Many schools today are considering cutting funds for fine arts departments in order to save money. Aspiring author Stephen Pitz believes that this is not a wise decision. As a former teacher, Stephen Pitz believes that arts and theatre programs are one of the most important parts of education. Students without classes like these would never realize valuable talent, says Stephen Pitz.
Some of the most imaginative work in society comes from people who have had time to practice their creative talents.
Stephen Pitz asserts that students today may accidentally ignore their potential without programs to fully develop their skills. Students may also undervalue artistic expression, claims Stephen Pitz. Without arts and theatre programs, children cannot see the significance of art in the real world. This sort of understanding is important, says Stephen Pitz. Without it, students are at a loss with how to relate to art.
According to Stephen Pitz, ambition may also be diminished when students are not given the chance to participate in fine arts. Dreams of creativity and self-expression are limited in a school system that lacks art programs. Because of this, the world runs the risk of losing the innovation of many talented young people, says Stephen Pitz. Arts and theatre programs, adds Stephen Pitz, also gives students additional reasons to do well in school. Many schools require that students maintain certain grades in order to participate in fine arts. Stephen Pitz believes that this contributes to many students developing academic and creative talent simultaneously.
With his time spent in schools, Stephen Pitz says students who learn to appreciate fine arts tend to mature faster—but not in a way that makes them lose their young creativity. In fact, says Stephen Pitz, such students are able to use the rational and creative parts of their minds in their day-to-day activities. This makes for well-rounded students. Stephen Pitz claims that these students are the ones most likely to succeed in the real world.
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