Art in Society

Paper Summary:

The paper discusses how the role of art in society is many-faceted and is far-reaching socially, politically and culturally. The paper describes a participation by the writer in the Royal Docks Community School project and includes his/her student journal entries. The writer notes the educational lessons learned from this experience. The writer concludes that the place of the artist in society exists in the most unusual and unexpected places in the rapidly changing face of today's culture.

Outline:
Introduction
Structure of the Royal Docks Community School Project
Exploring the Royal Docks Community Student Journal Entries - Week One Through Week Eleven of the Project
Student Journal Entries Summary
Cultural Diversity - Art Forms, Language, Societal Elements
The Realization of the Teacher's Role - Called 'Miss' by a Student
Pre-conceived Notion about Students
Collaboration with Other Teachers/Mentor
Collaboration with Agencies and Public Entities
Adaptation in Plans & Adherence to Scheduling of Time
Importance of Collaboration with Community
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"The aims of the Fine Art Student Programme is one that builds on the three aspects of skills, experience and theory and that extends the comprehension and competence in the practice of art in the public realm and fosters the learning of students who are less experienced. The role of art in society is many-faceted and one that is far-reaching socially, politically, and culturally. Art may persuade, stimulate the mind, or stimulate changes within the fabric of society. Art not only provides a contribution to the development of the human being in understanding the physical, emotional, intellectual, aesthetic, social, moral and spiritual dimensions of the human experience but as well art assist with "the expression and identity of individuals and groups through the recording and sharing of experiences and imagination." (The Arts, 1998)"

Sample of Sources Used:

• Panelists Discuss Role of Art in Changing Society (1991) Stanford University News Release. September 30, 1991. Online avail be at: http://www.stanford.edu/dept/news/pr/91/910930Arc1146.html
• Kimbell, Lucy (nd) Some Ways of Working: Themes Emerging in Artists' Residencies with/in Business. The Arts Council of England.
• Williams, Jennifer; Morisette, Ann-Sophie; and Vazquez, Antonio Nolina (2004) Tales of the City - The Experience of REAL Learning. Commissioned by Scottish Enterprise Glasgow 2004.
• Foresta, Don (nd) The Network Metaphor. Online available at: http://195.194.24.18/alterne/publications/net_met.rtf.
• The Arts: Learning Area Statement (1998) Curriculum Framework.

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