ART APPRECIATION

VOLUME 1. MODULE 1

SY 2021-2022

ANGELICA F OLIVAR

FACULTY, BASD TUP TAGUIG

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Volume 1

Course Orientation
Orientation
Module

Dear Students,
Science & Technology
are there to solve Welcome to the orientation for the Art Appreciation Modular Course!
This module will help you to prepare and get the most out of your
problems.
complete study of the subject Art Appreciation, while you stay at home.
The Arts help us to cope In this module, you will get oriented to the course.
with them.
Art Appreciation Course
This is a three-unit course that develops students’ ability to appreciate,
analyze, and critique works of art. This course equips students with broad
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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 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.

Baroque and Gothic Architectural Styles. Drawings by: BSECE- 2SE students
- Christopher Ruben Jamisola and Emil John Almero; as “first-time” artists,
they used colored pen as medium and line, shape, color as elements.
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Taking a distant education through module is different from sitting in a

Your altitude is classroom. Without the scheduled meeting and face to face interactions,
determined by it can be difficult to focus on the material and assignments. Here are
your attitude. useful strategies to use when taking a modular distant learning.
Making Time
Set aside a specific study time each week, and make this a time that you
honor and commit to every week.
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Your Learning Space

Have a dedicated study area in your place. This maybe your home or a
relative’s home. Whatever it is, make it work for you, and try to minimize
distractions. This will be your “classroom”.

Thinking About Your Goals

Develop your study goals. What do you want to get from your course?
Maybe you want to improve your study habit, or make use of your time
for education during the pandemic period.

Assignments and Deadlines

Look over each week in the syllabus. Make note of all lessons and
activities. Use a calendar to chart your assignments and due dates. Utilize
your handouts and resources. You have fourteen (14) weeks to complete
this course, covering the entire term.

Do Your Work
Complete all of your assignments and projects. Treat this as you would
in a physical classroom, with your instructor, group mates/ classmates
relying on you to complete your work. Finish your projects.

Ask for Help

Do not hesitate to reach out to your instructor for more information or
clarification on an assignment. Your group leader will also assist you
although you cannot meet them face to face. There are many possible
ways and means to communicate nowadays. But of course, you have to
help yourself first. READ. You might have overlooked the ANSWER TO
YOUR QUESTION; it might be indicated already in the module.

Distance Learning Method allows you to be responsible for your own

success. Ultimately, it is up to YOU to stay organized, manage your time,
and complete all assignments and activities on time. With learner
autonomy, you will develop critical thinking and enhance your values and
discipline toward learning.
 Suggested Schedule for Module 1

1. Read the course syllabus which is sent to you along with this module but
in a separate file. (10 minutes)
2. Read the course orientation in this module, the course overview and the
topics in general. (20 minutes)
3. Respond to the questions by writing down your answer (essay format) in
the sheets provided in this module. (40 minutes)
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4. Listen to the audio lecture* about the basic concepts of the arts. (20
minutes) The audio lecture is sent via a shared file in your Google drive.
Use the official TUP email given to you by the University to access the
file, if you want to have a copy of the audio lecture.* *
5. Take a quiz to check your comprehension of the basic concepts. (20
minutes)
6. Take a self-assessment survey to check in on your progress in completing
the module. (15 minutes)
7. Review the module in summary (10 minutes)

* optional
** subject to availability

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Concept of the Arts

Volume1
Module 1

Welcome to Module 1
We are consciously and
unconsciously having
Art Appreciation Course
our values shaped by
the art around us. We This module will guide you through the overview of the topics.
pass judgment and
Through this learning module, you should be able to demonstrate an
express opinions about
understanding and appreciation of the arts in general, including their
art, we are all critics of
function, value, and historical significance. Also, you should be able to
the art.
widen your understanding of the distinctions between the works of the
artists and the artisan in the context of the arts and crafts; and also, you
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should be able to make insights on how the arts influence the community
and the society, and to reflect on how you, as an individual person, are
influenced by the art, by the things that you like, and by the things that
surround you.

