Pottery and Ceramics MQF 4

Entry Requirements

No specific entry requirements are needed for this level.

Duration

30 week course with 3 contact hours per week

Learning outcome

“Expected learning outcomes for this course include:

Knowledge
• Understand and analyse ceramic forms using specialised vocabulary.
• Explain advanced processes including hand-building, glazing, firing, and kiln use.
• Understand glaze principles and effects of firing methods and temperatures.
• Understand properties and behaviour of clay and materials.
• Recognise historical and contemporary trends, artists, and influences.
• Interpret research sources and reflect on personal development.

Skills
• Apply advanced and safe ceramic production techniques, including equipment and kiln use.
• Design and construct ceramic works using 2D and 3D design principles.
• Apply glazing and surface decoration techniques effectively.
• Produce functional and sculptural pieces with technical and aesthetic quality.
• Use research and references to inform artistic decisions.
• Develop personal themes through experimentation and reflection.
• Evaluate and critique work individually and collaboratively.

Competence
• Communicate effectively using specialised ceramics vocabulary.
• Independently plan, create, glaze, and fire ceramic works.
• Integrate design principles, material knowledge, and research into outcomes.
• Use research and experimentation to develop original work.
• Combine traditional and contemporary techniques creatively.
• Solve creative and technical problems through reflection and adaptation.
• Develop and express a personal artistic voice.
• Critically evaluate work and engage in constructive discussion.
• Work responsibly, ensuring safety, collaboration, and documentation of the process”

Delivery method

Face to face lesson and hands on practice

Certification/Award

An award certificate accredited by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority will be awarded to learners who attend a minimum of 80% of the course and achieve an overall mark of 45% or higher in their tasks.

Language of instruction

Bilingual