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SELF-PACED LEARNING MODULE IN CONTEMPORARY

PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGION

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QTR. 4 – MODULE 1:
Different Contemporary Art Techniques and Materials

Module Overview:
Contemporary Arts from the Regions is rallied upon to energize everyone. Accumulating various wonderful art
forms will give you the chance to appreciate the artworks of the local artists and showcase their products. As this
module unfolds, imagine yourself that you are in a journey to the different places in the Philippines, meeting people,
discovering their customs and traditions. The journey you are going to take in this module is vastly different from the
previous one. In this module, you will be learning about another colorful and exciting topics. This module gives you the
distinct expressive arts. Moreover, it teach you on how to critic and apply appropriate techniques in an artwork.

Learning Competencies: At the end of this module, you can:

1. Critiques available materials and appropriate techniques. (CAR11/12TPP-0c-e-12)

2. Justifies the use of materials and the application of techniques. (CAR11/12TPP-0c-e-13)

Instructional Materials:
1. Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions– Grade 11/12 Self-Learning Module (SLM) Quarter 2 – Module 1:
Contemporary Art Techniques and Performance in Mindanao First Edition, 2020

Values: Appreciation, Creativity

Pre–assessment
Let us check what you know about the contemporary art techniques and performance in Mindanao. You do not have to
perfect this quiz. Just try your best!

MULTIPLE CHOICE.
Instructions: Encircle the letter of the correct answer from the choices.

1. In what principle of art critiquing identifies a few main themes and explain how the artist used design elements
A. Interpretation C. Description
B. Judgement D. Analysis
2. It describes the artwork using fair words.
A. Interpretation C. Description
B. Judgement D. Analysis
3. It is a substance out of which a work is made.
A. Medium (materials) C. judgement
B. Technique D. analysis
4. An art that is accompanied by music is called ________.
A. Musical arts C. Pictorial arts
B. Dramatic arts D. Narrative arts
5. Architecture, sculpture, and site a specific work such as installations and public art are
example of ______.
A. Pictorial art C. Environmental art
B. Dramatic arts D. Practical art

INTRODUCTION
Let’s see if you have something in your mind about the topic. Bear in mind this question as you go along in this
module. It will help you in checking your learnings in this topic.
Definition of Terms

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Instructions: Define the following words and use it in a sentence.
1. medium -

2. technique -

3. artist -

4. musician -

5. Critique -

INTERACTION
Concept Notes:
Mediums and techniques are not neutral or accidental, but part of the context of the work. It also dictates to a
large degree the forms in which we perceive and respond to the work of art. In contemporary art, the medium has
become largely dependent on conventions; artists are experimenting and inventing new mediums and techniques,
thereby widening the range of artistic tools. Medium is defined as the material or the substance out of which a work is
made. Through these materials, the artists express and communicate feelings and ideas.
The medium also describes the essence of the type of art as follows:
• Sculptures are made of metal, wood stone, clay, and glass. Sculptures fall within the category of “three dimensional
“arts because they occupy space and have volume. Pottery is a form of sculpture. Other examples are nudes or figures
such as Guillermo Tolentino’s Oblation, ritual objects such as bulul wood carvings in the Cordillera, or the santos or
carvings of saints in Christian churches.
• Architecture uses wood, bamboo, bricks, stone, concrete, and various building materials. Buildings are also called
“three-dimensional arts because like sculpture, they occupy space and have volume. However, architecture has the
added element of time since we move into the structures.
• Painting uses pigments (watercolor, oil, tempera, textile paint, acrylic, ink etc.) on a usually flat ground (wood,
canvas, paper, stone wall such as in cave paintings.)
• Prints uses ink printed or transferred on a surface. (wood, metal plates, or silk screen) that is in keeping with a
duplication or reproducing process. Prints and paintings are further classified as “two dimensional” arts, because they
include the surface or ground on which coloring substances are applied. However, while paintings are unique and one
of a kind, prints can be reproduced in several pre – determined editions.
• Music is composed of sound and instruments (including the human voice. A T’ boli chanter sings creation stories in
a way that is different from a classical singer or pop music singer influenced by the Western music scale.
• Dance uses the human body and its movements.
• Theater integrates all the arts and uses the stage, production design, performance elements, and script to enable
the visual, musical, dance and other aspects to come together as a whole work.
• Photography uses the camera to record outside world
• Film uses the cinematographic camera to record and put together production design, sound engineering,
performance, and screen play.
• Creative writing can be a novel, poetry, nonfiction, and fiction uses words.

The following are the classification of arts base on the mediums.

1. Musical arts include music, poetry and dance that is accompanied by music.
2. Practical arts use for everyday and business life such as design, architecture, and
furniture.
3. Environmental arts occupy space and change in its meaning and function depending
on their categories including architecture, sculpture, and site-specific works such as
installations and public art.
4. Pictorial arts include painting, drawing, graphics and stage and production design.
5. Dramatic arts include drama, performance art, music, and dance.
6. Narrative arts include drama, novel, fiction, nonfiction, music, and dance.

