Subject: Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Region
Department: ENGLISH/MIL Department
Duration: 9 weeks
This learning packet or any part thereof is solely for the
exclusive use of Xavier University Senior High School students.
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Course Outline
MT/ THF
ENG 103:
CONTEMPORARY
PHILLIPINE ARTS
FROM THE REGION
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Course Outline
Fernandez, S. (2009). The Human Image in the
Arts. Iligan City, Philippines: MSU-IIT IPAG Artist
Resource Management, Inc.
Lico, G, & et. al. (2018). Sining rehiyon:
Contemporary Philippine arts in the regions for
senior high school. QC: C & E Publishing,
Inc.
Learning Packets
References
Module 1: Introduction to Contemporary Arts
Module 2: Art from the Regions and National Artists
Module 3: Art Criticism and Art Production
Semestral Grade = Midterm Grade (50%)
Written Works
25%
Performance Task
50%
Quarterly Assessment 25%
- Final Grade (50%)
Written Works
25%
Performance Task
50%
Quarterly Assessment 25%
Grading System for
Core Subjects
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Course Outline
Written Works:
Written works constitute long tests, post-tests, quizzes, seatworks, assignments, or
any written activity. These will be given depending on the need and will be usually
scheduled. Questions for quizzes are usually exercise questions or applications to
practice the concepts learned but will sometimes be “objective” type. They may be
held before or after the lecture or activity, so students are held responsible to study
and be prepared. Assignments or homework are given with the intention of
encouraging self-study among students, not just to review their lecture notes but
also to pursue skills development not readily acquired during class hours or learning
time.
Performance Tasks:
Performance tasks (PT) are given or announced to students at the start of the quarter.
Ample time and appropriate scaffold tasks are given so that students can prepare
well.
Quarterly Assessment:
There are two major exams for quarterly assessment: Midterm and Final. Delayed
exam will be given within one week after the scheduled examination. There will
be no removal examinations.
Reading Assignments:
Students are expected to read all required material (s) given by the teachers.
One must refer to the topics in the course outline.
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Course Outline
Non-regular Activity:
During the cautious return to on-campus learning and depending on the
availability of facilities some class periods may be spent in the Audio-Visual Room
for other instructional modes like video-showing, PowerPoint presentations or
multi-media activities.
Study/Activity group and Activity Partner:
During the class orientation on the first day, study/activity group and partner are
created. This is created to allow students to interact with each other through group
activities or activity with a partner.
Class Decorum:
For virtual classes, students are expected to observe netiquette. Taking down
notes is an integrated function of every student as well as studying and
participating in class. For students who can’t join the virtual classes, they will have
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Course Outline
GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
The course aims to engage students in appreciation and critical analysis of Contemporary Philippine arts from the
Region for Senior High School.
Duration: 9 weeks (2nd Quarter)
October 11– October 15, 2021
Describes various
Subject Orientation
contemporary art forms
Topic 1: Nature and
and their practices from the
Principles of Art
various regions
October 18 - October 22, 2021
Analyzes contemporary art
forms based on the elements and principles
Topic 2: Definition and Context of Art in the Philippines
MINITASK #1: PROPOSAL
October 25– October 29, 2021
Explains Filipino artists’
Topic 3: National Artists
roles and identify their contribution to contemporary
arts
November 3– November 5, 2021
Relates the significance of Topic 4: Art from the
arts forms from the regions Region
Promotes arts from the regions
MINITASK#2: DETAILED
PROGRAM
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Course Outline
November 10– November 12, 2021
Midterm Exam
November 15– November 19, 2021
Critiques available local materi- Topic 5: Art Criticism
als and appropriate techniques
MINITASK #3:
used in creating art
Explicates the use of available
materials and the application
of techniques
PROMOTIONAL
POSTER
November 22– December 3, 2021
Conceptualizes contemporary art
based on techniques and performance practices in their locality.
Topic 6: Art
Production
Applies artistic skills and techniques
in the process of creation
December 6– December 10, 2021
Incorporates contemporary characteristics to one’s creation with
attention to detail
PT Making/
Submission
Creates the intended final product
using appropriate materials for the
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Course Outline
December 15– December 17, 2021
Final Exam
*Schedule may be subjected to changes.
Important Reminders:
In submitting paper requirements, you may consult other sources but please cite them properly using APA format to avoid plagiarism. Use other sources only as supporting details and not as the main
voice that speaks entirely on your behalf. Work on the given time frame to avoid delayed submission
of requirements.
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Welcome to English 103: Contemporary Arts in the Region
This course aims to engage you in appreciation and critical analysis of the Contemporary
Philippine Arts from the region. As the course title suggests, this subject consists of three
components: Contemporary arts, Philippine context, tradition, and culture, and Arts created by
artists from the regions in the Philippines. Ultimately, you will be required to produce and create
a “45 minute to one-hour show that would celebrate the different talents of the class” as
your Performance Task. This means that along the way, you need to acquire or improve your skills
on critical and creative thinking through various lessons and activities that are in these learning
packets. We hope that you will maintain a positive attitude to not only successfully pass the
subject but also to make the best out of what this subject can offer.
Best of luck!
English 103 teachers
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Contemporary Arts in the Region
Teacher’s Directory
Dear students,
Pax Christi!
If you have any concern about this subject, please contact your teacher through her/him contact
details below. Follow the working hours or scheduled consultation period of your teacher. When
contacting your teacher, please introduce yourself first. Please do not disclose your teacher’s
information to other people without her consent. Finally, you may also contact us through our
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/eng103xashs and our ENG 103 universal number:
+639268288401.
Thank you!
English 103 Teachers
Kate Loreen O. Arellano
karellano@xu.edu.ph
Irisgy P. Gabreza
igabreza@xu.edu.ph
Jhora Samm Genon
jgenon@xu.edu.ph
Rochelle Mae T. Navales
Maria Estella V. Sanchez
Jessa Joyce I. Tamiok
rnavales@xu.edu.ph
msanchez@xu.edu.ph
jtamiok@xu.edu.ph
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION TO
PRETEST 1
NATURE AND
PRINCIPLES OF ART
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Defining contemporary
art
CONTEXT OF
CONTEMPORARY ART
POST TEST 1
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CONTEMPORARY ARTS
IN THE PHILIPPINES
PRETEST 2
NATIONAL ARTISTS
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84
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ART FROM THE
REGION
HERITAGE
POSTEST 2
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108
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ART CRITICISM AND
ART PRODUCTION
PRETEST 3
ART CRITICISM
CONTEMPORARY ARTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PHILOSOPHICAL
POSITIONS IN ART
CRITICISM
FOUR STEP PROCESS
OF ART CRITICISM
THEMES
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ART PRODUCTION
DESIGNING STAGE
PRODUCTION
POST TEST 3
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WHAT’S
INSIDE?
ENG 103:
Module 1
•
Nature and
Principles of Art
•
Defining
Contemporary Art
and Context of
Contemporary Art
CONTEMPORARY
PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGION
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MODULE 1
INTRODUCTION TO
CONTEMPORARY ARTS
Duration: 2 weeks
LESSONS OVERVIEW
Welcome to our first module!
In this module, you will take the following topics and you are expected to demonstrate the
following as evidence of learning:
Essential
Topics:
Learning
Objectives
Evidence of
Learning
Self-regulated
Strategies
Nature and Principles of Art; Defining Contemporary Art and
Context of Contemporary Art
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
Define and explain the nature and principles of art ;
Share their art experience;
Share why studying art is relevant to humans
Define Contemporary Art;
Discuss the nature of contemporary art.
Define art through its context;
Identify and discuss the characteristics of contemporary art;
Identify and discuss the fundamental components of art;
Analyze an artwork by a regional artist; and
Acknowledges the relativeness of beauty and art.
Worksheets, Pre-test, and Post test
Note taking, Mini-task #1 planning, Reflection
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REFERENCE LIST
MODULE 1
Emami, G. (2011, March 2). The AXiS Tent [Photograph]. http://www.pinaytraveljunkie.com/theaxis-tent/
Fernandez, S. (2009). The Human Image in the Arts. Iligan City, Philippines: MSU-IIT IPAG Artist
Resource Management, Inc.
Lico, G, Atienza, GC, Endaya IC, Jacobo, JP, Santos RP. (2018). Sining rehiyon: Contemporary
Philippine arts in the regions for senior high school. QC: C & E Publishing, Inc.
National Gallery of Australia. (2013, March). Willem DE KOONING [Photograph]. https://
nga.gov.au/exhibition/abstractexpress/Default.cfm?
IRN=47761&BioArtistIRN=25281&MnuID=3&GalID=2&ViewID=2
O’Connor, W. (2015, November 7). ARTIST OF THE MONTH: FRANZ KLINE [Photograph]. https://
www.muddycolors.com/2015/11/artist-of-the-month-franz-kline/
Pastrano, M. (2012, April 30). Mindanao artists’ works on exhibit at Philippine Center in New York
[Photograph]. https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/45673/mindanao-artists%E2%80%99-works-onexhibit-at-philippine-center-in-new-york/
Press release. (n.d.). Baguio Midland Courier Website. Baguio Midland Courier Website.
Retrieved July 15, 2021, from http://baguiomidlandcourier.com.ph/life.asp?
mode=archives/2018/june/6-24-2018/life4-Mondares-Plastic-Bag-art-exhibit.txt
Prince, J. (n.d.). iRubric: Analysis of an Art Piece rubric - S462BA: RCampus. IRubric. Retrieved July
28, 2021, from https://www.rcampus.com/rubricshowc.cfm?sp=yes&code=S462BA&
Snippets From The Manila Art Scene. (n.d.). Due North: Ronald Ventura and Santi Bose at Vargas
Museum [Photograph]. http://www.manilaartblogger.com/2012/11/14/due-north-ronaldventura-and-santi-bose-at-vargas-museum/
Sumayao, M. (2018, September 24). Painting the Marcos Myth with Ferdinand as Malakas, Imelda
as Maganda [Photograph]. https://www.esquiremag.ph/culture/lifestyle/marcos-malakasmaganda-a2239-20180924-lfrm
The Power of Piet Mondrian’s Composition with Red Blue and Yellow. (2017, September).
[Photograph]. https://www.ideelart.com/magazine/composition-with-red-blue-and-yellow
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REFERENCE LIST
MODULE 1
Villa, N. (2016, March 20). Revisiting Cagayan de Oro History in a Water Tower [Photograph].
https://www.pinoywit.com/cagayan-de-oro-history-water-tower-city-museum/
Where to Baguio. (2017, June 17). Painting with Plastic Bags – An Advocacy of Baguio Artist Jojet
Mondares [Photograph]. http://www.wheretobaguio.com/painting-plastic-bags-jojetmondares/
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MODULE 1
By the end of the quarter, you are expected to show the following as Performance
Task: Variety Show
The Oro Youth Organization holds its annual advocacy campaign with the theme “Unity
amidst the distance” (SITUATION). Artists and producers in Mindanao are invited to participate and celebrate the said event as an avenue to commune with their fellow
artisans
amidst the pandemic (GOAL). As artists and producers (ROLE) of art, you are to produce a
45-minute to 1-hour show (PRODUCT) that would showcase your different
talents of the
production team. The show will be open for art enthusiasts, art buyers, and art connoisseurs (AUDIENCE) who will take part in rating the best show according to program management, aesthetics, and engagement (STANDARDS).
To manage your time well, observe the Learning Time below:
LESSON
ACTIVITY NO. /
TASK
Pre-test
Topic 1
Nature and Principles of
Art
Topic 2
Definition and context of
Contemporary Art in the
Philippines
Pre-test
Introduction
Art or not art
SHOW ME THAT ARTWORK
Processing Questions
Art Analysis
Mini Task 1
Mini Task 1
Post test
Post test
LEARNING TIME
October 15, 2021
October 11-15, 2021
October 18- 22, 2021
October 22, 2021
October 22, 2021
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MODULE 1
PRETEST 1
Let’s see how much you know on the nature and principles of art. Tick the box of the correct
answer. The answer key will be presented as the lesson progresses. Take note of the items that
you had a hard time answering and look for the right answer as you go through this module.
1. The word “art” originated from what Latin word?
Ars
Acta
Artes
Artem
2. “Man creates art and nature is our source of art”. The following are examples of this notion,
EXCEPT?
Tableaus carved on cave walls
An artist uses bamboo shoots in his stage
design
The view from the top of a
mountain
Use soil as a material in his painting
3. What does art represent?
Nature or mimesis
Insights about life
Intricate skills
Recreation of realities
4. “Art exists with man”. The following supports the idea, EXCEPT?
As long as man exists, art
exists
Man’s art mirrors reality
Man responds to his environment
He communicates his intentions
5. How does art mirror reality?
Provide deep insights about
life
Interpret what is present in the night sky
Create sculptures or paintings
Recreate an image of a child begging in the
streets
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MODULE 1
6. The following are true as to why beauty is important in art, EXCEPT?
It suggests balance, order, and
harmony
Aesthetics provide varied reactions
It defines the natural arrangement
of things
It is expressed by what the culture deems
“good”
7. There is a similar experience between the artist and the perceiver. Which idea is false about
the notion?
The viewer perceives the
finished product
The viewer and the artist will not experience
the same euphoria
The artist ignites the
experience. He experiences
creating the art himself.
The artist is able to translate to the viewer his
feelings or ideas.
8. The following are examples of traditional art forms, EXCEPT?
Dance
Drama
Painting
Theatre
9. There are three basic methods in creating a sculpture. What are these?
Modeling, subtraction,
construction
Modeling, construction, subtraction
Subtraction, construction, modeling
Construction, modeling, subtraction
10. Dance is a kinetic art form that uses the body, space, and formation in order to express a
message or produce an aesthetic condition. The following are true about dance, EXCEPT?
It is about a body in motion in a
rhythmic way
It is usually to music
It is within a given space to hide an
idea or emotion
It is releasing energy, or simply taking delight
in the movement itself
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CONTEXT
Nature and Principles of Art
EXERCISE 1: ART OR NOT?
As an Atenean, you have been told to appreciate everything that surrounds us. You have
been taught to observe our environment and see how the creator has made things beautiful.
While these things are taught to you in the past. Let us explore the efforts that man has done to
make our home more beautiful. Turn your modules to the Photo Gallery found at the last part
of the module. You can find pictures of objects man has done. Identify if that object is an art or
not and justify why or why not on the space provided.
Image no. 1:
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Image no. 3:
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Image no. 5:
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Processing Questions:
Upon considering all the objects presented to you, consider the following questions:
1. What were the things that you considered when you categorized the following objects
as art?
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2. What is art for you?
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You have been introduced to art in the previous art classes. You have your
definition of what is and what should be. At the end of the lesson, you are expected to
be able to identify the nature and principles of art. At the same time, you will be able to
create a concept on the principles of art. You will also be able to classify different
traditional art forms present in the Philippines. Lastly, hopefully, you will create a
statement as to why art is relevant to humans. Before dwelling into these things, fill in
the table below on everything you know and what you want to know in the lesson.
What I KNOW?
What I WANT to know?
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Nature and Principles of Art
Let us now dive into the definition of art and the principles that surround it.
WHAT IS ART?
According to Fernandez (2009), when one
tries to investigate the nature of man, one
will discover that as social beings it is
essential to communicate our needs, desires,
and ideals. However, communication is not
limited to writing letters or conversations.
Also, sometimes
communicating in these
mediums is not enough. This is what art tries
to fulfill. Before discussing the specifics of
art, let us investigate its origins.
Art or ‘ars’ in Latin means skill. It implies that
there are similar qualities in the expression
and application of creative skill when
material or idea is transformed to produce
another idea or object. Therefore, it can be
anything that one can develop over a period
of time like dancing, singing, running, and
the like.
Art is a product of man’s need to express
himself. Art can be considered an elevated
form of communication. Art can transform an
idea into a product that then concretizes the
idea in mind. Art can reveal many things
about the artist and his environment whether done intentionally or not. Art will reflect
and refract the ideas that the artist has. Art is
concerned with the communication of certain ideas and feelings by means of a sensuous medium, words, and expression.
The following principles should explain the
features of art:
Man creates Art
Although the notion of “Nature is Art” may
be valid and true when one considers that
God or the Prime mover created nature.
However, in the course of our subject, we will
uphold the principle that man creates art and
nature is our source of art. An example of this
would use soil as a material in his painting or
when an artist uses bamboo shoots in his
stage design.
Art exists with Man
In connection to the first principle of art, as
long as man exists there will always be art
since the creator of the art is a man. When a
man responds to his environment and when
he communicates his intentions, art will exist.
Art imitates
Art represents nature or mimesis as the
Greeks call this phenomenon in art. It mirrors
reality just like how artists create imitations of
landscapes or recreate an image of a child
begging in the streets.
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Art interprets
Over the course of time, artists did not limit
themselves to imitating nature or recreate
realities.
Artists have expanded their
peripheries to interpreting what they
observe in their environment. Like how Van
Gogh interprets the night in his work Starry
Night, his artwork did not necessarily imitate
what is present in the night sky. It is the
artist's prerogative to interpret nature
however he wants to.
Art expresses and communicates
Artists are transcendent beings. They are
able to see and feel what ordinary people fail
to feel and see. Their works provide deep
insights about life. Not only are they able to
provide insights but also they are able to
communicate these insights in captivating
ways.
Nature and Principles of Art
Let us go back to some of the pretest
questions you answered earlier and see if
you got them right.
Answer Key
The word “art” originated from what Latin word?
Answer: ‘ars’ in Latin, which means skill
“Man creates art and nature is our source of art”.
The following are examples of this notion, EXCEPT?
Answer: The view from the mountain top.
No art is created.
What does art represent?
Answer: Nature or mimesis. It imitates nature
and mirrors reality. Art exists with man”. The following supports the idea, EXCEPT?
Answer: Man’s art mirrors reality. It does
not justify the existence of art with man, rather
stating what it represents.
