VISION

CNSC as premier higher

education institution in the
Bicol region providing excellent
services developing graduates
with highest ethical standards.

Republic of the Philippines

CAMARINES NORTE STATE
COLLEGE
Daet,
Camarines Norte

MISSION
CNSC shall provide higher and
advance studies in the field of education,
arts and sciences, economics, health,
engineering,
management,
finance,
accounting,
business
and
public
administration,
agriculture,
natural
resource development, and management
and ladderized courses. It shall also
respond to research extension and
production
services
adherent
to
progressive
leadership
towards

COURSE SYLLABUS
First Semester, AY 2014-2015
I. COURSE #
II. COURSE TITLE

Humanities 001
Arts, Man and Society

III. COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is a critical analysis and evaluation of the history of fine
art, both Oriental and Occidental, with an emphasis on its relation to the
human person and his society. It covers architecture, sculpture, painting,
music, poetry or literature, and dance. Its focus is the spacious realm of the
beautiful, the province of art, and a philosophical discussion of the idea of the
beautiful as an operation and object of judgment. It also emphasizes the
social dimension of art and its significance in the expression of a nations
unique individuality. The course also highlights the significance of cultural
awareness and the realization that the arts are a medium of the Geist that
dominates a particular epoch in human history.
IV. NUMBER OF UNITS
Number of Contact Hours
Prerequisite

3 units
54 hours (18weeks)
None

V. COURSE OBJECTIVES
1. Identify the context of art as a construct grounded on form, content and
context.
2. Explore a wide array of artistic forms and genres, and develop an
appreciation of the diversity of creative expressions across different
cultures and social contexts.
3. Use a variety of instructional materials and technology in the study and
appreciation of art.
4. Develop their skills in communicating and articulating their views,
thought, and insights about art through actual applications and group
performances done in the class in the form of group efforts and individual
initiatives be it in photography, painting, theater, dance, music and other
genres;
5. Recognize the significant contributions of art in relation to humans and
society as an ideological tool in nation-building;
6. Appreciate art in different dimensions: sensual, emotional and
intellectual;
7. Develop critical appreciation in re-appropriating classical work of art in
the contemporary times;
8. Develop the art and skills of interpreting art artifacts using the
hermeneutical tools as lenses;
9. Learn how to protect artistic and cultural heritage for future generations;
10.Consider the value of art as one of the best vehicles in their formation as
a Person and to become a mature professional with the Artistic ideals and
way of life.

VI. CORE VALUES

The course aims to develop students sense of valuing arts, and
provide them the venue to express their creative ideas, and sharpen their
critical thinking abilities. The subject will also hone their capacities
necessary to understand the artistic needs of Filipino learners in analyzing
art from the eye lenses of history, religion and philosophy. Given such
paradigm, the students shall confront the realities of art as a medium in
understanding better the complexities of life.

VII. COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Class Standing/ Participation (attendance, recitation, quizzes, activities and
portfolios)
Major Examinations (Prelims, Midterms and Finals)
Project (research materials on assigned topics, narrative reports and wellwritten compositions)
VIII. TEACHING. LEARNING STRATEGIES
Teaching Methods and Techniques:
Mediated Lecture-Discussion, Brainstorming, Group Researches and
Presentations, Role-Playing, Academic Games, Library Visits, Oral Reports/
Discussion, Independent Reading, Demonstration, Drill and Practice, Free and
Graded Recitations
Instructional Materials to be used:
Chalk/ Chalkboards, Text/ References, Audio and Visual Aids
Evaluation Techniques:
Oral Participations, Short/Long Quizzes, Portfolios, Major Examinations
IX. GRADING SYSTEM
Class Standing
Attendance
Class Recitation/ Participation
Quizzes
Assignments/Homework
Portfolio
Periodical Examinations
Projects

(50%)
5%
10%
10%
10%
15%
(30%)
(20%)
Total

(100%)

X. REFERENCES
Ocvirk, et.al. Art Fundamentals, Theory and Practice (Tenth
Edition). Mc Graw Hill Companies, Inc., 2006.
Martin, F. David, Jacobus, Lee A. The Humanities through the Arts
(Sixth Edition). Mc Graw Hill Companies, Inc., 2004.
Ortiz, M.A., Art Perception and Appreciation.
Sanchez, et.al. Introduction to the Humanities
Francisco, Zulueta M. The Humanities
XI. COURSE OUTLINE
Week 1

Orientation
a. CNSC Vision and Mission
b. Unit Goals and Objectives
c. Course Contents
d. Course Requirements and Grading System

Week 2

Definition of Humanities
Role and Importance of Humanities in Mans Life

Week 3
Understanding the Arts: Its Nature, Subjects, Functions,
Mediums, Techniques
Week 4

Preliminary Examinations

Week 5

Art Forms
a. Visual Arts
1. Painting

Week 6

Art Forms
a. Visual Arts
2. Sculpture

Week 7

Art Forms
a. Visual Arts
3. Architecture

Week 8

Other Forms of Visual Arts

Week 9

Actual Activity on Visual Arts

Week 10

Midterm Examinations

Week 11

Performing Arts and other Combined Arts

a. Elements
b. History

Week 12

Music

Week 13

Dance

Week 14

Drama

Week 15

Literature

Week 16

Planning, Finalizations and Rehearsals for the Variety Show

Week 17

Variety Show

Week 18

Final Examinations

Prepared By:
SIGFRED ALER
Instructor

Noted By:

ELSA T.
MANLANGIT
College Dean