Jones starts his article by a statement “liberal art is useless” then proceeds to prove it in the following pages. In his essay, Jones indulges in a philosophical discussion where he presents arguments and counter arguments in a dialogue style. His background in philosophy probably led him to adopt such a style that puts forth an argument before obliterating it by another until the final, desired argument is presented to the reader. The author tries to bolster his point by shooting down unwanted arguments and leaving the desired one stand out in victory. Jones invoked many anecdotes and few studies to prove his points. The overarching theme of his essay revolved around laying out the reasons for why liberal art is useless. The author attacked …show more content…
However, the problems stem from the fact those liberal art degrees are amorphous when it comes to predicting an exact occupation that its holder might get. For example, a student who studied any major aside from art could tell you in what field he or she will be involved in after graduating. However, the future for art majors is blurry and ambiguous because the degree they snatch out of academia does not in any way prepare them to foray in any specific style of jobs. Art majors equip you with invaluable tools that will help you think critically, and comprehend the sheer volume of information or data that might face you in any job or research setting. In other words, the fruits of art major could not be reaped from the tree of arts but rather from separate and remote tree unlike any other …show more content…
It showcase a wealth of data that draws a striking difference between the income of people with a high school degree fifty years ago compared to their income nowadays. All the claims in the article are backed up by figures, numbers, and graphs rather than lengthy, philosophical arguments. Pew’s research addresses liberal arts education as part of the comparison that is drawn between all majors. Therefore, unlike Jones’s paper the chief purpose of pew’s research is not to prove a certain point or present liberal art in a bad or good light. However, it objectively lays out the data and research done about majors and what people thought about them. In this research, liberal arts students tend to report more regret of choosing their current major when compared to students from other majors. In addition, liberal art students ended up working in fields not closely related to art or social science. Overall, third of graduate whished that they have ventured into a different major. This shows that approximately only two third of students enter fields that they will not regret down the
In the article “The New Liberal Arts,” Sanford J. Ungar presents the argument of why liberal arts schools are still competitive and useful today. The beginning of the article immediately addresses the problem that Ungar is defending, “Hard economic times inevitably bring scrutiny of all accepted ideals and institutions, and this time around liberal-arts education has been especially hit hard.” The author provides credibility through his time of being a liberal arts presidents, applies statistics about the enrollment and job security outside of liberal college, he addresses the cost factor and how a student may find compensation, and that a liberal arts college is not preparing students for success. The article “The New Liberal Arts,” addresses
Art for Art's Sake: Its Fallacy and Viciousness. The Art World, Vol.2. May 1917. 98-102
If someone came up to you and asked for you to advise them about whether or not going into the music or art business to make a living is a good idea, what would you say? “No” is the most common answer because of all of the risks and hard work involved. But, is fine arts education completely useless in a school's curriculum? No. In fact, this type of education can be useful in instilling values essential to the workforce and can even help a student develop businesslike qualities. Even if the student would not want to pursue a career in fine arts, this education will provide them with a universal work ethic that can be used in many business settings. With music and art education increasingly becoming underfunded for students, it is hard for educators to work with these budget cuts to get a good program underway and has become a necessary part of the school curriculum to fight for. I am going to explain the benefits of fine arts programs in schools.
What Yo-Yo Ma essay is trying elaborate on is that he believes we to fight for the arts and how it should integrate into the mixture, and that the arts are also a very important factor and there should be a balance between science, technology, engineering, math, and the arts. – an “Equilibrium” (YO-YO MA, Yo-Yo Ma, page 259). Yo-Yo Ma states in the essay that there are certain skills that are taught to the people who are involved in the arts that would also benefit those students who are involved in any of the STEM majors. The, set of skills being “collaboration,
There are many kids out there that enjoy and grow because of a variety of activities such as art, music, band, student council, scholastic bowl, etc. When it comes to budget cuts, these activities are the ones that usually get cut. Why are these the activities that get cut? I have no idea. We should fund the arts because they have a minimal affect on academic budgets, Americans support funding of the arts, and the arts are essential for people’s future.