How does art mirror reality?
Answer: Recreate an imag e of a child begging in the streets.
Art processes an experience
Art affects, delights, and evokes a
reaction
Because of the skills employed by the artist,
it evokes a reaction from the viewer. Powerful
subjects are depicted with intricate skills that
viewers
are
either
delighted
or
disturbed. Now, before we proceed with the
discussion of the other principles.
Art produced is the convergence of an
artist and a viewer. However, there are
separate creative processes that an artist
and a viewer experience.
The artist ignites the experience. He
experiences creating the art himself.
Through the skills honed over time, he is
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able to channel his ideas through his. When
the artist is done with his work, he feels this
gratifying sense of accomplishment. The
viewer perceives the finished product. The
viewer discovers the meaning and reacts to
the artwork.
Approximately, the viewer and the artist
will experience the same euphoria. Thus,
the artist is able to translate to the viewer
his feelings or ideas.
Art processes an order
Order is defined as the natural
arrangement of things around us and it
extends to the way we think and arrange
ideas. When we consider what is an order,
one should consider the culture that the
artist is in. This will determine how an order
is perceived in his artwork. The diverse
perception of order reflects on how people
think and convey ideas. This is the primary
reason why there are artworks we do not
acknowledge because it doesn’t coincide
with how we perceive order.
Art embodies values and the most
important of these is beauty
Culture will always be reflected in the
artworks of the artist. Part of culture is the
Nature and Principles of Art
values that a community abides from. In
these values comes the concept of beauty.
Beauty is expressed by what the culture
deems “good”. It suggests balance, order,
and harmony. The artist who desires order
and harmony will abide by the values of his
culture. He will be able to connect to his
viewers having the same values. Though
these reactions may vary, this is how
aesthetics works in the processes of the artist
and the viewer. So even if the concept is
perceived to be ugly however the manner it
was presented in a pleasurable manner that
viewer will likely appreciate the artwork.
(Fernandez, 2009)
So, we are done discussing the principles.
Let us go back to some of your answers in
pretest.
Answer Key
The following are true as to why beauty is important
in art, EXCEPT?
Answer: It defines the natural arrangement
of things. Beauty is expressed by what the
culture deems good. It suggests balance, order,
and harmony. Aesthetics provide varied
reactions.
There is a similar experience between the artist and
the perceiver. Which idea is false about the notion?
Answer: The viewer and the artist will not
experience the same euphoria. They will,
because thru art the artist is able to translate to
the viewer his feeling/idea.
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EXERCISE 2: SHOW ME THAT ARTWORK
Place a photo of you when you visited a museum/ exhibit. Tell us your overall experience in
your visit. What principles of art did you experience when you visited the museum/exhibit? If
haven’t visited any museum or exhibit, you may share any artwork that you have seen.
(Paste/insert photo here)
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Nature and Principles of Art
Let us review on the different traditional artforms.
THE SEVEN TRADITIONAL ART FORMS (Lico, et al., 2018):
1. Painting
Construction
•
It is the practice of applying color or
pigment suspended on any two-dimensional
surface, such as paper, wood, or cloth. The
common medium used in paintings is oil
paint, watercolor, tempera, enamel, and
latex. Although there have been many
innovations in the medium of painting such
as coffee and soil and among others.
2. Sculpture
It is the art of creating three-dimensional
artworks. The three basic methods in
creating a sculpture:
Modeling
•
It is an additive process by which
parts of a hard substance are
cut away to reveal form. The
common medium used in
modeling is clay and wax.
Subtraction
•
It is the oldest form of sculpture
where we carve on stone or
wood.
A process of assembling parts
using adhesive materials or
welding materials.
3. Architecture
It is the art of design buildings to address a
set of design objectives. It considers
material, construction techniques, and other
instructions to be able to realize the concept
in mind.
4. Music
It is an intangible form of art produced
through sound. Music organizes the
movement of sounds produced by vibrations
of materials like voice and instruments. It is
the arrangement of sound and silence
organized based on time. These sounds are
structured and continuous. There are two
main media: vocal (human voice) and
instrumental (crafted instruments).
5. Dance
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Dance is a kinetic art form that uses the
body, space, and formation in order to
express a message or produce an aesthetic
condition. It is about a body in motion in a
rhythmic way, usually to music and within a
given space to express an idea or emotion,
releasing energy, or simply taking delight in
the movement itself.
Nature and Principles of Art
There are three basic methods in creating a sculpture.
What are these?
Answer: Modeling, subtraction, construction
Dance is a kinetic art form that uses the body, space,
and formation in order to express a message or produce an aesthetic condition. The following are true
about dance, EXCEPT?
Answer: It is within a given space to hide an
idea or emotion.
6. Theatre
Processing Questions:
It is a performative art where the audience
and performers commune with each other. It
is the art of finding human experiences worth
watching for a period of time in a specified
space.
7. Cinema/Film
Cinema is an audiovisual communication
experience. It is a sequence of still
photographs shot in rapid succession in a
film strip creating an illusion of movement.
Now it’s time for you to review the rest of
your answers in pretest.
With the seven traditional artforms,
consider the following questions:
1. What artform are you exposed to? Are you
an artist yourself? An enthusiast? A hobbyist?
How do you consume art?
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2. What artform would you like to explore
more? What made you want to explore that
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Answer Key
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The following are examples of traditional art forms,
EXCEPT?
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Answer: Drama. It does not belong to the
traditional art forms
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REFLECTION
Nature and Principles of Art
There is so much the world could offer. There are a lot of things that people have not discovered
even in their community. As we go through this process of discovery, it is hoped that you will be
able to understand how art affects humans and how art is important for survival. Now, answer the
following questions below in no more than 5 sentences each and let us discover how your
perception of art has changed.
1. Why does art exist?
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Nature and Principles of Art
Let us look back on this table and add inputs on WHAT I LEARNED section. You
might want to add things that you found confusing under it.
What I KNOW?
What I WANT to know?
What I LEARNED?
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Defining Contemporary Art
As you browse on your phone, you have noticed issues and concerns that deal with human
rights, politics, and the environment. As a concerned citizen, you cannot help but worry on these
issues. You might have thought about its roots and possible solutions. Right now, you will be
able to read a story of a man who has continually used his talent for his advocacy. Read the
article below and answer the comprehension questions after.
Mondares Plastic Bag Art Exhibit at Café Dua
by Press release
Café by the Ruins Dua will be opening on
July 1 with an art exhibition that fuses the
environmental advocacy campaigns and the
aesthetic concerns of artist Jet Mondares.
Entitled “New Life 2: Plastic Bag Art,” the
show will be on display at the Café until Aug.
27. Jojet Lamberto R. Mondares is a Baguio
grown educator, psychologist, and artist.
His art has evolved from an artistic
environmental campaign to an advocacy for
change. It communicates the philosophy that
despite the hardships that one endures,
change for the better is still possible.
Pic. 1.2 Mondares Sample artwork 2
Pic. 1 .1 Mondares Sample artwork 1
In 2007, he started an artistic response to the
call to reuse, reduce, and recycle plastic
bags that he called “plastic bag art.” Since
then, he has been sharing his art to students,
teachers, and professionals in and outside
Baguio City and encourages them to take
part in the endeavor.
His Plastic Bag Art Caravan in 2018 had been
brought to different cities and municipalities
in the country to affect change and hopefully
bring awareness to the people and the
places. Jojet’s works are
narratives on
transformation that are conveyed through art
process and form. It can be personal or his
interpretation of the changes he sees
around. Hope is often the narrative he
conveys. Inspired by the adage “the only
thing permanent in life is change,” his
materials are never taken as is. They are
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always transformed into something new
whether radical and direct or subtle and
symbolic.
Aside from being a visual artist, he also
writes short stories for children. Some of his
titles include “Ang Langgam na Matapang,”
“Ang Langgam sa Pisngi ng Hari: Ang Alamat
ng Nunal,” “Si Jim-Jim Pabuhat,” and “Ang
Mahiwagang Karton ni Gogo.”
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2. How was the issue addressed by the artist?
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Pic. 1.3: Mondares Sample artwork 3
Processing Questions:
Upon reading the article,
consider the following
questions:
1. What was the current situation of Baguio?
3. Do you think art can help solve the issue of
the country?
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By the end of the lesson, you are expected to show the following scaffold to the
Performance Task: PROPOSAL
1. The Producer, Director, and Moderator (Stage Manager) are the main people who shall
work on the output.
2. The assigned teams for the output may tap the other teams for assistance when
necessary.
3. The team shall use the prescribed format for the output.
4. The proposal shall contain the following: show branding, theme, performances, roles
(producer, director, moderator, editor, performers, hosts, creative and promotion team)
5. A scoring rubric shall be used in grading the output.
6. The team may opt to consult with their teacher before the submission.
7. The proposal shall be submitted to the teacher on October 22, 2021 at 11:59 pm as
an assignment.
8. An online peer evaluation shall be accomplished after the submission.
Criteria
OUTSTANDING (4PTS) COMMENDABLE (3
PTS)
SATISFACTORY (2
PTS)
POOR
Content
The Proposal conveyed
clearly and completely
the important details
about the variety show
as stated in the guidelines.
The Proposal is reasonably conveyed the important details about
the variety show, as
stated in the guidelines.
The Proposal is slightly
conveyed the important details about
the variety show, as
stated in the guidelines.
The Proposal does not
convey the important
details about the variety show, as stated in
the guidelines.
Format
The proposal followed
the prescribed format.
The proposal has less
error in the prescribed
format.
The proposal slight- The proposal did not
ly followed the pre- follow the prescribed
format.
scribed format.
Flow
The proposed show is The proposed show is
refreshing, new, and/or inspired from other
Mechanics
The proposal is free
from spelling and/or
grammatical errors.
Submission The output is submitted
on the scheduled time
and date.
The proposed show The proposed show
lacks originality
is needs improve-
The proposal a slight
grammatical and spelling
errors.
The proposal has a lot
of grammatical and
spelling errors.
The proposal needs
improvements and
revision.
The output is submitted
one day after the deadline.
The output is submitted two days after the
deadline.
The output is submitted three days
after the deadline.
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Defining Contemporary Art
Let us now dive into the definition of art and the Principles that surround it.
CONTEMPORARY ART
2. Historical usage
As mentioned by Lico et. Al. (2018),
contemporary art generally refers to art
being created now. It is derived from the
Latin prefix con meaning “together” or
“with”, and tempus meaning “time”. There is
no formal definition since it resists a
universal, singular, and fixed definition as it
continues to evolve. It continually questions
old hierarchies and categories of art in order
to break it. It feeds on new technologies
paving a new way of conceptualizing and
producing art.
It considers contemporary art as a specific
episode or stage in the story of the evolution
of art, referring to a specific location in space
and time. It establishes a timeline in which
works of art belong to a particular historical
period. Similar to how people identify works
in the Renaissance period or the Modern
period. However, this application is still
confusing because there is a disagreement
regarding when modern art ended.
Contemporary art is gaining much attention
that created a lot of discussions as to the
applications of the term. There are two main
applications of the term contemporary art.
1. Chronological view
It defines contemporary art related to this
current period in art history and refers to art
that is new, recent, modern, or pertains to
the present moment. However, it is
considered vague because the present era
and lifetime are relative. Artworks in the now
may not be considered new in the future.
The same is true in the artworks that were
made in the past that were considered new
in their time.
There are two views as to when
contemporary art started in art history across
the world.
Art produced after 1945
There was a shift of political, cultural, and
economic power from Europe to the United
States after World War II which ended the
European colonialism. However, this is
considered obsolete by art historians right
now.
Art produced since the 1960s
This is commonly used by art historians
because of the rise of new generation artists
who questioned or resisted the principles
that the Modernist practice has established.
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But historians still argue on when is cut off
date.
CONTEMPORARY ART IN THE PHILIPPINES
As a response to the social and cultural
realities during the 1970s, contemporary
art in the Philippines surface. It was the
Marcos regime during this period - an era
of repression and censorship. President
Ferdinand Marcos had a vision of cultural
and artistic renewal to the images of the
pre-colonial Philippine society which
became a justification for the enforcement
of Martial Law in the early 1970s. He
exercised control over print media and
other networks of cultural and art
institutions governed by Imelda Marcos.
They believed in there ideology of starting
a new age of development that they
commissioned an artist named Evan
Cosayo to make a rendition of the classic
myth of Si Malakas at si Maganda where
Ferdinand is depicted as Malakas and
Imelda as Maganda.
Pic. 1.4: “Si Malakas at si Maganda” by Evan Cosayo,
2018
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Despite their power, this did not stop artists
from revealing the true aspirations of the
Filipino people. This started the emergence
of social realism which aimed to expose the
real situation of the Filipinos and use it to
transform the situation. Works during this
period were considered Contemporary art
because of three factors:
1. The return of democracy under the
Aquino government;
2. The improved economic and political environment in the regions;
and
3. The start of new technologies and
free access to media.
CONTEMPORARY ART AS A BREAKING
OF NORMS
Contemporary Art can be seen as a
revolution of established norms and rules.
It does not limit itself to tradition and it
does adhere to what institutions may have
established. Contemporary arts value what
is “radical” and “interdisciplinary” where
artists try to challenge established art forms
and create artworks using this new
perspective. Contemporary art sets itself
apart from the “old” and embodies the
mantra “To be new is to be modern; the
new is progressive”. As one studies
contemporary art, one would understand
that its world is plural, diverse, and
whimsical. The borders of traditional art
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would somehow blur because of mixed
media. Artists can now freely use any
material of a traditional art form and use it
unconventionally.
Thus,
creating
new
strategies and techniques in producing
artworks. Contemporary art does not only
appreciate the product and manipulation of
materials but it also takes its inspiration to
timely social issues in the community.
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Contemporary provokes human curiosity and
touches themes that disturb our thought processes. It also creates political, social, racial,
economic statements through imagemaking.
Appropriation
One important practice that has been made
in contemporary art is appropriation. It is “the
practice of creating a new work by taking a
pre-existing image or work from another
context-art, history, media, advertising and
combining the borrowed image with new
ones”.
Let’s us try to examine the artwork of
Santiago Bose’s Carnivore of Session
Road. On the artwork, Ifugao natives in
rubber shoes transport Colonel Sanders.
There is a black and white photograph of
pine trees as well as photographs of modern
buildings of Baguio to contrast the colored
image of the Ifugao Natives and Colonel
Sanders. They are also accompanied by a
headless Ronald Mcdonald. This artwork
serves as a commentary on the effects of
colonial imperialism in especially on our food
choices and clothing. It tries to present the
American influence in the rich tradition of
Cordillerans.
Pic. 1.5: ‘’Carnivore of Session Road’’ by Santiago
Bose, 2002
CONTEMPORARY
HERITAGE
ART
AS
LOCAL
Contemporary art claims awareness of
local heritage. Heritage is a tangible or
intangible object or belief that has historical or cultural value, passed down from one
generation to the next and conserved by
the next generation. Heritage is unique to
every community.
A good example would be the Old Water
Tower situated near Gaston Park in
Cagayan de Oro City. It is the oldest
surviving public structure. It was built
around 1921 to 1922 to serve as a reservoir
for water coming from Malasag Hills.
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In order to preserve the structure, the city
made it into a city museum.
Pic. 1.7: “Ukay-ukay Dome” a temporary architectural
structure assembled using used clothing, 2011
Pic. 1.6: “Old Water Tower” situated near Gaston Park, 1921
Processing Questions:
Upon reading Defining
Contemporary Art, consider the
following questions:
CONTEMPORARY ART AS A CRITIQUE TO
SOCIETY
The world is faced with various problems and
concerns. These concerns and problems are
voiced through the different platforms
available including art. With this, art is no
longer confined to galleries and exhibitions.
An example of this would be the Ukay-Ukay
Dome, a temporary architectural structure
assembled using used clothing. It was installed in Rose Garden, Burnham Park by
volunteer students. With the thriving UkayUkay or second-hand clothing businesses,
Ukay-Ukay Dome aimed to connect people
to interact to create artwork. Inside, videos
are played and sound experiments are
done.
1. Who defines what art is in that particular
historical period?
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2. Why do you think it is important for us to
identify periods?
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Context of Contemporary Art
a.1 Primary Context- pertains to the
artist; artist’s intentions and purposes
a.2 Secondary Context- addresses the
external conditions: the function of work,
religious and economic structures; and
climate and geography
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We have been told that art is a reflection of a
time to which it was done. Art was created
with history, politics, and social norms in
mind. In this part of the lesson, we will know
how the process of producing art and the
product itself are inseparable.
CONTEXT OF CONTEMPORARY ART
Context refers to factors that surround a
work of art. It looks into the situation of
the artist while the art was done. This
includes historical events, economic
trends, cultural development, religious
attitudes, social norms, and other artworks
of the time.
Classification of the Context of Art
Art must be viewed as PRODUCT and
PROCESS
In order to fully grasp the artwork, one must
look into the social environment present
during that time period. Below are concepts
students must consider when appreciating
an artwork:
Society refers to social relations based on
class, gender, race, sexuality, ethnicity,
spirituality, persuasion, political commitment,
and moral norm. Culture involves how
people in society make sense of the world
around them by making meanings and
sharing these meanings with others in the
context of common.
Upon considering social relationships and
shared meanings, as a consumer of art, you
are now able to think about the cultural context of an artwork. Cultural Context examines the influences on the work of the artist
as a response to his environment.
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Apart from the cultural context, consumers
should also consider history. History is the
interaction between society and culture
created by people who are actively
participating in the routine of life. Once we
are able to consider this interaction, we are
now thinking about the historical context of
an artwork. Historical Context refers to a
moment or movement of history.
A lot of you might ask: when does an object
become an artwork. What makes a thing an
artwork? A thing becomes art when it is
charged with meaning and value based on
the following:
Context of Contemporary Art
The Study of Art in the Regional Context
The region is a social system that reflects
relationships between people who shared
a distinct identity, language, culture, and
tradition. The region is viewed as a key
identity marker. There is no need to
compare or benchmark artworks produced
by other communities. This is because local
tradition and pride of place are celebrated
when we study artworks produced in the
region.
