What is Art & Design?
It’s hard to define things that aren’t concrete. Art isn’t a thing. Art is an idea. So how do we define something so abstract (haha, see what I did there)?
One widely accepted definition is “...the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power…”
It is my belief that Art is anything that is done with love. No exceptions.
Is STEAM actually a popular thing?
Just stop right there with that question. YES, IT’S A THING. The following is a map that depicts the spread of STEM to STEAM across North America. http://map.stemtosteam.org/
I’m actually organizing a mural at a college in my area for my local impact project. When I began pitching my idea with the college Dean, he lit right up. He’s actually incredibly avid about incorporating a STEAM curriculum into his campuses and it was his excitement over STEAM awareness that got him to wholeheartedly agree to my mural idea. Say it with me-- STEAM IS A THING.
What does Art have to do with the rest of STEAM?
Don’t even get me started. The number of times I’ve heard the infamous “Why did you guys add art to STEM?” is maddening. We did not add Art to STEAM. It always belonged there.
While invention remains tightly coupled with Science, Technology, Engineering and Math – the STEM subjects, people are often incapable of seeing things from the artsy point of view.
STEAM is a movement championed by Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) and widely adopted by institutions, corporations and individuals.
Integration of Art + Design into K–20 education is important to encourage the innovation and creation needed to drive the world through the 21st century the same way science and tech drove us through the last one.. Art & Design is no less important than Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics. Allow me to explain.
The arts are a great learning tool. They can function as a familiar and relatable link to STEM for underrepresented students. Engaging students’ strengths using art activities acts as a smooth medium and increases STEM success. What better way to introduce something to students through a medium they understand like Art? Art & Design is simply more diverse learning opportunity that helps solidify access to education for a diverse spectrum of learners.
Art also provides new opportunities for communication and expression. In our STEM world, we have a responsibility to educate the whole child to become a global citizen in his or her community. Go ahead and give STEAM a chance. We don’t bite. ;^)
It’s hard to define things that aren’t concrete. Art isn’t a thing. Art is an idea. So how do we define something so abstract (haha, see what I did there)?
One widely accepted definition is “...the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power…”
It is my belief that Art is anything that is done with love. No exceptions.
Is STEAM actually a popular thing?
Just stop right there with that question. YES, IT’S A THING. The following is a map that depicts the spread of STEM to STEAM across North America. http://map.stemtosteam.org/
I’m actually organizing a mural at a college in my area for my local impact project. When I began pitching my idea with the college Dean, he lit right up. He’s actually incredibly avid about incorporating a STEAM curriculum into his campuses and it was his excitement over STEAM awareness that got him to wholeheartedly agree to my mural idea. Say it with me-- STEAM IS A THING.
What does Art have to do with the rest of STEAM?
Don’t even get me started. The number of times I’ve heard the infamous “Why did you guys add art to STEM?” is maddening. We did not add Art to STEAM. It always belonged there.
While invention remains tightly coupled with Science, Technology, Engineering and Math – the STEM subjects, people are often incapable of seeing things from the artsy point of view.
STEAM is a movement championed by Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) and widely adopted by institutions, corporations and individuals.
Integration of Art + Design into K–20 education is important to encourage the innovation and creation needed to drive the world through the 21st century the same way science and tech drove us through the last one.. Art & Design is no less important than Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics. Allow me to explain.
The arts are a great learning tool. They can function as a familiar and relatable link to STEM for underrepresented students. Engaging students’ strengths using art activities acts as a smooth medium and increases STEM success. What better way to introduce something to students through a medium they understand like Art? Art & Design is simply more diverse learning opportunity that helps solidify access to education for a diverse spectrum of learners.
Art also provides new opportunities for communication and expression. In our STEM world, we have a responsibility to educate the whole child to become a global citizen in his or her community. Go ahead and give STEAM a chance. We don’t bite. ;^)