Art Faculty and Program
Jim Hartgerink (1976)
Department ChairM.A. Art
Northern Illinois
B.A. Art Education
Calvin College
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Michael VanDerAa (2010)
Trinity Christian College
Palos Heights, IL
High School Visual Arts Program
All high school art and photography classes are offered as one semester electives. Freshmen may take Art 1 which is a basic drawing class. Upperclassmen may choose from a variety of electives including Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, Computer Art, and Photography.
Basic skills are taught that pertain to each subject area along with the elements and principles of design. Assignments are given that challenge students to think creatively and be original. Students are encouraged to express their Christianity through their work and to use their artistic talents for service to others and as an act of worship.
“The Christian is the one whose imagination should fly beyond the stars.”
-Francis Schaeffer