QUIRINO STATE UNIVERSITY

College of Agriculture, Forestry and Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Forestry
Setting trends towards sustainable development

AN OUTCOMES-BASED

COURSE SYLLABUS

in

GE 6
Art Appreciation

First Semester
Academic Year 2020-2021

Submitted by:

JUMREIH T. CACAL
Subject Instructor

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Course Number GE 6
Course Title Art Appreciation
Course Description Art Appreciation is a three-unit course that develops students ability to appreciates analyze, and critique works of
art through interdisciplinary and multimodal approaches, this course equips students with a broad knowledge of
the practical, historical, philosophical, and social relevance of the arts in order to hone students’ ability to
articulate their understanding of the arts. The course also develops students’ competency in researching and
curating art as well as conceptualizing, mounting, and evaluating art productions. The course aims to develop
students’ genuine appreciation for Philippine arts by providing them opportunities to explore the diversity and
richness and their rootedness in Filipino culture.
Course Credits Three (3) units
Contact Hours Three (3) Hours / Week
Prerequisite none
Educational Mandates VISION: QSU as the leading center for academic and technological excellence and prime catalyst for progressive
and sustainable Quirino Province and Southern Cagayan Valley.

MISSION: Develop competent and morally upright professionals and generate appropriate knowledge and
technologies to meet the needs of Quirino Province and Southern Cagayan Valley.

GOALS: 1. Perform the mandated functions of the university through an effective and efficient management
system.
2. Provide innovative and quality academic programs and produce competent, productive and committed
professionals;
3. Generate relevant knowledge and responsive technologies through quality researches;
4. Develop and implement techno-transfer and efficient training and extension services.
5. Generate adequate resources to support and enhance institutional development.

CORE VALUES: Quickly and willingly render excellent, ethical, and professional service at all time
Seriously pursue academic excellence to produce globally competitive graduates
Unitedly promote a working environment for morally upright government servants

QUALITY POLICY: Quality Service Upheld: a continuous commitment in improving our endeavors to meet the
satisfaction of our valued stakeholders

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QUALITY OBJECTIVES:
1. Provide continuous excellent instruction to produce competent, productive and committed professional;
2. Generate relevant knowledge and responsive technologies through advanced research;
3. Develop and implement techno-transfer approaches for sustainable extension activities; and
4. Generate adequate resources to support and enhance institutional development.

GOALS OF THE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE FORESTRY AND ENGINEERING:

1. Provision of quality education and training in agriculture, forestry, engineering and allied fields, and;
2. Generation of technologies through quality student researches.

OBJECTIVES OF THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN FORESTRY

1. Educate professional foresters equipped with the social, economic and environmental dimensions of forestry
resources.
2. Develop competent researchers and academicians in order to advance the growth of forestry science.
3. Train leaders in proper conservation and development of forest resources.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

Graduates of the BSF program are professionals who:
1. have developed the scientific habit of thought and forestry entrepreneurial skills
(COGNITIVE/PSYCHOMOTOR/ SKILLS);
2. were globally competitive professionals with entry – level competencies in technical forestry
(PSYCHOMOTOR/ SKILLS);
3. were honed to understand and apply the processes and techniques of identifying, diagnosing and analyzing
problems (COGNITIVE) and;
4. have acquired the ability and techniques in designing, packaging and applying technologies needed in the
development and conservation of the forest, soil and water resources
(COGNITIVE/PSYCHOMOTOR/SKILLS/AFFECTIVE/VALUES)

Learning Outcomes Graduates of the BSF program are expected to:

(for Forestry)

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1. Generate and share knowledge relevant to specific fields in the study of forestry.
2. Formulate and implement of forestry developments plans and programs.
3. Conduct comprehensive assessment and accounting of forest ecosystem services and resources and social
processes using appropriate ICT and related tools and methods.
4. Assess climate change impacts, risks and vulnerabilities, and to prepare climate change adaptation, mitigation
and disaster risk reduction plan.
5. Formulate, package, implement, and evaluate forest management-related research, development and extension
programs, projects and policies.
At the end of the course, the students are expected to:
Learning Outcomes 1. get oriented with the subject background and the mandates of the university;
(for the Subject) 2. gain a clear understanding on how to establish tree and tree nurseries, plantation & agroforestry farms;
3. develop basic skills on seed production, treatments in hastening seed germination, seed testing and seed
storage & protection;
4. analyze and synthesize the management strategies and approaches applicable to tree and non-tree nurseries;
5. apply effectively the principles of establishing tree and non-tree nurseries, plantation and agroforestry farm;
6. come up with a nursery plan that showcases their skills in nursery establishment;
7. employ the knowledge and skills in performing initial timber stand improve for tree and non-tree
plantation.