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 Technique is the way in which artists use and manipulate materials to achieve
the desired formal effect, and communicate the desired concept or meaning, according
to his or her personal style. The distinctive character or nature of the medium
determines the technique. For example, stone is chiseled, wood is carved, clay is
modeled and shaped, metal is cast, and thread is woven. Technique involves tools and
technology, ranging from the most traditional (carving, silkscreen, analog, photography
and filmmaking) to the most contemporary (digital photography, digital filmmaking,
music production, industrial design, and robotics).
For example, the mural Filipino Struggles Through History (1963) by National
Artists Carlos Francisco depicts Andres Bonifacio leading the revolution. It takes advantage of line and color to
communicate dynamism and intense passion, in the expressionist modern style. The Bonifacio monument by another
Artist, Guillermo Tolentino (below)on the other hand , make use of the carving to come up with work that has mass and
volume, enabling him to depict the scene realistically capturing a moment of stillness when Bonifacio stands
reflectively on a scene of death, but with grace and dignity befitting a leader in Neoclassic style.

The art critique is a systematic study and assessment of a piece of art. Although no two people can have the
same reaction to, or view, a work of art in the same way, there are a few simple principles that can be followed to
produce a critical, detailed critique.
A. Description (Describing the work for critiquing) Gather important
knowledge about being a critique. It is the sort of stuff on the label of a
museum or gallery, or in an art book. Knowing the history of a piece will
make a major difference in the way you view and understand it. Start your
criticism by providing the following information:
• Title of the work
• Artist’s name
• When the piece was created
• Where it was made
• The types of media used to create the work (e.g., oil paint on canvas)
• The exact size of the work
1. Describe what you see. Describe the artwork using fair words. For example, you might say, "This is a small-
scale portrait painting of a young woman, seen from the middle torso up against a dark background. She clasps her
hands in front of her chest and looks up slightly to the right of the audience. She wears a pink dress and a long veil that
falls behind her head. "Avoid using words like "beautiful," "ugly," "good" or "evil."
2. Discuss the work's elements. Describe the work in details. Talk about how art uses these five basic elements
in art and design: line, color, space, light, and form.
3. Describe how to use the line. Lines in a piece of art may be either explicit or symbolic. Lines in a piece of
art may be either explicit or symbolic. Different types of lines may produce various moods or effects. The rough,
sketchy lines build a sense of movement and independence, while the smooth, firm lines sound more still and carefully
designed. The arrangement of figures and objects within a scene can indicate a line of sight or action.
4. Speak about how color is used. Note characteristics such as hue (red, green, blue, etc.), color (lightness or
darkness) and strength. Look at the overall color scheme and think about how colors fit together. For example, do the
colors clash, or are they harmonious? Does the work use a variety of colors, or is it monochromatic (all shades of blue,
for example)?
5. Describe the use of space in the work. "Space" refers to the areas around and within objects inside a job.
When thinking about space, concentrate on issues like depth and perspective, overlapping objects, and using empty
space versus space filled with details. When you present a two-dimensional piece of art, like a painting, think about
whether the piece produces the impression of three-dimensional space and depth.
6. Describe the use of light in the work. Light in a work of art may be warm or cold, bright or dark, natural or
artificial. Take some time to think about the role of light and shadow in the work. When you are thinking about a two-
dimensional work, like a painting, the attention may be on how the artist creates the illusion of light. In a
threedimensional work, like a sculpture, you might explore how real light interacts with the work. Is the surface
reflective.
7. Make note of the way shape is used in the work. Were the shapes linear, straight lines and perfect curves in
the work, or are they more natural? Is the work dominated by some single form of shape, or do you see several different
shapes?

B. Analysis (Analyzing the work)

1. Discuss how the work uses the principles of composition. When
you've described the work, it's time to examine it or explain how it all comes
together. Start by thinking about how the work is made up, keeping a few
simple ideas in mind
Balance: How do the colors, shapes and textures of the piece fit together?
Should they produce a balanced or harmonious effect, or is the piece in some
way unbalanced?
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Contrast: does the job use contrasting colors, textures, or lighting? Contrast can also be seen in the use of various
shapes or contours, such as jagged vs. curved lines or geometric vs. natural shapes.
Movement: Why is the work generating a sense of movement Is your eye drawn in a specific way through the
composition?
Proportion: Do the proportions of the different elements appear as you might expect, or are they surprising? For
example, if the research depicts a group of people, do all of the figures look bigger or smaller than they would have in
real life?
2. Identify the subject of the job. Many of the works of art have one or more points designed to attract your
attention and draw your gaze. For a portrait, this may be the subject's face or eyes. It may be a centrally located or well-
lit object in a still-life.
3. Search for patterns at work. Identify a few main themes and explain how the artist used design elements
(color, light, room, form, and line) to illustrate these themes. Themes could include things like:
a. The use of a color scheme to give the work a particular mood or meaning.
b. Symbolism and religious or mythological imagery.
c. Repeating images or motifs within a work or group of works.

