Name: Leobert C.

Remanes Grade & Section: BSIT 2-A

Subject: Art Appreciation Date: November 25, 2021

PORTFOLIO in ART APPRECIATION

ARTWORKS
Direction: Do the following activities by creating an artwork following the given subject and theme. Take
note, it must clearly reflect the uses of the elements and principles of art.
1. Doodle Art

 Subject: “ART APPRECIATION”

 Materials: 1/8 size of illustration board, black pen or sign pen & Color pen.
2. Drawing/Sketch Art

 Subject: Draw something that describes yourself/ something that you want to achieved.
 Materials: 1/8 size of illustration board, Black Pen or sign pen & Pencil.
3. Poster Making

 Theme: 2nd year of Celebrating Holidays Seasons despite Pandemic: How do Filipinos cope with this!
 Materials: 1/8 size of illustration board, Oil Pastel, Sign pen, Pencil, Pentel pen & Cotton balls.
4. Hand Lettering Clip Art

 Theme: Christmas Quotes

 Materials: 1/8 size of illustration board, Pencil, black pen, Sign Pen or Color Pen.
 LITERARY PIECES
Direction: Do the following activities by following the guidelines, format and theme given.
1. Writing Short Story
Create a short story guided by the following:

 Format: I-B-C (Introduction-Body-Conclusion)

 Theme: Individual Vs. Society
 Literary Device: Simile, Metaphor & Personification
 Point of View: Narrative (First Person)

“My Homophobic Bullying Story”

Bullying comes in many different forms, from physical to verbal abuse. Bullying is real and it has been
a problem for many years, and many people of all ages have been affected. My experience with bullying
started years ago in school when people started hating me because they thought I was gay. Being bullied taught
me that I wasn‟t the problem, but those who had bullied me over and over. My experience with bullying at
such an early age has helped me overcome all the struggles I have been through, not only with my sexuality,
but also with myself because it made me stronger as a person. To tell you honestly, I am a femme, gay man and
since kindergarten I‟ve always felt accepted by my friends. But appreciation of my outward expression didn‟t
reach far past my small friend group. I was bullied for being „too femme‟ and to avoid being teased I‟d deepen
my voice around others. In P.E. I‟d always be told that I “played like a girl” or that I was not good enough to
play with the other boys because I was “too gay.” I was always being labeled as „too girly‟ for being around so
many women and also shunned from masculine groups because no one wanted to be hit on by a „gay boy‟. To
the other boys, my mannerisms were a sort of oddity that they hoped wouldn‟t catch on. Even my father
advised me to “act more like a man” rather than more like myself.
My first experiencing bullying when I was in elementary school, but the most extreme point was when
I reached middle school. I used to get verbally and physically harassed every day to the point I hated waking
up in the morning & I seriously battled with finding the strength to continue living. As a child that was
something I was never prepared for and it was something that kept me going because I knew at a young age if I
made it through that point of my life I‟d be able to help kids like myself in the future. I feared going to school
throughout my elementary and high school years. Being mocked for my feminine mannerisms affected my
mental health. I was called names, names that I didn't know the meaning of at the time. Meanwhile, I had my
parents back at home telling me to act more masculine in a conservative household; it was difficult for me
growing up. It was a scary time having to hide who I really am to avoid the continued harassment, both at
home and in school. I felt unacceptable and rejected by my friends at school and neighbors. I had never felt
that bad before, and I thought that the world was against me. Moreover, in school, I would do my work when
supposed to, but I was always harassed by the other students. They would refer to me as a “fag” but most often
refer to me as “gay”. This is because I didn't have a masculine voice at the time. I was less developed as a kid
and never liked sports or followed the same fashion trends as the boys my age. From Elementary school
through Middle school, I would try to defend myself from those who were bullying me. I would either be
reprimanded by the principal or sent to detention. I was constantly in an unavoidable battle with those bullies. I
never picked the fight, but I would protect myself because my mom always told me “if they hit you first, you
hit back and protect yourself.” Later, I enrolled in middle school which is Abuyog National High School and
meet nonjudgmental people. Everything was so different, the people or students are very friendly, the teachers
are nice, and the school is fair and square. I made new friends, and they helped me forget about everything I
had been through in my hometown.
From then on, I am grateful from those experiences that help me to develop as a grown child. It has
allotted me a lesson and benefits and some are effects on having those form of cynisms. On the negative side, I
find it very difficult to have a long-term relationship because it is difficult to trust people. I am very scared they
are going to turn around and be harmful. Meanwhile, on the positive side, it helped me understand how
different we all are and how that difference makes us even stronger. I just want to express that everyone
deserves to feel positive and unique, and happy with that uniqueness. And I also respect people‟s need to have
a space to discover who they are, because I didn‟t have much space.
2. Poetry – Poem/Siday
Create a poem/siday guided by the following:

 Format: I-C-B form (Introduction-Body-Conclusion)

 Free Verse: Make your own poetic format.

“The Question”

By: Leobert Remanes

Listen to your heart and it will tell a tale

That‟s certain to amuse and sometimes confuse

Even the strongest soul around

When you feel it‟s beating, it‟s constant rhythm pound

Then you will know you are living in this world without bounds

One day, too soon, its work will end….

