Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
DepEd Complex, Meralco Avenue,
Pasig City

K to 12 Curriculum Guide
MUSIC and ARTS
(Grade 7 to Grade 8)

July 2012
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CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

Both the Music and the Arts curricula focus on the learner as recipient of the knowledge, skills, and values necessary for artistic expression and cultural
literacy. The design of the curricula is student-centered, based on spiral progression of processes, concepts and skills and grounded in performance-based learning.
Thus, the learner is empowered, through active involvement and participation, to effectively correlate music and art to the development of his/her own cultural identity and the
expansion of his/her vision of the world.

As Music and Arts are performance-based disciplines, effective learning occurs through active experience, participation, and performance, creative expression,
aesthetic valuation, critical response, and interpretation. The skills that are developed include reading/analyzing, listening/observing, performing, (singing, using musical
instruments, movement, acting, and playing, using different art materials, techniques and processes, responding, composing, and creating. (See Figure 1 and Figure 2)

The philosophical foundations upon which standards and competencies are based include: A Process of Education by Jerome Bruner, Performance-
Based Learning by Cleve Miller, Aesthetic Education by Bennett Reimer, Multiple Intelligences by Howard Gardner, A Structure for Music Education by
Ronald Thomas, Gongs and Bamboo by Jose Maceda, Compendium on the Humanities: Musical Arts produced by the National Research Council of the
Philippines, Cultural Dictionary for Filipinos by Thelma Kintanar and Associates, Creative and Mental Growth by Viktor Lowenfeld and W. Lambert Brittain,
Discipline-Based Art Education by Elliot Eisner, Encyclopedia of Philippine Arts and Tuklas Sining, both produced by the Cultural Center of the Philippines.

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PHILOSOPHY AND RATIONALE FOR MUSIC EDUCATION

Music is both an aural and a temporal art. All its elements, when interwoven in the highest artistic order, are likened into a ― tapestry moving in time. The global
weavings of this ― tapestry in historical and cultural contexts are diverse—having spurred a continued metamorphosis to include a full range of purposes, functions, and
identities, from the utilitarian to aesthetic.

However, the basic nature of music does not change. In his book A Structure for Music Education, Ronald Thomas articulates that the nature of music
is expressive, ongoing, and creative. Through a language and medium of its own, music conveys ideas and feelings in a way that addresses the human spirit,
and has great value in its communicative process. Music, being responsive in interpreting contemporary times, is a continuing art. Aaron Copland describes
this characteristic as a ―continuous state of becoming. Like the other arts, music is a creative avenue for man’s individual quest for self- expression and
fulfillment.

On these basic characteristics are founded the rationale of music study. A keen sensitivity to environmental and musical sounds needs to be developed. The
student must learn to ―hear, ―speak, and ―think in the medium of music. Simultaneously, growth and development in the skills that enable the application of the learner’s
knowledge should be encouraged, through active involvement in the various musical processes.

Drawing from the development of music pedagogy through the years, the K-10 Music Curriculum embodies the best practices advocated by the SPIRAL, MULTI-
CULTURAL, and INTEGRATIVE approaches in music education, as well as current philosophical thought about contemporary general education. We envision that Music
in the K-10 Program will effectively nurture and refine the learner’s artistic expression and cultural literacy, and celebrate his/her national heritage, while it instills, within every
individual Filipino learner, pride in his/her own cultural identity.

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PHILOSOPHY AND RATIONALE FOR ARTS

The Arts has been present since the beginning of civilization as it is an essential means for man to live and communicate with others. It has been used to enhance man’s
life and surroundings, to express his thoughts, dreams, and spiritual beliefs, and to share his own and his community’s aspirations, celebrations, and events. Arts records,
reflects, and rearranges man’s life and existence.
The Arts is a visualization of a people’s history and uniqueness, a reflection of their creativity and accomplishments, and a visible expression of their distinct
way of thinking, communicating, reasoning, and worshiping. It is expressed in a unique symbol system that is visual, kinetic and tactile. Howard Gardner,
an educator and psychologist, affirms that the arts develop the child’s “SPATIAL, INTRAPERSONAL, LINGUISTIC AND KINESTHETIC INTELLIGENCES” for the Arts
develop a distinct way of seeing, thinking, communicating, and creating in a person. Furthermore, Art develops and increases a person’s ability to apply creative and
new solutions, for new problems in our world. Schools, therefore, need to develop the multiple intelligences of a student through the arts. The K-12 Arts Curriculum seeks to
address these needs of our students for the 21st Century.

