WAEC Ceramics Syllabus 2026/2027 & Textbooks
The WAEC Ceramics Syllabus 2026/2027 & Textbook includes topics on the history of ceramics, raw materials, tools and equipment, forming techniques, decoration and finishing, and establishing a small-scale industry. Recommended textbooks, which can include standard pottery and ceramics textbooks from publishers approved by WAEC.
Contents
Aims and Objectives
- Candidates’ knowledge of the history and development of ceramics
- Candidates must improve their ability to explore, identify, prepare and use materials, tools and equipment
- Candidates must improve their knowledge and experience in healthy studio practices
- Candidates mut improve their Ability to design, develop and create ideas for ceramics
- Candidates must develop the Skills in the processes and production of ceramics wares
- Candidates must have ability to interpret and appreciate works in ceramics
- Ability to plan and establish a small-scale industry
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Examination Guidelines
There will be three papers, Papers 1, 2 and 3, all of which must be taken. Papers 1 and 2 will be a composite paper to be taken in one sitting.
PAPER 1:
This Paper will consist of forty multiple-choice objective questions, all of which must be answered within 50 minutes for 40 marks.
PAPER 2:
Paper 2 will consist of six essay-type questions. Candidates will be required to answer four questions within 2 hours for 60 marks.
PAPER 3:
Paper 3 will be two practical projects, out of which candidates will execute one within five days, working for six hours each of the days. The paper will carry 80 marks.
The question papers will be sent to the candidates two weeks before the execution period for candidates to study. Designing sketches and preparatory notes should also be done within two weeks prior to the execution of the project. These will carry 20 marks. The total mark for the paper is, therefore, 100.
WAEC Ceramics Syllabus 2026/2027
| Main Topic / Module | Subtopics and Key Concepts |
|---|---|
| 1. Introduction to Ceramics | • Definition and History of Ceramics • Career Opportunities in Ceramics • Types of Ceramic Products (e.g. bricks, tiles, vases, bowls) • Uses of Ceramics – Utilitarian and Decorative • Cultural Relevance of Ceramic Products |
| 2. Indigenous Pottery in Ghana | • Study of Traditional Pottery Centres – e.g. Ntonso, Pankrono, Vume, Sirigu, etc. • Cultural and Historical Significance of Indigenous Pottery |
| 3. Ghanaian Pioneer Contemporary Ceramic Artists | • Daniel Cobblah • W. C. Owusu • R. C. Ekem • Ofori Duodu • K. K. Broni • J. K. Amoah • Kofi Asante • J. K. Nsiah • I. K. Oteng • P. S. Kwawukume • David Tetteh • Adu Darko • A. E. Quarm • Happy Kufeh, etc. |
| 4. Raw Materials for Ceramics | Clay: Definition, Formation, Kinds and Types (Primary – Kaolin; Secondary – Ball Clay, Earthenware, Stoneware, etc.) • Prospecting and Testing for Clay (Plasticity, Shrinkage, Firing Temperature) • Preparation of Clay • Types of Clay Bodies (Plastic, Rough, etc.) • Sources of |
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