lol.. as if the arts faculties in schools need any more problems..
As someone who frequently works in arts faculties in secondary schools, It is very interesting to see how far things are changing, and the lack of emphasis on creative subjects in secondary education does really worry me..
I do agree that at university level, creative courses are very very hit and miss, some are good, but a lot of them in my opinion, are complete and utter scams, that will never lead students to the jobs they promise..
But at school level, when people are still learning and developing, getting a feel for creative thinking, expression, arts, music, etc. can be hugely benficial, and really inspire people to pursue these fields (even if university is probably not the right way to do this..)
Its thanks to my time in music in secondary school that I now work in the sector I do, and I am on the career path that I am - all thanks to me being allowed to do extra work, having enough lessons to find what I was interested in, and having good staff who were willing to help me out with that.. and honestly, If I went to school today, I doubt I would have gone into a creative sector, as they are just not given the importance, resources and time, in an increasing number of schools..