Art Department
The Art Department provides students with an outlet for their creativity. Students will be given an environment to express themselves and make intelligent decisions and judgments about their own work and that of others.
Through art history they will learn about the rich background of art, which will provide an understanding of ideas and a knowledge base to draw from when creating their own artwork.
Through written and verbal critiques, students will be able to express thoughts on what they have seen and created. Discussing aesthetics will provide terminology and will train students to develop an “artistic eye”.
During production, students will experience different media and will be given the opportunity to manipulate them in order to convey their ideas. The Art Department ultimately provides students with a new way of seeing, as well as allowing them to bring, out their creative side.










Course Offerings
Art Fundamentals
Studio Art Methods
Drawing / Printmaking
Advanced Drawing / Printmaking
Painting
Advanced Painting
Graphic Design
Advanced Graphic Design
Ceramics / Sculpture
Advanced Ceramics / Sculpture
Folk Art
Advanced Folk Art
Photography
Advanced Photography
AP Art History
Art Teachers
1 Timothy 4:14-15
Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by prophecy when the council of elders laid their hands on you. Practice these things, immerse yourself in them, so that all may see your progress.
Stories about Art

Li wins silver medal in national art competition
Youyang Li, a recently graduated senior at Pius X, has been awarded a silver medal by the nonprofit Alliance for Young Artists & Writers. She

Two students earn state honors for artwork
Senior Youyang Li has been honored with five Gold Key awards and two Silver Key awards, while senior Elayna Uhing won a Silver Key for

Mixing of paints, designs and cultures in art class
Painted eggs have cultural significance depending on the region of the world. Students in Laurie Rodaway’s class are working on their painted egg projects while

A final touch before the kiln in Ceramics
Our Show Choir students have one final performance this Saturday! Let’s meet the seniors from this year’s Spectrum, Prism and Show Band, with the background