Unit Outline
FFC110
Ceramics 1
Semester 1, 2024
Steven Carson
School of Creative Arts and Media
College of Arts, Law and Education
CRICOS Provider Code: 00586B
Unit Coordinator
Steven Carson
Email: Steven.Carson@utas.edu.au
What is the Unit About?
Unit Description
 
This unit introduces you to ceramics practices through hands-on exercises, demonstrations, and creative projects. You will undertake a number of small experiments to gain and apply knowledge of a range of ceramic techniques and explore surface possibilities through the firing process. An independent project will allow you to explore techniques further, resulting in a realised creative project. You will be introduced to a range of current and historic ceramic artists to assist with the development of your project. This unit is an introductory level unit for students studying in the creative arts, design, and other subject areas. Work health and safety instruction is an integral component of this course.
Intended Learning Outcomes
As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.
On completion of this unit, you will be able to:
1.
Apply ceramic practices and techniques in line with WHS practices.
2.
Respond creatively to a brief to produce ceramic works
3.
Communicate and document your working processes, concepts, and context for creative projects
4.
Demonstrate an introductory knowledge of historical and contemporary ceramic practice.
5.
Work collaboratively, constructively, and respectfully within group and individual learning contexts.
Alterations as a result of student feedback
 
 
 
Teaching arrangements
ATTENDANCE MODE
TEACHING TYPE
LEARNING ACTIVITY
CONTACT HOURS
FREQUENCY
On Campus
Workshop
No Description
3
Once only (12 times)
Attendance / engagement expectations
If your unit is offered On campus, it is expected that you will attend all on-campus and onsite learning activities. This is to support your own learning and the development of a learning community within the unit. If you are unable to attend regularly, please discuss the situation with your course coordinator and/or our UConnect support team.

If your unit is offered Online, it is expected you will engage in all those activities as indicated in the Unit Outline, including any self-directed learning.

If you miss a learning activity for a legitimate reason (e.g., illness, carer responsibilities) teaching staff will attempt to provide alternative activities (e.g., make up readings) where it is possible.
 
 
 
 
How will I be Assessed?
 
For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.
Assessment schedule
ASSESSMENT TASK #
ASSESSMENT TASK NAME
DATE DUE
WEIGHT
LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:
WH&S Quiz
Week 2
0 %
LO1
Assessment Task 2:
Presentation
Week 4
10 %
LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 3:
Ceramic samples and techniques
Week 8
40 %
LO1, LO3, LO4, LO5
Assessment Task 4:
Final folio
Week 13
50 %
LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
 
Assessment details
    
Assessment Task 1: WH&S Quiz
Task Description:
Multiple choice WH&S quiz.

Task Length:
Quiz consisting multiple choice questions, available online via MYLO platform.
Due Date:
Week 2
Weight:
0 %
 
CRITERION #
CRITERION
MEASURES INTENDED
LEARNING OUTCOME(S)
1
You will undertake a multiple choice quiz that is graded automatically via the MYLO platform. The quiz is used to test your engagement with important WH&S procedures and protocols. You are allowed multiple attempts to gain the correct answers, no
LO1
 
Assessment Task 2: Presentation
Task Description:
Contextual Research Presentation – Introduce the work of an artist relevant to your project.

Task Length:
Recorded 3-Minute narrated research presentation.
Due Date:
Week 4
Weight:
10 %
 
 
CRITERION #
CRITERION
MEASURES INTENDED
LEARNING OUTCOME(S)
1
Content - Concept linked to a relevant contextual artist, describing the artist’s concepts, forms, and working methods.
LO4
2
Design and Delivery – Clear communication and presentation that adheres to time limit.
LO3
 
Assessment Task 3: Ceramic samples and techniques
Task Description:
Ceramic experimentation – Produce a range of ceramic samples that demonstrate experimentation with ceramic techniques.

Task Length:
6 – 10 samples and experiments related to final assessment task, 15 Journal Pages, WH&S survey of processes and materials related to proposed final artwork.
Due Date:
Week 8
Weight:
40 %
 
CRITERION #
CRITERION
MEASURES INTENDED
LEARNING OUTCOME(S)
1
Technical Competency – Effective use of tools, media, and techniques.
LO1, LO5
2
Journal work – Evidence of completion of homework tasks, independent research, and relevant contextual examples.
LO3, LO4
3
Studio Workplace Health and Safety – Application of appropriate studio WHS principles .
LO1, LO5
 
Assessment Task 4: Final folio
Task Description:
Final folio – A folio of creative ceramic artworks supported by journal and artist statement.

Task Length:
Final Folio comprised of 3 x components: • Body of Creative Artworks in response to a set project brief • Artist Statement – 300 words • Journal - 10 pages from creative journal
Due Date:
Week 13
Weight:
50 %
 
CRITERION #
CRITERION
MEASURES INTENDED
LEARNING OUTCOME(S)
1
Creative Response – Concept development, appropriate use of media, techniques and tools to describe, produce and resolve creative works.
LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
2
WH&S and Studio Participation - Apply studio WH&S protocols; Constructive and respectful collaboration across group and individual learning contexts.
LO1, LO5
3
Journal and Support work - Evidence project development, research and critical reflection.
LO1, LO2, LO3
4
Statement - - Artist statement describes the concept, form and content.
LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
 
 
 
How your final result is determined
To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.
 
Submission of assignments
Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.
 
Requests for extensions
If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.
 
A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.
 
The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.
Late penalties
Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.
 
Review of results and appeals
You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.