SHS
Contemporary Arts from the
Region
Module 6
Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Region
Module 6
First Edition, 2020
Copyright © 2020
La Union Schools Division
Region I
All rights reserved. No part of this module may be reproduced in any form without
written permission from the copyright owners.
Development Team of the Module
Author: Maria Kristine E. Narvaez
Editor: SDO La Union, Learning Resource Quality Assurance Team
Illustrator: Ernesto F. Ramos Jr., P II
Management Team:
Atty. Donato D. Balderas, Jr.
Schools Division Superintendent
Vivian Luz S. Pagatpatan, Ph.D
Assistant Schools Division Superintendent
German E. Flora, Ph.D, CID Chief
Virgilio C. Boado, Ph.D, EPS in Charge of LRMS
Delia P. Hufalar, Ph.D, EPS in Charge of MAPEH
Michael Jason D. Morales, PDO II
Claire P. Toluyen, Librarian II
Target
Art is human expression. This expression of man’s thoughts and emotions
may take many forms. It may be through the use of pencil on paper, paint on
canvass, wood, clay, computer, a tall building, a novel, a song, dance or theatrical
performance. Whatever choice is made depends on the skill, talent, and acquired
talent of the artist(L. B. Wilson K. Panisan 2016).
Local materials are the things that can be found or seen readily in large
quantity at a certain locality. It could also be referred to as materials that can be
used to fabricate a finished element. These materials are cheap relative to the
imported materials from outside the country. Examples are bamboos, stones, and
others that are easily available to immediate environment.
In your previous lesson, you were exposed to the different techniques and
performance practices applied to contemporary arts
In this module, you will be exposed to the local materials (available
materials) that are used in creating a form of art and appropriate techniques.
After going through this module, you are expected to:
1. Discuss local materials used in creating art (CAR11//12CAP-0c-e-11);
and
2. Critique available materials and appropriate techniques (CAR11//12CAP0c-e-12)
For warming up, proceed to the next page. Read and understand
Activity 1 and then accomplish the pre-test in a separate sheet of
paper (1/4 sheet of paper).
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Jumpstart
Activity 1: Read Me! Understand Me!
Directions: Read the local materials in creating art and the art techniques for
them. Understand what you read.
Local materials in creating art and art techniques:
1.
Recycled Materials for recycled art. Recycled Art is a creative work that's
made from discarded materials that once had another purpose.
2. Strings are used in string art or pin and thread art, is characterized by an
arrangement of colored thread strung between points to form geometric
patterns or representational designs such as a ship's sails, sometimes with
other artist material comprising the remainder of the work. In creating a
string art, one must need additional materials like wood and nails.
3. Wood- as both an ancient and contemporary art medium, wood has been
used to create sculpture, crafts, and functional objects of art.
4. Clay is a type of fine-grained natural soil material that contains hydrous
aluminum phyllosilicates that develops plasticity when wet. Clay is used in
sculpture.
5. Coconut Leaves are used for Puni or Palm Leaves Folding Art. Puni is a
tagalog term from the province of Bulacan which means to beautify or
decorate with the use of coconut leaves. Coconut leaves are fashioned by
folding, plaiting, braiding and simple weaving, which may have functional
as well as aesthetic uses.
6. Bamboos are used for singkaban or bamboo art. Singkaban is a local term
for bamboo arches elaborately designed with kayas. Singkaban also refers
to a Filipino word for decorated bamboo arch, is used as a welcome signage
of a town, city or village in the country. It is widely used as decoration during
town fiestas in Bulacan.
7. Buri (Silag) is extracted from the matured leaves of the buri palm. The fiber
is durable and resistant to moisture. It is used in weaving mats, hats,
baskets and decorative products.
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8. Rattan belongs to the palm family. Like bamboos, rattan is woven to produce
sala sets, tables, beds and others.
9. Abaca is known as Manila Hemp. It belongs to banana species.
10. Pandan known as the screw pine. Its fiber could be used in weaving baskets
and the like.
11. Charcoal is an organic drawing material from burnt wood. It could be used
in drawing.
12. Shells are used in shell craft to decorate objects or surfaces and make fancy
accessories.
13. Coconut Shell is the part that protects the fruit. It is also processed to create
beautiful and functional art work. The shell is used in coconut crafts.
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Pre-test
Directions: Choose your answer from the given choices. Write the letter of your
answer.
