Art
Creativity, technique, and the pride of seeing your work on display.
Art classes invite students to explore their creativity while learning a range of techniques, styles, and mediums. Through hands-on projects, your child develops problem-solving skills, self-expression, and a lasting appreciation for the visual arts.
St. Joseph Marquette offers the arts as part of its commitment to educating the total child. Visual art is offered from first through eighth grade. Children are exposed to a wide array of media, and skills develop from simple to complex.
Elementary (grades 1–5)
From grades one to five, children receive art once a week. Our goal is for your child to:
- Learn how to use the "tools" of the art discipline, the elements and principles of art, to create effective artwork.
- Understand art's connection to their study of history, science, and literature, as projects often intersect with those classroom subjects.
- Explore a variety of media used in drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, pottery, and collage, and the techniques required for each.
- Become aware of the major movements in art history, as well as art from different cultures.
- Experiment and create their own unique solutions to problems of increasing complexity, with creative energy and confidence.
- Be proud of their accomplishments. Your child's artwork is always matted and put on display in the St. Joseph and Mercy building hallways. This exposure helps them understand that everyone's work is valued, and it builds excitement and anticipation for upcoming projects.
Middle school
Middle school art offers your child one quarter of small classes, from 10 to 12 students. The studio setting provides for individualized discussion and critique. Your child is challenged to use a variety of materials and techniques to:
- Solve problems that require personal choices to express their own uniqueness.
- Learn to use the tools and techniques required for advanced drawing, painting, and sculpture.
- Explore modern artists and art movements, and their relationship to culture.
- Be an exhibiting artist on Art-Drama Night, an evening at the end of the quarter when the visual and performing arts come together to showcase students' talents and efforts. It is truly a celebration of student creativity and achievement for the St. Joseph Marquette community.
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