Evaluation of school-based arts education programmes in Australian schools

Authors

Jennifer Bryce, ACERFollow
Juliette Mendelovits, ACERFollow
Adrian Beavis, ACERFollow
Joy McQueen, ACER
Isabelle Adams, Vision Network WA

Publication Date

2004

Subjects

Art education, Evaluation

Abstract

This report presents evaluations of four Australian school-based arts programmes: Arts@Direk (SA), Boys’ Business (NT), Indigenous Music Education Programme (NT), and SCRAYP – Youth Arts with an Edge (Vic). Arts@Direk and SCRAYP provided a focus on drama, while Boys’ Business and Indigenous Music Education Programme (IMEP) concentrated on music. There was a range of ages from Year 4 to Year 10 and a diverse range of backgrounds amongst the participating students. The study investigated the impact of each arts programme on students’ academic progress, engagement with learning and school attendance. It also considered which attributes of arts programmes were of particular benefit to the students.

Recommended Citation

Bryce, J., Mendelovits, J., Beavis, A., McQueen, J., & Adams, I. (2004). Evaluation of school-based arts education programmes in Australian schools. https://research.acer.edu.au/policy_analysis_misc/3