In art courses, students develop the ability to reason and to think critically as well as creatively.  They develop their communication and collaborative skills as well as skills in using different forms of technology.  Through studying various works of art, they deepen their appreciation of diverse perspectives and develop the ability to approach others with openness and flexibility.  They also learn to approach issues and present ideas in new ways to teach, to entertain, to lead and to design, build and create all with attention to aesthetic considerations.

Art encourages them to take risks, to solve problems in creative ways, and to draw on their resourcefulness.  In short, the knowledge and skills developed in the study of the arts can be applied in many other endeavors

The arts nourish the imagination and develop a sense of beauty, while providing unique ways for students to gain insights into the world around them.  All of the arts communicate thorough complex symbols; verbal visual and aural; and help students understand aspects of life in different ways.

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