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COURSE GUIDE
A. Introduction
Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions is a core subject for grade 12 senior
high school students across all strands in the academic track.
The subject aims to provide you with an appreciation of a broad range of styles in the
various disciplines with consideration on elements and principles and engage you to
an integrative approach in studying arts. Through this subject, may you acquire and
broaden the necessary creative tools that open opportunities in pursuing your
individual career goals and aspirations.
Whereas academics satiate your inquisitiveness; arts enchant your ingenuities.
To address the impact of the current health crisis on the basic education system in the
country, the Department of Education (DepEd) has released the following Most
Essential Learning Competencies (MELCs) that you must acquire.
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Saint Louis University
LABORATORY HIGH SCHOOL – SENIOR HIGH
Department of Languages (L12)
*Performance Check and Performance Task are terms which are at times interchangeably used.
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Saint Louis University
LABORATORY HIGH SCHOOL – SENIOR HIGH
Department of Languages (L12)
1. Manage your time. Properly schedule your reading assignments and activity
accomplishments. Have your planner or calendar of activities ready. Remember that
you have other modules to accomplish for this semester. Try to anticipate possible
conflicts between personal and study schedules and make appropriate adjustments.
Be very conscious of your study schedule and always remind yourself of deadlines.
2. Focus your attention. Make sure that you do things one at a time.
Read each material over and over until you are able to get the gist of the lesson.
3. Owe it to yourself. In doing the assessment tasks, whether formative or summative,
target the highest standards because you are a better learner. You have the
knowledge and skills needed to finish a quality work.
4. Work independently. It is expected that you work on the modules on your own. You
can ask help from others but do your best first.
5. Answer confidently. You are encouraged to dutifully follow instructions. You can
answer more confidently when you know that you are following instructions.
6. Motivate yourself. Whatever knowledge, skills, or values and insights you gain from
this subject will definitely be of help in your life and future plans. Enjoy what you do
and everything else will follow.
7. Submit on time. Tuesdays are designated for Language 12 subjects which include
CPAR in the Schedule of Assessments; thereby, the target dates to finish written and
performance tasks fall on a Tuesday.
OBL students, you are advised to submit (upload) accomplished tasks on the
Tuesday of the week where any requirement is due. Please refer to the Study
Schedule.
CBL students, you are encouraged to regularly accomplish requirements in
time for submission every grading period. Please refer to the Study Schedule.
8. Be patient. I shall provide feedback on your work to facilitate the learning. While
waiting for my feedback, you can continue working on the other activities in order not
to miss any important part of each module.
9. Contact me. If you would need my help or some clarification in any of the modules,
please do not hesitate to send me a message through FB Messenger within
8 a.m. – 4 p.m. on any day from Mondays to Fridays; however, kindly be considerate
when you get delayed replies.
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Saint Louis University
LABORATORY HIGH SCHOOL – SENIOR HIGH
Department of Languages (L12)
IV. Evaluation
There will be three (3) written tasks and three (3) performance tasks per grading period
which are all embedded in the modules. Each written task and each performance task is
thirty (30) points. No examinations will be conducted this semester.
There also are formative assessments in the modules which will not be submitted;
however, they must be accomplished for you to truly understand or appreciate the lessons.
Remember that the right attitude put into completion of tasks is more valuable than the
grade acquired.
V. Additional Reminders/Guidelines
A. Manner of Submission
OBL students
Upload accomplished tasks to Genyo – the Learning Management System of the
Senior High School. Tangible or physical (project) outputs are submitted in Image or
JPG format.
CBL students
Print your accomplished tasks. Tangible or physical (project) outputs are submitted in
Image or JPG format to be saved in the flash drive. You may also opt to submit tasks
via Genyo LMS.
To accomplish most, if not all, of the tasks in the modules, you are encouraged to use a
smart phone and a desktop or laptop. You will need the following software applications:
Word Processing, Presentation, Publication, and Spreadsheet.
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Saint Louis University
LABORATORY HIGH SCHOOL – SENIOR HIGH
Department of Languages (L12)
DepEd’s Revised Assessment and Grading Policy for Students in Basic Education
for Core Subjects:
The following are the teachers who shall handle Contemporary Philippine Arts from the
Regions (CPAR) for the second semester of AY 2020-2021.
Please send your messages only to the assigned CPAR teacher for your class.
In the event that your subject teacher’s Messenger is inaccessible, you can contact the
Principal’s office at these numbers 0995 539 1234 or (074) 447 0664.
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I fully understand that in submitting requirements in all my subjects, I follow the basic rules
on crediting sources and obtaining permission when using materials for academic purposes.
Hence, if I fail to do citation and acknowledgment of sources, it would merit an automatic
WARNING/REPRIMAND and because of which I shall get a Conduct Grade of Needs
Improvement (NI) or Unsatisfactory (U) in that particular grading period when the offense
was committed.
1. I will constantly observe proper citation and acknowledgment when using resources
for all my academic requirements for this AY 2020-2021; and
2. I will abide by the school’s rules and regulations.
Signed: Conformed:
_______________________________ ______________________________________
Signature over printed name of student Signature over printed name of parent/guardian
Noted:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
MODULE 1
What do you consider art in today’s time? What
makes you look around, pause for a moment, and
appreciate things around you? Do you also
consider these things aesthetically appealing?
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UNIT I
TOPIC LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the lesson, you should be able to:
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ENGAGE
“The world is but a canvas to our imagination.” – Henry David Thoreau
Art, they say is an expression of the truest form of our imagination and
gives wings to our inner thoughts. Art finds expression on different kinds of
mediums, the more known amongst them are canvas, paper, digital and
time-based media, and sculpture. In recent times, art has no longer been
confined to the connoisseurs but has also expanded its outreach, and is
now being appreciated and proudly displayed in common man’s home.
Such has been the expansion both in terms of reach, access and
affordability.
This has been possible only because of the expansion and encouragement
to different kind of artists and their art. Art is now experienced rather than
just being ‘’seen’’.
EXPLORE
To give you an overview of what really constitutes art and its various
forms, first, you need to be familiar with the term HUMANITIES. What
are the HUMANITIES? And why do you need to study them?
The word Humanities comes from the Latin humanus, which means human, cultures, refined. They are
the branches of learning based on the philosophy and ethical perspectives of humanism, which
emphasizes the value and agency of human beings, and generally prefers individual thought and
evidence over established doctrine or faith.
H UMANITIES make you more human – in the very best sense of the word. You can learn more
about yourself, about other people, and the world around you. You can realize your potentials,
and the potentials of those around you.
Sing a song. Dance to a beat. Play a random musical
instrument. Create a work of art. Speak out what you think.
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EXPLAIN
Art viewers can appreciate artworks if they can understand and grasp the
meaning of the artwork. The viewers are also called “gazers”, “onlookers”,
or “audience”. In art viewing, viewers can bring with them their knowledge
of art, biases, and judgment of beauty. This means that when the viewers
are educated in art or have been exposed to different kinds of artworks in
different contexts, they can appreciate the physical qualities of the artwork,
interpret its content and meaning, and make a judgment whether it is
beautiful or not.
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All works from the late 19th and early 20th centuries
(1880-1960s)
MODERN
THEME: An expression of individuality, and where
major works were mostly created on canvas
TRADITIONAL +
CONTEMPORARY Both traditional and contemporary arts exist in
mutual acceptance and respect for each
ARTS
other’s freedom of expression, practices, and
principles.
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ELABORATE
Art forms conformed to the demands of the church and the colonial
state
Introduced formal painting, sculpture and architecture inspired by the
Byzantine, Gothic, Baroque, and Rococo art styles
SPANISH PLAZA COMPLEX : Designated as the town complex , with municipio
COLONIAL / local government office
(1521-1898)
Art after the war: The Growing and Expanding Philippine art
where Philippine Modern Art ( 1946-1970) started but went
POST- only full swing after the war
COLONIAL Creation of AAP ( Art Association of the Philippines), leaning
(1946-1986) towards the Modernist rather than the Conservatives
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TASK ON THE VIRTUAL GALLERY: Check the notable art pieces and art forms
evident during Precolonial until Contemporary Period, then list down your
observations, particularly on their features, styles, intricacies. Your observations
would be utilized as you move forward this module.
EVALUATE
PONDER ON THIS:
After having an overview of the major themes of Philippine art history, (Pre-colonial –
Contemporary Period), what art form/ style is most dominant in your home? What is its significant role
in your family? How do your relatives (grandparents – parents – grandchildren) preserve such art form to
ensure its longevity after the years to come?
