Abstract
This paper presents a classical argument that the current policy towards arts education is harming the arts discipline. Specifically, this paper argues that by stressing the usefulness of an arts education, policy makers and educators who are trying to get more funding are actually marginalizing and undermining the arts by making the arts into a supportive skill set rather than a discipline in its own right.

From the Paper
"In today's education system, the arts are often either minimized as unimportant or are translated into a "useful" discipline on par with the sciences in order to justify continued spending on arts courses. This places educators in a difficult position. Either they must make claims that the arts are utilitarian or risk facing program cutbacks or even shut-downs of arts programs. Although policy makers and educators can gain funding in the short term by depicting arts education as practical and useful, and although there can be little doubt that the arts do have useful applications, this approach tends to marginalize and harm arts education in the long run by making the arts into an auxiliary solution rather than a valuable discipline in its own right."

Tags:arts, classic, argument

Abstract
This paper investigates the activities of various groups that bring crafts, writing, drama, dance, fine arts, and music to prisons. One of the groups mentioned is "The Prison Creative Arts Project" from the University of Michigan, which holds exhibitions for prisoners' art, which they even sell. Another is the "Geese Theatre Company", a team of specialized theater practitioners, taking drama to prisons and probation services centers. The National Endowment for the Arts' program for juvenile offenders is also brought up. The paper explains how these programs constitute "art-therapy" and how they benefit prisoners, both in prison and once they are released. It also looks at the school arena, recommending programs like these for the prevention of juvenile offenses. The paper includes a glance at the costs of these programs and at the opinions of opponents to the programs.

From the Paper
"Other people have had that question too, and it seems they have done something about it. They organize different groups, and take the arts crafts, writing, drama, dance, fine arts, and music to the prisons, hoping to make some sort of difference in the prisoners' lives. One of these groups, the Prison Creative Arts Project, from the University of Michigan, does just that. They hold exhibitions for prisoners' art, which they even sell. The prisoners just love this, because it is a chance to "prove" themselves, and to let people actually see who they are."

Tags:Prison Creative Arts Project, Geese Theatre Company, juvenile, offenders, "

Abstract
This paper argues that government support for the arts can have a negative impact on artists, audiences and market sectors. It discusses the problem of the government considering artistic merit based on the artist's ideology. The author also mentions the role of the National Endowment for the Arts.

From the Paper
"Should governments control public funding in order to shape the arts world addressing diverse audiences and determining not only what art events are offered but also who should attend. Opinion on this issue is divided ..."

Tags:Arts, Government support, National Endowment for the Arts

Abstract
In this paper, the author argues that the fine arts and humanities should be integrated into elementary school curricula. This would make such experiences more accessible to young students regardless of their parents' socioeconomic status. The author also points out the benefits of learning art and music, such as better ability to sustain attention and overall intellectual curiosity. The author believes that fine arts and humanities classes help develop leadership skills and boost the students' self-esteem.

From the Paper
"First, let us of consider when it comes to implementing when it is best to integrate theses classes you have to think when children really start learning. It has been shown that within the first five years of their lives is when children gain a lot of information. It has also been proven that children learn languages and other humanities better than adults. Many of schools have offered humanities and fine arts as soon as the fourth grade. This is about around the age of nine or ten. An example of a school that does this is Belle Valley North Elementary School of Belleville, IL. They have a band program that starts at the fourth grade. They offer once a week lessons and as long as the student stays in the district they can continue band until they graduate from the eighth grade. This shows that there will be structure and social events within the band group."

Tags:music, fine arts, humanities, multiple intelligences

Abstract
This paper examines music and arts programs, explaining how they benefit students. It discusses why such programs are at risk and offers solutions for saving music and arts programs.

From the Paper
"Music and arts programs have long been on the periphery in terms of receiving monetary support and the endorsement of schools. This is ostensibly because both parents and school administrators tend to regard such programs as somewhat ..."

Tags:music, art, arts, benefits, education, funding

Abstract
The paper explores the American academic system, and argues for a reform in the issue of arts in the classroom. The paper contends that only through increased funding into teachers' training will students reap the benefits of arts in the classroom.

From the Paper
"This paper describes the ever-growing need for arts in the classroom, and how arts can benefit students in academic settings and throughout their lives. The paper goes into how arts education strengthens student skills as well as shows the overall benefits of integrated arts programming. The paper goes on to say that the strongest way to integrate arts into the classroom is to educate the teachers so they can make the changes one activity, one class at a time. Starting with the teachers and through grants opportunities, academics can be changes to incorporate an extremely important facet of learning: arts."

Tags:arts, education, integration

Abstract
This paper is a response to comments made on a previous Language Arts teaching portfolio as submitted by a science specialist. The paper follows the structure of the portfolio and its comments, further presenting ideas for future language arts interests and applications. Additionally, the paper addresses what has been learned of applicability to science teaching and different kinds of learning and learners.

From the Paper
"A submitted portfolio addressing language arts teaching was instructive for its responses, particularly, as it had been submitted by a Science specialist who was compelled to think through a variety of less familiar works addressing all matters of language arts instruction and Education. The first assignment involved four modules, discussed presently, in relation to criticism received and towards discussion of three `Big Ideas' to be incorporated into teaching skills so as to be equipped to teach language arts should this be required in the future. It was rewarding to..."

Tags:language arts, portfolio, responses

Abstract
This paper discusses Japanese martial arts with an emphasis on Budo and the main purpose of Budo. The paper discusses the history and philosophy of Japanese martial arts and takes a look at its three main branches.

Tags:martial arts, budo

Abstract
This paper explains that Electronic Arts wants to be larger that the Walt Disney Company as an entertainment company. The author analyzes Electronic Arts industry by using five forces analysis and SWOT analysis. The paper creates alternative strategies and recommendations

From the Paper
"Electronic Arts needs to find a way to ensure that its current success in the marketplace continues and accelerates. Its goal is to one day be larger that the Walt Disney Company as an entertainment company. Electronic Arts develops markets, publishes and distributes interactive software games that are playable by consumers using home video-game machines such as the PlayStation or Microsoft Xbox, personal computers hand-held game machines or over the Internet. EA invests in the creation of state-of-the-art software tools that we use in product development ..."

Tags:Case study, electronic arts, business conditions, competition, risk factors, swot, questions and answers

Abstract
In this article, the writer discusses today's martial arts. The writer looks at this form of unarmed combat that is associated with Asian culture, philosophy and mysticism. The writer points out that it may be argued that in their incarnation in contemporary North America as sport, these martial arts have lost the underlying philosophical and cultural roots that gave them their fundamental identity.

From the Paper
"When one speaks of martial arts today one conceives of unarmed combat in a context pervaded by Asian culture, philosophy and mysticism. Despite different countries of origin - whether it be China (kung-fu), Japan (akido, judo, karate) or Korea (tae kwon do) - these martial arts have all been closely associated with the rich Asian philosophical and cultural traditions that gave them birth."

Tags:asia, martial, arts