Cleveland High School – Art of Product Design 1-2

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Students in this project-based course explore form, function, and aesthetics. They use a variety of materials and techniques which may include clay, mixed-media sculpture, weaving, plaster, wire, small metals, and jewelry design. Students create prototypes as well as a final product for each design challenge. Class sessions may include hands-on activities, group discussions, demonstrations, and slide-presentations to reinforce the key ideas. Topics may include identifying consumer needs, investigating problems in design, refining ideas, material use, design for production and manufacturing, production costs, and retail pricing.