arts education

Teaching artistic disciplines

Arts education is instruction in creative disciplines—visual arts, music, theater, dance, and related fields.

It encompasses both general arts curricula in schools and specialized training for aspiring artists.

Advocates argue arts education develops creativity, critical thinking, and cultural literacy: The district cut arts education to balance the budget.

She pursued arts education at a conservatory.

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