3D Art is designed to instruct three dimensional techniques, materials and tools. Students will become familiar with the principles and elements of design while completing a variety of assigned projects and experimenting with different media and processes. In addition to art production, students will be introduced to art history, art careers, and art criticism. Students will learn how to design, experiment, and create original, 3D art using but not limited to, clay, wire, paper, recycled materials and found objects.
Prerequisite: None

This course introduces students to art fundamentals and techniques. It is designed for both the students who are taking it for their own enjoyment and learning experience, as well as for students who want to develop basic art skills and vocabulary upon which to build for higher level art courses. The Art 1 course introduces basic drawing, painting techniques, tempera painting, principles and elements of design, and three-dimensional work. Students have the opportunity to explore a variety of media, including pen and ink, pencil, acrylic paint, printing materials, pastels, and various fiber and craft materials. Each unit presents an art history background that relates to the art project.

This course builds on the basics covered in Art 1. It gives students an opportunity to work in two-dimension as well as three-dimensional. The various units offered are drawing, painting (acrylic, watercolor), and printmaking (multi-color relief prints). The drawing unit develops skills acquired in Art 1 and also includes the introduction of figure drawing, further still life, and perspective techniques. As in Art 1, each unit presents an art history background that relates to the art project.
Prerequisite: “B” average in Art 1.

This course builds on the drawing, painting skills, and three-dimensional work covered in Art 2. Studies from nature, the figure, still life, and abstraction are included. Students also work with mixed media. Master artists’ works are studied and emulated. This course also includes papermaking, lithography, and digital designs. This class is for students who are serious about an area of art as a career, whether in education or in the fine arts field.
Prerequisite: “B” average in Art 2.

This course is by teacher invitation only. As in Art 3, the course is based on the drawing and painting skills covered in Art 2. The curriculum includes greater work requirements and course expectations than Art 3. Projects are geared toward building a portfolio for college applications. Students are required to write artist statements for their work, two art analysis papers, and conduct student-led critiques.
Prerequisite: “A” average in Art 2; invitation by art instructor only

This course builds on the drawing and painting skills covered in Art 3. Materials used and topics covered are similar to Art 3, but are exercised with a higher degree of expertise. At this level, students are expected to take ownership of their ideas and translate them into meaningful compositions.
Prerequisite: “B” average in Art 3

This course is by teacher invitation only and is exclusively for students who are planning to major or minor in art at the collegiate level. Just as in Art 4, it is based on the drawing and painting skills covered in Art 3. The curriculum includes greater work requirements and course expectations than Art 4. Projects are geared toward building a portfolio for college applications. Students are required to write artist statements for their work, two art analysis papers, and conduct student-led critiques.
Prerequisite: “A” average in Art 3; a commitment to an Art related major or minor in college; invitation by art instructor only

Art Appreciation is an introduction to the visual arts designed to create an appreciation of the vocabulary, media, techniques, and purposes of the creative process. Students will critically interpret and evaluate works of art within formal, cultural, and historical contexts. The purpose of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the diverse ways in which cultures construct and represent their realities. Through thematic examination of both historical and contemporary art, students will acquire formal analysis skills to describe works of art and techniques of art production. Further building upon formal analysis, students will critically interpret and contextualize visual art forms. Students will demonstrate their knowledge through discussions, research papers, essays and presentations.
Prerequisite: No prior studio arts class required; however, in order to be considered for the class, students must submit a written essay sample based on a prompt from the instructor and secure the recommendation of their current English instructor.

