The Visual Arts

interested in the service learning honors program must apply during the spring of their Sophomore year.

The service learning honors class is designed to help Junior and Senior students to understand the concepts of Catholic faith in action and servant leadership. Students are encouraged to reflect on what their God given gifts and talents are and how they can use them best to serve a hurting world.

The students will also learn essential leadership and hospitality skills to best collaborate and build community among the leadership class and the wider Notre Dame community. The students will learn to engage and inspire other students to serve their fellow man through creating a community of compassion and kindness.

Mercy values and Catholic Social Teaching are the foundation of the program. Students will also gain an understanding of healthy communication, listening, conflict resolution and the ability to collaborate with their teams. As they learn to serve one another and plan service opportunities for other students, they grow to see that the work they do with and for one another is really service to God and a path to their ultimate vocation of holiness.

6500 Peer Leadership (10, 11)

2.5 credits 40 minutes, 1 Semester

This elective is offered to Sophomores and Juniors in the Fall semester. It is designed to help students integrate classroom experience with school and community leadership. Students will learn how to effectively communicate with others to foster an environment of inclusion and service in the Notre Dame community while acting as mentors to members of the Freshmen class. The application process to join Peer Leadership must be completed by students in the spring of Freshman or Sophomore year. It is expected that Peer Leaders attend a 3-day Peer Leadership camp in the third week of July.

6510/6515 Peer Leader Practicum (10, 11)

2.5 credits Period 9, 2 Semesters

This companion course to the Peer Leadership elective, taken during the same academic year, requires completion of various service projects from July to June of the academic year. Students will meet several times with their teacher outside of the classroom to plan and complete projects whose primary goal is to foster a mentoring relationship between Peer Leaders and students of the freshman class while serving the wider Notre Dame community. This course will receive a Pass/Fail grade.

6520 Introduction to Western Philosophical Thought (10,11,12)

2.5 Credits 40 Minutes, 1 Semester

This course is an introduction to the methods, problems, and theories of the main branches of Western Philosophy and the fundamental questions raised in regard to reality, truth, power, meaning, purpose, and valid reasoning from ancient times to the present. The central themes of Ethics, Political Philosophy, Free Will & Determinism, Philosophy of Mind, Epistemology and Logic will be addressed, in a topical course format, organized around a set of key questions that invite conversation, analysis, and discussion among the students aimed at developing critical thinking skills. (NCAA)

6540 Women Empowered by Faith (10, 11, 12)

2.5 Credits 40 Minutes, 1 Semester

This course will explore the lives of women who answered God’s call to lead, to serve and to inspire from biblical times to the present. The significant contributions of women who have made a difference will inspire students to make a difference, too. Emphasis will be placed on how students can actively create a more just and compassionate world. This course is open to both boys and girls.

THE VISUAL ARTS

7100 Art 1

5 credits 80 minutes, 1 semester

A 5 credit, 80-minute art survey course that is geared toward students of all skill levels. Students create both 2 and 3 Dimensional projects, explore practices in drawing, painting, sculpture and design, while being given a high degree of choice over selfexpression with enough structure to help beginners grow creative confidence. The course also explores artists and art styles from the Renaissance to Modern Day. This course is a prerequisite for Art 2, Art 3 and AP Art.

7105 Art 2

5 credits 80 minutes, 1 semester

A 5 credit, 80-minute art course that is geared toward students who wish to expand more on their drawing, painting and design skills learned in Art 1. The course focuses on media exploration and project creation with a high degree of creative expression. Materials overviewed include pencil, marker, colored pencil, charcoal, pastel, watercolor, gouache, acrylic paint and oil paint. Art 1 is a prerequisite. Students skipping the prerequisite for Art 2 should request a portfolio review from Mrs. Brydges to determine eligibility.

