Delivery Type	Delivery length / details
Lecture	4 x 1 hour
Practical	6 x 2 hours

Assessment Type	Assessment length / details	Proportion
Supplementary Assessment	Computer Aided Learning Test	40%
Supplementary Assessment	Project work and Report	60%
Supplementary Assessment	Computer Aided Learning Test	40%
Supplementary Assessment	Personal Project and Report	60%

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module, students should be able to:
1. recognize, date and identify selected pieces from the Ceramic Collection
2. recognize and describe basic ceramic techniques and terminology
3. understand the basic principles of databases and how they might be used in relation to touch screen and web-based displays
4.. understand basic issues around oral history interviewing, transcribing and copyright
5. understand the responsibilities and requirements of group working and collaboration

Brief description

The module focuses principally on the Ceramic Collection and Archive in UWA which offers a unique resource for the study of ceramics. The Collection contains examples from the earliest period (archaeological) through to contemporary studio ceramics, along with a paper archive and an oral history archive largely relating to studio ceramics.

The taught classes introduce students to the basic techniques of ceramics and examine aspects of ceramic history through the study of works in the collection. The second part of the module consists of a project which allows students to develop the learning experience by applying their knowledge to a particular aspect of collection development. The project work evolves each time from current research and activities relating to the Collection. This includes work on oral history, such as interviewing, transcribing and analysing tapes; the digitisation of images, and the development of databases for web-based materials. Projects may also involve education work and the development of small touring exhibitions with education packs.

Content

Main topics that will be covered in taught classes:

1. Introduction to the History of the Collection and the Project
2. The Ceramics Gallery: Looking at the Collection
3. Issues in Oral History and Computer Books / Multimedia
4. Workshop on Gallery Education Projects around Ceramics
5. Country Pottery and Art Pottery: Buckley and Ewenny Potteries; Martin Brothers; Ruskin Pottery; Royal Lancastrian
6. Studio Pottery: the Leach Tradition (Michael Cardew, Katharine Pleydell-Bouverie and Norah Braden)
7. Modernism: Staite Murray, Lucie Rie, Hans Coper and their influence
8. Ceramics since the Seventies: New Ideas and Experimental Techniques
9. Handbuilding and Open Firing Techniques: Nigeria; Algeria; Pueblo pottery and the impact of these techniques in recent years

A large part of the module involves the Project and learning skills particular to the nature of the Project developed.

Skills Type	Skills details
Application of Number	Might be involved in certain projects but not a big aspect of this course
Communication	In the classes which are always interactive, and in project and group work
Improving own Learning and Performance	A great deal of this course involves opportunities for self-directed learning and developing personal confidence
Information Technology	A large part of this course in both the learning and the assessment
Personal Development and Career planning	This course is primarily about developing knowledge and skills that would be useful for a student¿s CV and in career planning.
Problem solving	In the group work and project activity
Research skills	In the private study for the project and CAL test
Subject Specific Skills	Knowledge about ceramics and ceramic history
Team work	Project

Course Delivery

Assessment

Learning Outcomes

Brief description

Content

Module Skills

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