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REFERENCES
Agshanonline. (2016). Cañao: The Igorot way of strengthening community spirit and unity. [ Online
Image]. Retrieved from https://agshan.wordpress.com/2016/05/20/canao-the-igorot-way-of-
strengthening-community-spirit-and-unity-3/
Bhawan, P. (2015). Different kinds of art and their art forms. Retrieved from
http://www.peareylalbhawan.com/blog/2015/12/11/different-kinds-of-art-and-their-art-forms/
Cloma, L.(n.d.). Chest of Drawers with Escritorio. [ Online Image]. Retrieved from
https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/658510776758985628/
Dane. (n.d.). Modern Art VS Contemporary Art. What Is the Difference? Retrieved from
https://www.danefineart.com/modern-art-vs-contemporary-art-what-is-the-difference/
Datuin, F.M., Paulino, R., Legaspi-Ramirez, E., Marcelino, L. (2016). Contemporary Philippine Arts from
the Regions. Rex Book Store
Habing Katutubo (2019). Image of a woman holding the Tnalak cloth of the Tboli tribe. [Online image].
Retrieved from https://www.facebook.com/HabingKatutubo/posts/tnalak-is-a-traditional-cloth-
found-in-mindanao-island-made-by-a-group-of-people/366484064085627/
Lalu, L.(n.d.). Contemporary Philippine art and its regions. Retrieved from
https://thecravechaser.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/G11-W6-CAR-Art-form-from-the-
regions.pdf
Mabini, M. (2018). Exploring the beauty of pop arts in the Philippines. Retrieved from
https://bautistamabini.wordpress.com/2018/09/27/philippine-pop-art/
Mangyan’s basket weaving. (n.d.). Tribo basket – big. [Online Image]. Retrieved from
https://www.kubomodernliving.com/products/tribo-basket-big
Nassif, S. (2018). Image of an inverted red spade card with variant hues. [ Online Image]. Retrieved
from http://suzinassif.com/characteristics-of-contemporary-art/
National Museum of the Philippines. (2014). Shell Bracelets and Pendants. [ Online Image]. Retrieved
from
https://www.nationalmuseum.gov.ph/nationalmuseumbeta/Collections/Archaeo/Bracelets.html
National Museum of the Philippines. (2014). Manunggul jar. [ Online Image]. Retrieved from
https://www.nationalmuseum.gov.ph/nationalmuseumbeta/Collections/Archaeo/Bracelets.html
National Museum of the Philippines. (2014). Angono petroglyphs. [ Online Image]. Retrieved from
https://www.nationalmuseum.gov.ph/nationalmuseumbeta/Collections/Archaeo/Bracelets.html
Palenciana, M.M., Cruz, J.Q., Solmerano, E.T., Ondevilla, M.K. (2017). Contemporary Philippine arts
from the regions (2nd edition). Factbooks Education Supply, Inc.
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Perez, A.B., Ignacio, J.M., Fajardo, B.V. (2016). Philippine Contemporary Arts: Expressions and
Experimentations. Brilliant Creations Publishing, Inc.
Real Living Team. (2016). Design 101: What is Art Deco? Retrieved from
https://www.realliving.com.ph/home-improvement/building-renovating/design-101-what-is-art-
deco-a00043-20160929
Tiatco, L. (2018). Interior design of San Agustin Parish Church. [ Online Image]. Retrieved from
https://tanghal-kultura.org/2018/10/29/pampanga-colonial-churches-baroque-rococo-and-
neoclassical-part-1-of-2/
The Artes de las Filipinas Research Team. (2020). The Angono Petroglyphs. [ Online Image]. Retrieved
from http://www.artesdelasfilipinas.com/archives/152/the-angono-binangonan-petroglyphs
The Paulino Que Collection of Philippine Modern Art. (2010). Image of the Crucifixion Painting. [ Online
Image]. Retrieved from https://manilaartblogger.wordpress.com/tag/philippine-modern-art/
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UNIT II
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ENGAGE
What about you, what is your definition of art and how do you appreciate
the art forms present in your community?
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EXPLORE
Aside from our own indigenous arts, the Philippines has a variety of
many other art forms. Because of the colonial periods (Spanish –
Japanese), the art of the Philippines has also been influenced by almost
all spheres of the globe. Colonizers brought their taste of Renaissance,
Baroque, and Modern, thus resulting to the Philippines being a gold
mine of art.
Contemporary art provides an opportunity to reflect on contemporary society and the issues
relevant to yourself and the world around you.
Their art is a dynamic combination of materials, Diverse and eclectic, and is distinguished by the
methods, concepts, and subjects that challenge very lack of a uniform organizing principle,
traditional boundaries and defy easy definition. ideology, or -ism
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CHARACTERISTICS
Examples:
Collage
mixed forms of assemblage (a form of
sculpture comprised of "found" objects
arranged in such a way that they create a
piece)
different variants of kinetic art
different categories of photography,
animations
Example:
Junk art and Assemblage
Example:
Expressionism = vibrant and expressive use of
colors as a tool to innovate paintings
4. NEWER TECHNIQUES
MINIMALISM
It seeks to take away what is unnecessary and leaving only what is essential; it is incredibly difficult
and has even made its way into being a huge part of branding and design for companies all over the
world.
FOUND OBJECTS
Taking something that people view as useless, and then using it in a unique way in order to make
artwork
The idea is that things often viewed as junk are actually more valuable than you think they are.
Everything you find can be used to tell a story, or to create new diverse perspectives that you are
looking for when you attend an art exhibition.
Example:
Assemblage
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LARGE-SCALE ART
Creating something huge to express diverse perspectives in artwork, which includes the environment
or out in the open
Example:
Land art (landscapes)
‘The Art of Color Landscapes’; a procedure of producing multi-color prints originated from the method
of lithography. The method includes every type of lithography printed in color. A lithographic method
uses several colored stones or plates printed in record.
EXPLAIN
In the late 1980s, Postmodernism appeared in the Philippines which
sought to contradict several aspects and ideas of Modernism that
emerged. The artists believed that they should no longer create
something ‘new’, instead all they needed to do is ‘borrow, combine, and
explore’ what was already existing at that time to produce something new.
This now paved the way to what we call - INTEGRATIVE ARTS, which
is being practiced in the various regions of the country.
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PASTICHE
/paˈstēSH,päˈstēSH/
▪any form of art that deliberately copies BRICOLAGE
the work of a different artist, a different /bree-kuh-lahzh/ or ASSEMBLAGE
style, or a different period
/uh-sem-blij/
▪from the Italian, pasticchio, a kind of
pie, a pastiche takes the “ingredients” of A construction made with objects that
existing masterworks and recombines are re-purposed, re-identified, and
them in a new work transformed into part of the whole work
of art or a collage with muscle
PURPOSE: To provide a sincere
homage to the style of the other artist or
writer
APPROPRIATION OR
BORROWING
The practice of artists using pre-existing INSTALLATION
objects or images in their art with little ▪"Installation" of objects in a space,
transformation of the original such as a room or warehouse
PURPOSE: In borrowing existing imagery ▪used to describe large-scale, mixed-
or elements of imagery, artists are re- media constructions, often designed
contextualising or appropriating the for a specific place or for a temporary
original imagery, allowing the viewer to period of time
renegotiate the meaning of the original in a
different, more relevant, or more current
context.
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Try this! Provided with the definitions and purposes of the four
Postmodern features, your task is now to correctly study and identify
each image by naming correctly which is which.
Left: Robert Colesscott, Les Demoiselles d’Alabama, 19855; Right: a rework of the Andy Warhol's Marilyn Monroe. It was done by
Pablo Picasso, Les Demoiselles d’Avignon, 1907 the well-known unidentified artist, Banksy.
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ELABORATE
TASK ON THE VIRTUAL GALLERY: To really digest and be in depth with the four
features of Postmodernism period, go directly to your virtual gallery and explore the
different art forms dedicated for this topic alone. Furthermore, newer techniques
where you get to elevate your senses and be present, though virtually, would make
complete this wholesome experience while enrolled in the subject. This would
prepare you for your Performance task since you would also get to choose one of the
four features to execute in your own artistic way.
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EVALUATE
WRITTEN TASK # 1 (ON TRADITIONAL AND CONTEMPORARY ART FORMS
IN YOUR REGION)
30 pts.
____________________________________________
(NAME OF YOUR REGION AND PROVINCE)
2.
3.
CONTEMPORARY
ART FORMS
1.
2.
3.