Fundamental Components of Art
Below is the list of components of art:
A. Aesthetic Experience - this is a
phenomenon felt by the consumer upon
looking at the thing. This may be feelings of
enchantment, awe, fear, or anything that the
creator intended for the consumer to feel.
B. The consensus of the art world - the art
community should be able to agree that a
thing is an artwork. These include schools,
museums, professionals, and marketing
systems.
C. Cultural practice and shared meaningThe community must agree that an object is
an artwork. They must consider their own
cultural standards in considering a thing an
artwork.
1. Form
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It is the product seen by the
consumer of the perceiver.
It is seen by the senses and its
ideas to be communicated
through the arrangement of
elements as a whole:
a.1 formal elements- the
objects, colors, and other
elements
a.2 overall compositionhow the elements are arranged
a.3 materials and tecnique
- how these materials are used
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2. Imagination
•
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6. Political Economy
It is to generate mental
pictures, ideas, and sensations that do not exist in the
world.
3. Creativity
•
This is when we generate
ideas, insights, or images that
were never realized before.
•
It is when we make
something meaningful out of
our imagination.
•
It is thought of as central to
the making of art.
4. Language
•
It is the medium by which
cultural meanings are formed
and communicated
•
This is what the artist uses to
relay a message to the
consumer.
5. Interpretation
•
It is concerned with the
search for meaning
•
It strives to create a
meaningful
connection
between what we see and
what we feel in a particular
work of art
•
It is power and the
distribution of economic
resources in the context
of the art production.
•
These are groups of
people or institutions that
support artists in creating
artworks.
Disciplines of Art
Below is the list of disciplines that
surround art:
a. Art Production
•
It is the process of
creating
artworks from the responses of
our observations, concepts,
emotions,
and
other
experiences
•
It also includes the
process
of
interpreting
these
responses by
creating
artworks where
artists are
able to present ideas and
feelings.
b. Art Criticism
•
It is when a person analyzes
and evaluates an artwork.
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•
It is when a person describes,
analyzes, and evaluates works of
art for the purpose of understanding and appreciating art.
Four-step Process:
What do you see?
How is the work organized?
What message does this
artwork communicate?
Is this a successful work of
art?
c. Art History
•
This is the study of art, past and
present, and its contributions to
cultures and society.
•
Studying art history is vital at
crucial times of the human history
where we are able to understand
the feeling and the experience of
living in a certain moment in time.
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d. Aesthetics
•
This is concerned with the
appreciation of the nature,
beauty, and value of a work
of art.
•
These are the three theories
that may be employed
when
an
artwork
is
evaluated:
a.
Imitation and
Qualities
Literal
b.
Formalism and Formal
Qualities
c.
Emotionalism
and
Expressive Qualities
The following are components of
the study of art history:
1.
Attribution
2.
Authenticity
3.
Iconography
4.
Provenance
5.
Function
6.
Style
7.
Psychology
8.
Connoisseurship
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REFLECTION
Context of Contemporary Art
Art has been a part of us without even realizing it. A lot of our artworks have become
archive of human history. It is hoped that you will acknowledge that the value of beauty
changes through time. Therefore, you will realize the fluidity of the present. Now, answer
the following questions below in no more than 5 sentences each and let us discover how
your perception of art has changed.
1. How does an artist contribute in the establishment to the definition and context
of Philippine Contemporary art?
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MINI TASK #1: PROPOSAL
1. The Producer, Director, and Moderator (Stage Manager) are the main people who shall work
on the output.
2. The assigned teams for the output may tap the other teams for assistance when necessary.
3. The team shall use the prescribed format for the output.
4. The proposal shall contain the following: show branding, theme, performances, roles
(producer, director, moderator, editor, performers, hosts, creative and promotion team):
a. Producer - A film producer is a person that initiates, coordinates, supervises, and
manages the creation and production of movies, television shows, web series, and
commercial videos, amongst other productions. A producer may be a self-employed
contractor, or subject to the authority of an employer such as a production company or
studio. They are involved throughout all phases of production from inception to
completion, including coordination, supervision, and control of finances, talent, crafts.
b. Director - The director is responsible for overseeing the creative aspects of the show,
including controlling the content and flow of the show's program, directing the
performances of artists, and managing technical details such as the positioning of cameras, the use of lighting, and the timing and content of the show's soundtrack.
c. Stage Manager (Moderator) - The Stage Manager is one of the most important jobs at
events and festivals. The SM is in-charge of ensuring all related parties in a stage
production and communicating effectively, on the same page, and able to work
together to pull off the performance flawlessly. Double checks if the program was followed and all performers have entered their entry.
d. Editor - Assembles the various shots into a coherent show, working closely with the
director.
e. Performers - A performer is a person who acts, sings, or does other entertainment in
front of audiences.
f. Hosts - a person who introduces guests and performers
g. Creative and Promotion Team - The people responsible for planning and managing
campaigns to promote the show. They are also responsible for the social media
accounts of the class.
5. A scoring rubric shall be used in grading the output.
6. The team may opt to consult with their teacher before the submission.
7. The proposal shall be submitted to the teacher on the agreed time and date.
8. An online peer evaluation shall be accomplished after the submission.
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MINI TASK #1: PROPOSAL FORMAT
Font Style: Arial/ Century Gothic
ii.
iii.
iv.
Font Size: 12
Size: A4
C. PERFOMANCES
Spacing: 1.5
i.
ii.
iii.
Margins: 1” all sides
A. COVER PAGE
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
B.
Slogan
Rationale
Logo (if available)
Names of Performers
Kind of Performances
Number of Performances
D. ROLE DESIGNATION
School name
Show name
Section
Date of Submission
i.
Names of the heads and staff from
producer to promotions team
(everyone should be assigned to a
committee/team)
SHOW BRANDING
i.
Theme
Criteria
OUTSTANDING
(4PTS)
COMMENDABLE (3
PTS)
SATISFACTORY (2
PTS)
POOR (1PT)
Content
The Proposal conveyed clearly and
completely the important details about
the variety show as
stated in the guidelines.
The Proposal is reasonably conveyed the
important details
about the variety
show, as stated in the
guidelines.
The Proposal is slightly
conveyed the important details about
the variety show, as
stated in the guidelines.
The Proposal does not
convey the important details about the variety
show, as stated in the
guidelines.
Format
The proposal followed the prescribed
format.
The proposal has less
error in the prescribed format.
The proposal slightly
followed the prescribed format.
The proposal did not follow the prescribed format.
Flow
The proposed show is The proposed show is The proposed show is
refreshing, new, and/ inspired from other
needs improvement.
or innovative.
show.
The proposed show lacks
originality
Mechanics
The proposal is free
from spelling and/or
grammatical errors.
The proposal a slight
grammatical and
spelling errors.
The proposal has a lot
of grammatical and
spelling errors.
The proposal needs improvements and revision.
Submission
The output is submitted on the scheduled
time and date.
The output is submitted one day after the
deadline.
The output is submitted two days after the
deadline.
The output is submitted
three days after the deadline.
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ACTIVITY 1: ART ANALYSIS
Study the artwork and answer the following questions in a paragraph form (3-5 sentences per
question):
1. Who is the artist? Where did he come from?
2. In the year 2012, what significant historical
event happened that could have contributed to
the message of the painting?
3. What could be the purpose of making this
painting?
4. What could be the social status of the subject?
What were the things that you considered when
inferring to the status of the child?
5. What prevalent Filipino trait is portrayed by the
child? Does the painting portray an entirely good
concept? If yes, why? If no, why do you still call it
an artwork?
6. What are the things that you considered upon
deciding if this piece is art or not?
Title: Bombom
Artist: Michael Bacol
Year: 2012
7. How does the painting reflect our community?
8. What value(s) is/ are portrayed in the painting? How were you able to identify the values?
9. Based on your prior knowledge what elements were used in the painting?
10. Do you think the painting is creative? When do you say that something is creative?
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ART ANALYSIS Rubric
Criteria
EXCELLENT (4PTS)
GOOD (3 PTS)
FAIR (2 PTS)
POOR (1PT)
Description
Draws historical connections. Clearly describes the artwork in
full detail. Identifies
the major elements of
art used and how they
create a specific feel-
Describes the artwork
in full detail and Identifies the major elements of art used and
how they create the
mood. Does not draw
historical connections.
Acceptably describes Gives a basic description
the artwork and identi- of the artwork, but no othfies the major eleer information.
ments of art, but does
not explain the mood.
Interpretation
Explains the purpose
of the work/content.
Forms an educated
meaning for the artwork, and attempts to
relate to the piece on
a personal level.
Explains the purpose
of the work/content.
Forms an educated
meaning, but does
not attempt to relate
to the work personally.
Does not identify a
purpose for the work.
Draws meaning from
personal observervation alone rather than
an educated assessment.
Does not give meaning or
purpose to the art work.
Evaluation
A critical personal
evaluation is drawn
based on careful observation, analysis
and interpretation.
The opinion of the
critic is well defended.
A personal evaluation
is drawn but does not
seem to comply with
the observation, analysis and interpretation. Needs to defend
their opinion.
Student simply states
that he/she likes or
dislikes the work. No
real 'evaluation'.
Fails to effectively evaluate
the work of art.
Mechanics
The proposal is free
from spelling and/or
grammatical errors.
The proposal a slight
grammatical and
spelling errors.
The proposal has a lot
of grammatical and
spelling errors.
The proposal needs improvements and revision.
Submission
The output is submitted on the scheduled
time and date.
The output is submitted one day after the
deadline.
The output is submitted two days after the
deadline.
The output is submitted
three days after the deadline.
Adapted from: Prince, J. (n.d.). iRubric: Analysis of an Art Piece rubric - S462BA: RCampus. IRubric. Retrieved July 28,
2021, from https://www.rcampus.com/rubricshowc.cfm?sp=yes&code=S462BA&
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MODULE 1
POST TEST
You are about to complete this lesson. Now answer the post-assessment to check how well you
learned.
Modified True or False. Write T if the sentence is correct, and the correct answer if otherwise.
1. Art exists only in highly civilized societies.
_______________________________________________________________
2. Primary Context of contemporary art addresses the external conditions, in which the work
was produced, religious and philosophical convictions and purposes of the work.
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3. Art is a form of expression and communication for the artist.
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4. Contemporary Art in the Philippines emerged at the end of the world war II.
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5. Contemporary Art generally refers to art being created at present.
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6. Man’s concept of beauty is conditioned by his social conditions and culture.
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7. Western art which laid down the canons of beauty is the only legitimate art.
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8. A chair is a simple sculpture used in the Philippines that does not evoke aesthetic emotion
because it does not have the sophistication and complexity of a great work.
_______________________________________________________________
9. The viewer has to consider both the physical and socio-historical context of the object for
an art to be fully appreciated.
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10. Art History talks about the art of the past only in order to makes sense of the world.
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EVALUATION
MODULE 1
SELF ASSESSMENT
Before moving on to the next module, kindly complete the table below:
Lesson
Activity No./
Task
Pre– Test
Pre-test
Topic 1
Introduction
Actual Date of
Completion
Were you able to
complete the task
on time?
Reason/s:
Nature and Art or not art
principles of
Classification
Art
of Art and
Concept Map
Topic 2
Compare and
present conDefinition
nection beand context
tween art
of Contemforms in the
porary Art in
regions
the Philippines
MINI TASK 1 MINI TASK 1
POST TEST 1 POST TEST 1
You have completed Module 1. You can now
proceed to the next module!
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WHAT’S
INSIDE?
ENG 103:
Module 2
CONTEMPORARY
PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGION
•
National Artists
•
Art from the
Region
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CONTEMPORARY ARTS
IN THE PHILIPPINES
Duration: 2 weeks
LESSONS OVERVIEW
Welcome to our second module!
In this module, you will take the following topics and you are expected to demonstrate the
following as evidence of learning:
Essential
Topics:
National Artists and Arts from the Region
Learning
Objectives
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
recognize the national artists in the Philippines
acknowledges the effort of the artists in strengthening the art
of the country
create a diagram that would show the qualities of a great artist
identify the arts in the Southern Philippine regions
reflect on the importance of recognizing the arts of these regions
create a Philippine local art archive.
Evidence of
Learning
Worksheets, Pre-test, and Post test, Art Archive
Self-regulated
Strategies
Note taking, Mini-task #2 planning, Reflection
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REFERENCE LIST
MODULE 2
Benesa, L. (n.d.). What is Philippine about Philippine Art. Retrieved from https://ncca.gov.ph/
about-ncca-3/subcommissions/subcommission-on-the-arts-sca/visual-arts/what-is-philippine
-about-philippine-art/
Dacumos, J. (2012a, August 3). The Nuestra Señora de la Asuncion – Ilocos Sur [Photograph].
https://www.vigattintourism.com/tourism/articles/The-Nuestra-Seora-de-la-Asuncion-IlocosSur
Dacumos, J. (2012b, August 12). Santo Tomas de Villanueva Church (Miag-ao Church)
[Photgraph]. https://www.vigattintourism.com/tourism/articles/Santo-Tomas-de-VillanuevaChurch-Miag-ao-Church
Lico, G, Atienza, GC, Endaya IC, Jacobo, JP, Santos RP. (2018). Sining rehiyon: Contemporary
Philippine arts in the regions for senior high school. QC: C & E Publishing, Inc.
National Commission for the Culture and the Arts. (n.d.-a). Fernando Poe Jr [Photograph]. https://
ncca.gov.ph/about-culture-and-arts/culture-profile/national-artists-of-the-philippines/ronaldallan-k-poe/
National Commission for the Culture and the Arts. (2019, September 9). Ang Kiukok
[Photograph]. https://ncca.gov.ph/naaw-ang-kiukok/
National Commission of Culture and the Arts. (2016, November 26). Jose Maria Zargoza
[Photograph]. https://www.facebook.com/NCCAOfficial/posts/10154776436090283/
National Commission for the Culture and the Arts. (n.d.-a). Ramon Valera [Photograph]. https://
ncca.gov.ph/about-culture-and-arts/culture-profile/national-artists-of-the-philippines/ramonvalera/
National Commission for the Culture and the Arts. (n.d.). Resil B Mojares [Photograph]. https://
ncca.gov.ph/about-culture-and-arts/culture-profile/national-artists-of-the-philippines/resilmojares/
National Commission for the Culture and the Arts. (n.d.-d). Salvador F. Bernal [Photograph].
https://ncca.gov.ph/about-culture-and-arts/culture-profile/national-artists-of-the-philippines/
salvador-f-bernal/
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MODULE 2
National Commission for the Culture and the Arts. (n.d.-d). Ryan Caybyab [Photograph]. https://
ncca.gov.ph/about-culture-and-arts/culture-profile/national-artists-of-the-philippines/ryancayabyab/
Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. (n.d.). The Order of National Artists. Order of
National Artists. Retrieved July 21, 2021, from https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/the-orderof-national-artists/
UNESCO. (n.d.). UNESCO - Philippines. UNESCO Intangible Heritage Centre. Retrieved July 24,
2021, from https://ich.unesco.org/en/state/philippines-PH?info=elements-on-the-lists
UNESCO World Heritage Centre. (n.d.). Philippines - UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Retrieved
July 24, 2021, from https://whc.unesco.org/en/statesparties/ph/
Valdeavilla, R. (2018, June 11). Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras [Photograph]. https://
theculturetrip.com/asia/philippines/articles/the-breathtaking-ifugao-rice-terraces-of-thephilippine-cordilleras/
Villano, A. (2019, April 27). Leonor Orosa Goquingco [Photograph]. https://r3.rappler.com/lifeand-style/arts-and-culture/226660-women-of-filipino-dance
Zen Rooms. (n.d.-a). Church of San Agustin in Manila – Intramuros, Manila [Photograph]. https://
www.zenrooms.com/blog/post/san-agustin-church-manila/
Zen Rooms. (n.d.-b). Historic City of Vigan [Photograph]. https://www.zenrooms.com/blog/post/
vigan-city/
Zen Rooms. (n.d.-c). Paoay Church: The Magnificent Historical Icon of Ilocos Norte [Photograph].
https://www.zenrooms.com/blog/post/paoay-church/
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By the end of the quarter, you are expected to show the following as Performance
Task: Variety Show
The Oro Youth Organization holds its annual advocacy campaign with the theme
“Unity amidst the distance” (SITUATION). Artists and producers in Mindanao are invited to
participate and celebrate the said event as an avenue to commune with their fellow
artisans amidst the pandemic (GOAL). As artists and producers (ROLE) of art, you are to
produce a 45-minute to 1-hour show (PRODUCT) that would showcase your different
talents of the production team. The show will be open for art enthusiasts, art buyers, and
art connoisseurs (AUDIENCE) who will take part in rating the best show according to
program management, aesthetics, and engagement (STANDARDS).
To manage your time well, observe the Learning Time below:
LESSON
ACTIVITY NO. /TASK
Pre-test
Topic 3
National Artist
Topic 2
Art from the Region
Pre-test
True or False
Mini Task 2
Mini Task 2
Post test
Post test
Art Archive
LEARNING TIME
October 29, 2021
October 25-29, 2021
November 3– 8, 2021
November 5, 2021
November 8, 2021
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PRETEST
Let’s see out how much you know on the nature and principles of art. Tick the box of the correct
answer. The answer key will be presented as the lesson progresses. Take note of the items that
you had a hard time answering and look for the right answer as you go through this module.
1.
Which of the following civilian awards is given to Filipinos who have made distinct contributions in the field of arts and letters?
Order of Lakandula
Philippine Legion of Honor
Order of National Artists
Presidential Medal of Merit
2. The following are criteria for the National Artist award EXCEPT:
Artists who, through the content and form of their works, have contributed in building a
Filipino sense of nationhood.
