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Woodworking, Furniture Design and
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Introduction to Furniture
Design/Construction
5 credits
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
This course is designed to provide the student with a basic understanding
of the various materials, hand tools, and power equipment used in the area
of woodworking. Layouts, cutting, joints, sanding, assembly and finishing
are among the areas studied. Safety in the operation of hand and power
tools is emphasized.
Furniture Design/Construction
5 credits
Grades 10, 11, 12
This course is designed to provide the student with an in-depth profile of
furniture construction. The student may select and construct a piece of
furniture of his/her choice with the use of a professionally developed set
of plans. Extensive use of hand tools, power equipment, and joinery will
be employed in the various styles and period of furniture constructed.
Safety in the operation of hand and power tools is strictly emphasized.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Furniture Design/Construction. Juniors and
seniors who have not taken Introduction to Furniture Design may take this
class with departmental approval.
Advanced Furniture Design/Construction
5 credits
Grades 11, 12
This course is designed to develop further a student's interest in
woodworking, giving him/her the opportunity to design or select and
construct another piece of furniture, as an extension of the present
Furniture Design course. This project should ideally consume the entire
school year. This class is the perfect endeavor for the student who has
completed Woods II while helping to enrich his interest and strengthen his
skills in furniture building. Prerequisite: Furniture Design/Construction.
Fine Woodworking
5 credits
Grades 11, 12
This course will include exposure to fine furniture construction. In-depth
study and areas of concentration will include bending, laminating,
veneering, inlay, marquetry, carving, turning spirals, etc. This will be
an assignment-oriented course. All projects will be prepared in order to
gain experience and be exposed to all of the above-mentioned areas. Strict
standards will be maintained at all times, requiring use of proper
nomenclature and techniques. Prerequisite: Furniture Design/Construction.
Construction and Everyday Woodworking
10 credits
Grades 10, 11, 12
This course is designed to provide student experiences in wood,
construction, and design in many areas of carpentry, masonry, cabinet
making, specialized furniture, structure, set design, and many other
varying projects related to the building trades, construction field and
"do it yourself" homeowner. Activities will involve both group and
individual projects. Prerequisite: Introduction to Furniture
Design/Construction.
Home Survival
2.5 credits
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
This course is designed to help prepare you for taking care of one of your
future most expensive purchases…a home. Basic carpentry techniques,
electrical wiring, plumbing repairs, wall treatments and repairs are only
some of the hands-on skills you will acquire. Learn the satisfaction of
knowing how to maintain and renovate a future home of your own plus save
yourself thousands of dollars. This course will be the highlight of your
day!
Technical Theatre Projects
5 credits
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
This course is designed for students who are interested in the production
aspects of the dramatic arts. Students will be given instruction in the
design, building and handling of stage scenery. Students will receive a
basic understanding of the various materials, hand tools and power
equipment used in set construction. Students will learn how to operate the
sound and lighting systems used in theatrical production. Students will be
encouraged to be involved in the various aspects of technical theatre
during extracurricular plays, concerts, and events.
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Practical Arts in Hopewell Valley includes Business
Education, Industrial Arts and Family and Consumer Sciences areas of
study.
Business courses at Hopewell Valley
Central High School fulfill practical arts requirements!
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