Q1. What is known as Manila Hemp and belongs to the
banana specie?
A. Abaca
B. Pandan
C. Rattan
Q2. What local material is this, the fiber is durable and
resistant to moisture and it is used in weaving mats, hats,
baskets and other decorative materials.
A. Abaca
B. Buri
C. Rattan
Q2. What local material is used in singkaban?
A. Bamboo
B. Buri
C. Pandan
Q3. What is used in making puni or folded palm art.
A. Abaca
B. Buri
C. Coconut leaves
Q5. What is known as screw pine?
A. Abaca
B. Buri
C. Pandan
Q6. What art technique could be applied to coconut shells?
A. Weaving
B. Coconut craft
C. Sculpture
Q7. Weaving can be applied to the following local materials except:
A. Abaca
B. Clay
C. Rattan
Q8. What art technique is appropriate for bamboos?
A. Casting
B. Drawing
C. Painting
Q9. What art technique is used for wood?
A. Dry Wash
B. Scumbling
C. Sculpture
Q10. What can be used for drawing?
A. Buri
B. Coconut Leaves C. Charcoal
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Discover
To best convey the message of a piece of an art work to an audience, artists
connect their choice of material with the media. Artists’ choice of material is linked
between their personality and their chosen medium. At first, many artists would
choose to experiment on one or more mixture of a media, before they settle on a
particular medium. They do this until they find one that they feel they want to be
recognized or identified with.
Visual artists choose their materials for their art work in order for them to
express their emotions, opinions, or messages. Most visual artists tend to use
materials that are easily accessed or found. These materials are the local materials
that are locally available in a particular place.
On the other hand, the production or manufacturing processes or methods
incorporated to its production is called the art technique.
Local Material and Art Techniques
1. Recycled Materials
These are materials in the house like boxes, bottles, plastic wrap, tin cans
and other things that are already utilized which can be used for an art work. The
art work made from recycled materials is called RECYCLED ART. It is sometimes
called “junk art”. This includes anything from old plastic toys and vehicle tires to
scraps of cloth and building supplies. Artists who make recycled art take those
materials and make them into something new. One can create a 2D or 3D art out
of these recycled materials. The use of paste, wires, glue guns and other materials
to put the materials can be used as one of the techniques in creating a recycled art.
(study.com 2020)
Examples:
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2. Strings
Strings like embroidery floss, yarn and thicker strings can be used to
create an art. The art made from strings is called string art. Often referred
to as pin-and-thread art, string art is an addicting artform that is inviting to
the most experienced crafter and the newcomer alike. Through the creation
of intricate designs, crafters turn a plank of wood into a work of art. The
entire concept revolves around a few simple tools and materials wood board,
embroidery floss, and nails. (Ross 2020) (Ross 2020)
Examples:
3. Wood
Wood and stone were some of the first materials carved by humans
to make tools. Wood is very commonly used in works of art. It is used in
wood carving and wood sculpture.
Wood carving is the art of fashioning or ornamenting objects of wood
by cutting with a sharp handheld implement also an object of wood so
fashioned or ornamented (Webster 2020)
Examples:
4. Clay
Clay a stiff, sticky fine-grained earth, typically yellow, red, or bluishgray in color and often forming an impermeable layer in the soil. It can be
molded when wet, and is dried and baked to make bricks, pottery, and
ceramics. (dictionary.com 2020)
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Adobe as used in sculpture is a natural mixture of clay-rich earth,
sand and straw. Using this material enables sculptors to form figures that
are soft like clay and when dry is as hard as rock. (L. B. Wilson K. Panisan
2016)
Examples:
5. Coconut Leaves
Coconut leaves around are used by the people of Bulacan in their
traditional palm folding art called Puni. PUNI is the art of leaf fronds folding.
This is a tagalog term which means to beautify or decorate with coco leaf. It
is used as food container for suman or puso, palaspas or a toy.
Coconut leaves are used in making crafts like mat weaving, basket
weaving, and hand weaving. (pinterest.com)
Examples:
6. Bamboos
Bamboos are used in singkaban by the Bulacenos. Singkaban refers
to the decorated bamboo arch used by the people of Bulacan during fiestas.
The typical Filipino bamboo,is so dense. Filipinos make bridges,
homes and towers out of them. They are meant to be used as round grasses
for the Filipinos. Bamboo crafts could be woven like baskets, trash bins, etc.;
furnitures like chairs, tables, cabinets and others; decorative items and
musical instruments. (britannica.com n.d.)
