Program of Studies - Hunterdon Central Regional High School

#717 - OIL PAINTING - 2.5 CREDITS (ART 717 OIL PAINTING)
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisites: #711 Art 1, or #701 Exploring Art
In this course, exercises in composition and color theory are conducted in preparation for painting projects. Creative thinking and
innovative approach are encouraged. In addition to oils, other media including acrylics and watercolors are explored which will
expand the range of the painting experience. Artists, as they relate to paintings, are studied.
#715 – CERAMICS 1 - 2.5 CREDITS (ART 715 CERAMICS 1)
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisite: None
Note: This course only serves as a prerequisite for Ceramics 2; it does not serve as a prerequisite for other Art courses.
In this course, a variety of hand-built and wheel-throwing techniques are discussed and demonstrated by the teacher and
experienced by the student. Hand-built methods include making pinch, coil and slab vessels, as well as bas-relief and in-the-round
sculpture. Students design and build ceramic objects that are intended for use in the home or for aesthetic stimulation. Various
decorating and glazing skills are learned to enhance the original clay works. Emphasis will be on Asian inspired ceramics.
#720 – CERAMICS 2 – 2.5 CREDITS (ART 720 CERAMICS 2)
Grades 11-12
Prerequisite: #715 Ceramics 1
Recommendation: We encourage students to challenge themselves and recognize that “academic rigor” is one of the key
determinants to learning. Students are also encouraged to evaluate the demands of their entire schedule when considering
this course. Students should contemplate the risk involved when choosing courses that build upon previous courses and
recognize that prior performance impacts the ability to achieve at the same level in subsequent courses. In addition,
please understand that once a student has selected this course, his/her ability to make a subsequent level change is
dependant upon seat availability.
The Ceramics 2 course is designed for those students who are highly motivated, self-directed and have excelled in Ceramics 1.
Building upon the techniques learned in Ceramics 1which will include handbuilding, potter’s wheel and sculpture, the Ceramics 2
student will learn further techniques in these areas through cultural and historical references as inspiration. Exploration of
different clay bodies, firing methods and surface decoration will be part of the course. The Final Assessment will be a selfdesigned
project. Emphasis will be on ceramics inspired from North, Central and South America.
#718 - SCULPTURE - 2.5 CREDITS (ART 718 SCULPTURE)
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisite: 2.5 credits of art
The sculpture course is designed to acquaint the student with subtractive and additive means of creating in- the-round and basrelief
sculpture. A variety of techniques and media are introduced and practiced. Sculpture is based on the study of natural and
artistic forms and objects. Student-produced objects are created in terms of the aesthetics relating to the principles and elements of
design and composition.
#730 - COMMERCIAL ARTS - 2.5 CREDITS (ART 730 COMM ARTS)
Grades: 11-12
Prerequisites: #711 Art 1, or #701 Exploring Art
Note: This course is not available to anyone who has had Careers in Art, #713.
Commercial Arts encompasses many areas of design and layout needed to sell ideas creatively. The course is designed to teach
several aspects of Art in commercial form through illustration and lettering. Students work in black and white and color using
traditional and digital media.
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