Ceramic Design

Aim

This unit aims to develop learners’ practical making skills in ceramics and to generate design work which shows understanding of historical and contemporary ceramics.

Learning outcomes

LO1 Understand the visual and tactile properties of ceramic materials

1.1 Analyse types of ceramic materials and their uses

1.2 Evaluate use of visual and tactile properties in historical and contemporary work

LO2 Be able to develop designs for ceramic products

2.1 Apply findings of research to design developments

2.2 Produce informed working drawings, maquettes and prototypes

LO3 Be able to make ceramic products

3.1 Employ making processes to effectively realise designs

3.2 Apply surface decoration and finishing processes appropriate to intentions

LO4 Be able to employ professional practice

4.1 Comply with legal requirements for making and selling work

4.2 Evaluate own work in the context of ceramic professional practice.