The 21st Century is a different world: it is highly visual, with a proliferation of images seen not only in static media like magazines, books, paintings and posters. Now
images are kinetic and accessible in various media like television, outdoor advertisements, movies, cell phones, and new technologies like iPads, iPods, DVD players,
personal computers, and tablets. Artists create, upload and share via the Internet, images, sounds, texts, films, videos, pictures, artworks and designs. These are readily
available and interactive, involving the viewer to react, comment and utilize these visuals through the Internet. Teaching Art to students is one way for them to process and
interpret the barrage of images and sounds, in a critical and intelligent manner.
The focus of the K-12 Art curriculum is PHILIPPINE ART, CULTURE and HERITAGE, appreciating the diversity of our local artists, our arts, crafts, and indigenous
materials to strengthen the student’s identity of being Filipino, before he/she is introduced to the art of other countries. The modules guide educators and provide our students
with art experiences, concepts, and processes that are presented in a SPIRAL PROGRESSION of difficulty and depth from Kindergarten to Grade 12.

The approach is CHILD-CENTERED and HANDS-ON in creating art using locally available materials. It develops the student’s imagination and individual expression,
and his/her CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS through inquiry into the aesthetic qualities of his work, the work of others and of artists from the Philippines and other parts of the
world. It culminates in connecting art to other subject areas and provides exposure and apprenticeship to professionals in various art-related fields so the student can discover
and consider the different career opportunities in the arts.

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Figure 1. The Curriculum Framework of Music and Art Education

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Grade 12 Mastery of Proficiency in the chosen form or genre

Grade 11 Mastery of Proficiency in the chosen form or genre

Grade 10 Application of Contemporary Music and Arts

Grade 9 Application – Western Music and Arts

Grade 8 Application – Asian Music and Arts

Grade 7 Application – Philippine Folk Music and Arts

Grade 6 Application for Appropriate Mastery and Acquisition of Skills

Grade 5 Exploration – Elements / Processes

Grade 4 Formal Introduction to Elements / Processes

Grade 3 Preliminary Acquisition of Basic Knowledge and Skills

Grade 2 Enhanced Understanding of Fundamental Processes

Grade 1 Introduction to the Fundamental Processes

Kindergarten Exposure to the Different Music & Art Processes

(Experiential Learning)

Figure 2. Content of Music and Art per Grade Level

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Table 1. Basic Reference for Music and Art Content

Music Elements Arts Elements and Principles Music Processes Art Processes

Rhythm Color Listening Seeing/Observing

Melody Line Reading Reading

Form Shape/Form Imitating (re-creating) Imitating (re-creating)

Timbre Texture Responding Responding

Dynamics Rhythm Creating Creating (original works)

Tempo Balance Performing (including movement) Performing (different art processes)

Texture Repetition * Evaluating Evaluating

Contrast

Harmony * Analyzing critically Analyzing critically

Emphasis

*No formal instruction in harmony Applying (transference) Applying (transference)

Proportion
from K to 3

Harmony/Unity

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LEARNING AREA STANDARD: The learner demonstrates an understanding of basic concepts and processes in music and art through appreciation, analysis and

performance for his/her self-development, celebration of his/her Filipino cultural identity and diversity, and expansion of his/her world vision.

KEY STAGE STANDARDS:

K-3 4-6 7 – 10

The learner demonstrates understanding
of fundamental processes through
performing, creating, and responding,
aimed towards the development of
appreciation of music and art, and
acquisition of basic knowledge and skills.
The learner demonstrates understanding of
basic elements and concepts through
performing, creating, and responding,
aimed towards the development of
appreciation of music and art, and
acquisition of basic knowledge and skills.
The learner demonstrates understanding of
salient features of music and art of the
Philippines and the world, through
appreciation, analysis, and performance, for
self-development, the celebration of Filipino
cultural identity and diversity, and the
expansion of one’s world vision.

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GRADE LEVEL STANDARDS:

Grade Level Grade Level Standards

Grade 1 The learner demonstrates basic understanding of the fundamental processes in music and art, through performing, creating, listening and observing, and
responding.

Grade 2 The learner demonstrates basic and fundamental processes in music and art, through performing, creating, listening and observing, and responding.

Grade 3 The learner has acquired the basic and fundamental processes through performing, creating, listening and observing, and responding, towards the development
of appreciation of music and art, and the acquisition of basic knowledge and skills.

