Students and the Workplace
Education in the Arts benefits students by:
…..cultivating the whole child by building
multiple literacies (e.g. developing intuition, reasoning, imagination and
dexterity) into unique forms of expression and communication.
…..initiating them into a variety of ways of perceiving and thinking that will
help them see and grasp life in new ways.
teaching the analyzation of non-verbal communication and the making of informed
judgments
…..enhancing understanding of themselves and others.
…..acquiring the tools and knowledge to take charge of their own
learning-assessing where they have been, where they are and where they want to
go.
…..promoting the processes of thinking, creating and evaluating.
…..developing attributes of self-discipline and personal responsibility,
reinforcing the joy of learning and self-esteem, and fostering the thinking
skills and creativity valued in the workplace.
…..demonstrating the direct connection between study, hard work and high levels
of achievement.
…..giving them knowledge of potential career pathways or involvement in the
arts.
…..encouraging experimentation with and utilization of current technology.
…..fostering a lifelong appreciation for and support of the arts.
An education in the Arts also benefits society and the
workplace because students gain powerful skills for:
…..understanding human experiences, both past
and present.
…..learning to adapt to and respect others' ways of thinking, working and
expressing themselves.
…..learning artistic modes of analyzing different situations, which brings an
array of expressive, analytical and developmental tools to everyday experiences.
…..encouraging experimentation with and utilization of new electronic media and
global networks to give them marketable workplace skills.
…..understanding the influences of the arts to create and reflect cultures.
…..understanding the impact of design on virtually all we use in daily life, and
in the interdependence of work in the arts with the broader worlds of ideas and
action.
…..learning adaptability and flexibility to meet the needs of a complex and
competitive society.
…..learning the importance of teamwork and cooperation.
…..making decisions in situations where there are no standard answers.
…..bringing their own contributions to the nation's storehouse of culture.
…..communicating their thoughts and feelings in a variety of modes, giving them
a vastly more powerful repertoire of self-expression.
…..carrying our individual and collective images and ideas from one generation
to another.
…..recognizing the essential role the arts have in sustaining the viability of
cultures.
