Leodis V. McDaniel High School – Ceramics

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Ceramics is a course refining fundamental, technical, conceptual, and behavioral skills in visual art for students of all abilities. We will explore the Ceramics and Sculpture industries through utilitarian, sculptural, painterly, and mixed media forms, primarily in clay, wire, plaster, and paper will be explored through hands-on units of study based in Art History and Aesthetics. Students will focus on wheel throwing and handbuilding with clay along with exploring mixed media, plaster and slip casting. Students will learn problem-solving strategies in concept development, compositional structure, project management, and execution of work. Integral to this is a sketchbook that records design problems, research, idea generation, and reflective thinking. Hands-on experiences provide opportunities for a multitude of learning styles, increase student confidence, and can improve overall academic performance. As a CTE course, we will incorporate business education and career related experiences in the form of field trips and visitors from industry.