Visual Arts

Visual arts are essential. They teach students innumerable lessons, such as practice makes perfect, small differences can have large effects and collaboration leads to creativity. Visual arts also teach students that there are several paths to take when approaching problems and that all problems can have multiple solutions.

According to the National Art Education Association, “Research has also shown impressive benefits of arts education on the entire school culture – especially student motivation, attitudes and attendance. Numerous reports discuss the ways that increased access and involvement in arts education encourage students to stay in school, succeed in school, succeed in life, and succeed in work.” 

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Nine reasons to study art from “9 Reasons to Study Art in High School”:

1. The internet has created an explosion of opportunities for digital designers and multimedia artists.
2. Fine artists can reach a worldwide market at the click of a button.
3. High school students can achieve recognition while studying.
4. Those with a wide skill set have an advantage, in any career.
5. Studying Art improves performance in other subjects.
6. Good marks impress, no matter what.
7. Art marks are not solely dependent on an exam.
8. Coursework teaches you self-discipline.
9. Art makes you happy.