Artists who have pioneered in a mode of creative expression or style, thus earning
distinction and making an impact on succeeding generations of artists.
Artists who have created a substantial and significant body of work and/or consistently
displayed excellence in the practice of their art form thus enriching artistic expression or
style.
Living artists who are Filipino citizens at the time of nomination, as well as those who
died after the establishment of the award in 1972 whether they are Filipino citizens at
the time of their death or not.
3.Which of the following is a National Artist?
Jose Maria Zaragoza
Jose Rizal
Juan Luna
Lea Salonga
4. He was a Neo-realist national artist who developed his pictorial style into a universal figurative
expressionism.
Cirilio F. Bautista
Ang Kiukok
Ramon Valera
Ramon Obusan
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5. Ramon Valera is a National artist for which of the following art form?
Architecture
Music
Dance
Fashion Design
6. The following statements are true about Philippine Art EXCEPT:
Philippine art is all derivative of western art.
The question on the Filipino-ness of Philippine art has been an old problem of national
identity.
The depiction of scenes of everyday life and the surroundings without idealizing them is
closest in spirit to the Filipino soul and native soil.
The pastoral or rural paintings of Amorsolo for a long time were considered to be most
expressive of the ethos of the race and the predominantly agricultural countryside.
7. Which of the following is the correct birthname of the national artist, Fernando Poe Jr?
Ronnald Allan K. Poe
Rolland Allan M. Poe
Ronald Allan K. Poe
Roland Allan M. Poe
8. Which of the following visual artists is described by most critics as “the most Filipino painter”
ever?
Ben Cabrera
Hernando R. Ocampo
Cesar Legaspi
Jose T. Joya
9. What is referred to as the nation’s key identity marker?
Cultural Center
Urban Centers
Metropolitan centers
Region
10. What does regionalism in art mean?
A celebration of life
A celebration of urban art
A celebration of local art
A commemoration of traditional art
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CONTEXT
National Artists
EXERCISE 1: QUALITIES OF A GREAT ARTIST
Complete the spider diagram below by providing what you think are the qualities that make up
a great artist.
GREAT
ARTIST
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Processing Questions:
Upon completing the exercise, consider the following questions:
1. What were your considerations upon deciding on the qualities?
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2. How can one achieve those qualities to be hailed as a great artist?
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National Artists
You have been introduced to the nature and principles of art including the definition and
context of art in the Philippines. You have clarified your misconceptions of art and understood
clearly what contemporary art is and its application to the Philippine context. At the end of this
new lesson, you are expected to be able to identify the national artists and the arts of select
regions in the country. With this, you are also expected to research on the arts of the region you
belong to. Before dwelling into these things, fill in the table below to check what you know
and what you want to know about the lesson.
What I KNOW?
What I WANT to know?
Let’s now get to know some of the national artists in the Philippines. But first...
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National Artists
WHAT DOES NATIONAL ARTIST MEAN
When a Filipino artist is able to excel in his
craft and contribute significantly to the
development of Philippine arts and letters,
he may be given the rank and title of
National Artist in recognition to his
achievement based on the Presidential
Proclamation No. 1001, s. 1972. Such
proclamation created the Award and
Decoration of National Artist, “to give
appropriate recognition and prestige to
Filipinos who have distinguished themselves
and made outstanding contributions to
Philippine arts and letters,” It recognizes
excellence in the fields of Literature, Dance,
Music, Theater, Film and Broadcast Arts,
Visual Arts, and Architecture or Allied Arts.
Qualified Filipino artists are awarded with
this rank and title through a Presidential
Proclamation and are given a Grand Collar
symbolizing their status. Recipients of this
Grand Collar make up the Order of National
Artists. The Order of National Artists (Orden
ng Gawad Pambansang Alagad ng Sining) is
therefore a wearable award like a rank or title
that represents the highest national
recognition given to Filipinos who have
made distinct contributions in the field of arts
and letters. It is jointly administered by the
National Commission for Culture and the
Arts (NCCA) and the Cultural Center of the
Philippines (CCP) and is conferred by the
President
of
the
Philippines
upon
recommendation by both institutions.
The award recognizes the embodiment of the
nation’s highest ideals in aesthetic
expression and humanism through the distinct
achievement of the awardees. The Order of
National Artists may be compared to orders,
decorations, and medals of other countries
recognizing contributions to their national
culture such as, the U.S. National Medal for the
Arts, and the Order of Culture of Japan.
According to the rules of the National Commission on Culture and the Arts, the
Order of
National Artists should be conferred every
three years.
Pre-test Answer Key:
Which of the following civilian awards is given to Filipinos who have made distinct contributions in the
field of arts and letters.
Answer: Order of National Artists
Criteria for the Order of National Artists
According to the Official Gazette of the
Republic of the Philippines (n.d.):
1. Living artists who are Filipino citizens
at the time of nomination, as well as
those who died after the establishment
of the award in 1972 but were Filipino
citizens at the time of their death;
2. Artists who, through the content and
form of their works, have contributed in
building a Filipino sense of nationhood;
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3. Artists who have pioneered in a
mode of creative expression or style,
thus earning distinction and making an
impact on succeeding generations of
artists;
4. Artists who have created a substantial
and significant body of work and/or
consistently displayed excellence in the
practice of their art form thus enriching
artistic expression or style; and
5. Artists who enjoy broad acceptance
through:
•
prestigious
national
and/or
international recognition, such as
the Gawad CCP Para sa Sining,
CCP Thirteen Artists Award and
NCCA Alab ng Haraya;
•
critical acclaim and/or reviews of
their works;
•
respect and esteem from peers.
National Artists
Those submitting nominations for National
Artist must submit the following:
•
A cover letter from the nominating organization. The cover letter shall be accompanied by a Board Resolution approving the
nomination concerned
with the said resolution signed by the
organization
President
and
duly
certified by the Board Secretary.
•
A duly accomplished nomination form;
•
A detailed curriculum vitae of the
nominee;
•
Any other document that may be
required.
•
A list of the nominee’s significant works
categorized according to the criteria;
•
The latest photograph (color or black
and white) of the nominee, either 5″ x 7″
or 8″ x 11″;
•
Pertinent information materials on the
nominee’s significant works (on CDs,
VCDs and DVDs);
•
Copies of published reviews; and
•
Any other document that may be
required.
Pre-test Answer Key:
The following are criteria for the National
Artist award EXCEPT:
Answer: Living artists who are Filipino citizens at the time of nomination, as
well as those who died after the establishment of the award in 1972 whether they
are Filipino citizens at the time of their
death or not.
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To the following addresses:
The
NATIONAL
ARTIST
AWARD
SECRETARIAT Office of the Artistic Director
Cultural Center of the Philippines Roxas
Boulevard, 1300 Pasay City
The
NATIONAL
ARTIST
AWARD
SECRETARIAT Office of the Deputy Executive
Director National Commission for Culture
and the Arts 633 General Luna Street, Intramuros, Manila
A member of the Order of National Artists
are granted the following honors and
privileges:
1. The rank and title of National Artist,
as proclaimed by the President of the
Philippines;
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d. life insurance coverage for
Awardees who are still insurable;
e. a state funeral and burial at the
Libingan ng mga Bayani;
f. a place of honor, in line with
protocular precedence, at national
state functions, and recognition at
cultural events.
At this point, we will get to discover how these
notional artists changed our art industry.
NATIONAL ARTISTS
Architecture
2. The insignia of a National Artist and a
citation;
3. A lifetime emolument and material
and physical benefits comparable in
value to those received by the highest
officers of the land such as:
a. a cash award of One Hundred
Thousand Pesos (P100,000.00) net
of taxes, for living awardees;
b. a cash award of Seventy Five
Thousand Pesos (P75,000.00) net
of taxes, for
posthumous
awardees, payable to legal heir/s;
Pic 2.1: Portrait of Jose Maria Zaragoza
c. a monthly life pension, medical
and hospitalization benefits;
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Jose Maria V. Zaragoza (2014)
December 6, 1912 – November 26, 1994
In Philippine architecture history, Jose Maria
V. Zaragoza’s stature is defined by a
significant body of modern edifices that
address spiritual and secular requirements.
Modern
ecclesiastical
architecture
is
synonymous to his name. In spite of the fact
his affinity to liturgical structures, he also
greatly excelled in secular works that all
demonstrate his versality and mastery of
modernist architectural vocabulary such as
office buildings, hotels, hospitals, low-cost
and middle income housing projects, and
private residences.
In 1954, his reputation as a designer of
architecture for worship reached its pinnacle
when he designed the Santo Domingo
Church in Quezon City. Zaragoza found his
inspiration in Europe and Latin America,
unlike his contemporaries who looked
towards the United States.
In 1960, Zaragoza was invited to be among
the guest architects participating in the
massive project of designing Brasilia, the
new capital for Brazil. Through that exposure,
it added a new flair in his modern collection
that hinted towards the tropicalization of the
international style.
In his post-Brazil works, demonstrate the
remarkable use of the Brise-soleil (a device,
such as a perforated screen or louvers, for
shutting out direct or excessive sunlight) not
just a device to modulate the tropical heat
and glare but also as an expressive and
sculptural element to nullify the sterility and
anonymity of international style, in particular
the Meralco Building at Ortigas Avenue and
the Philbanking Building in the Port Area.
His work later moved towards the
biomorphic forms (are ones that while
abstract nevertheless refer to, or evoke,
living forms such as plants and the human
body) popularized by South America. These
works exploited the plasticity of concrete to
generate organic and sculptural designs.
Pre-test Answer Key:
Which of the following is a National Artist?
Answer: Jose Maria Zaragoza
Literature
Dr. Resil B. Mojares, (2018)
September 4, 1943
Professor Emeritus was director of the
Cebuano Studies Center since its founding in
1975 until 1996, when he assumed the
directorship of San Carlos Publications. A
notorious professor in Literature and History,
he has a bachelor’s degree in English, a
master’s
degree
in
Literature
and
postgraduate studies all at the University of
San Carlos. His doctorate in
Literature is
from the University of the Philippines in
Diliman.
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Pic 2.2: Portrait of Resil B. Mojares
He is an award-winning writer, critic, and
cultural researcher for his notable works on
literary criticism, local and national history,
urban and rural history, and political
biograph. He was a recipient of several
National Book Awards from the Manila Critics
Circle, as well as Free Press and Carlos
Palanca prize, among many other awards
worldwide.
He is acknowledged as a leading figure in
the promotion of regional literature and
history. As founding director of the Cebuano
Studies Center, an important research
institution which placed Cebu in the research
and documentation map, he pioneered
Cebuano and national identity formation.
For over 50 years, Mojares has
published in diverse forms (fiction, essay, journalism,
scholarly articles, and books) across a
wide range of disciplines (literature, history,
biography, cultural studies, and others). To
date, he has 17 published books (3 more in
the press) and edited, co-edited, or coauthored 11 books, and written
numerous articles for popular and scholarly publications.
Visual Arts
Ang Kiukok (2001)
March 1, 1931 – May 9, 2005
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Pic 2.3: Portrait of Ang Kiukok
Born to immigrant Chinese parents, Ang
Kiukok, in turn, witnessed the horrors of
World War 2. During this time, his family was
shoved towards the comforts of the
mountains for safety, away from the military
men of Japan. After all the chaos brought
about by war, his family fled to Cotabato,
where he mastered doing sketches from a
local commercial artist. Soon after, he
became a household name in doing
paintings for movies. He studied at the
University of Sto. Tomas (UST) here he was
taught by Victorio Edades, Diosdado
Lorenzo, Francesco Monti, and Galo
Ocampo. In 1955, he was able to bag the
Third Price at the Fifth Shell National
Students Art Competition for his artwork
Calesa. Vicente Manansala encouraged him
to hold his first one-man show exhibit at
Contemporary Arts Gallery in Manila and
became his mentor and friend. He assisted
Manansala in painting a mural commissioned
by the National Press Club. In 1959, he won a
special award from the Art Association of the
Philippines’ 12th Annual Art Exhibition for his
painting Blind Musicians.
Ang Kiukok was a Neo-realist who
developed his pictorial style into a universal
figurative expressionism. What inspired his
artworks was the beauty of the human
condition with all its deepest despair and
suffering. Pain, tension, and catharsis
transpired in his painterly system of perfect
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distortion. This he successfully achieved
through deconstruction of human, animal,
and machine forms then, rebuilding them
into bizarre images of pain, torture, and
dehumanization.
He exhausted these in his works like
Cruxificion, Junkscape, Man en Fire,
Screaming
Figure,
Clowns,
Dogfight,
Rooster, Cat, making them into a multitude
of variations. Inner turmoil was Ang’s obvious
fixation. Yet, his heightened awareness of the
human imperfection and anguish elevated it
into a high point of spirituality. His Junkscape
revealed a deep aspect of life of the Tsinoy
of his generation living in the capital city,
where he witnessed industrious Chinese
Immigrants
struggle
with
cultural
assimilation.
Pre-test Answer Key:
He was a Neo-realist national artist who developed his pictorial style into a universal figurative expressionism.
Answer: Ang Kiukok
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and handiwork, though he never had any
formal training in fashion design. He would
do the designing, cutting, pasting, and
sewing all by himself. He discards finished
garments that do not meet his standards.
Ramon was a highly meticulous designer. He
was highly deemed for his ingenuity and
craftsmanship,
for
revolutionizing
the
national costume,
for
his masterful
embroidery and beadwork and for
translating
Philippine
motifs
into
contemporary fashion. He would sew a dress
to perfection without using a pattern. The
greatest of all was his manipulation by cut.
Valera was a creative innovator as he was the
Dean of Philippine Fashion.
His contributions lie in performing his
magical seminal innovations on the
Philippine terno, producing a single piece of
clothing from a four-piece ensemble (blouse,
skirt, overskirt, and long scarf). He also
constructed the butterfly sleeves which
became the terno’s defining feature, giving
them a solid, built-in, but hidden support. He
unified the components of the baro’t saya
into a single dress with exaggerated bell
sleeves, cinched at the waist, grazing the
ankle, and zipped up at the back.
Fashion Design
Pre-test Answer Key:
Ramon Valera (2006)
August 31, 1912 – May 25, 1975
His works have been the standard of fashion
students for intricate sewing, embroidery,
Ramon Valera is a National artist for which of
the following art form?
Answer: Fashion Design
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Pic 2.4: Portrait of Ramon Valera
Film
Ronald Allan K. Poe (2006)
August 20, 1939 – December 14, 2004
He is hailed as the “King of Philippine
Movies” with all his names and roles.
Fernando Poe Jr., FPJ, Da King, Ronwaldo
Reyes, and D’Lanor the many names of this
man underscore his mythic status in the
Philippine culture as actor, director, writer,
producer, and politician.
In 1955, he began his career as a stuntman
for Everlasting Pictures and a double. He
soon obtained his first acting role, where
Director Mario Barri gave him his screen
name, “Fernando Poe, Jr.” to bank on his father’s name as an actor.
In 1956, he received his first big break in
Lo’Waist Gang, a movie that marked the shift
of local cinema from fantasy to realism; this
success had led him to his solo film.
Pic 2.5: Portrait of Fernando Poe Jr
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He expanded his repertoire when he
invested in his own companies, FPJ
Productions and D’Lanor Productions and
began to produce and direct his own films.
In many of his films, he played the people’s
hero, one who endures struggles until a
particular breaking point forces him to fight
and defeat the antagonists who seek to
oppress the poor.
In 2004, he ran as the main opposition
candidate
against
President
Gloria
Macapagal Arroyo during the presidential
elections. During the campaign, he received
overwhelming support, but eventually lost
the elections. A few months after, he suffered
a stroke and died on December 14, 2004.
He lives on as a folk hero in the eyes of the
public. His films remain classics and are
constantly being reinvented as both movies
and television shows.
Pre-test Answer Key:
Which of the following is the correct birthname of the national artist, Fernando Poe Jr?
Answer: Ronald Allan K Poe
Dance
Leonar Orosa Goquingo (1976)
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She was an exceptional child, having
graduated valedictorian in high school and
then finished a Bachelor of Science in
Education summa cum laude from St.
Scholastica’s College. She took up theater
arts, drama, and music at Columbia
University and the Teacher’s College in New
York City. She later trained in ballet from Lilia
Lopez and Luva Adamiet, and then at the
Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo she took
professional courses. Francisca ReyesAquino was also her mentor.
In 1939, she started producing original ballet
such as Circling the Globe (1939), Dance
Panorama, and The Elements (1940), the first
Ballet choreographed to an original Filipino
music.
She choreographed in 1941 the first folkloric
ballet in the Philippines entitled Trend:
Return to the Native. She also founded the
Filipinescas Dance Company in 1957, and in
her choreographic works, she incorporated
movements from India, Spanish, and modern
dance. She produced Vinta, Morolandia;
Eons Ago: the Creation; Filipinescas;
Philippine Life, Legend, and Love in Dance;
The Bird and the Planters, which climaxed
with the tinikling dance; and Tribal, depicting
the death of warrior from the Mountain
Province.
She also have other works include Ang
Antipos, Salubong, and Pabasa which are all
about the Lenten season. Leonor was also a
writer and authored a history of dance in the
Philippines, The Dances of the Emerald Isle:
A Great Philippine Heritage, as well as Her
Son, Jose Rizal, a one act play.
July 24, 1917 – July 15, 2005
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Pic 2.6: Portrait of Leonor Orosa Goquingco
Theater
Philippines. He also designed costumes for
films.
Salvador F. Bernal (2003)
Until 1974, he taught literature and scenic
design at Ateneo, when he decided to go full
time doing stage design. As a resident
production designer of the Cultural Center of
the Philippines, he worked well with wellknown stalwars of the performing arts.
January 7, 1945 – October 26, 2011
Since 1969, he was a theater designer, who
designed more than 300 productions that
were distinguished for their originality. He
harnessed
the
design
potential
of
inexpensive local materials, pioneering or
maximizing the use of bamboo, raw abaca,
abaca fiber, hemp twine, rattan chain links,
and gauze katsa.