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Examples:
7. Buri (Silag)
Buri comes from the Buri Palm which are found also in the
Philippines. From this palm, three types of fiber can be gathered: from the
petiole (buri fiber), the leaf (raffia) and the ribs (buntal).
The fibers can be woven to come up with pieces of art like fan, mats,
baskets, bottle holder, bags, placemats, hats, etc. (L. B. Wilson K. Panisan
2016)
Examples:
8. Rattan
A Member of the palm family, rattan grows vine-like, spreading
through tropical rain forests and reaching hundreds of meters in length. As
a furniture material, rattan is unparalleled. When heated, rattan can be
bent and formed into unique shapes, and after cooling becomes a sturdy
frame on which to weave a variety of fibers such as rattan peel, reed, rattan
core, and even leather. (mehitable.com.ph/rattan-weaving) 2020)
In order to come up with finished rattan art, the rattan has to be dried
to remove excess moisture and make the product suitable for use after
curing. When it is done, put it outside under the hot equatorial sun and it
takes two or three days to complete. The rattan is ready for use after drying.
Then, the further process into peel for weaving, or core products that are
flexible and to create the baskets and home accessories that can be used for
binding. (rattacraft.com/rattan 2020)
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Examples:
9. Abaca
The Philippines remain the world's largest producer of abaca. The
abaca plant is closely related to and resembles the banana plant (Musa
sapientum). The abaca plant grows from rootstock that produces up to about
25 fleshy, fibreless stalks, forming a circular cluster called a mat, or hill.
The washed and dried abaca fibers are used to make woven baskets,
braided ropes, twines, fishing lines and nets, as well as coarse cloth for
sacking. There is a flourishing niche market for abaca clothing, curtains,
screens and furnishings. (britannica.com n.d.)
Examples:
10. Pandan
It is known as the screw pine. The value of this plant is in its leaves.
The leaves are fibrous, resistant to decay and grows very long. The leaves
are boiled and each leaf is cleaned by removing the sharp spines on the
margins and midrib. The strips are dried, sorted and individually
smoothened and straightened before the weaving process. (L. B. Wilson K.
Panisan 2016)
Examples:
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11. Charcoal
This is an organic drawing material from burnt wood. It can come into
two forms: vine charcoal and compressed charcoal. It was said to be one
of the
easiest media to learn. Vine charcoal is a long and
thin charcoal stick that is the result of burning grape vines in a kiln
without air.
Compressed charcoal (also referred as charcoal sticks)
is shaped into a block or a stick. It creates a much darker black that vine
charcoal. (L. B. Wilson K. Panisan 2016)
Examples:
12. Shells
Sea shells are used in shell craft. The kind of shells used for this
purpose puka shells, paua, Blacklip, sigay, troca, and capiz (windowpane
oyster shell). (L. B. Wilson K. Panisan 2016)
a. Capiz shell is a whitish, translucent shell found in the coastal waters of
the Philippines. It is also known as the windowpane oyster shell or locally
called as capiz shells. Once harvested, the shells are processed through
cleaning, polishing, and cutting into shapes.They are made into wind
chimes, tiles, lamp shades, picture frames, jwelry boxes, accessories and
decorations for the holidays like Christmas lanterns (parol). (L. B. Wilson
K. Panisan 2016)
Examples:
b. Puka shells come from cone shells that have been tossed, tumbled in the
surf and sand overtime until all that remains is the cupped top. The hole
(puka) is naturally worn through. The natural colors ranges from white
to beige and tan. (L. B. Wilson K. Panisan 2016)
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Examples:
c. Paua shells come from large edible abalone whose shell is used to make
jewelry. (L. B. Wilson K. Panisan 2016)
Examples:
d. Blacklip shells come from various marine creatures whose shell has a
blacklip edge. (L. B. Wilson K. Panisan 2016)
Examples:
e. Sigay shells are cowrie shells which are harvested to make necklaces,
bracelets and curtains. (L. B. Wilson K. Panisan 2016)
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Examples:
f. Troca shells are spiral to conical shells used for fancy accessories. The
exterior maybe smooth, glossy, or sculptured. These shells have pearly
interiors. (L. B. Wilson K. Panisan 2016)
Examples:
13. COCONUT SHELLS
The coconut shell is considered the hard wood which produces craft
works that are of excellent quality, imperishable and relatively easy to make
with the proper training and right tools. The coconut shells are carved in
different designs and varnished. Crafts can range from fashion accessories,
table, lamp, jewelry boxes, ashtrays and many other decorative items. In
making a coconut craft, make sure that the right shell is selected (no cracks
and free from oil). Prepare the carving tools and saws (coping saw, hack saw).