Never to beat again,

Then your soul will fly to a brand new place

Where time will mean nothing, forevermore

There, the judge will come to hear your case.

There, the judge who rightly judges will ultimately decide your fate,

Did you believe in the Begotten Son or

Did you make fun of those who did?

Did you love and not hate?

These answers will determine your souls‟ fate.

Did you cry and mourn at the thought of His thorns?

Or did you turn your back when people talked about that?

Were you running toward The Door,

Kneeling before the only one who could grant your case?

Or were you running one hundred miles per hour the wrong way?

That‟s the question needs you to ponder.

3. Prose – Seasons of Life
Write a pose about the seasons of life by choosing any seasons you want to compare with your life. Seasons are
Autumn, Summer, Winter, and Spring.

 Format: I-C-B form (Introduction-Body-Conclusion)

“For My Love, Summer”

By: Leobert C. Remanes

I feel so young and happy sometimes,

When I see, the beauty reflected in you each day,

And when I see you, I see the sunshine,

I love you more than words can say….

You‟re so beautiful! These summer days are excellent! So warm,

Your bright yellow color, it‟s beautiful!

Even, when your petals and life fade into shadows,

I am absolutely in awe of you!

Your soul is vibrant; your heart is young,

And my heart is warmed by your yellow sunshine,

I could go on, and watching you grow until life was done.

This intense happiness your petals reflect,

Like a golden lily in sunlight,

And for you, Mother Nature,

Thank you for this warm summer,

A summer filled with sunshine and flowers.

4. Literary Criticism/ Reflection Paper
Cite any articles/literary texts about Art, Humanities and Social Issues. Make a reflection paper following the
I-C-B form (Introduction-Body-Conclusion).
Link: https://www.esquiremag.ph/life/health-and-fitness/social-issues-filipino

“Poverty and Quality Education of all Citizens”

A reflection paper

In today‟s world people need to compete globally for jobs and one of the most important factors in
getting a good paying job is education. However, even the best schools cannot overcome some of the obstacles
placed in front of the students that walk through their doors. Poverty, chaotic home environments,
discrepancies in exposure to technology, and lack of funding for schools all negatively impact the effort to
educate children. In today‟s economic environment even the wealthiest states and districts are having to cut
funding for education, while districts which were already teetering on the edge are now in an even worse
position. In some schools children have to face not having enough books, paper for copies, severe
overcrowding, and such.
With the current recession and foreclosure crisis, more families are facing homelessness than ever
before. This presents additional struggles for children and the schools who educate them. Since many of the
students have no fixed place to stay, they could bounce from school to school providing no stability for
education, or in some areas these children are transported back to their original home school sometimes
causing kids to be on busses for long commutes. When children face a lack of stability in the classroom it is
easier to fall behind, and teachers might only begin to see deficiencies in skills after observing work for a while
it could lead a student to fall further behind every day. Even when children have a stable home there are other
family life factors that can affect their progress at school. Child neglect, drugs, alcohol, gangs, violence, and
hunger can all have a significant impact on how children learn both at school and at home. A child‟s first
educational experience should be at home, however with increasing use of drugs and alcohol, and sometimes
unintentional neglect from not being able to afford quality daycare means that some children entering the
classroom are woefully unprepared.
Poverty has become an important factor in whether or not they are successful in their studies. As our
economy grows, education is having an impact on salaries earned. Poverty is often referred to as having low
wages. As indicated by Amartya Sen in Inequality Reexamined, poverty is defined as the lack of ability to
function adequately in society. By this definition, insufficient education is a form of poverty. Students coming
from middle and upper-class families begin school ahead of their classmates that are from families closer to the
poverty line. Education can help reduce poverty from being a vicious cycle. The more educated you are, the
more likely you are to be employed and earn higher wages. However, schools in urban areas lack the resources
to provide a quality education. More experienced teachers also prefer to teach in suburban areas. The effects of
poverty can be reversed with proper intervention.
Thus, poverty is the result of not having proper resources to sustain effectively in the community. This
concept of poverty expands the notion that poverty is merely the lack of financial freedom. Although poverty
does have direct correlations to finances, it is important to recognize the different facets of poverty and their
effects. An aspect of financial income is educational output. Absolute poverty is the lack of financial
necessities. This is more common in developing countries, however, it can be found often here in the United
States. Absolute poverty will affect children and families as they are not able to provide themselves with
materials to further their learning. These materials include a lack of books, pens/pencils or often times children
will have no place to do their homework. Poor nutrition has also been found to prevent students from learning
effectively. Relative poverty is pre-determined by where a family resides. Where you live typically determines
the school your child will attend. Parents often choose their living arrangements based upon cost of living.
Schools located in areas meant for these families typically receive little to no funding in comparison. These
children will also lack the motivation to do well in school since the perception around them is that school is not
important. Poverty lowers educational enrollment and restricts learning environments. To move poverty-
stricken school districts in the right direction, they must develop personalized intervention strategies opposed
to generalized conclusions.
 PHOTOGRAPHY
Direction: Take a photo based on the given type of photography below. Write any title each of your
photography, quotes/ messages that best describe your photos.
1. Self-Expression Photography
2. Create Candid Documentary Photography
3. Dream like achievement Photography
4. Nature Photography