SMC Fine Arts
The purpose of the Fine Arts Department is to give St. Mary Central students the opportunity to experience and learn about various aspects of the arts, as well as to provide an outlet for each to enjoy a positive creative experience.
A departure from the academic program allows a student to explore and develop the full spectrum of his or her interests and gifts, as well as to develop an appreciation for the magnificence of Godís creation. An experience in the fine arts at St. Mary Central High School has an enduring influence on the well-rounded adult that each student is destined to become.
Courses Available
- Art Appreciation
- Art Methods and Techniques
- Clay
- Concert Band
- Drawing I
- Drawing II
- Fiber
- Jazz History
- Music Appreciation
- Photography
- Principles of Art
- Printmaking
- Zephyr Chorale
Outstanding Faculty
Many TCCES instructors are professional artists and performers beyond the school environment. Their presence and availability opens SMC to the greater artistic and civic community through learning and teaching experiences. Through this unique opportunity, SMC students gain a ìworking knowledgeî of the fine arts.
Please click for more information about the Visual Arts and Performing Arts programs.
Visual Arts Program
The Visual Arts Department nurtures pre-professional skills and awareness in a variety of visual art specialties. Recent revisions in curriculum bring new advanced opportunities to SMC students such as exploration of stained glass, ìsoft artî and fibers, printmaking, art appreciation, photography and hand-built clay.
In addition, a new Olympic oval kiln provides the capacity to build multiple structures and complete larger works.
Students are offered a variety of off campus opportunities, including a Chicago Art Field Trip that includes visits to multiple art museums.
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Performing Arts Program
St. Mary Central High School's performing arts department is committed to providing students with opportunites to discover and develop their artistic talents. The school offers a variety of ensembles and courses to help SMC students become proficient musicians, singers, actors, and actresses.
St. Mary Central prides itself in having one of the strongest music programs in the Olympian Conference, receiving the highest ratings at Solo and Ensemble. The St. Mary Central jazz band and show choir consistently perform with outstanding results in district and state music competitions. And the pep band rocks the conference!
In addition to their positions as Instructors at St. Mary Central, our performing arts faculty members are also currently involved in local and national performances, and are thus able to share with students their real-world experience and expertise.
Goals of the Music/Performing Arts Program
- Learn to be a team player in an ensemble setting
- Strengthen sight-reading skills through rhythm exercises
- Perform and master a variety of styles of music
- Receive high rating at Solo/Ensemble contests
- Learn to appreciate all styles of music and become life long supporters of the Arts
- Develop the skills to further students' music educational experiences at a college level