The piece of art should be dried under the sun. (L. B. Wilson K. Panisan
2016)
Examples:
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katewashere.com simorinc.com, agriculture.com
Great! To check if you read and understood the lesson, proceed to the next
page and do the activities. Good Luck and have fun!
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Explore
Enrichment Activity: FILL ME IN!
Assessment 1
Direction: Observe the picture on the first column. Fill in the necessary
information in the second column to complete the table.
Piece of Art
Local Material Used
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
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7.
8.
9.
10.
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missmnative.com,
Enrichment Activity 2: LOCALLY ENJOYED!
Assessment 2:
Directions: On the table below, list down local materials that are available in your
place, and then identify finished products (that are also seen in your place) made
from those materials.
Local Materials
Example:
coconut shell
shells
Finished Product
Ash tray (in our house)
Necklace (in our neighbor’s house)
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Enrichment Activity 3: TECHNICALLY LOCAL!
Assessment 3
Directions: Study the pictures below, identify the artwork and the materials used
in them, and then give the technique applied.
Example:
Name of the artwork:
Local Material Used:
Technique Used:
or baked
Decorated Clay Bottles
Clay
Molding the clay into bottle shape and letting it dry
1.
Name of the artwork:
Local Material Used:
Technique Used:
2.
Name of the artwork:
Local Material Used:
Technique Used:
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3.
4.
5.
Name of the artwork:
Local Material Used:
Technique Used:
Name of the artwork:
Local Material Used:
Technique Used:
Name of the artwork:
Local Material Used:
Technique Used:
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Deepen
At this point, identify and discuss a sample local material that is found in
your place.
Activity 1: Locally Proud!
What you need:
A4 bond paper, pencil/pen, crayon or oil pastel
Instructions
1. Format
Margin  1 inch all sides
Margin line  use red inked ballpen
Bond paper size  A4
Orientation  portrait
Direction: Draw a piece of art found in your place which is made from local
products. Below the picture/drawing, discuss how the local materials are used (art
technique) in that piece of art. The rubric for scoring the artwork is seen in the
next page.
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Rubric in Scoring the Artwork and Short Essay
Category
40 points
32 points
20 points
12 points
Creativity
Work is
exceptionally
unique,
detailed and
interesting.
Explores
several
different
options and
takes many
creative risks.
(10 points)
Work is
generally
unique,
detailed and
interesting.
Explores
several
different
options and
takes many
creative risks.
(8 points)
Work is
somewhat
unique,
detailed and
interesting.
Shows some
developing
ideas but
without a true
sense of
originality. (5
points)
Work is
generally
unique,
detailed and
interesting.
Shows
minimal risks
taken. (3
points)
Use of elements
and principles
Exceptionally
good in the
application of
elements and
principles of
art (10 points)
Generally good
in the
application of
elements and
principles of
art (8 points)
Basic
application of
the elements
and principles
of art (5
points)
Minimal
application of
the elements
and principles
of art (3points)
Craftmanship
Work done
with
exceptional
care and
attentions to
detail and
neatness (10
points)
Work done
with good care
and attentions
to detail and
neatness (8
points)
Work done
with basic care
and attentions
to detail and
neatness (5
points)
Work done
with minimal
care and
attentions to
detail and
neatness (3
points)
Explanation is
appropriate.
Content is
factually
correct. (10
points)
Explanation is
appropriate.
Content may
have one or
two factual
errors. (8
points)
Explanation is
somewhat
connected.
Content is
almost related
to the
direction. (5
points)
Explanation is
not connected.
Content is not
related to the
direction (3
points)
Content/
Accuracy
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Activity 2: My Kind of Local Art
What you need: (It will depend on the art that you are going to make.)
Direction: With the local materials available in your place, particularly in your
house, make a piece of art. You can apply sculpting, weaving, molding, bending
and other types of art technique.
Rubric in Scoring the Local Art Applying Techniques
Category
40 points
32 points
20 points
Demonstrates the
best quality of art
through the use of
a
chosen
technique.