Grading System Lecture (60%)

Midterm Exam 25%

Final Exam 25%
Quizzes and assignments 20%
Long quizzes 20%
Attendance and class participation 10%
Total 100%

Laboratory (40%)

Laboratory exercises 30%

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Laboratory exams 20%

Practical Exam 25%
Quizzes 15%
Total 100%
Transmutation of Grades Point System Percentage System Point System Percentage System
1.00 98-100
1.25 95-97 2.50 80-82
1.50 92-94 2.75 77-79
1.75 89-91 3.00 75-76
2.00 86-88 4.00 71-74
2.25 83-85 5.00 70-below
Course Requirement Slogan making addressing current issues tackled in previous tasks (e.g. good governance, responsible citizenship,
disaster preparedness, environmental preservation, poverty reduction, etc.)
Materials/Equipment Module, audio clips, video clips
Learning Resources Arts appreciation by Bernardo Nicolas Caslib Jr., Dorothea C. Garing, and Jezreel Anne R. Casaul, Rex
bookstore Inc.manila 2018.
Classroom Policies 1. Attendance. The total number of attendance will be based on the total number of outputs (1 output= 1 day).
Status of attendance and points will depend on the promptness of submission:
a. on time submission = present (1 pt.)
b. beyond deadline submission = late (0.5 pt.)
c. non- submission = absent (0 pt.)
2. Class Participation. Students must be active on the chat group created solely for the course for updates
whenever necessary.
3. Examination. Online examination is much encouraged. Make-up exam will only be given for those who have
valid reasons.
4. Submission of Requirements. Class requirements are to be submitted on time. Reasonable deduction/s will be
imposed for late submission depending on instructor’s discretion.
5. Intellectual Integrity. Cheating and plagiarizing are strictly prohibited (dishonesty shall be dealt with
accordingly).
6. Proper Conduct. Observe proper decorum at all times. Student’s attitude towards instructor, classmates and
even task accomplishment will be the basis for the work ethics grade.

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Faculty Information Name of Faculty : Edgar V. Benabise

Academic Rank : Associate Professor V
Designations : Dean CAFÉ/Program Chair, BSF
Contact Number : 09263409700
Email Address : mtbenabise@yahoo.com
Consultation Time : 2:00-4:00 pm T

LEARNING PLAN
LEARNING OUTCOME TOPICS METHODOL RESOURCES ASSESSMENT EXPECTED REMARKS LEARNING
OGY OUTPUT OUTCOME
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course
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To characterize artistic Art history module module activity Reflection Paper To

expression based on characteriz

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Bachelor of Science in Forestry
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personal experiences with Art appreciation, module e artistic

art Art, creativity, expression
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Differentiate art from Visual arts (2D, 3D) the arts ions about
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Categorize works of art by Performance art e art from
citing personal experiences Poetry-performance nature
Architecture
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assumptions of the arts Film works of
Literary art by
Theater citing
Applied Arts ( Fashion, personal
Furniture) experience
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Characteri
ze the
assumptio
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arts

Distinguish between Functions of art: Individual Module Activity Reaction Paper Distinguis
directly functional and  Personal sharing Films or video h between
indirectly functional art (utilitarian, Music clips Online directly
public display, Listening presentation functional
Apply concepts and expression) modules and
theories on beauty and  Social (used for indirectly
aesthetics in real life public display functional
scenario and celebration, art
used to affect
the collective Apply
behavior) concepts
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(utilitarian) theories on
Philosophical import of beauty and
art aesthetics
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nce
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Differentiate content Subject type: Module module Online Report on Differentia
from subject presentation with or Art works Gallery visit various artists te content
w/o subject Presentation or browsing artwork, kind of from
Classify artworks of the term arts, subject
according to subject Source of subject Reflection

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(nature, history etc.) paper Classify

Analyze how artists artworks
present their subjects in Kinds of subject: according
relation to the real (history , Still life, to subject
subject and animals etc.)
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and kinds of art of meaning: Factual, artists
Conventional, present
Subjective their
subjects
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to the real
subject

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sources
and kinds
of art
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y Texts, based based between
video/audio clips presentations presentations arts’ and
to promote
from various artisan
cultural values
sources
(e.g. respect
for elders,
bayanihan
spirit, etc.)

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Bachelor of Science in Forestry
Setting trends towards sustainable development

COURSE OUTLINE
Week Topic
Week 1 Humanities and Art Appreciation: An Introduction
1. Discussion of the Educational Mandates
2. Leveling of Expectations
3. Introduction to the Course

Week 2 Aesthetic Arts and Crafts

The Western Art History
Week 3 The Filipino Art and Crafts
Prelims
Week 4
Paintings
Week 5 Sculpture
Photography
Music
finals
Week 6

Week 7-9

Week 10-11

Week 12-14

Week 15

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Setting trends towards sustainable development

COURSE MAP
Learning Outcomes (for BSF Program) Indicator
Articulate and discuss the latest developments in the specific filed of practice (PQF level 6 descriptor). I
Effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino.
Work efficiently and effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams (PQF level 6 P
descriptor).
Act in recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibilities.
Preserve and promote “Filipino historical and cultural heritage” (based on RA 7722).
Generate and share knowledge relevant to the specific fields in the study of Forestry. D
Formulate and implement forestry development plans and programs.
Conduct comprehensive assessment and accounting of forest ecosystem services and social processes using
appropriate ICT and related tools and methods.
Assess climate change impacts, risks and vulnerabilities, and to prepare climate change adaptation, mitigation I
and disaster risk reduction plan.
Formulate, package, implement and evaluate forest management related research, development and extension P
programs, projects and policies.
Interpret, assess and formulate related policies and law. I
Use IT and other traditional and modern tools, approaches and methods in problem solving, planning, P
management and other management activities.
LEGEND: I-Introduced P-Practiced D-Demonstrated
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Prepared by: Checked by:

JUMREIH T. CACAL EDGAR V. BENABISE

Subject Instructor Chair, BSF Program

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ROMIRO G. BAUTISTA, Ph. D.

Director for Instruction

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