The importance of art subjects implementation in the education system : case study in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Abstract EN

The implementation of arts subjects in the school curriculum is pivotal subject which plays an instrumental part in the development of human beings in several ways such as: it enhances creative-thinking, motivation, critical thinking, communication capabilities, teamwork, confidence, develop well-prepared students with more knowledge about the diverse cultures and societal values along with norms and traditions, enabling them to attain long-term success.

Art subjects defined as fine arts, clothing design, embroidery, textile art, dance, drama, music, and theater, media and industrial, visual as well as literary arts, and any artistic field.

Quantitative and Qualitative research has been undertaken for this particular research in order to explore the phenomenon or answer the question regarding the importance of executing arts subjects in the school curriculum
A number of 312 respondents from Jeddah region in Saudi Arabia answered a questionnaire in regard to the importance of implementing strong art curriculum at schools, and several schoolteachers were interviewed.

With regards to literature review and the questionnaire along with interview findings, it can be stated that the importance of implementing arts subjects' in the education system of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia would exist in developing various learning skills of the students and thereby lead to the progression of the region's economy as per the expectation level.

According to Nicola (2011), the advantages of using arts subjects in schools' curriculum contributes in exposing the respective students to the broad spectrum of academic disciplines and teaching them about the manner, in which they can think creatively as well as critically
The researcher recommends further studies in other parts of Saudi Arabia to evaluate the community acceptance and to promote a useful educational tools for generations.