DBAE (Discipline-Based Art Education)

Discipline-Based Art Education (DBAE) is a curriculum approach that integrates four core areas: art production, art history, art criticism, and aesthetics. It aims to provide students with a well-rounded understanding of art by engaging them actively in creating artwork, studying different art periods and cultures, analyzing and interpreting artworks critically, and exploring personal and cultural meanings. By emphasizing these interconnected disciplines, DBAE helps students develop both technical skills and a deeper appreciation of art’s role in society, fostering critical thinking and cultural literacy within a structured educational framework.