Fine Arts
Art Appreciation
Art Appreciation is a general introduction to the visual arts. It is designed to create a deeper appreciation of the creative process through weekly units consisting of a brief chronological history of art, implementing the use of different media and techniques, and critique. A. Drawing-exploration of different drawing techniques using both pencil and charcoal. B. Painting-exploration of painting techniques, including acrylic, watercolor and oil paints. C. Sculpture-exploration of sculptural techniques, including paper mache and assemblage. D. Printing/Fibers-exploration of printmaking techniques, including monoprints and etching, along with an introduction into the fibers arts, including weaving and felting. E. Ceramics-exploration of clay techniques through creating vessels forms.
(One semester course–0.5 credit)
Studio Art
Studio Art provides opportunities to examine, explore, and manipulate several different mediums in art. Through creating original works of art, students will gain a better understanding of the process of art production and the practice of art criticism, while developing their own personal aesthetic.
(One semester course-0.5 credit)
Independent Art
Offered to those students interested in a fine art career (by approval of department head).
(One semester course-0.5 credit) [Studio Art required]
Chorus
Basic music skills are taught emphasizing solo singing and harmonizing. Mass and contest preparation are highlighted as part of the curriculum.
(Full year course–0.25 credit)
Music Performance
This course is suitable for high school students who want to improve the musical skills they already possess. The student will receive training in proper playing/singing techniques, music reading, music notation, music theory, sight-reading, and musicianship. The emphasis shall be on performance.
Music Theory
This introductory music course explores fundamentals: notation and rhythm, intervals, keys/modes, and basic analysis of form. This course is ideal for anyone that currently plays an instrument or sings but it is not required.
(One semester course-0.5 credit)
Group Piano
This course is designed as an introduction to the piano, music fundamentals, and understanding notation. Aside from reading music, students will learn basic techniques: 5-finger patterns, simple chord progressions, and two-handed playing. Besides a basic skill set at the instrument, this course is designed to improve aural and reading skills. Only 6 students will be allowed each semester.
(One semester course-0.5 credit)
Music Appreciation
This is a dual-credit course for students who are juniors or seniors. This class presents basic elements aof music and develops perceptive listening skills and understanding.
(One semester course-0.5 credit)
Music Literature
This one-semester course examines the following periods in music history: Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, and Romantic. The course develops perceptive listening skills and understanding, and introduces stylistic elements, composers, and literature of the various historical periods.
(One semester course-0.5 credit)
Summer Drumline
The Summer Drumline program is brand new to Marquette as of 2022-23. We are implementing this program with the direct help of SIUE professors, who will be teaching the course. The goal of this course is to introduce students to drums, drumline, music theory, and performance. The course is spread out between June and July. The course is for beginners and advanced students.
(One semester course-0.5 credit)