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The student chose a Student chose an interesting Student made very little
Observe, Envision, challenging Master work to Master work to copy. attempt to create a copy
Express copy. The style and subtle Subject matter in inspired by a Master work.
changes in subject matter is composition is changed
totally the concept of the through suggestions of the
student. teacher. The artwork
demonstrates some
The artwork demonstrates personal expression.
original personal expression
and outstanding execution
and skill.
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EXAMPLE:
Creativity The student work The student's work lacked The piece shows little or no
Good use of materials, demonstrates a unique level sincere originality evidence of original thought.
reflection of memory of originality
Skill The artwork is outstanding The student showed The student showed poor
Ability to assemble, paint and was finished with a average craftsmanship and craftsmanship or lack of
and glue great deal of patience. understanding. understanding.
Effort The student gave an effort The student finished the The student did not finish
far beyond the requirements project, but it lacks finishing the work in a satisfactory
of the project. touches or can be improved manner.
Followed the given upon with little effort.
dimensions
TOTAL
NOTE: Use recyclable or recycled objects or materials that are available at home. Submit two (2) pictures of the finished output
in two different angles and one (1) picture of all the materials utilized with your family name, strand, and section as the file name.
SIZE: 1-2 feet tall, 1-2 feet wide
Form/ Subject: Recognizable
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REFERENCES
Barcio, P. (2018). Alfonso Ossorio and his Congregations of Found Objects. [ Online Image]. Retrieved
from https://www.ideelart.com/magazine/alfonso-ossorio
Datuin, F.M., Paulino, R., Legaspi-Ramirez, E., Marcelino, L. (2016). Contemporary Philippine Arts from
the Regions. Rex Book Store
Morales, (n.d). Contemporary Philippine arts from the Region updates. Retrieved from
https://www.patef-update.org/resources/NC2016/Part4/3-ArtsDesign3.Morales.pdf
Perez, A.B., Ignacio, J.M., Fajardo, B.V. (2016). Philippine Contemporary Arts: Expressions and
Experimentations. Brilliant Creations Publishing, Inc.
RCampus, (2020). iRubric: Artist Masterpiece Parody Project rubric. Retrieved from
https://www.rcampus.com/rubricshowc.cfm?code=XX4BX87&sp=yes&
Sullivan, P. (2017). Max Ernest: frottage, Grattage & Decalcomania. Retrieved from
https://patricksullivancsad.wordpress.com/2017/12/09/max-ernest-frottage-grattage/
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UNIT III
TOPIC LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the lesson, you should be able to:
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ENGAGE
Describe the status of arts in your region. How do the people in your
community preserve and cultivate love for them?
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EXPLORE
Each region in the Philippines has its own abundant collection of art
forms that makes the local people proud to showcase and share. If
you want to know more and witness the collection of festivities the
Philippines has, go directly to your Gallery for you to elevate your
sense of art appreciation and experience a sense of belongingness
for those exhibited by your region.
The arts in the regions have combined to create integrative art. Because of this, there is now an
interconnection among the arts, resulting in the combination of arts.
an arrangement or
design for dance
movements usually CHOREOGRAPHY
accompanied by
music.
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is a composition or
layout of lines,
shapes, and color to VISUAL DESIGN
form patterns on
paper, textile, or
any platform.
staging and
THEATRICAL execution of a
PERFORMANCE production (drama,
opera, festivals)
TASK ON YOUR VIRTUAL GALLERY: After knowing how art forms can be
integrated or combined, witness more of these Integrative Arts in your Gallery.
Notice the uniqueness of elements found in the art forms and how their combination
highlighted Art appreciation at its finest and how they provided worthy-to-witness
pieces of art, symbolizing the Philippines and its people.
EXPLAIN
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ELABORATE
Are you familiar with this term? Are you fond of watching fashion
shows locally or international? Well…
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EVALUATE
PERFORMANCE TASK # 2 (ON INTEGRATIVE ART FORMS)
30 pts.
Short coupon bond
Landscape or portrait
Encoded
Arial Narrow 10 or 11
1” margin (all sides)
PDF file
Research on other Integrative art forms in your locality. Provide pertinent information about
each and include pictures as necessary and available. Use the graphic organizer below as a
guide. (6 pts. each answer)
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Handwritten or Encoded
WRITTEN TASK # 2 (SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT) Arial 11
PDF file
30 pts.
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
I. TRADITIONAL vs. CONTEMPORARY ART: Label each image as Traditional or Contemporary Art,
then indicate the corresponding period it belongs. Put your answers on the space provided after each
number (16 points).
▪You can always refer to Unit 1 of this Module including the Virtual Gallery. Take note of the
characteristics observed for each period when art in the Philippines has evolved.
Example:
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1. 2.
5. 6.
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7. 8.
1. 2.
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3. 4.
5. 6.
7. 8.
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9. 10.
Essay: If you would direct and produce a performing arts in the future, what most likely would be your
theme and plot considering the concept that Integrative arts highlights community preservation
and cultivation of love. What collaborative forms of art be present and why?
CRITERIA:
Content (substance) 2 points
Mechanics (spelling, punctuation, grammar) 2 points
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REFERENCES
Bronner, O. (n.d.) Mcarthur Landing Memorial Park, Philippines. [ Online Image]. Retrieved from
https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/798474208928681568/
Dance Pinoy, (2018). Philippine Dance in the Spanish Period. [ Online Image]. Retrieved from
https://www.dancepinoy.com/2009/07/philippine-dance-in-spanish-period.html
Henares, I. (2010). Pampanga: Good Friday Santo Entierro procession in Bacolor, Pampanga. [ Online
Image]. Retrieved from https://www.ivanhenares.com/2010/04/pampanga-good-friday-santo-
entierro.html
Juvyjabian, (2016). The Musical Instruments of Traditional Filipino Music. [ Online Image]. Retrieved
from https://steemit.com/music/@juvyjabian/the-musical-instruments-of-traditional-filipino-music
Lira, B. (n.d.) Acrylic on Canvas. Pikachu Scream Painting. [ Online Image]. Retrieved from
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Lynn, K. (n.d). Image of three caricatures with different shapes and sizes. [Online Image]. Retrieved
from https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/226657793726369464/
Perez, A.B., Ignacio, J.M., Fajardo, B.V. (2016). Philippine Contemporary Arts: Expressions and
Experimentations. Brilliant Creations Publishing, Inc.
Primer, (2019). Repertory Philippines to Combine the Familiar and the New for Its 83rd Season. [
Online image]. Retrieved from https://primer.com.ph/blog/2019/10/19/repertory-philippines-to-
combine-the-familiar-and-the-new-for-its-83rd-season/
Ramirez, V. (2016). Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions. Vibal Group, Inc.
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MODULE 2
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UNIT 1
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ENGAGE
Trivia about
Philippine Artists
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Welcome
EXPLORE Aboard!
If you’re given the title of National Artist, you can consider yourself one of
the best. By being given the title, it means you have given significant
contributions to the development of Philippine arts and letters. The
recognition is given to those who excel in the fields of music, dance, theatre,
visual arts, literature, film and broadcast, and architecture or allied arts.
Let us further learn about these different artists in the Philippines and their
masterpieces. And why not, by gaining knowledge, you will learn to love the
arts more.
EXPLAIN
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1. Living artists who are Filipino citizens at the time of nomination, as well as those who died
after the establishments of the award in 1972 but were Filipino citizens at the time of their death;
2. Artists who, through the content and form of their works, have contributed in building a Filipino
sense of nationhood;
3. Artists who have pioneered in a mode of creative expression or style, thus earning distinction
and making an impact on succeeding generations of artists;
4. Artists who have created a substantial and significant body of work and/or consistently
displayed excellence in the practice of their art form thus enriching artistic expression or style;
and
5. Artists who enjoy broad acceptance through:
a. Prestigious national and/or international recognition, such as the Gawad CCP Para sa Sining,
CPP Thirteen Artists Award and NCCA Alab ng Haraya;
b. Critical acclaim and/or reviews of their work/s;
c. Respect and esteem from peers.
•The insignia of the Order of the National Artists is composed of a grand Collar featuring circular
links portraying the arts, and an eight-pointed conventionalized sunburst suspended from a
sampaguita wreath in green and white enamel.
•The central badge is a medallion divided into three equal portions, red, white, and blue, recalling
the Philippine flag, with three stylized letter Ks-the “KKK” stands for the CCP’s motto:
“katotohanan, kabutihan, at kagandahan” (“the true, the good, and the beautiful”), as coined by
then first lady Mrs. Imelda Romualdez Marcos, the CCP’s founder.
