Graphic Design 1 explores the elements of art, principles of design, and fundamentals of typography through the creation of industry-standard graphic design projects (e.g., monogram, logo, cover, and infographic) through the mastery of professional creative applications (e.g., Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator). Throughout this class, students will learn essential graphic design terminology, the steps of the design thinking process, and creative app workflows. Each project is based upon student's personal interests and culminates in the creation of a design portfolio.

This survey course is designed to widen the student's perception of the sculptural potential of clay, and their own potential as sculptors. Students will have the opportunity to experiment with ceramics techniques including: pinch, hollow form, coil construction, slab construction, and wheel throwing. Through demonstrations, slide presentations, projects, and lectures students will explore both historic and contemporary methods to work in clay.

In this photography course students will experiment with analog film photography and Photoshop. Students will create a portfolio over the course of the semester focusing on a theme of the student's choice. Students will add to their digital portfolio created in Photography 2. Students will organize and contribute to a group photography exhibition. In addition, students will continue to explore and research photographers and their contributions to today's society. Evaluation will be through group and individual critiques.

This course is a continuing and deepening of the students understanding of the concepts and techniques introduced in Photography 1. This course focuses on photography as art as a creative means of personal self-expression. Evaluation will be through group and individual critiques. Students will complete five digital projects and three print projects over the course of the semester. Students will be primarily using Adobe Lightroom software. Students will compile and arrange a digital portfolio by the end of the semester.

This course is an introduction to digital photography as a means of personal self-expression. Creativity, composition, technical skills, and presentation are emphasized. Photographic history will also be explored. Students will complete four print projects over the course of the semester utilizing Adobe Lightroom software. Evaluation will be through project-based critiques and assessments.

In this course, students use technique and knowledge developed in Intro to Percussion and apply it to the study and performance of advanced percussion ensemble and world music repertoire. Continued emphasis is placed on technical and musical advancement. UC/CSU approved course. Placement based on audition.

In this course students use skills developed in previous Percussion Ensemble courses, applying them to the study and performance of college level percussion repertoire. Placement based on audition.

Intro to Percussion Ensemble is a performance-based ensemble for students who have previous musical experience (on any instrument) or who are currently learning to play percussion instruments or piano. Students will develop skills on a variety of percussion instruments and apply these skills to the performance of symphonic percussion repertoire and world music drumming. Students will perform in both small and large ensembles. This course will also incorporate essential knowledge of the elements of music including sound, instrumentation, rhythm, notation, melody, harmony, form, texture, performance, and style.

Symphonic Band is a performance-based ensemble for individuals who have previous experience playing woodwind, brass or percussion instruments (percussion by audition only or Introduction to Percussion as prerequisite). Symphonic Band is the fundamental instrumental ensemble within the department and is designed to build knowledge of performance technique and theory. Students must provide their own instrument with the exception of the following school-owned instruments, which may be available for students to use during the year (Piccolo, Oboe, English Horn, Bassoon, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba). Symphonic Band includes a unit in Pep which includes 4 evening local football games and 2-3 on campus basketball games.

Ultimate is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world, gaining appeal because of its combination of explosive athleticism with limited contact and an emphasis on individual responsibility. The defining quality of ultimate is called “The Spirit of the Game,” which asks each player, coach, and spectator to take an active role in creating a positive sport environment. For example, players are required to call their own fouls and to work out disputed calls with one another on the field. Bellarmine’s club takes this further, asking student leaders of the club to take a role planning club activities and practices, as well as mentoring new players and teams at other schools. We are pleased to see a significant percentage of our team’s alumni playing college ultimate for programs such as USC, UC Davis, Cal Poly, Santa Clara, and Gonzaga, among others.

In a sport that has both men’s and coed divisions, Bellarmine’s team is co-fielded with Notre Dame High School (San Jose), and bears the name of a neutral mascot, the Frisbeasts. The team practices two afternoons per week beginning in August and plays a competitive season that runs February through May. In addition to playing competitively, the team prides itself on supporting developing ultimate programs in our region,

Coming off an undefeated league regular season and a sixth-place finish in the state in 2018, the 2019 team featured a younger roster anchored by seniors Aidan and Declan Bernal and played its way to a finish in the middle of our league. The 2020 team will feature strong sophomore and junior classes as well as a group of seniors –Andres Ibarra, Jadon Gaertner, Austin Cottarel, Marcus Ma, and Luke Wilhelm – who have grown with the team and will provide leadership in a season that we enter with high expectations.