Topic > The Importance of Arts Education - 1713

Unemployment rates are generally higher in non-technical majors, such as art (11.1%), humanities and liberal arts (9.4%), social sciences (8.9%) and jurisprudence and public policy (8.1%). (Carnevale, Cheah and Strohl) The quote helps demonstrate that not all specializations or careers are the same. Art may not guarantee a successful life, but the important thing is to do something you like and not force yourself to do something you don't like. Art teaches us valuable things that make us a better person. Art education is a necessity for student development. Many have argued that arts education is not important in every individual's daily life and is constantly compared to core subjects. Arts education helps all students succeed in their careers and as individuals. Arts education teaches students valuable lessons that they can apply in the real world such as teamwork. In the video “Confident Creative Kids” the author suggests “When we nurture a child's creativity, their mind opens up and they begin to see the world and themselves a little differently.” Art education is a necessity for everyone because it makes everyone creative and imaginative which will help to shape and create something beautiful