DBAE refers to learning four art disciplines:
Production, Criticism, Aesthetics, and Art History
PRODUCTION SKILLS
In order to go through the process of art-making, skills are developed to
learn and practice imagination, perception, memory, and creativity. Creative
thinking is maintained and encouraged. All work is based on observation,
memory, and a student's own individuality and imagination.
STRUCTURE and CRITICISM
The structure of art is taught by learning the elements, principles, and
styles of art. Art criticism does not require a negative stance on art, but
rather an understanding of the artwork that allows for an objective opinion.
AESTHETICS and BEAUTY
Becoming a part of the aesthetic experience means that you will learn to
define art. You'll learn to understand the nature of art, its purposes,
meanings, as well as its beauty, or if you will, its ugliness! Art is
subjective...
ART HISTORY
Through the exploration of various cultures and times, we learn ways to
better appreciate others and their art work. As artists, we work from our own
experiences and observations, which in turn teaches us to better understand
ourselves as artists.