The arts should be integrated into the curriculum and taught as independent disciplines. Dance, theater, and the visual arts are each a distinct discipline and students must learn to critique and understand the role of each in society. They should also be introduced to creating in each art form. The arts are basic to the study of social studies and language arts since they are found in all social contexts and are a means of communication . The arts are a highly motivating method for students to learn about many subjects including math, science and foreign languages.
Arts education prepares students for the workplace.
Business seeks students with arts degrees because they have developed valuable reasoning, creating and communication skills. Arts education prepares students for college. The U.S. Department of Education recommends that college bound middle school, junior high and high school students study the arts. Many universities require one high school arts credit for admission. The skills and behaviors students need to learn for successful job performance are directly impacted by their training in the arts.