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Excellent! Did you enjoy what you have just discovered? There remain a
ELABORATE number of national artists that you have not heard of yet, aside from the artists
aforementioned. Let us then work on the following (formative) assessment.
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EVALUATE
WRITTEN TASK # 3 (30 pts.)
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REFERENCES
Benavidez-Perez, A., Ignacio, J. M., & Fajardo, B. (2016). Philippine contemporary arts. Expressions
and experimentation. Quezon City: Brilliant Creations Publishing, Inc.
Magalona, E., Zoleta, M. A., & Arlos, A. (2017). Contemporary Philippine arts from the regions. Manila:
Mindshapers Co., Inc.
Menoy, J. (2016). Contemporary Philippine arts from the regions. Mandaluyong City: Books Atbp.
Publishing Corp.
National Commission for Culture and Arts. (2020). The order of national artists. Retrieved from
https://ncca.gov.ph/about-culture-and-arts/culture-profile/national-artists-of-the-philippines/
Official Gazette. (n.d.). NCCA’s National Artists of the Philippines Guidelines. Retrieved from
https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/the-order-of-national-artists/
Palencia, M., Cruz, J., Solmerano, E. T., Ondevilla, M. K., & Jerusalem, V. (2017). Contemporary
Philippine arts from the regions. Manila: Fast books Educational Supply, Inc.
University of the Philippines. (n.d.). National artists of the Philippines. Retrieved from
https://upd.edu.ph/national-artists-of-the-philippines/
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UNIT 2
4. value the contributions of the GAMABA artists and world-class artists in the
field of Philippine arts; and
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ENGAGE
The pictures or images below are some examples of Manlilikha
ng Bayan’s works.
Could you name the artist of each work and surmise the
story behind each art?
What do the works have in common?
Image source: CNN Philippines. (2017) [online image]. Retrieved Image source: CNN Philippines. (2017) [online image]. Retrieved
from https://www.Fcnnphilippines.com from https://www.Fcnnphilippines.com
Image source: Collectivo VV. (2020). [Online image]. Retrieved Image source: Film and theater studies. (n.d.). [Online image].
from https:/Fmarketplace.com/FexperiencesFlearn-to-make- Retrieved from
miniature--painting/ https://filmandtheater.wordpress.com/author/7aproduction/
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Image source: Gawad sa Manlilikha na Bayan. (2019). [Online [Photograph of Cocoy A. Sexcion Exhibition Photos]. (n.d).
image]. Retrieved from Retrieved from
https://www.google/facebook.com.gmbbayan https://blaansforgamaba.weebly.com/uploads/1/2/9/4/
EXPLORE
Philippine traditional art, despite being practiced for centuries by
specific groups, can be considered as contemporary because it
has been preserved and is being practiced at present. It also
shares the collaborative and integrative qualities of
contemporary art. The GAMABA (Gawad Sa Manlilikha Ng
Bayan) aims to preserve these living traditions by awarding the
finest Filipino traditional artists, who possess not only the skill
but the folk knowledge, as bearers of intangible cultural heritage.
By doing so, the GAMABA highlights and brings awareness to
these art forms, ensuring their survival and enriching the
understanding of contemporary artists about the identity and
essential values of our own art.
EXPLAIN
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MAIN OBJECTIVE: To honor and support the traditional folk artists and to see
to it that their skills and crafts are preserved. The award is tied with a program
that ensures the transfer of their skills to new generations and the promotion of
the craft both locally and internationally.
In 2014, the Senate of the Philippines adopted Senate Resolution No. (SRN) 765 aimed at
recognizing the accomplishments of the country’s living treasures.
EMBLEM
The award logo is a representation of the human
form used in traditional cloth. Below the logo is the
phrase “Manlilikha ng Bayan” written in Baybayin,
an ancient Filipino script used in the Philippines in
the 16th century.
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PROCESS of SELECTION
The Panel
-The Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan is administered by a committe.
-is composed of a representative from each of the committees of the Sub- commission on
Cultural Communities and Traditional Arts such as the Office of the Muslim Affairs (OMA), the
National Commission on Indegenous People (NCIP), and other institutions.
-The reviewers are composed of five members of the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan
Committee and four individuals identified bt the Committee among scholars, practitioners, and
experts in the traditional art.
The Nominations
-They can come from the members of the ad hoc panel of experts, the suc- commissions on
cultural communities and traditional art.
-They can government or private institutions, universities, and other persons knowledgeable of
any of the categories: : folk architecture, maritime, transport, weaving, carving, performing arts,
literature, graphic and plastic arts, ornament, textile, and fiber art, pottery and other artistic
expressions of traditional culture.
The Screening
-The ad hoc committe is deployed to various priority areas in gthe country to conduct searches
and document of the candidates' art/ craft.
-They review qualifications of the candidates and submit their recommendations to the NCCA
Board of Commissioners.
-Once selected, the President of the Philippines confers the awardees in a public ceremony in
Malacaṅan Palace.
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LIST OF AWARDEES
Date of
Awardee Art/Craft
Award
Ginaw Bilog- Artist and Poet Bilog preserved the ambahan, a Mangyan tradition of
1993
Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro singing or chanting poetry.
An extraordinary musician and storyteller, Intaray
mastered the arts of basal (gong music ensemble),
Masino Intaray- Musician and kulilal (lyrical poem sung with two-stringed kudyapi),
Epic Chanter and bagit (instrumental music played with kudyapi). 1993
Brookes Point, Palawan He also played aroding (mouth harp) and babarak
(ring flute); and is a prolific epic chanter and
storyteller.
Sulaiman perfected the art of playing kutyapi (two-
Samaon Sulaiman- Musician stringed plucked lute), and served as the master
1993
Mamasa Pano, Maguindanao teacher of the art in his hometown and other towns in
their area.
Lang Dulay- Textile Weaver Lang Dulay was a master weaver of the traditional
Lake Sebu, South Cotabato t’nalak, or T’boli cloth, an abaca textile that can only 1998
be woven through tedious process.
Salinta Monon- Weaver A traditional weaver since age twelve, Monon
1998
Bansalan, Davao del Sur preserved the dying art Bagobo weaving.
Saclag gained perfection in playing Kalinga
Alonzo Saclag- Musician and instruments and dancing patterns and movements
Dancer associated with rituals. He also advocated the Kalinga 2000
Lubuagan, Kalinga Province philosophies, and the promotion of their culture to the
rest of the country.
Caballero mastered ten epics of their region, including
the Labaw Dunggon and Humadapnon. In addition to
Federico Caballero- Epic
this, he also advocated the preservation of traditions
Chanter 2000
in his region by traveling from barangay to barangay
Sulod- Bukidnon, Iloilo
to encourage other indigenous groups to learn how to
read and write.
Uwang Ahadas is a partially blind musical genius who
has mastered and taught several Yakan instruments,
Uwang Ahadas- Musician
including the kwintangankayu (instrument with five 2000
Lamitan, Basilan
wooden logs hung horizontally), gabbang (bamboo
xylophone), and agung.
Darhata Sawabi was a master weaver of the
Darhata Sawabi- Weaver
traditional pissyabit of the Tausug, preserving 2004
Parang, Sulu
generations of Tausug designs
Eduardo Mutuc-
Mutuc is a dedicated sculptor of religious and secular
Metalsmith/Metal Sculptor 2004
art in silver, bronze, and wood.
Apalit, Pampanga
Haja Amina upheld the Sama women tradition of mat
Haja Amina Appi- Weaver
weaving, revolutionizing the traditional white mats 2004
Tandubas, Tawi-Tawi
with her own tinted designs
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WORLD-CLASS ARTISTS
The Philippine contemporary arts have developed and matured that our artists can now stand proudly on
the world stage.
The most recent performers to be acknowledged is El Gamma Penumbra, a shadow play group of young
locals from Tanauan, Batangas. The group won first place in the first television production of Asia’s Got
Talent in Singapore in May 2015. They have conquered the hearts not only of the Filipinos but of Asians
as well.
In visual arts, the Filipinos have also made a big scene. Once again, the Philippines is participating in the
Venice Biennale after fifty- one years of absence, The Venice Biennale is a prestigious international art
exhibition that started in 1895. One of its aims is showcase the latest works of art from different nations.
Patrick Flores, a professor of Art Studies and curator of the Vargas Museum of the University of the
Philippines, was chosen to curate the Philippine Pavilion. He named the exhibit “Tie a string around the
World.” Representing the Philippines are artists Jose Tence Ruiz, Manny Montelibano, Gus Albor, Lito
Carating, and Jing Turalba. It is wonderful to know that the Philippine Pavilion has been named in the
best list and a “must see” among the international pavilions. One of the pavilion’s exhibits, Shoal by Jose
Tence Ruiz.
