Fine Arts Department

The Fine Arts Department of Jesuit Dallas strives to give students the opportunity to grow in their understanding of themselves, of the world—and, ultimately, of God—by increasing their knowledge of the visual and performing arts as well as helping them experience the creation of art in the fields of music, theater, ceramics, painting, and drawing.

Proceeding in the manner of St. Ignatius we refer to his teachings by encouraging students to always strive to do their best and live the magis, the more.

With a focus on theory and practice, the Fine Arts Department strives to instill in our students an awareness and appreciation of art's important role in the enrichment of the human spirit and yields self-sufficient learners with educated opinions.

One credit (1.00) is required in the fine arts for graduation. A student enrolled in Band, Chamber Orchestra or Men’s Chorus for at least two years fulfills the requirement. All sophomores must complete their initial half credit  (.50) introductory fine arts course before the beginning of their junior year. They may choose among Art Appreciation, Music Appreciation, Theater Arts, or Drawing I. Students may complete these requirements in summer school, if the course is offered, before or after their sophomore year. In additon to the fine arts credit, all students must complete a half credit (.50) in the area of speech. The Arguementation and Debate course satisfies that requirement.

Courses Offered:

Theater Arts [910]
Stage Acting [912]
Theater Directing [914]
Art Appreciation [931]
Drawing 1 [935]
Art 2 [941]
Art 3 [943]
Art 4 [946]
Advanced Art Portfolio [950]
Ceramics 1 [921]
Advanced Ceramics 2 [923]
Advanced Ceramics 3 [926]
Music Appreciation [951]
Advanced Musicianship [953]
Jazz Improvisation [955]
Band [970]
Chamber Orchestra [957]
Vocal Harmony Men’s Chorus [961]
Argumentation and Debate [263]