Arts as a Skill Generator I

Arts is not just like any other subjects, it also help in promoting skills that are important in academics and life success. Below are some skills that can be generated through the learning and involvement in arts.

 1. Creativity – Being able to think on your feet, approach tasks from different perspectives and think ‘outside of the box’ will distinguish you from others. In an arts program, you will be asked to recite a monologue in 6 different ways, create a painting that represents a memory, or compose a new rhythm to enhance a piece of music. If you have practice thinking creatively, it will come naturally to you now and in their future career.

2. Confidence – The skills developed through theatre, not only train you how to convincingly deliver a message, but also build the confidence you need to take command of the stage. Theatre training gives you practice stepping out of your comfort zone and allows you to make mistakes and learn from them in rehearsal. This process gives you the confidence to perform in front of large audiences.

3. Problem Solving – Artistic creations are born through the solving of problems. How do I turn this clay into a sculpture? How do I portray a particular emotion through dance? How will my character react in this situation? Without even realizing it people that participate in the arts are consistently being challenged to solve problems. All this practice problem solving develops your skills in reasoning and understanding. This will help develop important problem-solving skills necessary for success in any career.

4. Perseverance – When a you picks up a new tasks or skill for the first time, you know doing it right away is not an option; however, when you practice, learns the skills and techniques and don't give up, that tasks or skill is much closer. In an increasingly competitive world, where people are being asked to continually develop new skills, perseverance is essential to achieving success.

5. Focus – The ability to focus is a key skill developed through ensemble work. Keeping a balance between listening and contributing involves a great deal of concentration and focus. It requires each participant to not only think about their role, but how their role contributes to the big picture of what is being created.Recent research has shown that participation in the arts improves children’s abilities to concentrate and focus in other aspects of their lives.