CHAPTER III- Methodology

Overview

Methodology used in this study will assist in understanding the trend of performing arts school
within the Philippines and study the opportunity or feasibility of such schools as wells as
necessary specifications and possibly new developments in standards of designing.

Research Design

This study uses a descriptive research method used to assess the socio-demographic
characteristics, gathering information of pre-existing conditions- the state of performing arts
school throughout the Philippines.

Population and Sample of Study

Simple Random Sampling. This is used to help identify the general public’s notion
towards performing arts school and its current condition.

Stratified Sampling. This type of sampling is used when the population has class
stratifications or when subpopulations within an overall population vary. Since this performing
arts school will be focused on bringing in the finest of skills and talents, students will be coming
from different demographics. This method will draw simple random sampling from each stratum.

Research Instruments

1. Questionnaire – This is a printed form containing questions. This will be distributed to

the general population from which questions regarding the opinion of the public in
concern with the subject. Preference for the use of the structured questionnaire is
premised on several research assumptions such as a) cost of being a least expensive
means of gathering data, b) avoidance of personal bias.

2. Interview schedule – Contains more open-ended questions, these questions will be more
specific to people who work around the field of art schools and the performing arts.
 These will include teachers, school administrators, professionals in theater management,
professionals in the field of the performing arts such as actors, musicians, and dancers, as
well as the government and the patron of the arts in regards to scholarship programs.

This research will also use of these some tools for collecting and gathering data needed
for materials that will support the use of method to make possible for this topic:

 Photo Documentary taken form visited sites

 Books, journals, articles and magazines.

Statistical treatment of Data

Responses will be statistically analyzed with the data requirements of the study.
Descriptive statistics such as frequency count, mean, percent and rank are considered.

Percentage:

% = _f_ X 100

Where: % means percentage

f means frequency

n means number of cases or total sample

As for Stratified Random Sampling, proportionate stratification will be used. The sample
size of each stratum is proportionate to the population size of the stratum. Strata sample sizes are
determined by the following equation:

nh = ( Nh / N ) * n

where nh is the  sample size for stratum h, Nh is the population size for stratum h, N is total
population size, and n is total sample size.

Data Gathering Procedure

Archival Data – Research includes the gathering of data that are used in different forms
of literature such as books, magazines, newspapers, records of foreign performing arts
school and trusted sources from the internet.

Site Visits – The process of making a request letter is needed. This is to acquire
permission to the representative to make ocular visits of sites with a documented
approval.

Observation – These include observing certain situation, behavioral patterns apparent in

the theatre and schooling environment and public’s reactions towards a performing arts
school.

Interview – This is data gathering through a series of questions addressed to experts on

the field who can discuss about some issues regarding schools and the performing arts.
Sample Survey

Name: ___________________________

Age: ___________________________

Gender: M F

1. What is the first thing that come into your mind when we say “performing arts”?

2. What do you think about performing arts?

I don’t understand it I don’t watch it I don’t like much of what I see

3. How often do you watch any performing arts-related shows/performance?

Daily Weekly Monthly Less than once a month Not at all

4. From your opinion, how relevant do you think studying the performing arts is?

Very relevant Relevant Irrelevant No Opinion

5. Do you think the amount of importance given to the schooling of aspiring artist is
enough?
Very much Yes Not really No

If you answer ‘not really or ‘no’, what sort of provisions should be created?

6. What specific field in the performing arts do you wish to be stressed more in
development?
Dance Music Theater
Adelina M. Suemith
OIC, Executive Director
National Commission for Culture and the Arts
 

Dear Adelina M. Suemith:

 
My name is Angelica D. Lam and I’m currently in the research phase of my thesis, a performing
arts school, which aims to provide quality performing arts education – theatre, dance and music –
particularly the education of Filipino folk arts.

I would like to request an interview to know more about the different guidelines of NCCA
regarding the proper promotion and presentation of the arts, and those regarding how NCCA
oversees existing art programs in universities and colleges.

I have at least fifteen questions (please see attached questionnaire) to ask and I hope to take no
more than an hour of your time. I appreciate your consideration of my request.

 
Sincerely, Noted by:

Angelica D. Lam Arch. Juanito Malaga

lyca_lam@yahoo.com
+639175611995
Dear Adelina M. Suemith:
 
My name is Angelica D. Lam and I’m currently in the research phase of my thesis, a performing
arts school, which aims to provide quality performing arts education – theatre, dance and music.

I would like to request andinterview to know more about the different performing arts program
and their curricula in the University of the Philippines Diliman. I hope to use the information as a
basis to my thesis proposal.

I have at least fifteen questions (please see attached questionnaire) to ask and I hope to take no
more than an hour of your time. I appreciate your consideration of my request.

 
Sincerely, Noted by:

Angelica D. Lam Arch. Juanito Malaga

lyca_lam@yahoo.com
+639175611995
Dear Adelina M. Suemith:
 
My name is Angelica D. Lam and I’m currently in the research phase of my thesis, a performing
arts school, which aims to provide quality performing arts education – theatre, dance and music.

I would like to request an interview to know more about the existing curricula of ____ under the
_____ in the University of the Philippines-Diliman. I hope to use the information as a basis to
my thesis proposal.

I have at least fifteen questions (please see attached questionnaire) to ask and I hope to take no
more than an hour of your time. I appreciate your consideration of my request.
by ____ to
provide a world-class institution
to bring quality arts education to aspiring Filipinos which include
I am a student at University of Santo Tomas, currently in my senior year. I will be beginning my
thesis proposal as a partial requirement in Architecture school. My thesis project is a performing
arts school in nature. Facilities such as a theater is paramount to any performing arts school and I
believe this is the first foremost field of study I must face.