(10
points)
Demonstrates the
better quality of art
through the use of
a
chosen
technique.
(8
points)
Demonstrates the
poor quality of art
through the use of
a
chosen
technique.
(5
points)
Craftsmanship
Artwork
reflects
deliberate control
having
good
craftsmanship (10
points)
Artwork
reflects
adequate control
having
good
craftsmanship (8
points)
Artwork appears to
be
work
in
progress with little
or no control of
craftsmanship (5
points)
Creative Process
Expresses
Expresses
ideas
insightful
ideas but has few details
with
an (8 points)
appropriate
amount of details
(10 points)
Lacks idea and has
few
details
(5
points)
Timeliness
Finished
and
submitted
the
artwork before the
deadline
(10
points)
Finished
and
submitted
the
artwork after the
deadline (5 points)
Material
Application
Technique
and
Finished
and
submitted
the
artwork during the
deadline (8 points)
Great job! You are about to finish the tasks!
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Gauge
Activity 1: FIT ME IN
Direction: Identify what art technique and art work is suited for the following
local materials.
1. Abaca:
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
2. Coconut Shells:
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
3. Charcoals:
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
4. Recycled Materials:
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
5. Shells:
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
6. Bamboos:
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
7. Buri:
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
8. Rattan:
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
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Activity 2: My Junk Art
Direction: You are given a set of procedure to be followed in your next activity for
you to come up with another artwork. This time, you are going to make a 3D art
out of recycled materials. A 3D art has height, width, and depth.
Procedures:
1. Decide first on the object that you want to make. Some examples would be:
souvenir items, photo frames, pen holders, movie characters, etc.
2. Look around your house and survey materials that you can use or recycle
to make your project.
3. Gather the materials and begin doing it. Enjoy doing this.
4. Make you craft original and reflective of you, meaning, the artwork reflects
something about you.
5. Take note of the given deadline.
6. Make it as creative as you can.
7. Good luck!
Rubric in Scoring the 3d Recycled Art
Category
Materials
40 points
All materials used
in the artwork are
recycled.
(10
points)
32 points
Some
materials
used
in
the
artwork
are
recycled. (8 points)
20 points
A few materials
used
in
the
artwork
are
recycled. (5 points)
Craftsmanship
Artwork
reflects
deliberate control
having
good
craftsmanship (10
points)
Artwork
reflects
adequate control
having
good
craftsmanship (8
points)
Artwork appears to
be
work
in
progress with little
or no control of
craftsmanship (5
points)
Creative Process
Expresses
Expresses
ideas
insightful
ideas but has few details
with
an (8 points)
appropriate
amount of details
(10 points)
Lacks idea and has
few
details
(5
points)
Timeliness
Finished
and
submitted
the
artwork before the
deadline
(10
points)
Finished
and
submitted
the
artwork after the
deadline (5 points)
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Finished
and
submitted
the
artwork during the
deadline (8 points)
Activity 3: Artist Be Like!
Directions: Answer each question below. Limit your answer with 5-8 sentences
only. Go directly to the main point. A rubric for your essay is provided in the next
page.
1. Why is technique important in creating piece of artwork?
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
2. Why do artists use local materials? What is its significance?
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
Feature
Quality of
writing
Grammar and
Mechanics
Use of
Vocabulary
RUBRIC FOR THE SHORT ESSAY
Expert
Accomplished
The essay was
The essay was
written in an
written in a fair
interesting way.
style. It was
It was very
somewhat
informative and
informative and
well organized
organized
No spelling and
With a few
grammatical
spelling and
errors
grammatical
errors
Great use of
Good use of
vocabulary and
vocabulary and
understanding
understanding
applicable to
applicable to
artworks.
artworks.
Capable
The essay used
little style. It
gave some
information but
not wellorganized.
A number of
spelling and
grammatical
error
Use of
vocabulary but
not applicable
to artworks.
Congratulations! You are done with all the activities!
Now, that’s what they call a fine job!
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References
Book
Panisan, WK, Gazzingan, LB., Samar, GL., Boongaling, CCG.(2016). Contemporary
Philippine Arts from The Regions. Mutya Publishing House Inc.
Website
www.agriculture.com
www.achiome.com
www.britannica.com
www.dictionary.com
www.webster.com
www.mehitable.com
www.study.com
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