Department of Education

National Capital Region

Schools Division of Paranaque City
Self- Learning Module 4
Arts 10 Quarter 2 Week 7-8
Name: ______________________________ Grade & Sec: __________________ Score: __________

VIDEO GAME: The One That Consumes You

Mobile Legend? Call of Duty? Clash of Clans? Just to name some of the most played video games in time.
They are there in your time of leisure and still there when you want to be productive. Into virtual reality, video games
have been one of the most addicting applications ever invented as they bring new excitement to the users and their
audience.
Some of the most popular are Mobile Legends, Clash of Clans, Call of Duty and many more. It is very
appealingto the audience because of its digital, visual-representation and interactive experience. Since it is an interactive
activity, it can be played by one individual or by group in their time of leisure. And over time, video games had evolved
from the old-school gaming consoles to arcade machines and now available on our mobile phones and tablets.
Yes, video games are revolutionary when it comes to their features and sense of satisfaction that they give to
their users. Along with the underlying joy they can offer you virtually, they also put you on a never-ending battle
between responsibility and enjoyment. So also pay attention to you time allotment in playing those games. Always play
wisely!

Learning Competencies (Essential Competencies)

1. Apply different media techniques and processes to communicate ideas, experiences, and stories showing the
characteristics of 21st- century art (e.g., the use of graphic software like Photoshop, InDesign, etc.)
2. Evaluate works of art in terms of artistic concepts and ideas using criteria appropriate for the style or form
Objectives
1. Understand how Video Games are put into motion and made through the process of various technology-based
arttechniques.
2. Criticize works that are made with the use of different software like Photoshop, Lightroom, Auto Desktop
Paint,etc. in terms of creativity and sense of deepness as an art work.
Let’s Understand
THE STORY BEHIND EVERY VIDEO GAME

The whole essence of a video ‘game’ is to incorporate player involvement or

group cooperation of course with a conflict that needs to be resolved.

THE BASIC SEQUENCE OF A GAME DESIGN

 Theme: In conceptualizing a video game at first, you need to have the

main goal of the game. For example: zombie-themed game, cooking
game, shoot-and-kill game
Start with the drafts: In order to make a draft, you have to start with the concept
or the story line of the game, rough sketches for your desired characters, their
monologues or dialogues, their specific actions in instances or even their
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 Pay attention to your details – As they said, after attending to the sketches, focus now on the details of the game,
the color, architectural spaces, virtual environments and etc. This steps gives more life to the game that you are
making.
 Finalization- after collecting every big and small details that you need for you game concept, this is the time to
organize your thoughts into a program or a script that will contain the sequences of the game.

Here are some of the inspirations for

Video Games:
 They all started from
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 They can also start from sports. MngjMC9nW1A
 Some even came from myths,
legend, tales, and dreams.
 Digital Imaging: A Step Towards An Enhance Future
The art of making images through the use of digital camera and Digital Image

PIXLR – this is a free online
image editor, it also has an app
available for both android and
iOS user and it is one of the
most powerful images
https://www.pixlr.com
manipulating software.
PIC COLLAGE – by far one of the most
used collage makers available on the
internet. You can make a collage with
both photos, stickers, text, frames
and even themes.
https://www.piccollage.com

PHOTO GRID – This application is DOODLE BOOTH – this one is

one of the most convenient ones
since then because it has been
downloadable for both android and
ios phones. It also allows you to
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imported from your photo gallery.
exclusive to iPad users (it also has its
free downloadable version). This app
enables you to “doodle” or simply
draw on your images using available
stickers.
https://www.doodlebooth.com

PIC MONKEY – This is a free online Flipgram – This is a photo and video
application for photo editing with application that allows user to edit
tools that can provide variety of photos and videos, add effects, and put
filters, frames, texts, and even effects music to their creation
for photo manipulation. https://www.pixlr.com
https://www.picmonkey.com