The Marmion Rosary Band is open to students enrolled at Marmion Academy and Rosary High School. It is the “umbrella organization” from which the marching band, wind ensemble and concert band are derived. Student skill levels vary from the beginning level to the advance/college preparatory level. Enrollment in the Marmion Rosary Band includes a weekly private or group lesson for every student. Marmion students will be provided a lesson during the student’s study hall period, and Rosary students will work with the band director to schedule their lesson time. Students in the band program will meet five days a week Monday through Friday. Mondays and Fridays are designated Marmion Rosary Band rehearsals and Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays are usually Wind Ensemble (WE) and Concert Band (CB) rehearsal days. Placement in WE and CB is determined by audition, which is usually held in mid-October. All students are expected to play 12 major scales, demonstrate appropriate tone production, articulation and technical dexterity, through the use of assigned etudes and sight-reading excerpts.
Course Fee: $60 for all students, additional $60 for Rosary student lessons, $40 instrument rental (for those students who need to use school instruments) other fees assessed as incurred. Fees are payable to Marmion. Band grades are calculated in the Rosary HS GPA. The Marmion-Rosary Band meets five days a week at Marmion Academy from 6:55-7:39 a.m.
Prerequisites: 1) Mandatory participation in Music Booster fundraisers. 2) Private lessons with course instructor or pre-approved instructor.

In this intermediate chorus, students continue to develop their vocal skills. The focus is placed on advanced techniques for the continued development of choral vocal tone quality, diction, part-singing, ear training, melodic and rhythmic sight-singing skills, and fundamental music theory. Literature includes, but is not limited to, sacred, multicultural, secular, Broadway, and popular music. The chorus participates in a number of concerts throughout the year, as well as all-school liturgies; attendance at all performances is required.
Prerequisite: None

Ensemble is a select group of advanced singers. Music reading abilities and the demonstration of advanced vocal proficiencies are a prerequisite. Emphases in the class are advanced choral techniques and independent singing skills. Students are expected to be self-motivated and leadership-oriented. Literature includes, but is not limited to, acapella music, music ranging in style from madrigal to contemporary pop music, as well as sacred, multicultural, and secular music. In addition to the annual concerts, availability for extracurricular performances is required. Students are placed in this ensemble by audition only.
Prerequisites: One year of Treble Chorus or Choraliers before an audition; music instructor signed approval

This semester course introduces students to the basics of computer-based graphic design using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Students think outside the box and use their creative skills to generate new ideas when planning, analyzing, and creating visual solutions to communication problems. The course covers topics in typography, raster and vector-based graphics, advertising design, logo design, packaging design, and poster design. The software packages that will be used are Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. These will be needed at home to use in conjunction with classroom work.
A $15 class fee will be charged to purchase a license to the Adobe Suite, which you will use in class. This license is good for one year, for any course that uses the Adobe Suite. Seniors at Rosary, this license is available until graduation. This license will work on home computers or iPad (depending on the operating system).
Prerequisite: None

This semester course jumps to a new level of designing using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. We will continue to build on the basics of design and using the software, while pushing students' work to greater design levels. Working independently or in a groups, planning, analyzing, and creating visual solutions to communication problems. The course covers topics in typography, raster and vector-based graphics, advertising design, packaging design, and poster design. The software packages that will be used are Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. These will be needed at home to use in conjunction with classroom work.
A $15 class fee will be charged to purchase a license to the Adobe Suite, which you will use in class. This license is good for one year, for any course that uses the Adobe Suite. Seniors at Rosary, this license is available until graduation. This license will work on home computers or iPad (depending on the operating system).
Prerequisite: Graphic Design 1

(See details of the course description above under “Band.”) The course, Marmion-Rosary Band, may also be taken for honors credit by Rosary and Marmion students who are qualified. To receive honors credit for band, students will need to complete 4 additional honors credits. Options include research paper, composition, solo and ensemble performances, and participation in other performance ensembles. More details for the honors credits are outlined in the course syllabus. Fees (see above for fees in “Band” description) are payable to Marmion Academy. Honors Band meets five days a week at Marmion Academy from 6:55-7:39 a.m.
Prerequisites: Mandatory participation in Music Booster fundraisers; private lessons with the course instructor or pre-approved instructor; enrollment in two other honors courses

This semester course is an introduction to theatre and basic acting. Students learn the fundamentals of the stage, improvisation, and the history of theater. Students read plays and learn to analyze characters and plots. Students perform short monologues and scenes in class. The class is interactive and energetic. Play attendance and critique are required.
Prerequisite: None