Among the first contemporary artists to be acclaimed internationally is Cecil Licad, a gifted classical
pianist. As a child prodigy, she made her debut at the age of seven as a soloist with the Philippine
Philharmonic Orchestra. She was also one of the youngest musicians to receive the prestigious
Leventritt Competition Gold Medal in 1981.She is based abroad and when she is in the country, she
gives concerts and outreach programs to budding musicians.
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And, of course, who can forget Lea Salonga? She is a former member of Repertory Philippines, a
theater company founded by the late Zenaida Amador that produces Broadway and other plays. Lea was
one of several hundred Asian aspirants to be chosen for the role of Kim in the 1989 musical Miss Saigon
in London and later in Broadway, for which she received a Tony Award. The Tony Award is Broadway’s
equivalent to Hollywood’s Academy Award, or Oscars.” Aside from being known as Kim, Lea also
performed as Fantine and Eponine in mother hit musical, Les Miserables; as Mulan in the Disney movie
Mulan; and as Princess Jasmine in another Disney film Aladdin.
Lisa Macuja- Elizalde, the country’s first prima ballerina is the first foreign soloist to join Kirov ballet, a
famous Russian ballet company. She has won several awards_ both national and foreign_ for recitals.
One of these awards is a spot in the 1997 Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the World in the USA.
She was also given the Order of International Friendship by Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2001.
We also remember pop singer Charice Pempengco, who became famous when Ellen Degeneres
discovered her on Youtube a few years ago. After a short stint in the United States, she has returned
and is now a popular recording artist.
Philippine art today is active and vibrant because of the Filipino artist’ talent, creativity. Skill, and their
perseverance even in times of turmoil that drive them to pursue their dreams
ELABORATE
Looking back, you have seen how there came the rise of the National Living
Treasures and how thriving Filipino world-class artists are. They come as a proof
that Filipinos are people of a very rich culture.
What then, in your honest opinion, is the importance of preserving and
promoting genuine Filipino tradition through the arts?
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artists. Facts were artists. Facts were life and works of the and/ or explanation.
accurate for all profiles accurate for almost all artists. Facts were Explanation does
reported on the profiles reported on accurate for most not explain the life
timeline. Each profile the timeline. Each (75%) of the artist and works of the
includes at least three profile has at least two profiles reported on artists. Facts were
complete sentences. complete sentences. the timeline. Each often inaccurate for
profile has at least profiles reported on
one complete the timeline. Some
sentence. profiles had no
content attached.
Graphics All graphics effectively All graphics are Some graphics are Graphics are not
and Images/ illustrated the effective. Every artist effective and their effective and/or less
Creativity/ importance of the artist profile has at least use is balanced with than two images or
Visual profile and were three images. text use. Only two graphics attached.
aesthetic balanced with text use. graphics or images
Every artist profile has attached.
at least three images.
Title The brochure has a The brochure has an The brochure has a The title of all the
creative title that effective title that title that is easy to parts of the activity
accurately describes accurately describes locate. is missing and
the material and is easy the material and is difficult to locate.
to locate. easy to locate.
Details/ Gives appropriates Gives details and Gives little detail and Gives no detail or
Implications details and thoughtful implications of poor analysis of implications of
implications of information about the implications of information on the
information about the different artists. information. given topic.
different artists. Creates connections of
Creates connections art to text.
with each researched
information.
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REFERENCES
Benavidez-Perez, A., Ignacio, J. M., & Fajardo, B. (2016). Philippine contemporary arts. Expressions
and experimentation. Quezon City: Brilliant Creations Publishing, Inc.
Magalona, E., Zoleta, M. A., & Arlos, A. (2017). Contemporary Philippine arts from the regions. Manila:
Mindshapers Co., Inc.
National Commission for Culture and Arts. (2020). The order of national artists. Retrieved from
https://ncca.gov.ph/about-culture-and-arts/culture-profile/national-artists-of-the-philippines/
Official Gazette. (n.d). NCCA’s National Artists of the Philippines Guidelines. Retrieved from
https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/the-order-of-national-artists/
Palencia, M., Cruz, J., Solmerano, E. T., Ondevilla, M. K., & Jerusalem, V. (2017). Contemporary
Philippine arts from the regions. Manila: Fast books Educational Supply, Inc.
University of the Philippines. (n.d.). National artists of the Philippines. Retrieved from
https://upd.edu.ph/national-artists-of-the-philippines/
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MODULE 3
ARTS
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UNIT 1
TOPIC LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the lesson, you should be able
to:
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ENGAGE
It could be the visual arts which include painting, sculpture,
architecture, installation, photography, and video art. Or it
might be the performing arts which comprise drama, music,
and dance.
Cite one specific contemporary art form from your region
which you personally find astounding.
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EXPLAIN
To further appreciate a work of art, let us learn of the fundamental aspects:
the elements of art and principles of design.
ELEMENTS OF ART
Line is the path created by a moving point, mark, or object. It is a dot that takes a
walk. A line can be straight, swirly, wavy, jagged, dotted, dashed, broken, thick,
Line thin, zig zag, diagonal, vertical, horizontal, curved, bold, parallel, or perpendicular.
Shape is a flat enclosed area that is two-dimensional (2D), or length and height.
When a line connects to itself, it creates a shape. It can either be geometric
Shape (angular) or organic (curvy). Examples of shapes are circle, square, rectangle,
diamond, oval, crescent, heart, triangle, and octagon.
Form As opposed to a shape, form has three dimensions (3D), or height, width, and
depth. You can walk around a form. Examples of form are cube, cylinder, and
sphere.
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Space is the emptiness or area within or around objects. Positive space is the
area that the object occupies. Negative space is the empty area around that
Space object.
Space also refers to the "parts" of the picture: foreground, middle ground, and
background.
Color is the visible wavelength of light that is reflected off a surface. Color adds
interest and mood to a work of art. It is also referred to as "Hue". The primary
Color colors are red, yellow, and blue. The secondary colors are created by mixing
equal amounts of two primary colors. They are green, orange, and purple (violet).
The tertiary colors are made by mixing primary and secondary colors.
Value is the degree of lightness or darkness of a color – or the effect of light and
shade on objects in a picture. The lighter the color, the higher the value. The
Value darker the color, the lower the value. Adding white to any color creates a tint.
Adding black to any color creates a shade.
Texture is the perceived surface quality of a work of art. There are two types of
texture: Actual (how the surface actually feels: it can really be felt by touch) and
Texture Illusory (how the surface appears to feel, without having any actual texture: it can
only be seen, not felt).
PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN
Rhythm Rhythm (or Beat) is the regular repetition of certain elements in a work
of art like color or lines to create a pattern and show movement.
Movement Movement is the look of action (or sense of motion) in a work of art.
Proportion Proportion is the relationship in size of one component/part of a work of
art to another component/part or to the whole.
Variety Variety is the diversity in a work of art through use or combination of
several elements of design so that monotony may be prevented.
Emphasis Emphasis is the dominant feature (or the focal point) in a work of art.
Subordination is its opposite – the less important feature.
and Contrasts in color, value, space, line, texture, or shape generate
Subordination emphasis and subordination.
Balance is the visual equalization of the elements in a work of art. It
demonstrates how the artist creates or distributes weight through formal
Balance (symmetrical) balance, informal (asymmetrical) balance, or radial
balance.
1. FORMAL OR SYMMETRICAL BALANCE is achieved when both sides of an artwork appear
the same. Formal balance may either be strict symmetry if division of weight is exactly the
same (eg. spread wings of a butterfly) or approximate symmetry if division of weight is
roughly the same.
2. INFORMAL OR ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE is achieved when both sides are not the same
yet visual stability exists (eg. Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement).
3. RADIAL BALANCE is achieved when elements are distributed around a center point (like a
flower).
Harmony Harmony (or unity) is the wholeness of the work of art with its elements
and the principles of design perfectly fitting together.
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Pyrography is the art of decorating wood or other This untitled pyrography drawing presents a child
materials with burn marks resulting from a controlled (most presumably, a daughter) with her mother as the
application of a heated object. subject. Subject pertains to any object shown or
represented in the work of art. It may be person,
What Mang-osan does after he sketches a design is scene, animal, thing, idea, or event. Subject differs
that he uses a magnifying glass to concentrate solar from theme which is general in scope being the
heat on select areas of his design. The heat etches universal idea explored in the work. For instance, if
darkened lines into the wood, resulting in a the theme were Memories That Matter, the subject
magnificent landscape or an elaborate portrait. could be a daughter with her mother.
PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN
ELEMENTS OF ART
►Tattoos and weaving
►This artwork lavishly uses designs each follow a
the lines it needs from the similar pattern and form
eye brows, long hair, comb which, thus, make most
teeth, garment design, and lines, shapes, and color
the tattoos to the background. on this artwork attain
rhythm.
►Shapes are carefully
noticeable on the garment, ►Rhythm elicits the
the mother’s arm, and on movement or look of
the background; the subject action (sense of motion)
can be considered form. in the tattoos and
weaving designs.
►The frames are a
negative space; whereas, ►The components of the
everything inside the subject are in proportion
frame is a positive space. to each other.
►The patterns of the lines and shapes, the color and its low
►Having ash black and burnt
and high value, and the illusory texture come in variety.
umber, black and brown
color scheme dominates. ►Between the daughter ►Using a single axis as the
and her mother, the dividing point and splitting
►Color is of varying value. Skin tone,
daughter is the down the middle, this
for instance, has to be of higher value; artwork demonstrates
emphasis with her face
likewise, the effect of light and shade informal (or asymmetrical)
looking directly.
on the daughter’s face is noteworthy. balance.
►With the absence of tattoos on the daughter’s ►With the elements of art and principles of design
and mother’s faces, texture, illusory it is, is complementing each other in this artwork and most
softly smooth while the garment, tattoos, and especially alongside the theme Memories That
the background seem tactilely coarse. Matter, this pyrography drawing exhibits harmony.
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ELABORATE
THE ELEMENTS OF ART AND PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN ARE ALSO
IDENTIFIABLE IN OTHER ART FORMS WHICH INCLUDE DRAMA,
MUSIC, AND DANCE.
EVALUATE Follow the answer sheet template and be guided by the scoring rubrics
provided in the next two pages.
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MECHANICS
Handwritten or Encoded (PDF)
Arial Narrow 12
ANSWER SHEET TEMPLATE Single-spaced
1-inch margins
NAME
STRAND & SECTION Short bond paper/s
SOURCE/REFERENCE SOURCE/REFERENCE
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SCORING RUBRICS
15 10 5
Ideas are well Ideas are well Ideas are illogically
organized following organized following sequenced not
ORGANIZATION the prescribed format. a different format. following a format.
AND
All questions are Questions are not Questions are not
COMPLETENESS
completely answered. completely answered answered.
having used a
different format.
Ideas are clear and Some ideas are Almost all ideas are
CLARITY AND well substantiated. unclear lacking unclear.
DEPTH justification.
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REFERENCES
Benavides-Perez, A. (2016). Philippine contemporary arts: Expressions and experimentations.
Brilliant Creations.
Hurst Euless Bedford Independent School District. (n.d.). Elements and principles of art.
https://www.hebisd.edu/cms/lib/TX50000437/Centricity/Domain/76/documents/Elementary%20A
rt%20Curriculum%20Framework/Elements_and_Principles_of_Art_A.pdf
Sabri, D. (2020, October 6). Elements of art and principles of design. Academia.edu.
https://www.academia.edu/5463889/Elements_of_art_and_principles_of_design
Zhang, J. (2014, October 8). Artist uses the power of the sun to etch pyrography drawings. My Modern
Met. https://mymodernmet.com/jordan-mang-osan-solar-pyrography-drawings/
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UNIT 2
TOPIC LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the lesson, you should be able
to:
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EXPLORE
Being the only critic that
counts, deliberate which
artwork you will like most.
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EXPLAIN
More than liking an art is understanding it in order to appreciate it more.
When you look at an artwork, consider three key elements:
FORM, CONTENT, and CONTEXT.
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FORM
This artwork is a layer of three varied
colors: black, blue, and red leading for CONTENT
emphasis. Amazingly, the colors are Red Painting is an abstract art.
almost of the same value spread out
and split crosswise, it is formal One of the most visible colors, second only to yellow, the
balance, almost a strict symmetry. powerful red in this artwork captures attention yet instills
With the pigment in crumbs, texture is caution, clear-headedness, and resolution as manifested
illusory rough. by its redness blended with other colors. Red Painting
refuses to be purely red or it may speak of extremes that
Titled Red Painting, this artwork red is known for: for instance, righteousness and
achieves harmony having red arrogance with none to impart if this artwork were all
proportionate to the space it has to monotonous red. After all life is red blended with other
occupy. colors: a little bit of caution, clear-headedness, and
resolution goes a long way.
CONTEXT
An Asian painter, Vinluan must have picked red being the color of
good luck in Asia. He must have also recognized how red on the
Philippine flag, which stands for patriotism and valor, subsists with
other colors.
Moreover, he says, “My art is a personal statement of my wholeness
of being, of a universality of feeling good about myself, and how I
must relate to my colleagues and other members of the society”.
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EVALUATE
WRITTEN TASK # 2 (30 pts.)
Deploying the three key elements to consider in understanding art, rank the
following artworks according to which you like and understand most to the
least. Use #s 1-4. Then, share your thoughts or insights of the artwork which
you ranked 1st.
Follow the answer sheet template and be guided by the scoring rubrics
provided in the next two pages.
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MECHANICS
Handwritten or Encoded (PDF)
Arial Narrow 12
ANSWER SHEET TEMPLATE Single-spaced
1-inch margins
NAME
STRAND & SECTION Short bond paper/s
GUIDE QUESTIONS:
IMAGE OF THE ARTWORK 1. What or who do you see in the artwork?
RANKED 1st 2. Describe it. How is it presented?
3. What are the notable elements of art or
principles of design in the artwork?
CONTENT (What the message is) CONTEXT (What the situations are surrounding the
work)
GUIDE QUESTIONS:
GUIDE QUESTIONS:
1. What is the theme of the artwork?
2. React. How do you find the theme? 1. What do you think does the artist think, feel,
3. What must be the message of the artwork (or or value as revealed in the artwork?
the artist)? Cite features of the artwork that 2. What must be the period in history behind
will support your answer. the artwork?
YOUR COMMENT ON HOW THE ART AUTHENTICALLY MIRRORS SOCIETY, CULTURE, AND/OR HISTORY
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SCORING RUBRICS
15 10 5
Ideas are well Ideas are well Ideas are illogically
organized following organized following sequenced not
ORGANIZATION the prescribed format. a different format. following a format.
AND
All questions are Questions are not Questions are not
COMPLETENESS
completely answered. completely answered answered.
having used a
different format.
Ideas are clear and Some ideas are Almost all ideas are
CLARITY AND well substantiated. unclear lacking unclear.
DEPTH justification.
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REFERENCES
Benavides-Perez, A. (2016). Philippine contemporary arts: Expressions and experimentations.
Brilliant Creations.
Caňete, R. (2002, June 1). Cosmic harmony in Nestor Vinluan’s home. Philstar Global.
https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/modern-living/2002/06/01/163007/cosmic-harmony-nestor-
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UNIT 3
TOPIC LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the lesson, you should be able
to:
2. incorporate contemporary
characteristics in an artwork with
attention to detail; and
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ENGAGE
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EVALUATE
Be guided by the scoring rubrics.
Have fun.
SCORING RUBRICS
15 10 5
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MODULE 4
Contemporary art embraces a variety of
art forms, from the all popular paintings
and drawings to the birth of new
approaches using digital and
technologically-driven art media. These
capture the ensemble of the human
senses and enable us to understand
and perceive the world around us.
USED IN
CONTEMPORARY ART
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UNIT 1
TOPIC LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the lesson, you should be able
to:
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ENGAGE
Contemporary artists feel free to experiment with materials and use technology to
explore possibilities. What would you do with old textile, used plastic bottles, buri or
abaca? How can indigenous materials, found objects, recycled materials be combined to
make an artwork? Can you use the computer to plan an art space before installing an
artwork? These are the questions that artists grapple with in choosing or planning the
materials to use for their artworks. This unit will describe the traditional as well as new
materials and techniques used by the contemporary artists in making their art works.
EXPLORE
Medium, which comes from the Latin word medium, denotes the means by which
an artist communicates his ideas. These are the materials which are used by an artist to
interpret his feelings or thoughts. Many mediums have been used in creating different
works of art. The architect uses wood, bamboo, bricks, stone, concrete, and various
building materials. The painter uses pigments on wood or canvas to recreate reality of
nature. A sculptor uses steel, marble, bronze, metal and wood. A musician uses sound
and instruments to communicate its subject. Thus, medium is very essential in arts.
On the basis of medium, the arts are primarily classified as visual and auditory.