SNAPSEED – For enhancing,

PICSART – This is both a phot editor transforming or even sharing your
and a drawing application and also a photos, this is one of the most used
social network. It allows you to photo applications. It is also
manipulate images, draw your own downloadable for mobile devices as
images and have a chance to share it well for free.
https://www.snapseed.com
to its own made community.
https://www.picsart.com

INSTAGRAM: This social networking site is available online and is also downloadable
for both android and iOS users. It has developed millions of filters that are now a very
trendy way to snap a picture and post it in the internet or share it via Facebook, Twitter,
Tumblr and more.
https://www.instagram.com

Digital Painting: The Innovation in Screens with Art

Back in the days, traditional painting is known worldwide by the works of Van Gogh, Picasso, Da Vinci
and many more. Now with the modernization and invention of art form in many software and computer
hardware, it is now more accessible and can even be utilized to create and manipulate images using many
effects, tools and even sorts of brushing and other application capabilities.

PAINTING ON THE COMPUTER

Some of the recommendations to consider before starting into digital paintings are:
1. Have some familiarity with traditional painting: both of these concepts are alike in so many ways,
so learning some painting styles or technique can make it easier for you to emulate your works.
2. Understand Elements and Principles of Art: In order to have a more accurate and pleasing works,
consider learning the elements and principles of arts as it gives you more options and sense of
harmony for your art work.
3. Prepare your equipment: In order to do digital painting, having access to various equipment is a
must. Examples of equipment are a digital pen or a tablet, you can also have a scanner or for more
accessible software is the “Paint”
Let’s Apply : Activity 1: Skies the Limit!
Directions: In this activity, identify the names of these editing apps that are given below. These apps are also
used for editing and taking creative pictures. Write your answers in the space provided with a short description on what
the app is capable of.
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Let’s Analyze
Activity 2: Give Me All If You Can
Directions: Below is an edited image. To be precise, a lot of element is added to the main image to have this
outcome. Your task is to identify the different manipulations that have been done in the plot.

Example: Some texts are added in this picture for information.

Courtesy by: Yumie Gomez

Let’s Evaluate
Criteria Excellent Very Satisfactory Average Needs
Satisfactory Improvement
Accuracy: The image/s portray/s the said
technique to be done in the activity. It is accurate 60 50 40 30 20
in terms of manipulation, process and concept.
Creativity: The image/s shall showcase creativity
in terms of principles and basic elements. In
general, it should be pleasing to the eyes of the 20 18 16 14 12
audience.
Cleanliness and Construction: All outputs should
be clean and shall follow all the said rules and 20 18 16 14 12
guidelines for the said activity.
Score

Activity 5: Choose Your Fighter!

Directions: First, choose your top three editing apps in terms of convenience, difficulty to use and tools available.
Regardless if it is given or not in this module as long as it is accessble online or it is downloadable. In this part, you are
going to make a short descriptive essay, at least five (5) sentences each, for those three apps as on why it is your top
choices.

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Let’s Create
Let’s Create Activity 6: Make Use of Your Fighter!

Directions: In the previous activity, you chose your top the three editing apps. Now, also remember the photos you took
on the last activity on Module 3. You will need those for this activity also, so make sure to compile it.
1. Edit the photos that you took from the previous module with the apps that you have chosen from the previous
activity (Activity 5: Choos Your Fighter). Such as adding text or shapes, changing the filters, making a collage,
etc.
2. You can submit your output by compiling it in a word/pdf document and pass it through your subject teacher
messenger account/ google classroom/ Facebook Page.
3. Further instructions may come from your subject teachers. Questions will also be entertained.

References:

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https://image.app.goo.gl/VEUqYEMngiMC9nWlA
https://www.pixlr.com
https://www.piccollage.com
https://www.photogrid.com
https://www.doodlebooth.com
https://www.picmonkey.com
https://www.pixlr.com
https://www.picsart.com
https://www.snapseed.com
https://www.instagram.com
https://www.over.ediotor.com
https://www.canva.com
https://www.snapchat.com Music And Arts Appreciation for Young
Filipinos Learner’s Materials
Cipriano, Eduardo V., et.al 2015, the 21st Century MAPEH in Action