Grade 4 Through the formal introduction of elements, the learner can identify the basic knowledge and skills in music and art, towards self-development, the celebration of
Filipino cultural identity and diversity, and the expansion of one’s world vision.

Grade 5 Through exploration, the learner demonstrates a deeper understanding of basic knowledge and skills in music and art, towards self-development, the
celebration of Filipino cultural identity and diversity, and expansion of one’s world vision.

Grade 6 Through application, the learner demonstrates understanding of the basic concepts of and processes in music and art, towards self-development, the
celebration of Filipino cultural identity and diversity, and the expansion of one’s world vision.

Grade 7 The learner demonstrates basic understanding of the fundamental processes in music and the arts through performing, creating, listening and observing, and
responding towards appreciation of the cultural richness of the different provinces in the Philippines.

Grade 8 The learner demonstrates understanding of salient features of Asian music and the arts, through appreciation, analysis, and performance for self-development,
the celebration of Filipino cultural identity and diversity, and the expansion of one’s world vision.

Grade 9 The learner demonstrates understanding of salient features of Western music and the arts from different historical periods, through appreciation, analysis, and
performance for self-development, the celebration of Filipino cultural identity and diversity, and the expansion of one’s world vision.

Grade 10 The learner demonstrates understanding of salient features of contemporary music and the arts, through appreciation, analysis, and performance, for self-
development, the celebration of Filipino cultural identity and diversity, and the expansion of one’s world vision.

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MUSIC
(Grade 7 to Grade 8)

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MUSIC - GRADE 7

Content Content Standards Performance Standards Learning Competencies

Music Gr.7 – UNIT 1

Review of Elements and The Learner… The Learner... The Learner...

Processes
demonstrates understanding of performs examples of Philippine listens to songs from Luzon (highlands
Music of Luzon musical elements and music, alone and with others, in and low lands)
(Highlands and Lowlands) processes of Philippine music, appropriate tone, pitch, rhythm, correlates Philippine music from Luzon
particularly the music of Luzon expression and style (highlands and lowlands) to the lives of the
− Vocal Music highlands and lowlands people
− Instrumental Music analyzes examples of Philippine music from
− Cultural Context Luzon and describes how the musical elements
(History and Traditions) are used
− Composition
explains the distinguishing characteristics of
− Social Functions
representative Philippine music from Luzon in
− Performance
relation to history and culture of the area
Styles/Techniques
performs on available instruments from Luzon,
alone and/or with others
improvises simple rhythmic/harmonic
accompaniments to selected Philippine music
from Luzon
develops musical awareness and creativity in
expressing oneself while doing the fundamental
processes in music
explores ways of producing sounds on a variety
of sources that would emulate instruments being
studied
evaluates music and music performances
applying knowledge of musical elements and
style

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Content Content Standards Performance Standards Learning Competencies

Music Gr.7 - UNIT 2

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Music of Mindoro,
Palawan, other Luzon
Island Provinces, and the
Visayas
− Vocal Music
− Instrumental Music
− Cultural Context
(History and Traditions)
− Composition
− Social Functions
− Performance Styles /
Techniques
Content
Music Gr.7 - UNIT 3
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The Learner…
demonstrates understanding of
musical elements and
processes of Philippine music,
particularly the music of
Mindoro, Palawan, other Luzon
Island Provinces, and the
Visayas
Content Standards
K TO 12 MUSIC AND ARTS
The Learner...
performs examples of Philippine
music, from Mindoro, Palawan, other
Luzon Island Provinces, and the
Visayas alone and with others, in
appropriate tone, pitch, rhythm,
expression and style
Performance Standards
The Learner...
listens to songs from Mindoro, Palawan, other Luzon Island
Provinces, and the Visayas
correlates Philippine music from Mindoro, Palawan, other
Luzon Island Provinces, and the Visayas to the lives of the
people
analyzes examples of Philippine music from Mindoro, Palawan,
other Luzon Island Provinces, and the Visayas and describes
how the musical elements are used
explains the distinguishing characteristics of representative
Philippine music from Mindoro, Palawan, other Luzon Island
Provinces, and the Visayas in relation to history and culture of
the area
performs on available instruments from Mindoro, Palawan,
other Luzon Island Provinces, and the Visayas, alone and/or
with others
improvises simple rhythmic/harmonic accompaniments to
selected Philippine music from Mindoro, Palawan, other
Luzon Island Provinces, and the Visayas
develops musical awareness and creativity in expressing
oneself while doing the fundamental processes in music
explores ways of producing sounds on a variety of sources
that would emulate instruments being studied
evaluates music and music performances applying
knowledge of musical elements and style
Learning Competencies
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Music of Mindanao The Learner…
− Vocal Music
− Instrumental Music
− Cultural Context
(History and
Traditions)
− Composition
− Social Functions
− Performance Styles
/ Techniques
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The Learner...
demonstrates understanding of
musical elements and processes
of Philippines music, particularly
the music of Mindanao
The Learner...
performs examples of Philippine music
from Mindanao, alone and with others,
in appropriate tone, pitch, rhythm,
expression and style
analyzes examples of Philippine music from
Mindanao and describes how the musical elements
are used
explains the distinguishing characteristics of
representative Philippine music from Mindanao in
relation to history and culture of the area
analyzes the relationship of functions of Philippine
music from Mindanao to the lives of the people
sings accurately representative Philippine songs from
Mindanao, alone and/or with others
performs on available instruments music from
Mindanao
improvises simple rhythmic / harmonic
accompaniments to selected Philippine music from
Mindanao
explores ways of producing sounds on a variety of
sources that would emulate the instruments being
studied
explores ways of producing sounds on a variety of
sources that would emulate the instruments being
studied
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Content Content Standards Performance Standards Learning Competencies