C. Interpretation (Interpreting the work)

• Try to identify the purpose of the work. In other words, what do you
think the artist was trying to say with the work? Why did they create the
work? Try to summarize the overall meaning of the work, as you see it.
• Describe your own approach to work. Talk about how you feel when
you're looking at work. What do you think is the overall mood of the job?
Does that remind you of something (ideas, memories, certain works of art)?
Use descriptive language to speak about your reaction to work. Was the
mood at work sad? hopeful? peaceful? Perhaps you'd like to describe the
work as stunning, or ugly?
• Back up your interpretation/ definition with examples. Using examples
from your job summary and review to illustrate why you think and feel the
way you do it. Example, “I believe that James Sant’s portrait of a young
bride is intended to give a sense of the bride’s spiritual devotion. This is indicated by the line of the composition, which
draws the viewer’s eye upward, following the upward gaze of the subject. It is also suggested by warm light, coming
from a source somewhere above the young woman.”

D. Judgement (Judging the work)

1. Decide whether you think the work is good. Your aim here is not simply to determine if the art is "good "or "bad."
Rather, concentrate on whether you think the work is "productive." Think, for example, of the following:
• Do you think the illustration expresses what the artist wanted to say?
• Did the artist make effective use of their knowledge and techniques?
• Is art original, or is it imitating other works?
2. Explain how you judge the job. When you have agreed on a few elements of the work to be assessed, clearly
demonstrate the focus of your evaluation. You may suggest, for example, that you judge the piece on how well
structured it is, how well done it is technologically, and how well it expresses the intended mood or themes.
3.Summarize why you think the work has been successful or ineffective. Explain your decision on the job in a few
sentences. Please offer clear reasons for your decision, using your understanding and analysis of the work. For
example, “I believe this work is successful because the use of light, shape, gesture, and line all work together
harmoniously to portray the mood of the subject.”

As presented above, the different principles and steps in critiquing the artwork, Are you now ready to critique?
What do you thing is the significance of an art critiques? Are they really helpful? Basically, an art critique allows the
artist to understand how they influence their audience. It also allows the audience/viewer to gain a better understanding
of that artists' work. Moreover, it is also a spur to deciding what you really think is the meaning, even though
disagreement with the critic.

Activities :
Activity 1: Summarization
Instructions: Fill in the table the different principles and steps in critiquing artwork. The first one is done for you

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Activity 2: Exercise on Principles of Critiquing artwork
Instructions: Critique the picture below applying the different principles in critiquing the art piece such as;
1. Description
2. Analysis
3. Interpretation
4. Judgement

Write your critique here:

INTEGRATION
Closure/ Synthesis:
Directions: Write a short statement on the space provided regarding the things that you have learned in this module.

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 INTERVENTION
Evaluation (SA)
Video documentary
Create a video documentary (not more than 4 minutes). Choose and critique an artwork that can be found in our
country. Explain in your video about your critique based on the different principles in art critiquing.

Post – assessment: (SA)

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Encircle the letter of the best answer from the choices.
1. One of the steps in art critiquing that would explain the intention expressed in the artwork.
A. Interpretation C. description
B. Judgement D. analysis
2. It involves tools and technology, ranging from the most traditional to the most contemporary
A. Material C. Technique
B. Judgement D. Technology
3.The material or the substance out of which a work is made.
A. Medium C. Judgement
B. Technique D. analysis
83. It includes music, poetry and dance that is accompanied by music.
A. Musical arts C. Pictorial arts
B. Dramatic arts D. Narrative arts
4. What is the essence of art critiquing?
A. To produce good artwork C. To maximize the use of materials
B. To lessen the cost D. All of the above
5. What kind of question can help you determine if the work is "successful" or not?
A. Does the work please the viewer?"
B. Does the work reflect its background or culture?"
C. Is the piece as good as it can be?"
D. Does the piece say what the artist wanted it to?
7. It discusses how the work uses the principles of composition
A. Interpretation C. Judgement
B. Technique D. Analysis
8. A step in which you concentrate on whether the work is productive or not.
A. Interpretation C. Description
B. Judgment D. Analysis
9. It identifies the purpose of the work
A. Interpretation C. Description
B. Judgement D. Analysis
10. It describes your own approach to work.
A. Interpretation C. Description
B. Judgement D. Analysis

Well done!
You are now a STAR.
As A stands for Academically proficient, you are now
knowledgeable enough about rational algebraic expressions. Thank
you! See you on our next lesson!

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 Answer Key
Pre test
1. D
2. C
3. A
4. A
5. C

Act. 2
1. Description
• Describe what you see
• Describe how to use the line
• Describe the use of space in the work
• Make note of the way is used in the work
• Discuss the works elements
• Speaks about how color is used in your work
• Describe the use of light in the work
2. Analysis
• Discuss how the work uses the principles of composition
• Identify the subject of the job
• Search for pattern at work
3. Interpretation
• Try to identify the purpose of the work
• Describe your own approach to work
• Back up your with interpretation / definition with examples.
4. Judgement
• Decide whether you think the work is good
• Explain how you decide the job
• Summarize why you think the work has been successful or ineffective

Post Test

1. A
2. D
3. B
4. B
5. A
6. D
7. C
8. A
9. A
10. C

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