There needs to be more arts studied
in schools such as music, drawing, painting, drama, and pottery. There have been studies published by the USAToday that prove the arts are good for test scores. The Washington Post published an article about
the importance of the arts not just for test scores but for improving student’s
life to expand the focus of the students.
Believe it or not, I think that adding art to school could raise the
number of children who actually want to learn something and progress through life
as intelligent human beings.
Good grades will
improve students' moods because they don’t have to be nervous about their parents
giving punishments due to their grades. Life
is a lot better when you aren't feeling stressed out. The improved mood may create students who pay
attention in class and want to learn. They
will be much happier because they will actually be expanding their knowledge. When
you do have that stress, anger, or any emotion, art will let you release it in
a beautiful way.
Based on my personal experience
with art helping my life, I think that everyone should do art. Unfortunately some people believe that they
can’t because they have no talent for art and can’t start at such a late
age. However, I think that if we start art
education in school, fewer people will be deluded later in life because they
were taught at a young age they could do art.
Art education needs to be done at a
national level. This is not just a state
issue with Texas ,
but a national concern. Art education
will encourage children to strive for a broader education. It will be a glorious day when the majority
of the population can think and reason clearly and can converse
intelligently without having kneejerk reactions to adverse opinions.
Art for me has always been an integral part of life. I love music and sketching and every form of individuality of human life. However a living to be made by these forms is hard to come by. It is simply not prudent to teach children the arts and tell them to go make a living that way. At least that what Ive always been taught. My own family doesn't support my art endeavors. Shouldn't that be all the more reason for schools to have programs and events that teach those that truly want to make a living with their talent. I don't believe that just small colleges and communities should have these but the larger institutions as well. With so many young people in the world desiring to spread their individuality through their arts why not teach them how to do so and give them an education they could truly use. That way we would have more students and more people living a life they are truly happy with.
ReplyDeleteI 100% agree with everything Alex Bainter said in his blog. Having been apart of a choir and dance team for nearly my whole life, I can see the advantages that the arts have on individuals. It gives you a safe space to express yourself without judgement. You make friends that have the same interests as you and teachers who inspire you and your talent. Yes, most students are not as lucky as others to make a successful career out of their talent, but why should that mean we quit the arts all together? The arts give you something to believe in and look forward to everyday. I do not think it even matters if you are good at the particular skill you are working at. As long as it makes you happy and gives you a sense of accomplishment, it is worth having at schools. I think that it is a disservice to the students and schools when funding for the arts is taken away. It helps in so many ways and makes the future of our country brighter.
ReplyDeleteAlec Bantier has a great point here. Art has evolve in a way nobody expected. my clasmate stephen mentioned the midset we have regarding art and making a living is almost imposible, with the expansion and growth of technology this mindset has change. The millennials generation is changing the meaning of the word "job" by making it fun and flexible and this can only be achieve by making it creative.
ReplyDeleteIn a future, almost everything will have to deal with technology which goes by the hand of art.
a great example are new companies like facebook who has 4,619 employees as of december of 2012, and other social networks which most of their job is nothing but to create new ideas.
I strongly agree with Bainter's point of view regarding adding and supporting arts studies in schools. When I was in high school i was part of the soccer team and the only way i could play was if i had good grades so that was my motivation to do well in all of my other classes plus it help me to stayed out of trouble by keeping a busy mind and not thinking about skipping class,getting in a gang or t do drugs like many other students.
I do agree with you. Art is not only a subject but is also a hobby. Because of its variety, people have a lot of choices. Moreover, teaching and studying art are relaxed. There is no certain core curriculum that we have to follow. Art exists by its own. Let's think what should we do if we do not have enough time to go home and take a nap after a very stressful natural science class? Going to any art classes is a good idea. We are free to draw our mind by singing, painting, making poem, or composing.
ReplyDeleteMaking art to be done at nation level is a good idea. It helps students developed step by step, and support their careers if they want to be an artist later on. Furthermore, students can find their talents or their abilities in art that they have not known before. Having art at school is not about teaching or studying, but is about improving a better society that makes students think they do not have to work like a robot without any human's emotions.