Art and music – Critical Analysis

Art and music – Critical Analysis

1. Before you read, free-write what do you think is the controversy surrounding arts and music in public schools.

The decline of art and music in public schools is currently one of the prominent issues facing the field. This is partially due to cuts in funding by the federal government which has seen schools controversially cutting expenditure to qualified tart and music teachers as well as equipment. Art lessons have been revised to only include theory and history without practical sessions.

2. Three facts and opinions from point essay.

Fact: According to a study conducted in 2002, students with a high level of instructional and participation in arts have higher academic confidence compared to those with a low level of instructional and participation commitment to art.

Opinion:  It is surprising to see schools, students and parents taking arts and music lightly despite the handy soft skills they provide learners with. The research showed that art is an important tool that nurtures creativity among students.

Fact: A researcher at the Stanford University and Carnegie Foundation for Advancement of Teaching asserts that art education provides a multifaceted learning experience that improves the overall competencies of learners. The research involving students participating in 3hour minimum art class weekly showed for one year showed an improvement in their academic. The students were four times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement, participating in math and science fairs and win an award for easy and poem writing. The students were also found to be three times more likely to be elected to a class office in the school and win an award for school attendance.

Opinion: Education is an essential system for transfer of not only knowledge but also creative thinking and problem-solving skills that are essential for survival and success in any professional and general social life. Art is a neglected tool that offers various unique learning experiences that complement math and sciences.

Fact: A 2006 report on education in California showed that emphasis on reading and math had an unintentional impact on art and other subjects in the curriculum. The quality of art classes and frequency instructional and participation-based activities in public schools have also been found to be highly inconsistent. This has been influenced by low priorities in funding offered to the studies in favour of math and reading instructional materials.

Opinion: The gradual reduction in funding to the art and music department in public schools is a threat to the survival of the subjects. This trend may see the demise of practical and participation classes in this subject in that will only leave history and theory.

3. Reflect on which argument on art and music in public schools you access, point, counterpoint or completely different argument. For you, what is the single most compelling argument regarding arts and music in public schools?

Music beauty that has been embraced by human beings across the world as both an art, a source of livelihood and a form of entertainment through its organization as a vocal or sound from instruments. Teaching music is one of the most intriguing processes that need a lot of time and patience from both the student and the instructor. The learning process is not only based on skills but also on the ability to cognitively appreciate music. Music has great uses in society, and student learning music is well developed. It parts credible skills that help the student to develop critical thinking skills. Music training and education is a fundamental aspect of learning, and this makes it essential to school, and the outside world is it as an art, source of entertainment or as a profession.