Beyond academics, students in the Cleveland, Ohio, area have the opportunity to flex their creative muscles and explore their passions at Holy Name High School. Our Fine Arts Department supports diverse digital, musical, and visual art programs and activities. Find out how our fine arts classes promote practical skill-building, challenge students at all levels in meaningful ways, and help young people develop into well-rounded learners.
The Fine Arts Department offers programs that help our students gain a newfound appreciation for various artists and learn valuable skills they can take with them on their journey toward a future career. Our arts curriculum is made up of three primary components:
Students gain expressive, hands-on learning experiences through the visual arts. Here, you will explore the foundational elements of the subject matter, build upon what you have learned, and gain additional knowledge through trial and error. Students will develop the following:
Students are encouraged to practice outside the classroom and private lessons are available. Some courses offered blend visual arts and music history, helping students make valuable connections and broaden their education.
The Fine Arts Department offers a wide range of digital media courses. Students work with industry-leading software and tools, such as Adobe Creative Suite and Wacom drawing tablets, learning how to create and present work in print and online formats. They can also explore filming, movie creation, and website design through advanced courses.
The yearbook plays a vital role in our digital media program and Holy Name High School's history. Students are responsible for commemorating each year through photographs and journalistic writing, exploring page layout techniques, design skills, book creation concepts, and more.
Let your creativity soar at Holy Name High School. With artistic projects, musical expression, and a supportive, knowledgeable faculty, students from the Cleveland, OH, area can prepare for a bright future ahead. Our faith-based high school offers programs that support versatile educational experiences and includes ways students can prepare for college. Our ministry is committed to the Mission of the Church, but our school is a safe, inclusive environment that welcomes students of all faiths. For more information on admissions, contact us today.
Professionally creating and responding to art and music is a requirement at Holy Name High School; all students must earn at least one (1) Fine Arts credit. Our fine arts curriculum is a vehicle for self-expression – it nurtures curiosities and increases awareness of a broad spectrum of artistic and performance styles. To help ensure you make the most of this integral component of your education, students are expected to take this area of study seriously.
Experiences for all ability levels are available. Academic integrity of the fine arts as a vocation is highly encouraged by our department.
Fine arts and performing arts courses are offered throughout each semester. One full credit from this area of study is required for graduation. Students must take prerequisites in sequence and participate in course-related performances and exhibits. Some of the fine arts classes offered at Holy Name High School include:
Please Note: Music scholarships and visual art scholarships are available for those who qualify.
The Fine Arts Department at Holy Name High School sponsors and supports several activities to foster a well-rounded appreciation for this area of study, including: