MABALACAT CITY COLLEGE

Rizal St, Dolores, Mabalacat, Pampanga

INSTITUTE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Social Sciences and Humanities Program

SYLLABUS IN HUMANITIES: ART APPRECIATION

I.

Course Description
:
This introductory course in Humanities deals in studying arts on variety of approaches. As an introduction to Arts
Appreciation, this course deals with arts as an important and dynamic venture of man. Hence, the course will attempt to define, identify, and study the different
forms of arts and its social relevance in connection to its role to humanity.

II.

Course Intended Learning Outcome:

After completing this course the students should be able to:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Exhibit knowledge and understanding on the significance of the elements and medium of arts.
Manifest self realization through the process of art making.
Produce a study of a life of an artist and its effect to the society
Create his/her own way of expressing his individuality through arts
Learn to appreciate arts on the level of cognitive and perceptual ability.

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Rizal St, Dolores, Mabalacat, Pampanga

INSTITUTE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Social Sciences and Humanities Program
III.

Week

1-2

Content
Standard
Demonstrate
understanding of
the nature of
humanities
Demonstrate an
application of
the ways of
presenting arts

Course Plan

Essential Learning
Declarative Knowledge
Functional
Knowledge

A. Introduction: Nature of
Humanities
1. Definition of Humanities
2. Brief Historical Background
on the Development of
Humanities
3. Importance of Studying
Humanities and Arts
B. The Nature of Art: Meaning
and Importance
1. Division of Art
2. The Subject of Art
3. Ways of Presenting the
Subject
4. Functions of Art

Writing the
importance and
meaning of
humanities

Intended
Learning
Outcome
Explain the
importance
of and
meaning of
humanities

Drawing an image
Defining arts
Labeling
categories of arts

Draw an
image that
represents
their
personality
by using one
of the ways
of presenting
arts

Teaching
Learning
Activities
Interactive
Lecture

Values
Integration

Group Sharing
Group
Discussion

Appreciate the
social relevance of
arts.
Appreciate the
implication of arts
and humanities.

Assessment
Tasks
Drawing
Group Activity

Define arts
Classify arts
according to
different
categories

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Rizal St, Dolores, Mabalacat, Pampanga

INSTITUTE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Social Sciences and Humanities Program
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Demonstrate an
application of
the Mediums of
arts

C. The Mediums of Arts:

1. Classification of Arts
According to Medium
2. Medium of Visual Arts
a. Painting
b. Drawing
c. Printmaking
d. Sculpture
e. Architecture

Painting an image

D. The Elements and

Organization of Art
1. Elements of Visual Arts
a. Line, Shape, Texture,
Color, and Value
b. Space and Movement
c. Perspective
2. Principles of Design

Explaining the
meaning of an art
work

Demonstrate an
understanding of
the elements
and organization
of art

Demonstrate an
application on
the medium of
music

E. The Medium of Music

1. The Vocal Medium of Music
2. Instrumental Medium
3. Qualities of Sound
4. Elements of Music
a. Rhythm and Melody
b. Harmony and Tone Color
c. Texture and Form

Sculpting a
caricature
Producing a
miniature of a
building

Performing a
musical
presentation

Paint an
image
Make a
caricature
using soap
Produce a
miniature of
a building
Explain the
meaning of a
selected
piece of art
by using the
elements and
organization
of art
Produce a
musical
presentation

Interactive
lecture
Structured
Learning
Structured
(SLE)

Interactive
Lecture

Develop a sense of
responsibility.

Individual and
Group Activity
Group Project

Self appreciation on
art works

Essay

Interactive
Lecture

Group
Presentation

Group
discussion

SLE

Appreciate the
importance of
music.
Sensitivity on the
meaning and
passion of music.
Listening skills

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Rizal St, Dolores, Mabalacat, Pampanga

INSTITUTE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Social Sciences and Humanities Program
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Demonstrate an
application of
Literary Arts

Demonstrate an
understanding of
the history and
development of
art

Demonstrate an
understanding of
art in Asia

F. Combined Arts: Elements of

Literature
1. Literary Genres/ Types
a. Fiction and Non Fiction
b. Poetry
c. Essay
d. Drama
G. Art History and Development
1. Prehistoric Art
2. Egyptian Art
3. Classicism and Greco
Roman Tradition
4. Roman Art
5. Medieval Art
6. Renaissance Art
7. Modern and Contemporary Art
H. Glimpses of Asia Art
1. Chinese Art
2. Japanese Art
3. Indian Art
4. Philippine Art

Writing a poem
and an essay
Perform a play

Write a poem
Produce an
essay

Interactive
Lecture
Reporting

Self Awareness
Social, Intellectual,
and Emotional
Awareness

Essay
Poem
Class
Presentation

Self Realization
Individual
Differences
Social Awareness

Report

Sense of
Nationalism
Individual
Differences
Social Awareness

Project

Produce a
play
Discussing the
history and
development of
arts

Explain the
history and
development
of arts

Group
Discussion
Reporting

SLE

Labeling art works

of Asian countries
Writing a research

List
important art
works from
selected
Asian
countries

Interactive
Lecture
Group
Discussion

Produce a
research on
the art works
of selected
Asian
countries

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Rizal St, Dolores, Mabalacat, Pampanga

INSTITUTE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Social Sciences and Humanities Program
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Understanding
the lives and
works of
renowned artist

I.

The Lives and Works of

Renowned Artist
1. Visual Arts
a. Pablo Picasso
b. Vincent Van Gogh
2. Auditory Arts : Music
a. Ludwig Van Beethoven
b. Wolfgang Amadeus
Mozart
3. Filipino Artist
1. Felix Resurreccion
Hidalgo
2. Juan Luna
3. Fernando Amorsolo
4. Levi Celerio

Writing a research
of selected
renowned artists

Produce a
research of
selected
renowned
artists

REFERENCES:

Tabotabo, Claudio V. (2010). Art Appreciation: Introduction to the Humanities (Revised Edition).
Manila. Mindshapers Co., Inc.
Marcos, Lucivilla L. (2006). Introduction to the Humanities Visual and Performing Arts. Manila.
Mindshapers Co., Inc.
Zulueta, Francisco (2003). The Humanities ( Revised Edition).Mandaluyong City. National Book Store
inc.
Sanchez, Custodiosa A., Abad, Paz F., & Jao, Loreto V. (2002). Introduction to the Humanities
(Revised Edition). Q.C. Rex Printing Company Inc.

Evaluation:

Major Exams
Class Standings

Interactive
Lecture

Sympathy and
Empathy

Project
Assignments

Group
Discussion

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Individual and Group Quizzes
Individual and Group Seat Works
Assignments
Lecture Note
Film Viewing
Stage Play
Reflection / Reaction Paper
Major Exams
Major Requirement (Compilation of Different Art Activities)

40%
60%

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Rizal St, Dolores, Mabalacat, Pampanga

INSTITUTE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Social Sciences and Humanities Program
100%

Prepared by:

Mr. Chef Andrew G. Francia

Mr. Raymond John D. Vergara
Mr. Romeo L. Ligutan Jr.
Mr. Franz Lawrence C. Senapilo

Noted by:

Dino Farbriccio P. Arenillo

Dean-IAS

Approved by

Dr. Jose V. Guintu

VPAA