Music Gr.7 - UNIT 4

Representative Theatrical The Learner… The Learner... The Learner...

Compositions of the Philippines
demonstrates understanding performs representative theatrical describes how a specific idea or story is communicated
- Dance Drama of representative theater compositions alone and with others through Philippine theater musical forms
- Komedya compositions of the in clear tone and correct pitch illustrates how the different elements of music are
- Moro-moro Philippines rhythm, expression, and style combined in creating Philippine theater musical forms
- Sarsuela creates / improvises appropriate sound, music, gesture,
movements, and costume for a rendition of particular
performs a sample of any of the Philippine theater musical forms
theater forms in appropriate tone, researches and analyzes the lives, works, and
pitch, rhythm, expression and style influences of early Filipino composers
performs examples of Philippine theater music, alone
and with others
analyzes musical elements and processes of
Philippine theater music
correlates Philippine theater music to Philippine
culture
recognizes the contributions of the prime exponents of
Philippine theater music
gives value to Philippine culture as a vehicle towards
national identity and unity
creates/improvises appropriate sound, music, gesture,
movements, and costume for a rendition of a chosen
Philippine theater form

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Content
Music Gr.8 - UNIT 1
MUSIC OF ASIA
Review of Elements and
Processes
Music of Southeast Asia
Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore,
Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia,
Myanmar, Laos
− Vocal Music
− Instrumental Music
− Cultural Context
(History and Traditions)
− Composition
− Social Functions
− Performance
Styles/Techniques
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Content Standards
The Learner…
demonstrates understanding of
musical elements and
processes by synthesizing and
applying prior knowledge and
skills.
demonstrates understanding of
salient features of Southeast
Asian music by correlating
musical elements and
processes to our native forms
MUSIC - GRADE 8
Performance Standards
The Learner...
performs examples of Southeast
Asian music, alone and with
others, in appropriate tone, pitch,
rhythm, expression and style
Learning Competencies
The Learner...
sings songs from Southeast Asia alone and/with
others
listens to music from Southeast Asia
correlates Southeast Asian music to the lives of
the people
analyzes examples of Southeast Asian music and
describes how the musical elements are used
explains the distinguishing characteristics of
representative Southeast Asian music in
relation to history and culture of the area
performs on available instruments from
Southeast Asia, alone and/or with others
improvises simple rhythmic/harmonic
accompaniments to selected Southeast Asian
music
develops musical awareness and creativity in
expressing oneself while doing the fundamental
processes in music
explores ways of producing sounds on a variety
of sources that would emulate instruments being
studied
evaluates music and music performances
applying knowledge of musical elements and
style
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Content
Music Gr.8 - UNIT 2
MUSIC OF ASIA
Review of Elements and
Processes
Music of East Asia
China, Japan and Korea
− Vocal Music
− Instrumental Music
− Cultural Context
(History and Traditions)
− Composition
− Social Functions
− Performance
Styles/Techniques
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Content Standards
The Learner…
demonstrates understanding of
musical elements and
processes by synthesizing and
applying prior knowledge and
skills
demonstrates understanding of
salient features of East Asian
music by correlating musical
elements and processes to our
native forms
K TO 12 MUSIC AND ARTS
Performance Standards
The Learner...
performs examples of East Asian
music, alone and with others, in
appropriate tone, pitch, rhythm,
expression and style
Learning Competencies
The Learner...
sings songs from East Asia alone and/with others
listens to music from East Asia
correlates East Asian music to the lives of the people
analyzes examples of East Asian music and describes how
the musical elements are used
explains the distinguishing characteristics of representative
East Asian music in relation to history and culture of the
area
performs on available instruments from East Asia alone
and/or with others
improvises simple rhythmic/harmonic accompaniments to
selected East Asian music
develops musical awareness and creativity in expressing
oneself while doing the fundamental processes in music
explores ways of producing sounds on a variety of sources
that would emulate instruments being studied
evaluates music and music performances applying
knowledge of musical elements and style
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Content
Music Gr.8 - UNIT 3
MUSIC OF ASIA
Review of Elements and
Processes
Music of Central Asia,
South Asia and Near East
countries
India, Pakistan, Middle East, Israel
− Vocal Music
− Instrumental Music
− Cultural Context
(History and Traditions)
− Composition
− Social Functions
− Performance
Styles/Techniques
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Content Standards
The Learner…
demonstrates understanding of
musical elements and
processes by synthesizing and
applying prior knowledge and
skills
demonstrates understanding of
salient features of music from
Central Asia, South Asia and
Near East countries by
correlating musical elements
and processes to our native
forms
K TO 12 MUSIC AND ARTS
Performance Standards
The Learner...
performs examples of Central Asia,
South Asia and Near East countries’
music, alone and with others, in
appropriate tone, pitch, rhythm,
expression and style
Learning Competencies
The Learner...
sings songs from Central Asia, South Asia and Near
East countries alone and/with others
listens to music from Central Asia, South Asia and
Near East countries
correlates Central Asia, South Asia and Near East
countries’ music to the lives of the people
analyzes examples of Central, South Asia and Near
East countries’ music and describes how the elements
are used
explains the distinguishing characteristics of
representative Central, South Asia and Near East
countries’ music in relation to the culture of the area
performs on available instruments from Central Asia,
South Asia and Near East countries alone and/or with
others
improvises simple rhythmic/harmonic accompaniments
to selected Central Asia, South Asia and Near East
countries’ music
develops musical awareness and creativity in
expressing oneself while doing the fundamental
processes in music
explores ways of producing sounds on a variety of
sources that would emulate instruments being studied
evaluates music and music performances applying
knowledge of musical elements and style
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Content Content Standards Performance Standards Learning Competencies

Music Gr.8 - UNIT 4

Traditional Asian Theater Music The Learner… The Learner... The Learner...

− Kabuki demonstrates understanding of performs examples of Asian describes how an idea or story is communicated
− Wayang Kulit salient features Asian traditional Traditional music and theater, alone through Asian musical and theatrical forms
− Peking Opera music by correlating musical and with others, in appropriate tone,
elements and processes to our pitch, rhythm, expression and style illustrates how the different elements of music
native forms contribute to creating the dramatic action in Asian
traditional musical and theatrical forms

creates/improvises appropriate sound, music, gesture,

movements, and costume for a rendition of a chosen
Asian traditional musical and theatrical form

sings songs appropriate for a rendition of a chosen

Asian traditional musical and theatrical form

performs on available Asian musical instruments or

improvised musical instruments for a rendition of a
chosen Asian traditional musical and theatrical form

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ARTS
(Grade 7 to Grade 8)

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CONTENT OF ART

THEMES OR TOPICS FOR THE DIFFERENT GRADE LEVELS: (relating to, and enriching the topics in the other subjects of the student)

Kindergarten and Grade 1: Myself, my Family and School

Grade 2: My Neighborhood, My Community
Grade 3: My Province, My Region
Grade 4: Cultural Communities in the Philippines
Grade 5: History of the Philippines
Grade 6: The Philippines in the Present Times
Grade 7: The Three Island Groups in the Philippines: Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao
Grade 8: Our Asian Neighbors
Grade 9: The Western Countries
Grade 10: The Middle East, Africa, and the Americas
Grade 11: Contemporary Times and the New Media
Grade 12: Art Related Careers

DOMAINS OR DISCIPLINE AREAS IN TEACHING ART:

There are four main domains or disciplines in teaching art to insure that Art is CHILD-CENTERED, that it develops the student’s HIGHER ORDER THINKING SKILLS, and that it strengthens
his IDENTITY as a FILIPINO. All these disciplines are taught from K to 12. In a SPIRAL PROGRESSION APPROACH, beginning with very simple concepts, activities and values which
gradually become more complicated and multi-faceted through each grade level.