Russian artist Salavat Fidai’s series of micro sculptures take his skills into an
extraordinary step further by carving out tiny details using graphite as medium from
the tiny lead of a pencil. His latest series features icons from Game of Thrones.
Image from www.salavatfidai.com.
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The coverage of the topics in this course is translated in these questions:

A picture paints a
thousand words; What is the work of art about?
The SUBJECT of the art answers this question. The sources of art subject
Words create a can be people, object, scene or event. These may be real or a subject of
million subjects. fiction. What is being represented in a work of art is called a “subject”.

What is it for?
This refers to the FUNCTION of the art. Arts that have no subject may
have their PHYSICAL FUNCTION. Crafts made by artisans have tangible
functions. Houses, buildings, bridges, and structures make Architecture
as the most functional art. When art tends to influence the collective
behavior of people for cause, such as advertisements, movies, and other
media arts, such function of art is called SOCIAL FUNCTION.

What is it made of?

While some arts have no subject, all form of arts have MEDIUM. There is
no art without medium because it is the way by which an artist
communicates an idea. Architecture makes use of construction materials;
painting makes use of colored pigments on canvas; music makes use of
instruments; and literature makes use of language as its medium.
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How is it put together?

This refers to the ELEMENTS of the arts, such as line, shape, form, color,
texture, value, and perspective. Music and literature have sense and
sound as their elements.

What is its mood and personality?

Every art has its STYLE and an artist has a TECHNIQUE in doing so. A
musician can do a lot of technique playing an instrument, thus creating
different sounds. A writer or composer may play on words and rhythm.
An advertiser may impart social awareness in its art.

Is it good?
We are consciously and unconsciously having our values shaped by the
art around us. We pass judgment and express opinions about art, we are
all critics of the arts. Judging an art may be done objectively by
considering the concepts behind these questions. Understanding the
criteria under subject, medium, elements and function, one may
objectively judge that an art is indeed good.

Answering these questions summarizes the entire concepts of the arts.

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The Arts generally refers to VISUAL ARTS, MUSIC, LITERATURE, ARCHITECTURE, DANCE,
THEATER, and the likes.

There are two TYPES of art – visual and auditory. Painting, sculpture, architecture, tapestry,
glassware, woodcrafts are a few examples of visual arts. Music and Literature are auditory arts.
Literature is considered an auditory art since words were believed to be uttered first through sound.
While letters have corresponding symbols, it is said that in the beginning, “words” were spoken
and heard first before they were written and read - just like the cry of a newborn baby and the
storytelling of our ancestors and grandparents.

Visual arts may also be called SPACE ARTS, because they actually occupy space or area as
we see them. They may be real, actual, physical or tangible things such as a miniature art or the
smallest graphite sculpture where the lead of the pencil is carved. Architecture, on the other hand,
may be considered as the art that occupies a large space. Visual arts may also be virtual as seen on
digital technology gadgets or media arts.

Auditory arts may also be called

TIME ARTS, because they last
through times and can be passed
on from generations to
generations. They are not
Photo from www.salavatfidai.com
physical things and their primary
purpose in the art is social function.

Art constitutes one of the oldest and most important means of

“Bison” from Altamira cave paintings
Photo from Wikipedia.org.
expressions developed by man. The oldest painting created by man
was discovered in Altamira cave in north of Spain. The earliest
hieroglyphic script was used in the walls of temples and tombs in
Egypt. The Tabon Caves in southern Palawan served as proof of our
heritage with our Austronesian-speaking ancestors upon the
discovery of Neolithic burial site in the Manunggul cave of Tabon.
Is nature an art? Is art a kind of nature? Why do you think so?

Now, let’s have some interactions!

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ACTIVITY NO.1- Reflective Essay

Write an essay containing 100 words, with the title “Of Nature and the Arts”. Your
essay shall reflect your insights as you answer the questions - Is nature an art? Is art a kind
of nature? Why do you think so? You may make first a draft or an outline of your essay in a
sheet of paper, but make sure to write the final one in the sheet provided in this module.
Have a good time while you ponder. Stay safe while you stay at home!

