Some people think that art lessons, such as painting and drawing lessons, should be compulsory in secondary schools. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is believed that

Art

lessons,

such

as painting and drawing should be a core subject in secondary school. I personally believe that

Art

helps youngsters to develop many

skills

which I will elaborate

further

in

this

essay.

Firstly

, in kindergarten, toddlers are not taught the alphabet as the first lesson, but they are rather taught

art

. They start drawing lines, shapes and colours as these developed their motor

skills

and creativity which will be helpful at a later stage in other subjects in high school and

also

in their professional career.

Besides

,

Art

is a part of history and through illustrations, children can visualise some scenes of their patrimony and it becomes easy for them to capture and memorise their notes.

For example

, the Dodo birds have become instinct in Mauritius and through drawings, children memorise more their lessons.

Moreover

, drawing is a therapy which helps young children to develop their imagination into reality in the form of sculpture, drawings and even more dramas.

Nevertheless

,

Art

means

also

performing on stage

such

as in dramas and sketches which at a younger stage helps young people to develop their communication

skills

, overcome shyness and

finally

, good presentation

skills

. In conclusion,

Art

contributes much more than academic subjects as they develop important

skills

which are more useful in the career world.

Nonetheless

, employers do not search only the academic

skills

but other talents that are creativity and presentation

skills

. So, I strongly believe that

Art

has an important role throughout all stages of the development of a student.