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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
Ceramic work may include: | architectural ceramicsceramic installation workfired and non fired clay workhand formed work (table ware, vessels)mixed media |
| sculptural work and constructionswearable objects, e.g. head and neck pieces, bracelets etc. |
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Within this unit the candidate would generally demonstrate a command of a broad range of techniques as the basis for experimentation and innovation. Techniques may include: | applied surface treatments (inlay with other clays or other materials, oxides, glazes)hand forming (pinch, coil, slab, slab-roll methods)moulding, including mould makingslip castingsubtractive surface treatments (incising, impressing, stamping, piercing). |
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Materials may include: | casting plaster, resins, wax and other materials for mould makingglazes, oxidesother materials for inlay which would leave impressions/stains etc in the ceramic work after firingrange of clays slip. |
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Tools and equipment may include: | brushes, toothbrushescarving toolselectronic equipment used in design work, e.g. computer, scanner, printer softwaregas or electric kiln, wood fired kilnkiln furniture and equipmentknives/bladesmeasuring devicesprotective clothingraku kilnrolling pins or other rollersspatulastongs. |
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Extending capabilities through: | experimentation encourages the exploration of the full potential of the art form and involves innovation. |
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Particular safety or environmental issues may include: | Federal, State and Territory legislation, regulations and standardspersonal protection recyclingsafe disposal of waste |
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Research may involve: | approaching individuals with relevant expertiseattending lectures and talksconducting material and technical experiments and testsseeking out information in books, journals, newspapersvisiting exhibitions, museums. |
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Intellectual property, moral rights and copyright requirements may relate to: | extent to which the work may be usedprocedures for seeking permission to use the work of others, including systems for the administration of copyrightprotocols for the adaptation of work by others. |
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The conceptual vision may be determined by: | elements and principles of designthe relationship of the work to a theoretical and historical contextthe subject matter or theme for the ceramic work, e.g. the body; identity; land and place; political, cultural, social issues; spiritual concerns. |
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Refining the conceptual vision may include: | adjustment to consideration of elements and principles of designadjustment to subject matter or themeadjustment to utilise the extended capabilities of the techniqueno change. |
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Sources of supply may include: | commercial outletsfound objects or materialsmanufacturing or factory wastenature. |
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Cost and other constraints may relate to: | availability of materials and toolsbudgetingsponsorshiptimeframe. |
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Workplace requirements may include: | drying spacelightingventilationwet and dry areas. |
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Issues of presentation may include: | availability of materials and spaceclient preferencecostpractical considerationstimeframe. |
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Taking action may involve: | deciding on presentation methodseeking external assistance, e.g. with plinth constructionselecting and preparing work for presentation. |
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