Visual arts are those whose mediums can be seen and which occupy space. These are
grouped into two classes. The first is the dimensional or two-dimensional arts which
include painting, drawing, printmaking, and photography. The three-dimensional arts
include sculpture, architecture, landscape, community planning, industrial designs, and
crafts like ceramics and furniture
The auditory arts are those whose mediums can be heard and which are
expressed in time. These are music and literature. The combined arts are those whose
mediums can be seen and heard, and these exist in both space and time. These are the
dance, the opera, the drama, and the movies. Along with the music, these are also known
as the performing arts because each artwork grasps the meaning of a significant event or
similar sequences consisting chiefly of a series of continuous incidents.
All arts convey meaning and these may be enjoyed through either the visual or the
auditory sense or both.
Technique is the manner in which the artist controls his medium to achieve the
desired effect. It is the ability with which he fulfills the technical requirements of his
particular work of art. It has something to do with the way he manipulates his medium to
express his ideas in the artwork.
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EXPLAIN
A. Painting Mediums
Painting is the art of creating meaningful effects on a flat surface by the use of pigments.
Different mediums are used in painting. Each medium exerts a pronounced effect on the finished
product, is capable of varied treatment, and determines its own stroke.
Painting Mediums
Medium Binder Diluent/Solvent Characteristics
1. acrylic paint acrylic Acrylic mediums, fast drying (dries
polymer denatured alcohol darker); opaque
dispersion (limited use) or translucent
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B. Sculpture Mediums
In choosing a subject for sculpture, the most important thing to consider is the material.
The materials available for sculpture are limitless. Each of these materials presents interesting
motivation to challenge the sculptor’s creativity.
Sculpture Mediums
Bricks Clay
Terracotta sculpture by Lucas Madrassi. (n.d.). Elseshah, K. (2020, July 5). 66 amazing scrap metal sculptures by
AnticStore. https://www.anticstore.art/60148P
British sculptor J.K. Brown. WooArts. https://wooarts.com/j-k-brown/
Wire Ivory
'Contemplating' male wire sculpture. (n.d.). Saatchi Authors: Johanna Hecht. (0001, January 1). Ivory and boxwood
Art. https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Sculpture-Contemplating- carvings, 1450–1800. The Met’s Heilbrunn Timeline of Art
Male-Wire-Sculpture/974461/4217218/view History. https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/boxw/hd_boxw.htm
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Fabric Paper
9 truly remarkable sand sculptures. (2014, August 21). From the Stone sculpture: Detailed description. (2017, September 5). world of
Grapevine. https://www.fromthegrapevine.com/arts/9-remarkable- stones. https://www.worldofstones.com/blog/detailed-description-
sand-sculptures on-stone-sculpture/
Wax Wood
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C. Mediums in Architecture
Architecture is an art. In its strictest meaning, it is the art of designing a building and
supervising its construction. It may also be regarded as the procedure assisted with the
conception of an idea and its realization in terms of building materials. In its broader meaning,
architecture is shelter to serve as protection of all activities of men- work, recreation, and sleep.
Materials in Architecture
1. Concrete
It is the most widely used building material
in the world, making it a good starting
material to get to know. However it also
has significant environmental impacts,
including a carbon footprint of up to 5% of
worldwide emissions.
INC offers Philippine arena as COVID-19 mega quarantine facility. (2020, July 24).
Manila Bulletin. https://mb.com.ph/2020/04/03/inc-offers-philippine-arena-as-
covid-19-mega-quarantine-facility/
4. Plastic
It may seem like a cheap, unsustainable
material to some, but one should not be so
quick to judge the possibilities that plastic
holds.
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5. Stone
It is another material used over
generations in certain geographical
locations around the world, stone has a
wide diversity of textures, colours and
strengths. Despite its heavy, solid
materiality, one can still work with it to
achieve diverse forms.
The province of Batanes | Stone houses, beautiful places, visit Philippines. (2011,
April 18). Pinterest. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/1900024813515870/
6. Textiles
It have been explored most commonly
using tensile structures, however there’s a
whole range of opportunities using this
material: load-bearing chairs, inflatable
spaces, fabric casting and wooden fabrics
amongst others.
Green efforts. (n.d.). - Redevelopment
Updates. https://smcitybaguio.weebly.com/green-efforts.html
7. Glass
The most used material to achieve
transparency and light is without a doubt
glass, one of the most commonly used
façade elements in contemporary
architecture. Some are taking it a step
further, attempting to extend its properties 16 iconic architectural structures in the Philippines. (2016, December 28).
to create "intelligent" responsive glass. ZipMatch. https://www.zipmatch.com/blog/architectural-structures-in-
philippines/
8. Brick
Despite its rigid, rectangular shape made
to fit in your hand, brick architecture has
been shown to create beautiful structures
with the right craftsmanship. Innovative
thinkers are also finding new ways to
incorporate active sustainability into the
small building elements.
Bahay Na bato. (n.d.). Wikiwand. Retrieved December 20, 2020,
from https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Bahay_na_bato
9. Kevlar
A material stronger than metal body armor,
with awesome tensile strength, Kevlar is
certainly an asset when building large
structures. With a less rigid composition
than steel however, it could reform the way
we think of large load-bearing structures.
Sullivan, C. (2011, October 20). Betting on kevlar: Tomorrow's wonder
material? ZDNet. https://www.zdnet.com/article/betting-on-kevlar-tomorrows-
wonder-material/
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10. Bamboo
Bamboo usage is generally dictated by the
geographical location of the architectural
project. In locations where bamboo makes
sense, it is an incredibly flexible, strong,
sustainable material that can be useful in
many ways.
First full bamboo school in Philippines stands up to tough Stormwinds. (2011,
January 31). Inhabitat | Design For a Better World!. https://inhabitat.com/first-full-
bamboo-school-in-philippines-stands-up-to-tough-stormwinds/
11. Carbon Fiber
Reflecting everything about our new
material endeavors is carbon fiber: "five
times stronger than steel, twice as stiff,
weighing significantly less." The
composition of carbon fibre makes it
flexible to work with, allowing it to take Structural retrofitting carbon fiber [ other services] Pasay, Philippines -- Brand new
shapes from surfaces to rods, depending & 2nd hand for sale ~ Page -- 1. (n.d.). MyBenta ~ Free Classified Ads and Buy & Sell
on your requirements. Website,
Philippines. https://www.mybenta.com/tag?q=structural+retrofitting+carbon+fiber
12.Photovoltaic cells
With all the high-rises soaring high above
the earth, it’s a wonder photovoltaic
facades haven’t become a norm. Due to
the evolution of photovoltaic technology,
cells may no longer have to be locked in
place on the roof.
(n.d.). Philippine Solar Rooftops. https://www.solarrooftops.ph/
13. Earth
Earth is among the oldest building
materials we can think of due to its almost
universal accessibility and relative ease of
use at small scales. It’s capable of being
compressed into modules, as well as
creating freeform surfaces, all of which can
eventually return to the earth with ease.
Earthbags gone wild in the Philippines! (2008, September 18). Natural Building
Blog. https://www.naturalbuildingblog.com/earthbags-gone-wild-in-the-
philippines/
14. Waste
We produce a huge amount of waste
covering a huge range of materials, but
getting to know your waste is an excellent
idea for future architects. Whether it’s
converting cigarette butts into building
material or plastic bottles to earthquake
resistant walls, recycling is something to
Plastic architecture: 12 projects that highlight the potential of polymers. (2016,
be admired. March 23). ArchDaily. https://www.archdaily.com/783728/plastic-architecture-12-
projects-that-highlight-the-potential-of-polymers
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15. Straw
Creating a passive thermal environment,
shielding from rain and blending into
similar natural surroundings are just a few
things that straw is good at. It’s no wonder
thatched roofs were so popular in the past.
D. Mediums of Music
Music is art and culture is reflected in art. The more music a person knows, the more
cultured he becomes.