He considered as the “Father of Philippine
Theater Design,” he worked for dramas,
musicals, operas, and Opera Guild of the
He helped elevate production design as a
fine art and profession through his excellent
scenic designs and costumes. In 1995 he
also helped establish the Production Design
Center at the Cultural Center of the
Philippines and organized the Philippine
Association of Theater Designers and
Technicians.
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Pic 2.7: Portrait of Salvador F. Bernal
Music
Raymundo Cayabyab
May 4, 1954
At the age of 4, he began his musical
education with piano lessons. He initially
took up Bachelor of Science in Business
Administration in the University of the
Philippines, Diliman. Senator Salvador Laurel
noticed his exceptional talent on playing the
piano. Laurel offered him a scholarship to
enable him to pursue an education in music.
He graduated from the UP College of Music
earning a Bachelor of Music, Major in Theory
degree. Eventually, he became a full-time
professor
for
the
Department
of
Composition and Music Theory in the UP
Diliman for almost two decades.
He became the first recipient of the Antonio
C. Barreiro Achievement Award on May 4,
1996 for significant and lasting contributions
to the growth and development of Filipino
music. Likewise, on June 18, 1996, Awit
Awards, the recording industry awards,
awarded him a Lifetime Achievement Award
for "invaluable contribution and outstanding
achievements in the promotion and
development of Filipino music." The
University of the Philippines Alumni
Association has conferred upon him the
Professional Award in music for the year
1998. In 2012, he won the prestigious MYX
Magna Award in the Myx Music Awards 2012
for his achievements in music and in the
OPM industry.
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Pic 2.8: Portrait of Ryan Cayabyab
In 2018, he was proclaimed National Artist of
the Philippines for his contribution to Filipino
music and in September 2019, the Ramon
Magsaysay Award was presented to him –
the only Filipino among the honorees in
2019 – recognizing him for "showing us all
that music can indeed instill pride and joy,
and unify people across the many barriers
that divide them."
He is known as Mr. C. He is the most
accomplished composer, arranger, and
musical director in the Philippine music
industry since this bloomed beginning
1970s. His learned, skillful, and versatile
musical style spans a wide range of genres:
from conservatory or art compositions such
as concert religious music, symphonic work,
art song, opera, and concerto to mainstream
popular idioms in the music industry and in
live
contemporary
multimedia
shows
(musical theater, dance, and film). Being very
visible in the national media (once a TV host
of a long-running arts and culture series and
recently a judge in reality TV singing
competitions), Cayabyab is a household
name.
His compositions reflect a perspective of music that extols the high spirits of life and human happiness, thus capturing the very essence of our Filipino soul.
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APPENDIX: THE ROSTER OF NATIONAL ARTISTS
Awardee
Date of Award
Category
1. Fernando Amorsolo (++)
2. Francisca R. Aquino (+)
3. Carlos V. Francisco (++)
4. Amado V. Hernandez (++)
5. Antonio J. Molina (+)
6. Juan F. Nakpil (+)
7. Guillermo E. Tolentino (+)
8. Jose Garcia Villa (+)
9. Napoleon V. Abueva
10. Lamberto V. Avellana (+)
11. Leonor O. Goquingco (+)
12. Nick Joaquin (+)
13. Jovita Fuentes (+)
1972
1973
1973
1973
1973
1973
1973
1973
1976
1976
1976
1976
1976
Painting
Dance
Painting
Literature
Music
Architecture
Sculpture
Literature
Sculpture
Theater and Film
Dance
Literature
Music
14. Victorio C. Edades (+)
1976
Painting
15. Pablo S. Antonio (++)
16. Vicente S. Manansala (++)
17. Carlos P. Romulo (+)
18. Gerardo de Leon (++)
19. Honorata “Atang” dela Rama (++)
20. Antonino R. Buenaventura (+)
21. Lucrecia R. Urtula (+)
22. Lucrecia R. Kasilag (+)
23. Francisco Arcellana (+)
24. Cesar F. Legaspi (+)
25. Leandro V. Locsin (+)
26. Hernando R. Ocampo (++)
1976
1981
1982
1982
1987
1988
1988
1989
1990
1990
1990
1991
Architecture
Painting
Literature
Cinema
Theater and Music
Music
Dance
Music
Literature
Visual Arts
Architecture
Visual Arts
27. Lucio D. San Pedro (+)
28. Lino Brocka (++)
29. Felipe P. de Leon (++)
30. Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero (++)
31. Rolando S. Tinio (++)
32. Levi Celerio (+)
1991
1997
1997
1997
1997
1997
Music
Cinema
Music
Theater
Theater & Literature
Music & Literature
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APPENDIX: THE ROSTER OF NATIONAL ARTISTS
Awardee
33. N.V.M. Gonzales (++)
34. Arturo R. Luz
35. Jose M. Maceda (+)
36. Carlos Quirino (+)
37. J. Elizalde Navarro (++)
38. Prof. Andrea Veneracion (+)
39. Edith L. Tiempo (+)
40. Daisy H. Avellana (+)
41. Ernani J. Cuenco (++)
42. F. Sionil Jose
43. Ang Kiukok (+)
44. Ishmael Bernal (++)
Date of Award
1997
1997
1997
1997
1999
1999
1999
1999
1999
2001
2001
2001
Category
Literature
Visual Arts
Music
Historical Literature
Painting
Music
Literature
Theater
Music
Literature
Visual Arts
Cinema
45. Severino Montano (++)
2001
Theater
46. Jose T. Joya (++)
2003
Visual Arts (Painting)
47. Virgilio S. Almario
2003
Literature
48. Alejandro R. Roces (+)
2003
49. Eddie S. Romero (+)
2003
50. Salvador F. Bernal (+)
2003
Literature
Cinema & Broadcast
Arts
Theater Design
51. Benedicto R. Cabrera
2006
Visual Arts
52. Abdulmari Asia Imao
2006
Visual Arts
53. Dr. Bienvenido Lumbera
2006
Literature
54. Ramon Obusan (+)
2006
Dance
55. Fernando Poe Jr. (++)
2006
56. Archt. Ildefonso P. Santos, Jr. (+)
2006
57. Ramon O. Valera (++)
58. Manuel Conde (++)
59. Lázaro Francísco (++)
60. Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (+)
61. Alice Reyes
2006
2009
2009
2009
2014
Cinema
Landscape
Architecture
Fashion Design
Film
Literature
Visual Arts
Dance
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APPENDIX: THE ROSTER OF NATIONAL ARTISTS
Awardee
62. Francisco V. Coching (++)
63. Cirilo F. Bautista
64. Francisco F. Feliciano
65. Ramon P. Santos
66. Jose Maria V. Zaragoza (++)
Date of Award
2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
Category
Visual Arts
Literature
Music
Music
Architecture
Processing Questions:
Upon knowing some National Artists, consider the following questions:
1. Why is the Order of National Artists necessary in the country?
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2. Do the aforementioned Filipino artists deserve such recognition and privileges? Why?
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ACTIVITY 1: TRUE OR FALSE
Identify whether the following statements are true or false. Tick the box under T if the statement is TRUE and F if otherwise.
T
F
1. A renowned Filipino-American artist who is born and
raised in America and has been excelling in his career as a
fashion designer will qualify for the National Artist award.
2. A Filipino painter who has been following the styles of
Fernando Amorsolo had done compelling paintings that
had been featured to museums around the country will
qualify as recipient of National Artist award.
3. A cash award of One Million Pesos (P1,000,000.00) net
of taxes will be granted to living National Artist awardees.
4. Copies of published reviews of the artist’s works are
included in the requirements for nomination.
5. The NATIONAL ARTIST AWARD SECRETARIAT Office of
the Artistic Director Cultural Center of the Philippines Padre
Burgos Drive, City of Manila, is one of addresses that the
nomination requirements must be submitted to.
6. Resil Mojares is acknowledged as a leading figure in the
promotion of regional literature and history.
7. Jose Maria V Zaragosa’s contributions lie in performing
his magical seminal innovations on the Philippine terno,
producing a single piece of clothing from a four-piece
ensemble (blouse, skirt, overskirt, and long scarf).
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F
8. Ramon Valera’s reputation as a designer of architecture
for worship reached its pinnacle in 1954 when he designed
the Santo Domingo Church in Quezon City.
9. A man of many literary talents, Salvador Bernal has
produced a number of works of great import including
Summer Suns (1963), Words and Battlefields (1998), The
Trilogy of Saint Lazarus (2001), and Galaw ng Asoge
(2004).
10. Leonar Orosa Goquingo founded the Filipinescas
Dance Company in 1957, and in her choreographic
works, she incorporated movements from India,
Spanish, and modern dance.
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After exploring on the Order of National Artists and getting to know some of its recipients, you
may have gained some thoughts about its significance in studying Philippine art. Now, answer
each question below in not more than 5 sentences and let us discover how your understanding
of art broadens.
1. What can an ordinary Filipino do to help develop the country’s arts and culture?
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2. What difference does it make when Filipino artists are recognized?
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EXERCISE 2: The Artist I Know
Identify an artist that you know personally. Complete the profile below by providing information about
the artist.
Name of the Artist
Type of Artist
Location of the Artist
Year started
Achievements
Best Work
About the work
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Processing Questions:
Upon completing the exercise, consider the following questions:
1. What were your considerations upon choosing such artist?
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2. Does knowing an artist in your locality help in establishing a sense of pride to your place?
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Now, let’s identify arts from the region. But first…
What is Philippine about Philippine Art
By LEO BENESA
What makes Philippine Art Filipino? To what
extent is Philippine art derivative of Western
art? Is there anything “Filipino” about, for
example, the Manila Wyeth school, the
so-called magic realists? How about the
paintings of Fernando Amorsolo, Carlos
Francisco and Hemando R. Ocampo, all of
whom have been identified in a big way with
the native sensibility?
The questions above are merely a rephrasing
of the old problem of national identity in the
visual or plastic arts. Admittedly, the issue is
not as hot as it used to be, say, in the 1950s
and 1960s. But it is a question that will always
haunt art watchers hereabouts, and which
usually surfaces in art forums.
Genre used to be a major consideration in
determining the “Filipino-ness” of a work of
art at least in painting. The idea was that the
depiction of scenes of everyday life and the
surroundings without idealizing them was
closest in spirit to the Filipino soul and native
soil. (What saves the local magic realists from
being completely derivative is their sense of
genre.)
Thus, the pastoral or rural paintings of
Amorsolo for a long time were considered to
be most expressive of the ethos of the race
and the predominantly agricultural
countryside. On the other hand, the Filipinoness of Francisco’s paintings inheres in his
heroic-epic feeling for history and myth.
It is true that the Angono painter also did
genre subjects, as in his paintings of
festivals and other town or poblacion
happenings. But he was most at home doing
subjects dealing with the history of the race,
as well as its prehistory redolent with the
musk of myth and legend.
Because of the abstract language or imagery
used, it is not as easy pinpointing the reason
why some critics have described Ocampo as
“the most Filipino” painter ever. We have to
shift from content to style here, to Ocampo’s
unique painterly approach which is the most
original hereabouts in spite of its surrealistic
and cubistic beginnings and underpinnings.
We know for a fact that Ocampo was no
espouser of “nationalistic” causes insofar as
art was concerned. As the lately departed
painter from Maypajo used to tell us,
whatever you are painting or sculpting, if you
are a good artist, your work will automatically
be Filipino.
Indeed Amorsolo, Francisco and Ocampo
were very Filipino in their art because they
felt strongly about what they were doing and
painted well and memorably. In other words,
insofar as the critics and historians are
concerned, the three were painters first and
bearers of messages second, or painters and
message-bearers in equal measure.
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A great deal of the confusion in cultural
identity stems from the fact that Philippine art
belongs to the western tradition in its use of
paint and canvas and other materials, as well
as in such influences as impressionism,
expressionism, surrealism, cubism, pop,
minimalism and so on.
The fact is that all the modern art
movements in the ASEAN region were
inspired by Western models. Indonesia’s
pioneering
contemporary
painters,
Sudjojono and Affandi (the equivalents of
our Edades and Ocampo), used easel and
canvas and are no less Indonesian thereby.
Malaysia’s Mohidin and Thailand’s Srisouta
are also west-oriented, but they have not lost
their Asian, and national identities because
of it.
How about our expatriates? Can the
Spoliarium, executed by Juan Luna while in
Europe, be considered a Filipino painting? Is
Macario Vitalis less, or no longer, Filipino,
living and painting in a village by the Breton
sea for the last 40 to 50 years? Hasn’t Bencab
become more “Filipino” living and painting
in London? Is Tabuena in San Miguel de
Allende now to be considered a Mexican
painter? Choose your wild.
Pre-test Answer Key:
The following statements are true about Philippine Art EXCEPT:
Answer: Philippine art is all derivative of
western art.
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Pre-test Answer Key:
Which of the following visual artists is
described by most critics as “the most
Filipino painter” ever?
Answer: Hernando R. Ocampo
THE STUDY OF ART IN THE REGIONAL
CONTEXT
“The study of art must begin in one’s locality,
in the regional sense.” The idea of homeland
is anchored within this regional location. It is
where personal and group identities are
nurtured as individual experiences are
accumulated and collective memories are
commemorated. Therefore, the region is
more than just a geographical unit, but a
social system that mirrors relations among
people bound by shared and distinct
identity, language, culture, and tradition. The
region is regarded as a key identity
marker.
The Philippines, as an archipelago, is shaped
from a mosaic of regional identities. For the
past years, regional art is relegated to a
marginal status because of its limited market.
People would often disregard the true value
of an art produced locally because of its
unpopularity.
Hence, studying and
appreciating art produced in one’s own
region and recognizing its regional context
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that takes into account the unique
geographical, socio-political, and cultural
circumstances that shape its contemporary
artistic expressions would bring its status to
the limelight and would become part of the
cultural mainstream. It would be needless to
compare local and regional art with those
that are produced in an urban context when
regional art is viewed with a regional lens.
When the prejudice against local and
regional art as inferior and less sophisticated
is removed, the dominance and superiority
of art produced in metropolitan centers, as in
Manila’s context, come into question.
Organization, is the legacy of physical
artifacts and intangible attributes of a group
or society that are passed on, maintained,
and
bestowed
from
generation
to
generation. Cultural heritage includes
artworks of the people in a community that
are marked significant to the improvement of
their quality of life. UNESCO classifies
heritage into two types: tangible heritage
and intangible heritage.
Regionalism in art is a celebration of local
tradition and pride of place. It recognizes
regional identities that make up the Philippines. When we study Philippine art to understand the country’s identity, we shall
begin with its regions.
Objects are important in studying human
history because they provide concrete bases
for ideas and can be validated. Preserving
them validates memories and acknowledges
the necessity of the past and of the things
that tell its story. The actuality of objects
draws people in and gives them a way to
literally touch the past, as opposed to a
reproduction or substitute. However, they
are not free from danger as places and
things are damaged by the hands of tourists,
the light required to display them, and other
risks of making an object known and
available.
Pre-test Answer Key:
What is referred to as the nation’s key identity marker?
Answer: Region
What does regionalism in art mean?
Answer: A celebration of local art
Part of our cultural heritage is our rich
regional culture which is a priceless
fountainhead of works of art. Cultural
heritage, as defined by the United Nations
Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Tangible Heritage
Tangible heritage includes buildings,
monuments, artifacts, historic places, etc.
which are significant to the archaeology,
architecture, and science or technology of a
specific culture.
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EXERCISE 3: Tangible Heritage
Hereunder are some examples of tangible heritage that are found in the country which are inscribed
by The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Research about them
and provide insights on the space provided.
Church of Santo Tomas de Villanueva – Miag-ao, Iloilo
Location: Miag-ao, Iloilo
Year inscribed in UNESCO: 1993
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Church of Nuestra Señora de la Asuncion – Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur
Location: Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur
Year inscribed in UNESCO: 1993
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Paoay Church (Church of San Agustin) – Paoay, Ilocos Norte
Location: Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur
Year inscribed in UNESCO: 1993
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Church of San Agustin in Manila – Intramuros, Manila
Location: Intramuros, Manila
Year inscribed in UNESCO: 1993
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Historic City of Vigan
Location: Ilocos Sur
Year inscribed in UNESCO: 1999
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Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras
Location: Ifugao Province
Year inscribed in UNESCO: 1995
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Intangible Heritage
The National Commission for Culture and the
Arts
through
its
UNESCO-backed
Pinagmulan book, inventory of Philippine
intangible cultural heritage initiated the first
part of the country's intangible heritage
inventory. Intangible heritage refers to the
practices,
representations,
expressions,
knowledge, skills, as well as the instruments,
objects, artifacts, and cultural spaces
associated with the communities, groups,
and, in some cases, individuals recognized
as part of their cultural heritage. Presently,
there are 367 elements listed under the
Philippine Inventory of Intangible Cultural
Heritage (PIICH), which is under the
Philippine Registry of Cultural Property
(PRECUP). According to UNESCO, intangible
cultural heritage has five domains, namely:
oral traditions and expressions, including
language as a vehicle of the intangible
cultural heritage; performing arts; social
practices, rituals and festive events;
knowledge and practices concerning nature
and
the
universe;
and
traditional
craftsmanship.
The passing of this intangible cultural
heritage from generation to generation
involves
constant recreation within
communities and groups in response to their
environment and their interaction with nature
and their history. This, also, provides them
with a sense of identity and continuity, thus
promoting respect for cultural diversity and
human creativity.
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Processing Questions:
Upon reading the articles, consider
the following questions:
1. If most of Philippines’ art forms are
Western brought, what makes Philippine art
Filipino?
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2. How can studying local or regional art
make one understand the country’s identity?
