Leodis V. McDaniel High School – Textiles

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Textiles is a course introducing fundamental, technical, conceptual, and behavioral skills in visual art for students of all abilities. We will study the Textiles industry through utilitarian, sculptural, and mixed media forms, primarily with fabric. This course focuses on a new topic each quarter: weaving, dyeing, sewing, and pattern fabrication. These hands-on units of study will be explored with a foundation in art history and aesthetics. Students will learn problem-solving strategies in concept development, project management, and execution of work. Integral to this is a sketchbook that records design, 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.