Art
Art is a universal and basic language. No society exists that does not create some form of art. The inclination to express oneself visually begins early. Its subsequent development is fundamental for every person and essential for society.
The art department's curriculum is comprised of a series of elective courses designed to broaden the students' awareness and skills in technical and aesthetic areas in the visual arts. There are two main classifications of the art curriculum at Althoff Catholic. The first is the two dimensional area. This area includes: drawing, painting, and printmaking. The other classification is the three dimensional area which includes sculpture and ceramics. New students entering Althoff Catholic may sign up for Art 1. The three dimensional areas are in the Art 2 and advanced curriculums. Students wishing to explore these areas must first successfully complete Art 1.
Faculty
Courses offered
| Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 |
| Beginning Painting & Drawing | Beginning Painting & Drawing | Beginning Painting & Drawing | Beginning Painting & Drawing |
| Beginning Ceramics & Pottery | Beginning Ceramics & Pottery | Beginning Ceramics & Potery | Beginning Ceramics & Pottery |
| Drawing & Painting | Drawing & Painting | Drawing & Painting | |
| Ceramics, Sculpture & Pottery | Ceramics, Sculpture & Pottery | Ceramics, Sculpture & Pottery | |
| Advanced Painting | Advanced Drawing | Advanced Drawing | |
| Advanced Sculpture, Ceramcis & Pottery | Advanced Ceramics | Advanced Painting | |
| Advanced Painting | Advanced Ceramics & Pottery | ||
| Advanced Ceramics & Pottery | Advanced Sculpture, Ceramics & Pottery | ||
| Advanced Sculpture, Ceramcis & Pottery | Art Appreciation | ||
| Honors Art Appreciation |
Alumni Enrolled in College Art Programs:
- Kristen Reeb, Art Education McKendree College
- Jessica Tebbe, Class of 2004, Art Major - Illinois College
- Shelly Schindler, Class of 2005, Art Major - University of Illinois
- Ryan Carron, Master in Architecture Candidate, Arizona State University
- B.J. Vogt, Master of Fine Art Candidate Washington University
- Andy Miller, Archetectural Engineering Kansas University
- Pat Keefe, Graphic Art Maryville University
- Ann Perry, Art Education Illinois State University
- Tim Sternau, Graphic Art Major Illinois State University
- Lou Morton, Industrial Design University of Illinois
- Chelsea Murphy, Art Major Washington University
- Megan Pearson, Art Major Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
- Crystal Playter, Art Major Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
- Monica Stanley, Bachelor of Fine Arts - University of Illinois
- Laura Karban, Art Major Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
- Jackie Hope, Graphics Art major Murray State University
- Sarah Goetter, Art Major Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
- Jessica Werner, Art major Illinois State University
- Julia Murphy, Art major Eastern Illinois University
- Megan Wilson, Architecture Kansas State
- Chris Vogt, Art Education Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
- Ryan Crets, Animation Technology, University of Advancing Technologies
- Austin Wolf, Art Major University of Illinois
- John Williams, Video Editor and Graphic Designer in Champaign Illinois
- Ann Greiff, Graduate of Savannah College of Art and Design, Student Teaching Fall 2006