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Hereunder are the 5 Domains of INTANGIBLE HERITAGE found in the PHILIPPINES (Mindanao) as described by The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Domains
Intangible cultural element
Domain 1:
Oral
Traditions
and
Expressions,
including
Language
Darangen Epic
Chant
Domain 2:
Performing
Art
Domain 3:
Social
Practices,
Rituals, and
Festive
Events
Practicing ethnic
group/s and
geographic areas
where element is
Short description
Maranao/ Maguindanaon
The element was declared by
people of Lanao del Sur UNESCO as one of the representative
and neighboring areas
intangible elements of humanity in
2005. It was later inscribed as a
UNESCO intangible heritage element
in 2008.
Biag ni Lam-ang
Ilokano people of the
Epic
provinces of Ilocos Norte,
Ilocos Sur, and Abra
Zarzuela –
Musical Theatre
Tagalog people
countrywide
Singkil Dance
Maranao people of Lanao
del Sur
Buklog Rites
Subanon people of
Zamboanga provinces
The national epic of the Ilokano
people.
The zarzuela musical theatre is
currently being pushed by the
government to be declared as a
UNESCO intangible cultural heritage
element. The performing art may be
nominated together with Spain,
Mexico, and Cuba. This is widely
supported by various zarzuela dance,
music, and theatre companies in the
Philippines.
The Buklog Rites was nominated by
the National Commission for Culture
and the Arts for inscription in the
UNESCO List for Urgent Safeguarding
in April 2018. The element is widely
supported by all provincial
governments in the Zamboanga
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Intangible cultural element
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Practicing ethnic
group/s and
geographic areas
where element is
practiced
Short description
region, along with ethnic Subanen
leaders and shamans throughout
the region.
Domain 4:
Knowledge
and Practices
Concerning
Tala'andig
Cosmology
Tala'andig Manobo
people of Bukidnon province
Sarimanok
Maranao people of Lanao
del Sur province
Nature and the
Universe
Domain 5:
Traditional
Craftsmanship
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ACTIVITY 2: PHILIPPINE ART ARCHIVE
Instructions: Similar to what you have done on the first module, you are to create an archive of
artworks produced in Northern Mindanao. Supply the needed information on each row of the
table below. This is an individual output. Make sure that there will be no duplication of art piece
in class. Once everyone in class is done with the output, the Class Producer will collate all outputs in one PDF file and post such file on the class’ MS Team. Remember to cite your credible
sources.
ARTS IN NORTHERN MINDANAO
Photo of the artwork.
ART FORM
(Painting, Sculpture, Architecture,
Music, Dance, Theatre, Cinema)
TITLE OF THE PIECE
DATE OF PUBLICATION/RELEASE
PLACE OF PUBLICATION/RELEASE
CURRENT LOCATION OF THE ART
PIECE (for tangible arts)
NAME OF THE ARTIST
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ART DESCRIPTION/REVIEW
(word limit: 250)
SOURCE:
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Special instruction for type C learners:
Due to the lack of online resources, complete the same table using an art piece produced in your
locality.
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After exploring on Philippine art, particularly locally produced, you may have gained ideas on
how important it is to study arts from the region. Now, answer each question below in no more
than 5 sentences and let us discover how your knowledge on local and regional art has
deepened.
1. What makes studying local and regional art significant?
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2. In what way does studying Philippine arts, specifically from the region establish a
sense of nationalism?
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REFLECTION
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Let us look back on this table and add inputs on WHAT I LEARNED section. You
might want to add things that you found confusing under it.
What I KNOW?
What I WANT to know?
What I LEARNED?
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MINI TASK #2: GUIDELINES
Output: Proposed Program Flow/Show Details
1.
The Producer and Director shall spearhead the production of this output.
2.
The class is expected to design a detailed plan for the program/variety show.
3.
A prescribed format shall be utilized for the output.
4.
The content from the first mini task, “proposal” shall be utilized such as the show branding/
title, the theme, and the list of performances.
5.
The class shall make sure that the variety show’s theme would reflect on the program/show’s
design.
6.
A scoring rubric shall be used in grading the output.
7.
The team may opt to consult with their teacher before the submission.
8.
The program shall be submitted to the teacher not later than November 5,2021; 11:59PM
9.
An online peer evaluation shall be accomplished after the submission.
MINI TASK #2: PROPOSAL FORMAT
Name of the Variety Show: __________________________________
Theme: __________________________________
Date and Time: __________________________________
Duration: __________________________________
Location/Link: __________________________________
Event Overview:
Time
Details
Performer/ Person in-charge
Invocation
Production Number
Segment
Performance 1
Performance 2
Segment 2
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DETAILED FLOW OF EVENT
TIME STARTED: _____________
VOICE OVER: ______________________________________
INVOCATION: NAME OF PRESENTATION/PERFROMER
(TYPE OF PRESENTATION)
PRODUCTION NUMBER: NAME OF PERFORMER/S
(TYPE OF PRESENTATION)
VOICE OVER: ______________________________________
HOST 1 SPIEL: ______________________________________
HOST 2 SPIEL: ______________________________________
----------------------------------------SEGMENT 1-------------------------------------------------------------HOST 1 SPIEL: ______________________________________
PERFORMER 1: NAME OF PERFORMER
(TYPE OF PERFORMANCE)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MASTERS OF CEREMONY: _____________________________
_____________________________
Note: The content and flow are just examples. You are free to decide on the content and flow. Make sure
that your detailed plan will appear the same as the sample plan above.
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MINI TASK No. 2 Rubric
STANDARD
OUTSTANDING
(4PTS)
COMMENDABLE
(3PTS)
SATISFACTORY
(2PTS)
POOR
(1PT)
Clarity
The proposed
show conveyed
clearly and completely the important details
about the variety
show as stated in
the guidelines.
The proposed
show conveyed
clearly the important details
about the variety
show, although
there might be
missing minor information.
The proposed
show conveyed
the important details about the variety show, although
there might be
missing and/or unclear information.
The proposed show
vaguely conveyed
the important details
about the variety
show. There are
missing and/or unclear information.
Format
The proposed
show followed the
prescribed format.
The proposed
show generally
followed the prescribed format.
The proposed
show somehow
followed the prescribed format.
The proposed show
did not follow the
prescribed format.
Theme
The segments or
content of the
show is aligned to
the event’s theme.
The segments or
content of the
show is generally
aligned to the
event’s theme.
The segments or
content of the
show is somehow
aligned to the
event’s theme.
The segments or
content of the show
is not aligned to the
event’s theme.
Creativity
The proposed
show is refreshing, new, and/or
innovative.
The proposed
show is generally
refreshing, new,
and/or innovative.
The proposed
show is somehow
refreshing, new,
and/or innovative.
The proposed show
is not refreshing,
new, and/or innovative.
Composition The proposed
show is free grammatical and mechanical errors.
The proposed
show has minimal
grammatical and
mechanical errors.
The proposed
show has several
grammatical and
mechanical errors.
The proposed show
has distracting grammatical and mechanical errors.
Submission
The output is submitted a day after
the scheduled
time and date.
The output is submitted two days
after the scheduled time and
date.
The output is submitted three and more
days after the scheduled time and date.
The output is submitted on the
scheduled time
and date.
Total: ________________/ 24 pts
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EVALUATION
MODULE 2
POST TEST
You are about to complete this lesson. Now answer the post-assessment to check how well you
learned. Tick the box that best answers the question.
1. The following are the Criteria of the Order of National Artist, EXCEPT?
Artist who have created a substantial and significant body of work and/or consistently
displayed excellence in the practice of their art form.
Artist who, through the content and form of their works, have contributed in building a
Filipino sense of nationhood.
The rank and title of National Artist, as proclaimed by the President of the Philippines
Living artist who is Filipino citizen at the time of nomination.
2. Who is considered as the “Father of Philippine Theater Design”?
Raymundo Caybyab
Fernando Poe Jr.
Jose Maria V. Zargoza
Salvador F. Bernal
3. In determining the “Filipino-ness” of a work of art at least in painting, what is used to be a major
consideration?
Genre
Value
Style
Color
4. The following are true about the study of art in the regional context, EXCEPT?
The Philippines, as an archipelago, is shaped from a mosaic of regional identities.
The study of art must begin in one’s locality, in the regional sense.
All modern art movements in the ASEAN region were inspired by Western models.
Regionalism in art is a celebration of local tradition and pride of place.
5. Who is the man with many names and hailed as “King of Philippine Movies”?
Raymundo Cayabyab
Ramon Valera
Francisco Coching
Ronald Allan K. Poe
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6.Which is not true about Cirilo F. Bautista?
He described his childhood as a “linguistic environment”
He was an English teacher at St. Louis University
He had written and illustrated a total of fifty-three komiks-novels
He worked for President Ferdinand Marcos in the Presidential Institute for Special
Studies
7. Which of the following are what Raymundo Cayabyab’s best known for in the Philippine music
industry?
8.
singer, arranger, conductor
musical director, conductor, pianist
composer, arranger, musical
director
pianist, recording artist, composer
The following are honors and privileges that are granted for a National Artist member,
EXCEPT?
a state funeral and burial at the Libingan ng mga Bayani
a monthly life pension, medical and hospitalization benefits
a cash of Five Hundred Thousand Pesos (P 500,000.00) net of taxes, for living awardees
The insignia of a National Artist and citation
9. It is the legacy of physical artifacts of a group passed on from generation to generation.
Tangible Heritage
Intangible Heritage
Indigenous Art
Contemporary Art
10. It refers to the oral traditions and expressions, language and practices maintaining cultural
diversity inherited from our ancestors and passed on to our descendants.
Tangible Heritage
Intangible Heritage
Indigenous Art
Contemporary Art
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SELF ASSESSMENT
Before moving on to the next module, kindly complete the table below:
Lesson
Activity No./
Task
Pre– Test
Pre-test
Topic 1
True or False
Actual Date of
Completion
Were you able to
complete the task
on time?
Reason/s:
National Artist
Topic 2
Art from the
Region
Philippine Art
Archive
MINI TASK 2
MINI TASK 2
POST TEST
POST TEST
Congratulations! You have completed Module 2.
You can now proceed to the next module!
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WHAT’S
INSIDE?
ENG 103:
Module 3
CONTEMPORARY
PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGION
•
Art Criticism
•
Art Production
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ART CRITICISM AND
ART PRODUCTION
Duration: 2 weeks
LESSONS OVERVIEW
Welcome to our third module!
In this module, you will take the following topics and you are expected to demonstrate the
following as evidence of learning:
Essential
Topics:
Learning
Objectives
Art Criticism and Art Production
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Explain the essential aspects of art appreciation and art criticism ;
Discuss the philosophical positions and the four-step process
of art criticism;
Integrate the four-step process in the selected contemporary
artworks from the region;
Identify and relate the theme to the social issues of the Philippines.;
Analyze the impact of the community’s geo-cultural context on
the types of artistic production present in their locale and;
Implement and experience a chosen form of art production
Evidence of
Learning
Worksheets, Pre-test, and post test, Art Critique
Self-regulated
Strategies
Note taking, Mini-task #3 and PT planning, Reflection
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Aca, N. (2018). Change. Wood carving.
Aguinaldo, L. (2018). I see you. Mixed media on carved rubber. 180 x 90 cm. Courtesy the artist
and Art Fair Philippines.
Arango, A J. (nd). Surprise. Water-based Media, 48.26 cm x 66.04 cm. Kulay Diwa Gallery
Balcos, Errol. (nd). Project 69: NO COST HOUSING, Oil on canvas, 4 feet x 6 feet
Balcos, Errol. (2002). Samok. Oil on Canvas, 4 feet x 3 feet
Castrillo, E. (2010). Press freedom monument sculpture.
Chicago State University. (n.d.). rubric Chicago State University. Retrieved July 28, 2021, from
https://www.csu.edu/searchshow.htm?q=rubric&sa=Hinosolango, L. (2018). Magician.
Wood Carving.
Kuspit, D. (n.d.). Art criticism. Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved December 16, 2020, from
https://www.britannica.com/art/art-criticism
Lana, J R. (2016). Die beautiful. Octobertrain Films. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Die_Beautiful
Lazatin, J D. (2011) A mother’s story. ABS-CBN Film Production. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
A_Mother%27s_Story
Lico, G, Atienza, GC, Endaya IC, Jacobo, JP, Santos RP. (2018). Sining rehiyon: Contemporary
Philippine arts in the regions for senior high school. QC: C & E Publishing, Inc.
Mallari, W. (nd) Basaan sa San Juan. Water-based Media, 10 cm x 80 cm. Tarlac State University
Meilly, M. (2012). El Presidente. Scenema Concept International. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
El_Presidente(film)
Quirante, I. (2014). The great divide. Acrylic on canvas, 48 x 60 in.
Rivera, M N. (2011). The woman in the septic tank. Cinemalaya. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
The_Woman_in_the_Septic_Tank
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Suarez, L C. (2010). RPG Metanoia. Star Cinema. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RPG_Metanoia
Tarog, J. (2015). Heneral Luna. Artikulo Uno Production. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
Heneral_Luna
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By the end of the quarter, you are expected to show the following as Performance
Task: Variety Show
The Oro Youth Organization holds its annual advocacy campaign with the theme
“Unity amidst the distance” (SITUATION). Artists and producers in Mindanao are invited to
participate and celebrate the said event as an avenue to commune with their fellow
artisans amidst the pandemic (GOAL). As artists and producers (ROLE) of art, you are to
produce a 45-minute to 1-hour show (PRODUCT) that would showcase your different
talents of the production team. The show will be open for art enthusiasts, art buyers, and
art connoisseurs (AUDIENCE) who will take part in rating the best show according to
program management, aesthetics, and engagement (STANDARDS).
To manage your time well, observe the Learning Time below:
LESSON
ACTIVITY NO. /TASK
Pre-test
Topic 5
Art Criticism: Valuing Contemporary Art
Pre-test
Project 69:
No Cost Housing Art Analysis
Mini Task 3
A Critique on Regional
Artworks Exercise 2:
Samok Art
Criticism
Mini Task 3
Topic 6
Art Production
Theme Identification
Post test
PT making / submission
Post test
PT making / submission
Philippine
Variety Show Analysis
LEARNING TIME
November 19, 2021
November 15-19, 2021
November 26, 2021
November 22– December 3,
2021
December 3, 2021
December 6-10, 2021
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PRETEST
Let us find out how much you already know about this module. Circle the letter of your chosen
answer.
1. It refers to the study, appreciation, judgment of contemporary expression of art.
Critical Analysis
Art Appreciation
Art Criticism
Contemporary Arts
2. This refers to how an artwork physically looks like.
Physical Appearance or Form
Social Narratives and Histories
Systems of Art Production
Community Valuation
3. It is a process of responding to observations, concepts, emotions, and other experiences that we
encounter in the worlds and interpreting these responses by creating artworks.
Art Criticism
Contemporary Art
Art Production
Art Appreciation
4. It is important to identify the impact and how the community receives an artwork because an artwork is born out of the community’s experience.
Physical Appearance or Form
Social Narratives and Histories
Systems of Art Production
Community Valuation
5. It is a philosophical approach that is concerned with the oppression of the belief systems. It advocates equal social, political, and economic rights for all genders.
Post-Colonial Criticism
Ideological Criticism
Structuralism
Feminist Criticism
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6. It is a four - step process that describes the subject of the work.
Description
Interpretation
Analysis
Judgement
7. It is a four-step process that focuses on the content of the work.
Description
Interpretation
Analysis
Judgement
8. It refers to the creative exchange of knowledge and ideas. It leads to the
juxtaposition, hybrid styles, innovative forms, and reinterpretation of traditional signs and symbols.
Dreams and Visions
Cultural Connection
Power
Portraits and Identity
9. It presents imaginary visions to represent the artists abstract expressionism.
Dreams and Visions
Cultural Connection
Humor
Portraits and Identity
10. It refers to art that commemorates existence, achievements, and failures, and create communal
as well as personal, memories.
Dreams and Visions
Cultural Connection
Power
History and Memory
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CONTEXT
Art Criticism
EXERCISE 1: PROJECT 69: NO COST HOUSING ART ANALYSIS
Analyze the painting by a local artist. Describe the Physical elements of the subject such as:
line, color, texture, shape, size, form/structure, and perspective. Then analyze the contextual or
deeper meaning of the artwork using the guide questions. You are rated based on the rubric
for painting analysis (below).
PROJECT 69: NO COST
HOUSING
Oil on canvas
4 feet x 6 feet
Errol Balcos
A. Answer the following questions:
1. What is the subject of the artwork?
2. What are the dominant elements found in the artwork?
3. What is the basic Information contained in the art?
Title
Artist
Medium and Technique
Dimension and Measurement
Provenance
4. What is the meaning or interpretation of the artwork?
5. What is the art movement of the Artwork?
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6. What is the dominant function of the artwork?
7. Comment: “Art criticism may be implemented through a four-step process which involves describing the work, analyzing its elements, interpreting the work, and giving an
overall judgment of it.”
RUBRIC FOR PAINTING ESSAY
Criteria
5
4
3
2
Score
Composition
(x1)
Essay demonstrates
excellent
composition skills
introducing a clear
and thought– provoking thesis.
Essay strong excellent composition
skills introducing a
clear and thought
provoking thesis.
Essay demonstrates
above average
composition skills
introducing a clear
and insightful thesis.
Essay
demonstrates
competent
composition skills .
Thesis is not
original.
Organization
(x1)
Appropriate and
effective
organization, lively,
and convincing
supporting
materials.
Development diction
and sentence style
may suffer minor
flaws.
Development may be
insufficient in one
area and diction and
sentence style may
not be consistently
clear and effective.
Adequate
development and
organization
although the
development of
ideas may be trite,
assumptions may
be unsupported in
more than one
area.
Mechanics (x1)
Effective diction
and sentence skills
and perfect or near
perfect mechanics
including spelling
and punctuation.
Shows careful and
acceptable use of
mechanics.
Shows competence in The diction and
the use of mechanics. syntax may not be
clear and effective.
