Course Outline

COURSE CODE: HUMA101

COURSE TITLE: ART APPRECIATION
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The course is a study and appreciation of art and its development through the
various periods and movements of mans existence. The course brings the student to a better
understanding of art today, its past influences and its current significance.

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By the end of the course, the students shall have:

Developed a critical vocabulary and skills for describing, analyzing, and interpreting works of art.
Described as well as critique subject matter, art elements, styles of art, and technique.
Recognized major works by major figures of art history.
Demonstrated the Augustinian values of pursuit of wisdom, love of order, and common good.
GRADING SYSTEM: Periodic Examination- 50%
Class Standing-50%
Quizzes, Class Activities, Attendance
Group Project (30% of the Class Standing for the Final Term)
(n.b. All assignments and written outputs should be submitted through e-mail
(huma101artapp@gmail.com). Assignments/projects not submitted on time will not be considered.)

REFERENCES:
Jacobus, Lee A. and F. David Martin. Humanities through Arts. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2004.
Menoy, Jesus, Z. Introduction to the Humanities: A Holistic Approach. Mandaluyong: Books Atbp. Publishing
Corp., 2009.
Reyes, Feliciana, A., ed. Humanites for College Students. Manila: Katha Publishing Company, 2004.

COURSE OUTLINE
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1.4.
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2.1.
2.2.
2.3.
2.4.
2.4.1.
2.4.2.
2.4.3.
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2.4.5.
2.5.
2.5.1.
2.5.2.
2.6.
2.6.1.
2.6.2.
2.6.2.1.
2.6.2.2.

Introduction
Humanities and Arts
Functions of Art
Art Style and Factors Affecting Style
Genres of Art
Literary Arts
Definition
Elements
Literary Types
Assigned Reading Materials
On Seeing a 100% Perfect Girl by Haruki Murakami (short story)
Ang Baboy by John Iremil E. Teodoro (poetry)
Sonnet XVIII by William Shakespeare (poetry)
Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare (drama)
Works of notable foreign, Filipino, and local Writers
Film Viewing
Dead Poets Society
Romeo and Juliet (film clip)
Theater Experience
Pagpanglakaton Blues 3
Output
Poetry Writing
Scene Study from a play

2.6.2.3. Analysis of a short story/novel

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3.1.
3.1.1.
3.1.2.
3.1.3.
3.1.4.
3.1.5.
3.1.6.
3.2.
3.2.1.
3.2.2.
3.2.3.
3.2.4.
3.2.5.
3.2.6.
3.3.
3.3.1.
3.3.2.
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4.1.
4.2.
4.3.
4.4.
4.5.
4.6.
4.6.1.
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5.1.
5.1.1.
5.1.2.
5.1.3.
5.1.4.
5.1.5.
5.1.6.
5.1.7.
5.1.7.1.
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5.2.1.
5.2.2.
5.2.3.
5.2.4.
5.2.5.
5.3.
5.3.1.
5.3.2.
5.3.3.
5.3.4.
5.3.5.
5.3.6.
5.3.6.1.
5.3.6.2.
5.3.6.3.
5.3.7.
5.3.7.1.

Visual Arts
Painting
Definition
Mediums
Subjects
Tools
History
Notable Artists
Sculpture
Definition
Kinds
Mediums
Subjects
History
Notable Artists
Output
Doodle Art
Photography (illustrating elements and principles of design)
Architecture
Definition
Kinds of Architectural Construction
Mediums
History
Notable Artists
Output
Designing ones dream house
The Combined Arts (Dance, Music, Film)
Music
Definition
Elements
Kinds
Medium
History
Notable Artists
Film Viewing
August Rush
Dance
Definition
Elements
Kinds
History
Notable Artists
Film
Definition
Origins
Elements
Fundamental Stages of Film Production
Kinds of Film
Film Viewing
Cinema Paradiso
Ded na si Lolo
Works of notable filmmakers and other genres (to be decided)
Output
Song Composition

5.3.7.2. Making a short film