This introduction to photography course addresses photographic theory, technical issues, camera basics, Adobe Photoshop basics, applications, composition, practice, and history. The content offers students the opportunity to elevate the quality of their photographic appreciation of art by providing a better understanding and use of these mediums.
Prerequisite: It is highly recommended that students have their own SLR Digital Camera, but it is not required.
There is a $15 fee for the Adobe/Photoshop Suite subscription

(Zero credit - The Jazz Combo is available to interested students even though it is not scheduled as a class at RHS.)
The Marmion-Rosary Jazz Combo provides the opportunity to further explore improvisation and spontaneity in performance. A fundamental understanding of harmony, style and the use of melody to form motifs, are fundamental and are further expounded upon in this course. This ensemble performs at four school concerts and participates in area adjudicated jazz festivals. The class meets the full school year on 2 evenings per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00 – 7:30 p.m. at Marmion.
Prerequisites: Must be a member of the Marmion-Rosary Jazz Ensemble or play a requisite instrument; audition required for participation.

The Marmion-Rosary Jazz Band (Ensemble) provides the opportunity to perform and learn about American Jazz Traditions. Jazz styles covered include Blues, Ragtime, Stride, Dixieland, Swing, Bebop, Latin, Fusion, and Afro-Cuban. This band performs at four school concerts and participates in area adjudicated jazz festivals. The Jazz Band may perform on occasion at feeder schools and/or gala events. The class meets the full school year on 2 evenings per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Marmion. Course fees are assessed as incurred and are payable to Marmion Academy.
Prerequisites: Must be a member of the Marmion-Rosary Band or play a requisite instrument; audition is required for participation

This semester-long course presents an overview of music history, how to read music, a study of the orchestra and choir, and the evolution of music as we know it today. Through the use of a textbook, listening examples, video presentations, critical listening, and live performance attendance, students broaden their horizons and become acquainted with the various styles of music used throughout history.
Prerequisite: None

The Rosary-Marmion Chamber Orchestra is open to all Rosary and Marmion instrumentalists. The combined orchestra meets the full school year 2 days per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00-7:50 a.m. in the Rosary Music Room. Orchestra is a performance-based class which provides training in instrumental techniques, sight reading, and musicianship. This group participates in four departmental concerts, Fine Arts Dinner Theatre fundraiser and graduation. Open to all grade levels, it welcomes all who have had experience playing a string instrument. Participation in the IHSA Solo and Ensemble Contest is encouraged. Members may also participate in the IMEA Festival. Members also have the option to be in the pit for the musical. Private lessons are recommended.
Prerequisites: Desire to learn and have fun; possession of one’s own instrument; previous training on that instrument; signed approval of the music instructor

This course is open to all Rosary instrumentalists. Orchestra is a performance-based class which provides training in instrumental techniques, sight reading, and musicianship. This group participates in four departmental concerts, Fine Arts Dinner Theatre fundraiser, and graduation. Open to all grade levels, it welcomes all who have had experience playing string, woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments. Participation in the IHSA Solo and Ensemble Contest is encouraged. Members may also participate in the IMEA Festival. Members have the option to be in the pit for the musical. Private lessons are recommended.
Prerequisites: Desire to learn and have fun; personal possession of the instrument played; previous training on that instrument; signed approval of music instructor

This beginning vocal course is open to students who wish to develop their vocal skills. This full-year course is designed for students to learn and reinforce the fundamentals of music, to increase knowledge and understanding of music, and to explore and perform music in a variety of styles. Literature includes, but is not limited to, sacred, multicultural, secular, Broadway, and popular music. Musical terms and vocal skills are taught so students may progress to more advanced ensembles if desired. The chorus participates in two concerts per semester; attendance at all performances is required.
Prerequisite: None.
Seniors in Choraliers or Ensemble can also sign up for Treble Chorus if they want to serve as a mentor and leader to the younger students.