7115 Honors Art 3

5 credits 80 minutes, 1 semester

A 5 credit, 80-minute art course that is geared toward serious art students, as well as those looking to build an art portfolio. This course allows students the ability to explore themes and ideas of their choosing while further exploring media and techniques learned in Art 1 and 2. Art 3 also prepares students to take AP Art. Art 1 and Art 2 are prerequisites. Students skipping the prerequisites for Art 3 should request a portfolio review from Mrs. Brydges to determine eligibility.

7140 AP 2-D Art

5 credits 80 minutes, 1 semester

A 5 credit, 80-minute art course that is geared toward serious art students looking to explore projects and ideas in drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, animation, graphic design, architecture, interior design, fashion design, film or other 2D art forms. Students who wish to take this course will have the opportunity to build an extensive art portfolio and take the AP exam for a chance at college credit. Art 1 and one additional 2D art course (either Art 2, Art 3 or Graphic Design) are prerequisites. Students skipping the prerequisites for AP Art should request a portfolio review from Mrs. Brydges to determine eligibility.

7150 AP Drawing

5 credits 80 minutes, 1 semester

AP Drawing is a college-level, portfolio preparation course that focuses on 2D materials with an emphasis on markmaking. Students will refine and apply drawing skills to the ideas they develop throughout the course. Materials and processes explored in the AP Drawing portfolio may include drawing, painting,

collage, printmaking, photography, and mixed media. Prerequisites: Art 1 and Art 2.

7210 Multicultural Art Studies

2.5 Credits 40 Minutes, 1 Semester

Multicultural Art Studies focuses on the richness and diversity of art across cultures and time through connecting art history with art practice. Lessons will begin with the introduction of a culture, an investigation of that culture’s creative practices and a discussion of the cultural impact and importance of those practices. Students will be required to actively compare the perspective of each of the cultures studied with that of the Catholic perspective. Each lesson will end with a hands-on studio experience where students create work inspired by that culture. Students interested in the fields of History, Cultural Studies, Anthropology, Visual Arts, Art History and Education would benefit from this course.

7300 Fundamentals of 3-D, Emphasis in Ceramics

2.5 Credits 40 Minutes, 1 Semester

Students will have the opportunity to explore the world of art through the study of threedimensional art including ceramics. The course will include an introduction to theory, history and art with projects emphasizing 3D construction and ceramics. This course is ideal for students who are interested in learning about the visual arts and investigating careers such as fine arts, art education, architecture, engineering, and fiber design. Limited openings available for grades 10, 11 and 12.

7310 Ceramics (10, 11, 12)

5 Credits 80 Minutes, 1 Semester

Ceramics is a 3-D art form using clay. The contents of this course include: basic hand building techniques (pinch, oil, drape, slab and press), color slips, glazing and decorating techniques.

7320 Advanced Ceramics (11, 12) 5 Credits 80 Minutes, 1 Semester

This course is a continuation of Ceramics. The techniques learned in Ceramics will be applied to make large functional pieces and sculptural forms. The course will involve basic techniques for wheel throwing ceramic pieces, advanced glazing and decorating techniques, glaze preparation, stacking and firing kilns and preparing for art shows. Prerequisite: 85 average in Ceramics.

7340 3-Dimensional Design (10, 11, 12)

5 Credits 80 Minutes, 1 Semester

This basic course involves exploring the fundamentals and principles of 3-D forms using space, balance, unity and structure. Formation and structure of positive and negative space is investigated. Use of tools and media are introduced. Clay and sculpture will be introduced. Prerequisite: Art 1 or Fundamentals of 3-D, Emphasis in Ceramics and Sculpture.

7400 Introduction to Graphic Arts and Design (10, 11, 12)

5 Credits 80 Minutes, 1 Semester

This introductory-level course will cover fundamental concepts of computer graphic arts. Students will be introduced to layout design, personal style, elements and principles of design, digital photography (Photoshop, special effects) digital art, advertising, logos and games. Projects will allow students to combine their art skills with computer graphic skills.

7410 Film Production (11, 12)

5 Credits 80 Minutes, 1 Semester

The Film Production course is a hands-on approach to filmmaking and the business of