In North Carolina, the North Carolina Standard Course of Study (NCSCOS) for the Arts provides students with opportunities to grow creatively and express themselves through visual and musical arts. These standards are designed to help students develop technical skills, creativity, problem-solving, and an appreciation for the role of the arts in culture and daily life. Through painting, drawing, music performance, and music appreciation, students not only practice artistic techniques but also learn how the arts connect to history, community, and self-expression.