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Art, drama and music lower stress. Here's what you need to know if you're thinking of taking arts in years 11 and 12

  • Written by Shelley Hannigan, Senior Lecturer in Art Education, Deakin University
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This article is part of a series providing school students with evidence-based advice for choosing subjects in their senior years.

If you’re thinking of taking a performing or visual arts subject in years 11 and 12, you are probably weighing up a few considerations. These may include your passion and interest in the subject, how...

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