Those who study ceramics typically learn how to sculpt items out of clay and other non-organic materials for practical and decorative purposes. Some programs may even incorporate more technologically-advanced applications such as digital imagery.

A few universities in the United States have extension programs in various parts of Jamaica. Most of the students who enroll in these part-time programs are working professionals who want to continue their education without having to relocate closer to the nation's Universities. Jamaica is the third largest island in the Caribbean.