluate your final two pieces of ceramic and develop a plan for improving your skills. Submit all work to your Assessor for marking by the due date and include the Assessment Cover Sheet. You are required to submit all documentation which must be word-processed.
Ask your Assessor to clarify items you are unsure about before commencing. Complete all tasks as stated below.

You will be required to have a good understanding of the following areas:

• Review your work to develop your skills
• Seek feedback from others to improve your skills
• Develop a plan for improving your skills

Benchmark
All criteria listed in the Assessor’s Checklist must be met to the industry standards specified in this unit. A review must be conducted that meets level 4 in the Assessment Matrix Below.

Assessment Matrix

Learning goal| Lacking –

Level 1

| Evolving –

Level 2

| Acquiring-

Level 3

| Proficient – Level 4
Students will be able to observe, interpret, and evaluate art.| The student demonstrates no understanding or skill with the learning goal.| The student demonstrates a limited understanding or skill with the learning goal.| Recognizing and recalling specific vocabulary, such as: aesthetics, art criticism, validity, purpose, quality, and response.

Performing processes such as:

| Constructing aesthetic arguments to support art critiques.

Evaluating the artistic works of others and self, using the elements of art and the principles of design.

 | Commenting on personal art using descriptive terms.|
 | Commenting on other artists’

work using descriptive terms.

|
Students will be able to refine their work and continue to grow as artists.| The student demonstrates no understanding or skill with the learning goal.| The student demonstrates a limited understanding or skill with the learning goal.| Recognizing and recalling specific vocabulary, such as: practice, constructive critique, reflection, revision, refining| Applying constructive criticism to personal work.

Record of Assessment Outcomes
This section records all the evidence used to form the final assessment decision. Please document all types of evidence used in this assessment.

Student Name|
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Unit of Competency| CUACER201 – Develop ceramic skills (Release 1)
Assessment Requirements| Task Outcome
Satisfactory (S)

Not Satisfactory (NS)

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Date

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Assessor’s

Initials

Assessment Task 1: Written Assignment|  |  |
Assessment Task 2: Exploration of ideas|  |  |
Assessment Task 3: Experimentation of Techniques|  |  |
Assessment Task 4: Create two ceramic pieces|  |  |
Assessment Task 5: Review the work|  |  |
Overall Assessment Outcome
☐   Competent| ☐     Not Yet Competent| ☐     Resubmit
If a resubmission is required what additional evidence or corrections are required?
Assessor Name:|
Assessors Signature:|  | Date|

Appendix 1 – Student Survey
At the end of each unit, we would like to collect feedback, so we can identify areas for improvement in our materials. Circle or highlight the response you wish to use. We would appreciate your assistance by providing your constructive feedback.
Please complete the survey and return it to Claydon Brothers Pty Ltd by email: sales@claydonbrothers.com.au.
Thank you for your time.

Qualification code and name|
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Unit code and name| CUACER201 – Develop ceramic skills (Release 1)
Date:|
Please read the statements below and circle the most appropriate response:| Strongly Disagree|

Disagree

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Neutral

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Agree

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Strongly Agree

1. The amount of time for the assessment was appropriate.|

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2

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3

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4

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5

2. The training and assessment materials for this unit were suitable to my learning style and easy to use.| 1| 2| 3| 4| 5
3.  The content was interesting and engaging.| 1| 2| 3| 4| 5
4.  The topics were presented in a logical sequence.| 1| 2| 3| 4| 5
5. The assessment tasks were clear; and it was easy for me to understand what was required of me.| 1| 2| 3| 4| 5
6.  What did you find most interesting or useful about this unit?

7.  What, if anything, did you find the least useful about the unit?

8. Please make any constructive suggestions that would improve these materials for future students.

Thank you for providing your valuable feedback.
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