Basically, music deals with sound. The mediums of music are the following:
A. Vocal Music
Women’s Voices
1. Soprano- tone is lighter in character, less somber and frequently more flexible. It is
classified into:
a. Coloratura soprano- highest and lightest of all voices. The music written for this
voice quality is full of runs, trills and light ornaments.
b. Mezzo soprano- it is a medium high in tonal quality.
c. Lyric soprano- less high and flute-like. It is suited to sweet songs like melodies
Filipina Sopranos
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Men’s Voices
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1. IDIOPHONES
Instruments that produce sound from the substance of the instrument itself (wood or metal) are
classified as idiophones. They are further subdivided into those that are struck, scraped,
plucked, shaken, or rubbed. In the Philippines there are metal and wooden (principally bamboo)
idiophones.
a. Gangsa (Cordillera)
d. Bantula (Bukidnon)
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e. Tagutok (Maranao)
a. Paldong (Kalinga)
b. Kaleleng (Bontoc)
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d. Diwas/Saggeypo (Kalinga)
e. Tambuli (Tagalog)
a. Kolitong
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b. Kudlung (Bagobo)
c. Kudyapi (Maguindanao)
e. Bandurria
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4. MEMBRANOPHONES
Single and double headed drums are found throughout the Philippines. They are variously
shaped–conical, cylindrical, goblet shaped, barrel shaped. Animal skins (snake, deer, or goat) is
used as head/heads of the drum. They may be beaten with sticks or by the palm portion of bare
hands. Drums are seldom used alone except to announce tidings over long distances. Usually
they are played with other instruments, particularly gongs, to form different kinds of ensembles
a. Sulibao (Bontok)
b. Ludag (Ifugao)
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c. Dabakan (Maguindanao)
The dabakan is a single-headed
Philippine drum, primarily used as a
supportive instrument in the kulintang
ensemble. Among the five main
kulintang instruments, it is the only non-
gong element of the Maguindanao
ensemble.
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A. Painting Techniques
Knowing some fundamental painting techniques and styles will help you immensely when
you're getting started on your artistic journey using paint. That means storing some knowledge of
tone, color, texture, brushwork and composition, as all this will help you to create your own
masterpieces with confidence.
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Glazing with oils, oil painting glaze art lesson. (n.d.). Art drawing
lessons online - learn how to draw sketch
paint. https://www.artgraphica.net/free-art-lessons/oil-
painting/glazing-in-oils.html
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B. Scuplture Techniques
Sculptors primarily use four basic techniques. The processes are either subtractive
(material is removed or carved out) or additive (material is added).
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C. Architectural Techniques/Styles
Architectural Styles/Techniques
1. Postmodernism
Examples: Jollibee's newly re-opened Katipunan branch is its first level up joy
mall architecture, Metrobank branches in the store. (2019, November 18). Tech and Lifestyle
1990s, Jollibee branches Journal. https://techandlifestylejournal.com/jollibee-level-up-joy-
store/
2. Neovernacular
3. High-tech
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4. Alternative Architecture
Example:
The “Rio Dome”: a dome house made of earth
and a little bit of cement; “Earthbag
Construction System by Nader Khalili
Earthbag history in the making in Coron, Philippines. (2014, December
9). Natural Building
Blog. https://www.naturalbuildingblog.com/earthbag-history-making-
coron-philippines/
5. Deconstructivism
Example:
The School of Design and Arts of the College School of design and arts (SDA-Taft, Manila) | Interior design colleges,
of St. Benilde interior design school, inexpensive interior design. (n.d.).
Pinterest. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/351562314640011255/
6. Green Architecture
Example:
Zuellig Building
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D. Music Genres
Popular Music in the Philippines
By Jonas Baes
Spanish and later American colonial regimes created a Philippine society whose Western social
institutions were modeled after their respective societal structures. While both Spanish and American
regimes gave their shares of social and cultural influences, it was the American regime that established
institutions that make up some of the present structure of modern Philippine society. The creation of such
institutions and the absorption of Philippines into the global political economy likewise created a need for
forms of leisure that was fit for such a society. This social condition gave rise to the development of
Philippine popular music into the forms that are known today.
Anglo-American popular music was widely heard in dance halls and cabarets, including vaudeville
shows at the early part of the twentieth century. The well-known musical genres at the time like
the cakewalk, the foxtrot and the ragtime—forerunners of what was to develop as Jazz—were played
by Filipino dance bands in cabarets. Vaudeville shows (bodabil) consists of a variety of acts that included
slapstick comedy routines and tap dance numbers aside from popular music. Filipino folk songs were
arranged into dance rhythms to suit the emerging American taste. With the introduction of radio, sheet
music, live entertainment and movie themes, popular music found its place in the mainstream of
Philippine society.
During the Japanese invasion in the Second World War, American forms of entertainment were
banned along with the suppression of American values. The Japanese branded American culture as
decadent while concealing its own agenda of economic and cultural expansionism. With this, a pro-
Filipino virtue was promoted side by side with a pro-Japanese virtue and songs were one important
medium to disseminate this value.
In the late 1940’s as the world was rebuilding itself after the turmoil of the 2 nd World War, American
forms of entertainment re-surfaced in the Philippines. American military presence, which demanded the
forms of rest and recreation, exposed the Filipinos to swing and continued the proliferation of popular
stage shows like the bodabil. Later, in the 1950’s, a popularized version of the samba was introduced.
This was followed by the emergence of the instrumental groups known as the cumbachero (a local
version of a Latin-American band), which became well-known in fiestas and other social gatherings.
In the 1950’s to the 1960’s, newer genres as rock and roll and country music appealed to a
younger generation of Filipino popular artists. Filipino counterparts of famous Western artists as Elvis
Presley, Jerry Vale, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, and the Beatles were heard over the radio and seen in
movies and on television.
While preference for foreign artists prevailed, local artists continued to strive for a distinct sound that
could be referred to as “Filipino”. Conscious efforts to develop that Filipino sound (Pinoy Sound) came
however in the 1970’s with the creation of Filipino rock music, dubbed as Pinoy Rock, Filipino Jazz
or Pinoy Jazz and Filipino pop ballad or the Manila Sound. Those initial efforts came to a significant
development in the late 70’s to the 80’s with the flourishing of various Filipino pop styles.
In the late 70’s, the Metro Manila Popular Music Festival (or Metro Pop), a song writing competition
for amateurs and professionals, became the buffer for the creation of new pop songs and the introduction
of emerging artists and performers. Other local competitions inspired even more artists and composers
to create more music. These include Likha Awit Pambata (a children’s song competition), the Himig
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Awards, and the Cecil Awards. It was at about this period when the Organisasyon ng mga Pilipinong
Mang-aawit (OPM), was created to address the needs of Filipino popular artists. OPM also stood
for Original Pilipino Music a handle for music composed and/or performed by Filipinos, even with its
eventual use of English lyrics.
The effort to probe deeper into the search for a Filipino identity in popular music was attempted in the
late 1980’s and the early 90’s by a group of composers who banded together to
form KATHA (write/create). This effort gave rise to the move to create Brown Music, a kind of
counterpart to the African-American “Black Music”. The outputs of multi-awarded composer Ryan
Cayabyab to fuse indigenous musical elements with foreign pop idioms took off to enable non-
mainstream artists like Joey Ayala to surface in the commercial arena. As the decade of the 90’s
commenced, more and more alternative artists entered into the mainstream.
ELABORATE
WRITTEN TASK # 3 (30 pts.)
Write a 250-400 word essay about medium and technique using the following guide
questions:
1. Why should artists devote attention to medium and technique in their art?
2. In what ways do the choice of medium and technique define the conduct of an art form or the
product? Provide examples.
3. Which media and technique are most prevalent and most utilized in your regional art? What is the
reason for this?
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EVALUATE
PERFORMANCE TASK # 2 (CULMINATING TASK) 30 pts.
THE THEME
THE SUBJECT
Develop an original idea for your painting/sculpture. You should start with an idea of what your
painting will be about. Once your idea is set, look for images that can help you plan the various parts of
your painting. For this assignment it is better to think in terms of a theme rather than a specific subject.
IMAGINING
This stage involves some brainstorming on your part to generate a list of possible ideas. Go
beyond your first thought to create a larger list of possible painting ideas. Try to think beyond just an
“image” and generate “ideas”.
PLANNING
For this stage of the project you need to create a list of all resources and materials that you will
need. Think carefully about how you will get images and what type of images you will need. You may
not simply reproduce a single image found on the internet - the images must have meaning to you and
others. One of the main purposes of art is to communicate something of importance. Determine what
you want to communicate and gather what you need to make that happen.
Take this time to rethink your approach and refine your ideas before starting the final artwork.
FINAL WORK
With this part of your project you will create the final piece of art. Bring together all the
resources, sketches and rough work and follow through with your idea. This will determine your final
mark.
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Specifications:
Criteria Score
Interpretation and clarity of the theme to the 6 pts.
viewer
Creativity and originality of the depicted theme 6
TOTAL 30 pts.
2. State your artistic vision for your art work. Discuss the theme of your work.
6. Discuss/show/indicate your inspirations/motivations for your artwork (this may be another artist’s
work or style, or simply something that gave you your ideas).
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