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Creativity in Education
This topic is always a key issue and something we at Audiation Magazine believe in strongly. The creative arts are constantly pushed aside in studies. Everyone is pushed in the core subjects, which are very important, but this does not mean the arts are just for fun.
Primary Education (ages 6-11): Music, art and drama are really just presented as fun lessons to let loose. The children perform now and then to show their parents and friends that they're enjoying the creativity.
Secondary Education (ages 11-14) The schedule for the arts are thinned and although the pupils are taught a little more, they're not really pushed to engage. This is the end for majority of performances except on special occasions.
Secondary Education (ages 14-16) The last two years, unless the student has been around the creative arts outside of school, they will generally drop these subjects. This is the main point when, if chosen, the student will now get fully pushed to get those high grades.
College (ages 16-18) This is where, if chosen, the creative arts get full attention and actual passion put into the work and courses.
In general, if the student wants to go for a creative sector, unless they're getting outsider help, activities etc - It's sure going to be difficult.
And if you think there is no money in these sectors, think again. The summer months especially is where music really steps up through festivals raking in revenue from up to almost 10 million attendees.
Ever sold a great piece of artwork? The average large painting from a new artist could fetch up to £1,500.
There is a huge potential, but without being taught the basics, people are forced to either attempt it themselves with little knowledge or just forget their dreams entirely.