Ever since we were young, we would express our thoughts, ideas, and emotions through art. We began learning with visuals like shapes and colors. We used music and songs to help remember information when we were young. It’s used as a learning tool in lower grades such as kindergarten and first grade. As students progress through school, the less art is integrated into academic subjects like mathematics or language arts. This is consequential because the incorporation of art or more accessible art programs can be tremendously beneficial to all students. Taking part in an art course regularly can have an impact on mental health in teens and increase happiness. Art programs in school have to be more supported and funded because they can increase …show more content…
Art can deepen one’s outlook on life and create a new way of thinking. It can illustrate complex emotions and relieve those harmful feelings that many teens endure. Involvement in an art course can be beneficial to a student’s mental health. Art can be a place where a student can entirely express their emotions. This can facilitate learning and make all subjects of school more engaging. Art can be a creative outlet that is so desperately needed for students struggling academically. The integration of the arts in mainly academic subjects can make those subjects more enjoyable for students, which can lead to higher grades. Consequently, many do believe that art courses are not needed or that they are merely an elective, however, there are many benefits to attending art programs. It is clear that the study of the arts contributes to student success. The many benefits are academic and comprehensive. However, research doesn’t hold all the answers to why art education is important, but it does verify what many students and adults already believe: Art has an impact on the way we think and feel. Art courses have to be more supported because they can increase attendance, which can then lead to more academic achievement, and art courses have been shown to relieve depression and