Every fear I had resolved itself and for one of the first times in my life I felt I was in the right place. Then the question came back, what are you going to do with this degree? I thought about teaching, and remembered how the moments I spent in the art room left a lifelong impact on my life. That was it, I believed my purpose in life was to teach youth about the powers of art and signed up for a semester full of teaching courses. Half way through the semester I was told by a professor, “the arts will be cut from public schools so don't waste your
“Education and engagement in the fine arts are an essential part of the school curriculum and an important program of every student and sufficient data exists to overwhelming support of belief that study and participation in the fine arts is a key common throughout all academic areas. ”(Bryant 1) This provides federal corporations with information and data on how essential the art programs are in a school education. These federal corporations that fund the arts don’t comprehend or acknowledge the beneficial qualities that students gain while being enrolled in art education classes. These beneficial qualities outweigh the disadvantages of art education, which there seem to be none. “The arts enhance the process of learning. The systems they nourish, which include attentional, cognitive, emotional, and motor capacities, are, in fact, the driving forces behind all other learning”(Bryant 1), which in fact enhance students learning abilities, all around, not just in music or art, but, math, science, technology even, physical education. There are indeed specific benefits that art education classes can have on each and every student, they include “reaching students that are not normally reached, in ways and methods not normally used, changes the learning environment, students connect to each other better, provides challenges to students of all levels, and students learn to become
Change is inevitable in any career choice, especially now in this new and exciting century. One interesting thing to consider when it comes to adaptability lies in the choices a student makes in their education – long before the work force is even an option. A rather bleak illustration of the after effects of a Humanities degree in A Post-College Flow Chart of Misery and Pain, is certainly ringing an alarm bell to anyone who may be considering that path. For many people college is their career at the present time, and adapting a prior major to one that will be more employable is certainly a key component of eventual success. Once someone is out in the world in their chosen field, being flexible is still necessary. Whether it be additional training or the need to relocate due to employer requirements, things always
...reet Art, Ideology, and Public Space.” NYUClasses, Portland State University. 2012. PDF file. 6 May 2014
I have to confess that, initially, I was decidedly annoyed by the reading assigned for this week. It struck me as an apologetic for some historic or imagined evangelical oppression of Art Culture.In fact, my paper is late because I approached the reading that way. Until our class discussion- I couldn’t flesh out a paper that answered the questions posed. I had read and highlighted my way through the assigned text- but had no real context for the material. I was happily surprised to find that Mr. Schaeffer’s essays perfectly illuminated talking points for me in our class discussion.While raised in a Christian home with a deep and abiding love for The Arts- it is only now that I am beginning to understand the full integration of the two.
Edelman, M. (1995). “The Cardinal Political Role of Art.” Art to Politics: How Artistic creations
Art is everywhere , every tv show, every ad , and every book is art. That is why it is a vital part in today 's education system, but in the rush to bring ip standardized test scores art programs are being dramatically cut and forgotten about altogether. With the new focus being on Common Core State Standards, which does not include art as a core, schools are having to take away art budgets to focus on cores that are being tested on.
I can understand why many students are moving away from an education in arts, since there is a lack of reliable and high paying jobs with this type of education. However, at the same time I feel very bad for these students. They have to give up on the things that they love just to make sure that they have a regular job and a good salary in their future. It sucks when you completely know what it is that you want to do but there is just not enough money into it, especially since a large amount of students go into debt just to pay for their schooling in the first place. I can relate to this greatly; I did not initially plan to do business but instead chose it because of the better job opportunities. I actually wanted to become a teacher, I hoped
Because each art discipline appeals to different senses and expresses itself through different media, each adds a special richness to the learning environment. Arts help people Learn to identify, appreciate, and participate in the traditional and non-traditional art forms of their own communities and the communities of others. Art teaches us how to be imaginative, creative, and reflective. Different art forms help us develop the verbal and nonverbal abilities necessary for lifelong learning. The intellectual demands of the arts help us develop problem-solving abilities and such powerful thinking skills as analyzing and evaluating. Numerous studies point toward a consistent and positive comparison between concrete education in the arts and student achievement in other subjects. A program in arts education would engage students in a process that helps them develop the self-esteem, self-discipline, cooperation, and self-motivation necessary for success in life. Most important, the arts should be experienced and studied for their own true value.
...y you have enthusiasm for and do well in,” is advice often given by employers. Lynn Cheney, former Chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities, agrees: “Students who follow their hearts in choosing majors will most likely end up laboring at what they love. They’re the ones who will put in the long hours and intense effort that achievement requires. And they’re the ones who will find the sense of purpose that underlies most human happiness.”