Unit Outline

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

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.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

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.