Objectives (x1)
The writing perfectly accomplishes the
objectives of the
assignment.
The writing effectively accomplishes the
goals of the assignment.
Accomplishes the
goals of the assignment with an overall
effective approach.
Minimally accomplishes the goals of
the assignment.
Total: _____/ 20
Adapted from: CTRE Faculty Development Chicago State University. (n.d.-b). Retrieved September 9, 2021, from
https://www.csu.edu/CTRE/
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Art Criticism
As mentioned by Kuspit (n.d.) ,art criticism is an organized approach in studying a work of art. It
helps us understand the meaning of artworks and inspires varied and changeable
interpretations. Criticism in art not only involves understanding the medium and technique used
in creating art; it seeks to unveil the processes involved in giving meaning to the artwork, as well
as understanding the artist’s view of the world and the culture and values that mold the artist’s
consciousness and disposition.
CRITICAL THINKING AND ART APPRECIATION
The study, appreciation, and judgment of
contemporary expressions of art and their
objects involve a critical process that is
analogous, in many ways, to the creative
process that artist engage in when they
produce the work.
Art, like most things, is the product of both
hard work and a process of critical thinking
that involves questioning, exploration, trial
and error, revision, and discovery.
Critical thinking is really a matter of putting
oneself in questioning frame of mind, not
merely accepting ideas and values which
present themselves as the ultimate truth to
be followed blindly.
Our contemporary culture is dominated by
images, and all students today must learn to
see and interpret the visual world around
them.
As you interrogate what you see, as you
actively participate in the world of art – and
not just passively receiving its images
without any grain skepticism or resistance
like a television set – you become critical and
self-reflective.
Meanings are not elusive nor beyond
comprehension. Meaning in art is rarely so
simple
and
straightforward.
Hidden
meanings
must
be
decoded
and
counter- referenced to your own personal
experience accumulated during your life and
social circumstances that surround you.
Through the common themes present in our
artworks, it gives us an idea how artists
produce their art.
Art Criticism
Art Criticism is an organized approach in
studying a work of art .
ANSWER KEY:
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As Lico, et al, (2018) mentions, art criticism
helps us understand the full meaning of
artworks. Rather than a definitive meaning
that can be found once and for all, art
inspires interpretations that are many and
changeable.
The process of interpretation will improve
your aesthetic experience, or your personal
interaction with a work of art.
Art critics, therefore, must look closely at a
work and navigate how an artwork come to
signify what is happening – what is being
experienced by the artist and by the viewer.
There are three major groups who write
critically about art: (1)ART CRITICS, who
describe works of art and then assess their
significance; (2) ART HISTORIANS AND ACADEMICS, who primarily research about art
of the past and art of other cultures; and(3)
CURATORS, who write catalog, essays, wall
texts, and education, materials for museum
and gallery exhibit.
Philosophical Positions in Art Criticism
The meaning of an artwork is not fixed and
permanent from the moment it is made.
Most critics base their writings on a particular
theoretical and philosophical position.
1. Formalist criticism is based upon an
aesthetic assessment of artworks that gives
priority to such formal elements as line,
shape, and color, at the expense
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of representations elements involved with
narrative, subject matter, and symbols.
Formalism first appeared in Europe in the
early twentieth century in appreciation of
artworks from non-Western cultures the
Japanese prints and African sculptures that
were widely circulated in Europe.
2. Ideological Critics originates from the
writings of Karl Marx and deals with the
political implications of art
3. Psychoanalytic criticism believes that art
should be studied as the product of
individuals who are shaped by their social
histories. Sigmund Freud employed the first
psychoanalytic criticism when he examined
Leonardo’s homosexual tendencies and
episodes from his early childhood.
4.
Structuralism
maintains
that
to
understand a work of art, one must study the
structure of art and the complex
interrelationship of all its parts that produce
the whole.
5. Post-structuralism is a range of
reactions against structuralism, but it is not a
homogeneous set of ideas. Poststructuralists
believe that this will result not in a single
meaning to an artwork.
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6. Feminist criticism is concerned with the
oppression of groups (especially women) in
each society, along with the oppression of
their belief systems.
Feminism advocates
equal social, political, and economic rights
for all genders (including LGBT).
ANSWER KEY:
It is a philosophical approach that is concerned with the oppression of the belief
systems. It advocates equal social, political,
and economic rights for all genders.
Post-colonial theory looks at issues of power,
economics, politics, religion, and culture and
how these elements work in relation to
colonial hegemony (western colonizers controlling the colonized).
8. Phenomenological criticism holds that
you, the perceiving subject, engage with an
artwork. Ultimately this interaction produces
in you an
intellectual and emotional
response, based on your own ideas,
personal tastes, experiences, and history.
Answer: Feminist Criticism
7. Post-colonial criticism assumes a unique
perspective on the art and politics of
colonialism, which is concerned with art
produced by those who were/are colonized.
EXERCISE 2: SAMOK ART CRITICISM
Make an analysis of the painting by a local artist integrating the Philosophical Approach to Art
Criticism of your choice. Follow the four-step process of art criticism. Guide questions will be
asked regarding the artwork as the discussion progresses.
Art Criticism as a Four-Step Process
Step 1: The Credit Line and Description
The credit line is placed alongside
with the artwork. It includes the
following:
Title of the Work (May be significant or
insignificant. It appears in Italics.)
Name of the Artist (biographical data)
Medium used by the Artist
(documentation, material, and technique) Size of the work (format of work
[rectangular, etc.)
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Year of work (date, year, period)
The various elements that constitute a
description:
Location (present owner, collector of
work)
The description answers the following
questions:
a.
Form of art
b.
Medium of Work
c.
Size and scale of work
a.
What do I see?
d.
Elements or general shapes
b.
What is the subject of this work?
e.
Horizontal or vertical axis/lines
c.
What do I perceive? What am I
looking at?
f.
Description of color and color
scheme
g.
Texture of surface
h.
context of object/
tion and date
ANSWER KEY:
original loca-
It is four step process that describes the
subject of the work.
Answer: Description
EXERCISE 2: SAMOK ART CRITICISM
Answer the following questions for the first step of art criticism: Credit Line and Description.
1.Arrange the following information according to the order of presentation in credit line.
(a) Artist: Errol Balcos
(b) Title: Samok
(c) 2002
(d) 4ft. x 3ft.
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2. What do I see? What is the subject of this work? What do I perceive? What am I looking
at? Answer in 3-7 sentences.
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Step 2: Analysis
The analysis answers the following questions:
g.
Portrayal of movement and how it
is achieved
h.
Effect of materials or techniques
used
a.
How is the work organized?
b.
What are being emphasized in the
composition?
i.
Perception of balance, proportion,
and scale
c.
It answers the question: How did
the artist do it?
j.
Emotional reaction
The various elements that constitute analysis:
the subject
iconographic
Step 3: Interpretation
a.
Determination of
matter
naming
elements
b.
Selection of most distinctive
features or characteristics
a.
What is the
communicate?
c.
Analysis of the Principles of design
or composition
b.
What message does this artwork
communicate to you?
d.
Discussion of how elements or
structural system contribute to
appearance of image or function
c.
It answers the question: Why did
the artist create it? What does it
mean?
e.
Analysis of use of light and role of
color
f.
Treatment
landscape,
illusionary
of
space
both
real
The interpretations answers the following
questions:
artist
trying
to
and
and
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EXERCISE 2: SAMOK ART CRITICISM
Answer the following questions for the second step of art criticism: Analysis using the same
artwork titled “SAMOK” by Errol Balcos.
3. How is the work organized? What are being emphasized in the composition? How did the
artist do it? Answer in 3-7 sentences.
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This is the content of the work:
d.
a.
ANSWER KEY:
It is a four-step process that focuses on the
content of the work.
Answer: Interpretation
c.
Interpretative
statement: Can I
express what I think the
artwork is aboutin one
sentence?
EXERCISE 2: SAMOK ART CRITICISM
Answer the following questions for the third step of art criticism: Interpretation using the
same artwork titled “SAMOK” by Errol Balcos.
3. What is the artist trying to communicate? What message does this artwork communicate
to you? Why did the artist create it? What does it mean? Answer in 3-7 sentences.
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Step 4: Judgment
Judgment answers the following questions:
a.
What do you think of the work?
b.
Do you think this is a successful
work of art? Why or Why not?
c.
It answers the question: Is it a
good artwork?
a.
Describe the artworks relevance to
the art community and to society.
b.
Criteria: What criteria do I think
are most appropriate for judging
the artwork?
c.
Evidence: What evidence inside or
outside the artwork relates to each
criterion?
This focuses on how successful the artwork in
relaying its message:
EXERCISE 2: SAMOK ART CRITICISM
Answer the following questions for the fourth step of art criticism: Judgment using the same
artwork titled “SAMOK” by Errol Balcos.
3. What do you think of the work? Do you think this is a successful work of art? Why or Why
not? It answers the question: Is it a good artwork? Answer in 3-7 sentences.
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Processing Questions:
Upon reading the articles, consider the following questions:
1. Why are some artists do not have a specific subject in their artwork?
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2. What are your opinions on social experiments done on the streets?
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3. Why do most of the contemporary artists deviate from the norm?
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4. What do we get from criticism?
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MODULE 3
MINI TASK #3: GUIDELINES
Output: Promotional Poster
1.
The Director, Producer, Editors, and Creative and Promotion Team shall be the major
teams who will work on the output.
2.
The assigned teams for the output may tap the other teams for assistance when
necessary.
3.
The poster shall contain the basic information about the film (Title, Producer, Director,
Performers, etc.) and shall have the size (Facebook) 1200x 628 pixels and/or (Twitter)
1024 x 675 pixels using the JPEG /PNG format.
4.
Inclusions: show title of the show, performers, director, Production, Company/team,
showing date, promotional photo
5.
The poster shall be posted on their class’s Twitter or Facebook accounts for promotion
on the agreed time and date.
6.
A scoring rubric shall be used in grading the output.
7.
The team may opt to consult with their teacher before the submission.
8.
The poster shall be submitted to the teacher not later than November 26, 2021;
11:59PM
MINI TASK No. 3 Rubric
STANDARD
OUTSTANDING
(4PTS)
Clarity and
The promotional
Organization poster conveyed
clearly and com(x2)
pletely the important details
about the variety
show as stated in
the guidelines. All
elements in the
poster were organized. No redundancy.
COMMENDABLE
(3PTS)
SATISFACTORY
(2PTS)
POOR
(1PT)
Almost all details
of the variety show
are conveyed
clearly and completely in the poster. One element
or design is out of
place. Minimum
redundancy.
Some parts of the
poster were conveyed clearly and
completed some
important details
about the variety
show. Two of these
elements are out
of place. Adequately organized.
Adequate use of
space. Minimum
redundancy
There is not much
detail about the variety show. No logical
flow between elements. Totally disorganized.
Very poor use of
space. Much redundancy.
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MINI TASK No. 3 Rubric
STANDARD
OUTSTANDING
(4PTS)
COMMENDABLE
(3PTS)
SATISFACTORY
(2PTS)
Spelling/
Grammar
The output is free
from spelling and/
or grammatical
errors.
The proposed
show generally
followed the prescribed format.
There is one
There are more than
spelling or gram- two spelling to grammatical mistake on matical mistakes.
the poster.
All the designs/
layout of the poster is refreshing,
new, and/or innovative, and it reflects the theme of
the show.
The poster
Some parts of the
The poster
Design / layout is
mostly refreshing,
new, and/or innovative, and it reflects the theme of
the show.
Poster design/
layout is refreshing, new and/or
innovative, and it
reflects the theme
of the show.
Design / layout is far
from refreshing, new
and/or innovative,
and it does not reflect the theme of the
show.
The poster is exceptionally attractive in terms of
design, layout,
and neatness. The
overall organization and use of
color and space
make the poster
interesting.
The poster is attractive in terms of
design, layout and
neatness. Color
and space use are
good but a little
disorganized.
The poster is acThe poster is distractceptably attractive ingly messy or very
though it may be a poorly designed.
bit messy .
The poster was
submitted on or
before the due
date and time.
The poster was
submitted was
submitted 1-2
hours after the
due date and
time .
The poster was
submitted a day
after the due date
and time .
(x1)
Novelty, Attractiveness,
Relevance
(x2)
Submission
(x1)
POOR
(1PT)
The poster was submitted 2 or more
days after the due
date and time.
Total: ________________/ 30pts
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EVALUATION
MODULE 3
ACTIVITY 1: A CRITIQUE ON REGIONAL ARTWORKS
Instructions: Using your Art Archive part 2 compilation, analyze the artworks based on the
following information:
A. Use the FOUR STEP PROCESS IN ART CRITICISM.
1.
2.
3.
4.
SAMPLE TEMPLATE
(Photo of the Artwork)
Title of the Artwork Artist
Credit Line
Year/Period it was made or completed
Dimensions (in meter or feet)
Medium Used
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Description/Analysis/Interpretation
You must personally construct 1 to 3 unified paragraphs containing your analysis/
interpretation of the artwork. The text for the entire analysis must not be less than 100-300
words per paragraph.
Insights/Judgment
Write a paragraph of not less than 200-300 words containing your judgement and insights.
Reference (Optional)
Use APA 7th edition for your reference list.
Rubric for Written Analysis
Criteria
5
4
3
2
Score
Composition
(x2)
Essay demonstrates
excellent
composition skills
introducing a clear
and thought
provoking thesis.
Essay strong
excellent
composition skills
introducing a clear
and thought
provoking thesis.
Essay demonstrates
above average
composition skills
introducing a clear
and insightful thesis.
Essay demonstrates
competent
composition skills .
Thesis is not
original.
Organization
(x2)
Appropriate and
effective
organization, lively,
and convincing supporting materials.
Development diction
and sentence style
may suffer minor
flaws.
Development may
be insufficient in one
area and diction and
sentence style may
not be consistently
clear and effective.
Adequate
development and
organization although
the development of
ideas may be trite,
assumptions may be
unsupported in more
than one area.
Mechanics
(x1)
Effective diction and Shows careful and
sentence skills and
acceptable use of
perfect or near per- mechanics.
fect mechanics including spelling and
punctuation.
Shows competence
in the use of mechanics.
The diction and syntax
may not be clear and
effective.
Objectives
(x1)
The writing perfectly
accomplishes the
objectives of the
assignment.
The writing
effectively accomplishes the goals of
the assignment.
Accomplishes the
goals of the assignment with an overall
effective approach.
Minimally
accomplishes the
goals of the
assignment.
Submission
(x1)
Submitted on due
date and time.
Submitted within the Submitted a day afdue date
ter due date.
Submitted two or
more days after the
due date.
Total: _____/ 35
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CONTEXT
Art Production
In the last topic, you learned about the essential aspects of art appreciation and art criticism, the
philosophical positions and four step process of art criticism, and integrating the four step
process in the selected contemporary artworks from the region.
Art is man-made. Man can create art out of everything that he has and out of everything in his
surroundings. With this, man can produce different artworks using the materials present in the
environment and the skills he has acquired over time. In this part of the module, you will be
learning about the common themes tackled in the artworks as well the production process.
EXERCISE 3: THEME IDENTIFICATION
Below are photos of art works (painting, sculpture, and movie poster). Identify the theme/ central
message of the photo among the choices below.
a.
Power
d.
Portraits and Identity
b.
Dreams and Visions
e.
Humor
c.
History and Memory
f.
Cultural Connections
A Mother’s Story, 2011
Change Nick Aca, 2018
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Surprise, Arman Jay Arago,,Kulay
Diwa Gallery,Water-basedMedia,
48.26 cm x 66.04 cm
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Freedom Press Monument, 2010
Magician, Lloyd Hinosolango, 2018
Ang Babae sa Septik Tank, 2011
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Theme is an overall idea that carries through
a work or a series of works. The artwork
revolves around a single idea that it tries to
convey to the audience. The theme is the
intended message that the artist wants to
express in his artwork. These themes are
usually supported by motifs (repeated
elements that can have both symbolic and
structural value). Through themes, one learns
how artists address and challenges social
issues through their artwork. Below are
common themes that are tackled in
contemporary art (Lico, et al., 2018).
Cultural Connection – In visual arts, is the
creative exchange of knowledge and ideas.
It leads to the juxtaposition, hybrid styles,
innovative forms, and reinterpretation of
traditional signs and symbols. (e.g.Basaan sa
San Juan, Weriel Mallari, Tarlac State
University, Water-based Media, 10 cm x 80
cm )The painting depicts Filipino’s unity in
honor of Saint John the Baptist, who
cleansed and prepared the people for the
coming of Jesus Christ.
ANSWER KEY:
It refers to the creative exchange of
knowledge and ideas. It leads to the juxtaposition, hybrid styles, innovative forms,
and reinterpretation of traditional signs
and symbols.
Answer: Cultural Connection
Pic. 3.1: Basaan sa San Juan, Weriel Mallari, Tarlac
State University, Water-based Media, 10 cm x 80 cm
Dreams and Visions – it is about ways of
seeing arts. It is not always representing the
world as it exists in real life, it can sometimes
allow us to see more than our eyes can see. It
presents imaginary visions to represent the
artists abstract expressionism. (e.g. RPG
Metanoia, 2010)
The movie portrays a simple 11-year-old kid
living a simple life transforms into a hero of
his own little world whenever he plays the
MMORPG (Massively Multi-players Online
Role-Playing Game) called "Metanoia".
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ANSWER KEY:
It presents imaginary visions to
represent the artist’s abstract expressionism.
Answer: Dreams and Visions
appropriated artistic forms of the past to
make statements in and about the present.
Art
can
commemorate
existence,
achievements, and failures, and create
communal as well as personal, memories.
( e.g. General Luna, 2015)
The movie is a work of fiction based on facts
as Gen. Antonio Luna (John Arcilla) faces
resistance from his own countrymen as he
fights for freedom during the year 1898 of
Philippine-American War.