ANSWER SHEET
VOLUME 1 | MODULE 1
TOPIC: NATURE AND ART
ACTIVITY NO. 1 – REFLECTIVE ESSAY

STUDENT’S NAME: _______________________________________ YEAR & SECTION: ____________________

”OF NATURE AND THE ARTS”

(Title of Essay)
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MODULE 1. QUIZ ON CONCEPTS OF THE ARTS

This quiz checks your comprehension of your last readings about the concepts of the arts.
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Provide your own paper or notebook where you can write down your answers.
2. Practice honesty and integrity when checking your own paper or you may ask another person to
check it for you.
3. You can take this quiz for up to three attempts. Be sure to record your time and your quiz result on
every attempt that you make.
4. Your goal must be to score at least 8/10 before you move on in the next module.

Record your Attempt History here:

Attempt Time (minutes) Score

Attempt 1

Attempt 2

Attempt 3

Question 1. (1pt)
We are consciously and unconsciously having our values shaped by the art around us.
True? or False?

Question 2. (1pt)

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The question “what is it made of” refers to what concept in the arts?

Question 3. (2pts)
Putting together the subject, medium, and function of the arts creates different elements.
What are the elements of literature?

Question 4. (2pts)
What are the two types of arts?

Question 5. (1pt)
True? or False? Words are believed to be written first in the walls of caves as symbols before
they are spoken, hence, words and letters are visual arts.

Question 6. (2pts)
What are the two functions of the arts?

Question 7. (1pt)
Why are auditory arts also called time arts?

__________oOo__________

The test of honesty is when you are with somebody, while of integrity when you are alone.
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MODULE 1. SELF-ASSESSMENT

INSTRUCTIONS:

For the following 7 items, consider HOW TRUE each one is about your participation in all activities in this
Module.
Indicate your answer in NUMBER/SCORE as to how you describe yourself in relation to the statements in
each item.

SCORE:
1 - NOT AT ALL TRUE
2 - SOMEWHAT ACCURATE
3 - TRUE

Question Score
1. I paid full attention when I was reading the texts.
2. I tried to relate what I was reading to my own life experiences.
3. I carefully followed the instructions given in the self-grading quizzes.
4. I read the syllabus and course orientation provided for me in this module.
5. I completed the essay tasked for me to do in this module.
6. I downloaded the audio lecture of this module and carefully listened to it.
7. I took the quiz with diligence and honesty to check on my progress in completing this module.

AFTER TAKING THIS ASSESSMENT, BROWSE THIS MODULE AND REVIEW THE LESSONS IN SUMMARY.

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CONGRATULATIONS! YOU MADE IT!

WRITE ONE GOAL FOR YOURSELF AS YOU MOVE ON TO THE NEXT MODULE.

MY GOAL FOR THE NEXT MODULE:

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REFERENCES

WHITE PAPER

Commission on Higher Education. (2013). CHED Memorandum Order No.20, s.2013. General Education Curriculum: Holistic
Understandings, Intellectual and Civic Competencies. [white paper] Retrieved from https://ched.gov.ph/wp-
content/uploads/2017/09/Press-Statement-Statement-of-the-Commission-on-Higher-Education-on-Filipino-and-the-
revised-General-Education-Curriculum-CMO-No.-20-s.-2013.pdf

BOOK

Dudley, L. (1978). The Humanities. (6th edition). New York: Mc Graw Hill.

IMAGES

Jamisola, C.R., Almero E.J. BSECE SEP-2A. (2016). Architectural Styles.[jpeg].

Fidai, S. (2020-2021). Sculptures [photograph]. Retrieved from www.salavatfidai.com/sculptures.html.

Rizal,J.(c.1887). Noli Me Tangere [scanned cover]. Retrieved from https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Noli_Me_Tangere.jpg.

Gerometta, M. The Council on Tall Buildings & Urban Habitat. 25 Tallest Buildings in the World [photograph].
www.archdaily.com/779178/these-are-the-worlds-25-tallest-buildings/-image.

Bison [painting]. Cave of Altamira and Paleolithic Cave Art of Northern Spain. Retrieved from
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cave_of_Altamira.