Program of Studies - Hunterdon Central Regional High School

#731 - HONORS G & T ART 1 - 5 CREDITS (ART 731 HON G/T ART 1)
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisite: Students interested in this course must (1) take a drawing test (2) be recommended for an interview (3) be
recommended to the course from the interview.
This course is designed to develop cognitive skills utilized in art making processes, which involve creative and critical thinking
processes advanced through problem-solving and student critiques. In a nurturing and challenging atmosphere, a comprehensive
series of art experiences exercise thinking skills that effect fluent art production. In addition to class work, the student is required
to keep a journal of images expressed in visual and verbal form. Instruction includes a variety of processes.
#732 - HONORS G & T ART 2- 5 CREDITS (ART 732 HON G/T ART 2)
Grades 11-12
Prerequisite: #731 G & T ART 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 second level course further advances creative and critical thinking skills and provides structured opportunities to forward
student self-discipline and independent behavior. The first quarter includes a battery of anatomical drawing activities culminating
in a self-awareness/self portrait. The second quarter is devoted to self-initiated independent studies. In addition to class work,
journal keeping is required.
#733 - HONORS G & T ART 3 - 5 CREDITS (ART 733 HON G/T ART 3)
Grade: 12
Prerequisite: #732 G & T Art 2
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 level 3 course provides significantly different learning experiences each quarter. The first quarter is given to direct instruction
in advanced technical skills areas. The second quarter is devoted to the design and completing of the senior thesis, report, and
exhibition. Enhanced cognitive thinking skills, technical competencies, and purposefully directed self-initiated behavior are the
course's expected outcomes. Journal keeping is required.
#734 – HONORS STUDIO ART – 2.5 CREDITS (ART 734 HON STUDIO ART)
Grades: 10-11
Prerequisite: Students must have completed 7.5 credits of Art instruction (#700 Craft and Design and #715 Ceramics do
not count as prerequisites)
Honors Studio Art will serve as a mandatory prerequisite to #735 Advanced Placement Studio Art/Drawing. The course
will allow students to take a challenging Honors level art class that requires students to keep a sketchbook throughout the course,
complete 7 finished works, attend and participate in all critiques and class discussions and submit a digital portfolio. The midterm
exam will be a portfolio review and formal critiques and the final exam will be a digital portfolio and essay.
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