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CERAMICS

THE ARTIST’S JOURNAL/ VISUAL DIARY

This will be assessed at the three review dates throughout the semester.(refer - assignment requirements) Assessment weighting 20%

The components that are to be included in your journal are as follows:

• Artists’ profiles researched throughout the semester.

• A collection of articles from published journals related to your general ceramics knowledge.

• Evidence of the development of your idea that you use in the production of your work.

• Evidence of the research into techniques used by you.

• Documentation of production including forming and decorative techniques of your work, glazes tests and research, kiln use and firing logs.

• Your own critical analysis of your work. Use of the points referred to above should form the basis of your comments.

Regular visits to art galleries, public art venues, including Federation Square in Melbourne should be documented in your journal. Artists’ floor talks, public lectures, journal articles and published critical reviews of exhibitions provide great opportunities to glean more knowledge about the practice of art and can add to your studentship. Inclusion of notes from these events should be included in your journal entries.

Demonstrating the extent and in-depth development of your ideas, your forming and finishing will enhance your knowledge The methods of inquiry, procedures and conditions that should precede the production of your work and be reviewed at the conclusion.

Tony Conway
Ceramics discipline