Pic 3.2: RPG Metanoia, 2010
History and memory – Artists wrestle with
complex topics such as the truthfulness of
history. The nature of interpretation, and subjective versus objective truth. Individuals,
groups, and societies have also drawn on or
Pic 3.3: General Luna, 2015
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ANSWER KEY:
It refers to art that commemorate
existence, achievements, and failures, and
create communal as well as personal,
memories.
Answer: History and Memory
Power – From politics to mass media, power
pervades daily life. Artists explore personal
and cultural histories, re-imagine social
space, and challenge authority, oppression,
and control. Each artist humanizes difficult
issues by acting as a witness to violence,
working to heal communities, or achieving a
balance
between
constructive
and
destructive
energies. (e.g El Presidente,
2012)
The movie chronicles the life of the first
Philippine President, Emilio Aguinaldo. The
story exposed the political infighting, rivalries
and dissension within the ranks that mark the
reality of what would have transpired.
Misconceptions are dispelled with, and
educated interpretations are made, in this
film. This is especially pronounced in the
film’s treatment of the Bonifacio brothers,
and Antonio Luna’s role during this era.
Portraits and identity – Throughout history
and across cultures, people have shown a
fascination with faces and in turn, with
portrait representation. The depiction of an
individual’s likeness is about identification
Pic 3.4 El Presidente, 2012
but more that, it is a record of an interaction
between an artist and a sitter, both of whom
contribute to the portraits form and content
far from being mirror reflections, portraits are
complex constructions of identify that serve a
range of functions, from expressing power
and declaring status to making large
statements about society at a given point in
history.( e.g. Die Beautiful, 2016)
The movie explores the life and death of a
transgender Filipino woman whom her last
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wish was to be presented as a different
celebrity on each night of her wake, looking
back at the identity of life she has led - being
a son, a sister, a mother, a friend, a lover, a
wife, and ultimately, a queen.
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vaudeville, cartoons, caricatures, and comic
books. Their art reveal how humor can
stimulate laughter as well as serve as a
vehicle to engage the serious, even painful
subjects such as discrimination, colonialism,
war, and humanity’s impact on the natural
environment. (e.g. I See you, 2018, Leonardo
Aguinaldo, Mixed media on carved rubber.
180 x 90 cm. Courtesy the artist and Art Fair
Philippines)
Pic 3.6: I See you, 2018, Leonardo Aguinaldo, Mixed
media on carved rubber. 180 x 90 cm. Courtesy the
Pic 3.5: Die Beautiful, 2016
Humor – This explores the ways in which
contemporary artists use irony,
goofiness,
satire, sarcasm, and the spirit of playfulness.
The artists have been influenced by the
history of humor and comedy, including
Art Production – it is a process of
responding to observations, concepts,
emotions, and other experiences that we
encounter in the worlds and interpreting
these responses by creating artworks. It is
part of the community’s way of life. It
provides daily or shared experiences
through various forms: Sound, Visual,
Movement, Words (Lico, et al., 2018).
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ANSWER KEY:
It is a process of responding to
observations, concepts, emotions, and other
experiences that we encounter in the worlds
and interpreting these responses by creating
artworks .
Answer: Art Production
There are four factors affecting the
development and production of artworks
(Lico, et al., 2018):
1. Physical Appearance or form
This refers to how an artwork physically
looks like. One takes note on its shape,
size, color,
texture, and other things
that make up its appearance. Artworks
in different shapes and sizes manifest
the
available
materials
in
the
community.
They are carved of Narra wood, which
represents wealth, happiness, and wellbeing. Every step in their production
requires a ceremony, from tree
selection to arrival at the owner's house.
A consecrated bulol has been bathed in
pig's blood, had myths recited to it,
and received offerings of wine, ritual
boxes, and rice cakes.
Pic 3.7 Bulol, or “Ifugao Rice Gods” by Napoleon
2. Systems of Art Production
Because of the emergence of new art
forms, the process of production has
evolved through the years. This opened
opportunities for artist to showcase
their
artworks in unconventional
spaces like the streets or public open
spaces. If this space could provide an
artist-audience relationship, an artist
can showcase and perform in that
space.
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Pic 3.9: An Artwork by Ang Gerilya (The Gueriila)
Pic 3.8: Smile Train by Red Table
The Red Table artist group contributes
the “smile train” mural, a light-hearted
homage to the
Philippine Railway
Company route that used to operate
along Mulley Loney in the early to mid1900s. Photo by Eric
Barbosa Jr
3. Social Narratives and Histories
In the process of production, there are
existing conditions whether historical,
cultural, or political. These conditions
become narratives that help in shaping
the artwork. These conditions can
become the purpose or function in
producing the artwork.
4. Community Valuation
It is important to identify the impact
and how the community receives an
artwork because an artwork is born
out of the
community’s experience.
Although there have been efforts on
communicating the messages of the
artwork, community
valuation will
depend on the needs, rootedness on
regional life and the longevity of its
impact.
Ang Gerilya dedicated this artwork in
support of the campaign for the passage of the Freedom of Information
bill.
An artwork depicting the struggle of
farmers in Hacienda Luisita, an
agricultural estate covered by the land
reform law but continues to be owned
by the Aquino Family.
Pic 3.10: An Artwork by Ang Gerilya (The Guerilla)
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ANSWER KEY:
It is important to identify the impact
and how the community receives an artwork
because an artwork is born out of the
community’s experience.
Answer: Community Valuation
Variety Show
Script Writing and Developing a Storyline/
Program
In writing a script for a performance, the
writer must think of the following:
1. Setting
The setting should be vivid and clear
to your reader. We should know
always where the characters are, and
what period we are in, without droning
on and on with too many setting
details. Remember, less is more when it
comes
to
description
in
your
screenplay.
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2. Characters
A character is a person, animal, being,
creature, or thing in a story. Writers
use characters to perform the actions
and speak dialogue, moving the story
along a plot line. A story can have only
one character (protagonist) and still be
a complete story. This character’s
conflict may be an inner one (within
him/herself), or a conflict with
something natural, such as climbing a
mountain. Most stories have multiple
characters interacting, with one of them
as the antagonist, causing a conflict for
the protagonist.
Example:
3. Plot
In a narrative or creative writing, a plot
is the sequence of events that make up
a story, whether it was told, written,
filmed, or sung. The plot is the story,
and more specifically, how the story
develops, unfolds, and moves in time.
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Example: Plot Synopsis
It’s Showtime is a noontime show
with different segments. Among these
are Tawag ng Tanghalan, Mini Miss U,
Pamilyanaryo, Super Fiestars, 1TED:Now
Hiring, Mas Testing, Name It to Win It!,
Hide and Sing, Quaransing, and Walang
Tunugan.The shows starts by singing
their opening song and after that, the
different segments will follow.
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Example: (It’s Showtime!)
Vice Ganda, together with Vhong
Navarro and Jhong Hilario, went back to
the center stage to ask and entertain the
contest. Each of them started jokes and
then Vice Ganda, then asked the
contestant, “Kamusta ka na?” in which
the contest replied, “Okay lang po.”
6. Directional Instructions
4. Conflict
In literature, a conflict is a literary device
characterized by a struggle
between
two opposing forces. Conflict provides
crucial tension in any story and is used
to drive the narrative forward. It is often
used to reveal a deeper meaning in a
narrative while highlighting characters’
motivations, values, and weaknesses.
Example:: (It’s Showtime!)
Tawag ng Tanghalan Segment QuaranSing
5. Dialogue
The dialogue in a screenplay may serve
as a way to express a character's
point-of- view or to understand the
interpersonal dynamics between two or
more characters. Dialogue is also a way
to convey the story's mood or tone. In a
television comedy, much of the humor
will come from your dialogue.
Personal direction should be short, no
more than a few words, and not a
complete sentence. As such, it should
not have the first word capitalized
(unless it is a proper name), nor should
it end in a period. If the direction is long
enough to merit a complete sentence,
then it should appear as an action
element.
Example:
VICE GANDA
Maganda yung name mo, ah!
Keeping a safe distance, the contestant
laughed with the hosts of the show.
VICE GANDA
(continuing)
Ang ganda ng mga bagsakan mo kanina, ah.
Ilang araw mong ginawa ‘yan?
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ART PRODUCTION: DESIGNING THE STAGE PRODUCTION
Pic 3.11: ASAP Stage
Pic 3.12: Sunday Pinasaya Stage
Pic 3.13: Singanin 2018, Xavier Stage
The shown photos are some of the examples
of what a Variety Show looks like. Variety
shows, also known as variety arts or variety
entertainment, is an entertainment made up
of a variety of acts including musical
performances, sketch comedy, magic,
acrobatics, juggling, and ventriloquism. It is
normally introduced by a master of
ceremonies or host.
The variety format made its way from
Victorian era stage to radio and then
television. Variety shows were a staple of
English language television from the late
1940s into the 1980s.
The following positions are to be filled when
organizing an art/stage production:
These positions are responsible for the
development of a production from
conception to performance. Typically,
although
there
will
be
significant
involvement in the fabrication and initial
development, these positions will not be
involved in the performances.
Producer
Producers raise finances, book theatres,
negotiate and issue contracts, and manage how the budget is spent. They organize and manage technical, stage
management, and workshop functions,
and are responsible for
ensuring a
successful project all the way through to
the first live performance. These are the
people who work under the producer:
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a.
Director
i.
Lighting technician
b.
Playwright
j.
Master technician
c.
Dramaturge
k.
Musician
d.
Scenic designer
l.
Paint crew
e.
Scenographer
m.
Playbill writer
f.
Lighting designer
n.
Production manager
g.
Costume designer
o.
Property master
h.
Set designer
p.
Publicist
i.
Composer
q.
Scenic artist
j.
Music director
r.
Stagehands
k.
Choreographer
s.
Assistant stage manager
l.
Movement director
t.
Technical director
u.
Theatrical technician
v.
Wardrobe supervisor
Production
These positions are responsible for the
fabrication of a production prior to the
initial performance. Although there will
be significant involvement in initial
development of a production, some of
these positions may not be involved
once performances before an audience
begin.
Theatre Staff
These staff members are responsible
for running a theatre group from year to
year. Their objective is to facilitate the
success of individual productions. Staff
positions help ensure good attendance
in safe facilities. They help ensure the
theatre remains financially solvent, that
it is well run, and that it is perceived as
an asset to the community it serves.
a.
Actor
b.
Audio engineer
c.
Backstage
d.
Carpenter
e.
Charge artist
Artistic Director
f.
Dancer
g.
Electrician
h.
Front house manager
He or She is responsible for conceiving,
developing, and implementing the artistic
vision and focus of the organization, and for
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major decisions about the ongoing
development of the aesthetic values
and
activities,
after
extensive
consultation
with
the
chief
administrative officer.
a.
Theater manager
b.
Director of production
c.
Technical director
d.
Costume director
e.
Marketing director
f.
Director of public relations
g.
Director of audience services
h.
Director of development
i.
Director of special events
j.
Dramaturge
k.
Literary manager
l.
Company manager
m.
House manager
n.
Usher
o.
Ticketing agent
p.
Crew chief
q.
Janitor
r.
Dresser
s.
Stage crew
t.
Fly crew
u.
Light board operator
v.
Spotlight operator
w.
Grips
x.
Call boy
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Theme:
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Processing Questions:
1. What is the importance of designing art production in the Philippines?
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MODULE 3
PERFORMANCE TASK: VARIETYSHOW
The Oro Youth Organization hold its annual advocacy campaign with a theme “Unity amidst the
distance” (SITUATION). Artists and producers in Mindanao are invited to participate and celebrate to the said event as an avenue to commune with their fellow artisans amidst the pandemic
(GOAL). As artists and producers (ROLE) of art, you are to produce a 45-minute to 1-hour show
(PRODUCT) that would showcase your different talents of the production team. The show will be
open for art enthusiast, art buyers, and art connoisseur (AUDIENCE) who will take part on rating
the best show according to program management, aesthetics, and engagement between audience and performers (STANDARDS).
Instructions:
1.
All teams are responsible in the production of the output.
2.
The variety show shall have a duration of 45 minutes to 1 hour.
3.
All segments should be taken within the premises of the residence of the student.
4.
A scoring rubric shall be used in grading the output.
5.
The show will premiere on the agreed time and date via live on MS Teams
6.
A peer evaluation will be added to the student’s score
PERFORMANCE TASK Rubric
Criteria and Weight
OUTSTANDING
(4PTS)
COMMENDABLE
(3PTS)
SATISFACTORY
(2PTS)
POOR
(1PT)
Promptness
The group aired the
show during the
scheduled time and
date.
The group aired the
show during the day.
The group aired the
show a day after the
deadline.
The group aired the show
more than a day after the
deadline.
The duration of the
show is within 45
minutes to 1 hour including credits.
The duration of the
show is a minute less
or more than the required duration.
The duration of the
show is 2 minutes less
or more than the required duration.
The duration of the show
is 3 (or beyond) less or
more than the required
duration.
The show was edited
smoothly. There was
no awkward transition.
The show was edited
fairly. There are 1-2
awkward transitions.
The show was edited
fairly. There are 3-4
awkward transitions.
The show was edited
poorly. There are more
than 4 awkward transitions.
Sound effects and
Music sync well with
the segment.
Sound effects and
music sync fairly well
with the segment.
There are 1-2 glitches.
Some of the sound
effects and music sync
with the segment.
There are 3-4 glitches.
Sound effects and music
do not sync with the segment. There are more
than 4 glitches.
(x1)
Duration of the
Show
(x1)
Editing/ Transitions
(x2)
Music Direction
(x2)
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PERFORMANCE TASK Rubric
Criteria and Weight
OUTSTANDING
(4PTS)
COMMENDABLE
(3PTS)
SATISFACTORY
(2PTS)
POOR
(1PT)
Performances
Performers exhibit
great amount of
energy and enthusiasm. Effort is evident. Performances
are relevant to the
theme.
Performers exhibit
good amount of energy and enthusiasm. Effort is evident. Performances
are relevant to the
theme.
Performers exhibit a
certain amount of
energy and enthusiasm. Effort is slightly
evident. Performances are somewhat relevant to the theme.
Performers exhibit
poor amount of energy
and enthusiasm. Effort
is not evident.
Event Management (x2)
The hosts have an
excellent command
in the program and
show a great
amount of energy
and enthusiasm.
The segments are
very well placed.
The hosts have a
good command in
the program and
show a good
amount of energy
and enthusiasm.
The segments are
well placed.
The hosts have an
inconsistent command in the program and show a
certain amount of
energy and enthusiasm. Several segments are not well
placed.
The hosts have a poor
command in the program and show a low
amount of energy and
enthusiasm. The segments are not well
placed.
Design and
Props (x2)
The set design and
props are artistically
and creatively
thought– out.
Generally, the set
design and props
are artistically and
creatively thoughtout.
Fairly, the set design
and props are artistically and creatively
thought- out.
The set design and
props are not artistically and creatively
thought-out.
Program (x6)
The overall show is
very impactful to
the audience. The
theme and concept
are very wellthought-out
The overall show is
somehow impactful
to the audience.
The theme and concept are wellthought-out
The overall show is
slightly impactful to
the audience. The
theme and concept
are thought-out.
The overall show is not
impactful to the audience. The theme and
concept are tentative.
(x4)
The team was able
The team was able The team was able to express creativity
to express creativity to express creativity at an inventive level
at an imaginative
at an innovative levlevel.
el
Performances are irrelevant to the theme.
The team was able to
express creativity at an
academic and technical level.
Total: ________________/ 30pts
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POST TEST
You are about to complete this lesson. Now answer the post-assessment to check how well you
learned.
1. What could the possible theme of the artwork Unfinished Painting of the Present by Edgar
Talusan Fernandez?
Dreams and Visions
Cultural Connection
Power
Portraits and Identity
2. What could the possible theme of the artwork Revolution Evolution Pixelation by Jose
Tence Ruiz?
Power
Dreams and Visions
Humor
Portraits and Identity
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3. What could be the possible theme of the artwork Magnanimous Diptych by Thomas
Daquioag?
Cultural Connection
Dreams and Visions
Power
History and Memory
4. It explores personal and cultural histories, re-imagine social space, and challenge authority,
oppression, and control.
Cultural Connection
Dreams and Visions
Power
History and Memory
5. It is a complex construction of identity that serves a range of functions, from expressing
power and declaring status to making large statements about society at a given point in histoDreams and Visions
Cultural Connection
Power
Portraits and Identity
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6. It reveals how laughter becomes a stimulus as well as serve as a vehicle to engage the serious, even painful subjects such as discrimination, colonialism, war, and humanity’s impact on
the natural environment.
Dreams and Visions
Cultural Connection
Humor
Portraits and Identity
7. It is an entertainment made up of different acts including musical performances,
sketch, comedy, magic, acrobatics, juggling, and ventriloquism. It is normally introduced by a
master of ceremonies or host.
Art Production
Variety Show
Theatre Production
Staff
8. In writing a script for a performance, the writer must think of the following EXCEPT:
Setting
Plot
Character
Theme
9. The objective of these staff members is to facilitate the success of individual productions.
They help ensure the theatre remains financially solvent, that it is well run, and that it is perceived as an asset to the community it serves.
Director
Producer
Manager
Theater Staff
10. He is a stagehand who alerts actors and actresses of their entrances during a perfor-
Call boy
Fly Crew
Stage Crew
Light board Operator
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SELF ASSESSMENT
Before moving on to the next module, kindly complete the table below:
Lesson
Activity No./
Task
Pre– Test
Pre-test
Topic 1
Exercise 1
Art Criticism
Activity 1
Actual Date of
Completion
Were you able to
complete the task
on time?
Reason/s:
Exercise 2
Topic 2
Exercise 3
Art Production
Exercise 4
MINI TASK 3
MINI TASK 3
POST TEST
POST TEST
Congratulations! You have completed the last module. You
have finished the Quarter!
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