A. Creative Expression or Art Production: through Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Crafts, and New Media
B. Artistic Perception or Art Appreciation: of the Elements of Art (line, color, shape and texture)
of the Principles of Art (repetition, contrast, rhythm, balance, emphasis, harmony, proportion
and unity)
C. Historical, Cultural Context or Art History: of the Philippines; Southeast Asia and Asia; Europe; the Americas, Middle East, and Africa
D. Artistic and Critical Analysis or Art Criticism: of one’s work and peers, Philippine artists, and art masterpieces from the world

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ARTS - GRADE 7

Content Content Standards Performance Standards Learning Competencies

Art Gr.7 - UNIT 1
The Learner… The Learner... The Learner...
Arts of Luzon (Highlands and
Lowlands) demonstrates understanding of creates an artwork showing analyzes art elements (color, line, shape, etc.) and
art elements and processes by the characteristic elements principles (texture, proportion, emphasis, harmony
Elements of Art synthesizing and applying prior of the arts of Luzon etc.) in the production of art and crafts
knowledge and skills (Highlands and Lowlands
Line identifies characteristics of arts and crafts in
Shape and Form demonstrates understanding of specific areas in Luzon known for their products
Value the salient features of the arts of (e.g. papier mache from Paete, Ifugao wood
Color Luzon (highlands and lowlands) sculptures, Cordillera jewelry and pottery, Ilocos
Texture by correlating the art elements weaving & pottery, etc)
Space and processes among culturally
diverse communities in the reflects on and derives the mood, idea, or message
Principles of Art country emanating from selected artwork

Rhythm
Balance determines the effectiveness of artwork by
Emphasis evaluating its utilization and combination of art
Harmony elements and principles
Variety
Movement evaluates the effectiveness of mood, idea, or
Proportion message as depicted by the visual image in the
Unity artwork

Process traces the external (foreign) and internal

Drawing and Painting (indigenous) influences that are reflected in an
artwork or in the making of a craft or artifact
Sculpture and Assemblage

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UNIT 1
The Learner...

creates crafts that can be locally assembled with

local materials, guided by local traditional
techniques

reflects on and derives the mood, idea, or message

emanating from selected artwork

uses artwork to derive the traditions/history of a

community (e.g. landscapes, images of people at
work and play, portrait studies, etc)

correlates the development of crafts in specific

areas of the country, according to functionality,
traditional specialized expertise, and availability of
resources (e.g. pottery, weaving, jewelry, baskets)

correlates Philippine art to Philippine culture,

traditions, and history (Islamic influences, Spanish
heritage, American legacies in education,
business, modernization, and entertainment
indigenous practices, fiestas, religious and social
practices

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Content Content Standards Performance Standards Learning Competencies

Art Gr.7 – UNIT 2
Arts of Mindoro, Palawan, other The Learner… The Learner... The Learner...
Luzon Island Provinces, and the
Visayas demonstrates an creates an artwork showing analyzes art elements (color, line, shape, etc.) and
understanding of art the characteristic elements principles (texture, proportion, emphasis, harmony
elements and processes of the arts of Mindoro, etc.) in the production of art and crafts
Elements of Art by synthesizing and Palawan, other Luzon
applying prior knowledge Island Provinces and the identifies characteristics of arts and crafts in
Line and skills Visayas specific areas in Mindoro, Palawan, other Island
Shape and Form Provinces and the Visayas
Value demonstrates
Color understanding of salient reflects on and derives the mood, idea, or message
Texture features of arts and crafts emanating from selected artwork
of Mindoro, Palawan,
Principles of Art other Luzon island
provinces and the Visayas determines the effectiveness of artwork by
Rhythm by correlating art elements evaluating its utilization and combination of art
Balance and processes among elements and principles
Emphasis culturally diverse
Harmony communities in the country evaluates the effectiveness of mood, idea, or
Variety message as depicted by the visual image in the
Movement artwork
Proportion
Unity traces the external (foreign) and internal
(indigenous) influences that are reflected in an
Process artwork or in the making of a craft or artifact
Drawing and Painting
Sculpture and Assemblage

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UNIT 2
The Learner...

creates crafts that can be locally assembled with

local materials, guided by local traditional
techniques

reflects on and derives the mood, idea, or message

emanating from selected artwork

uses artwork to derive the traditions/history of a

community (e.g. landscapes, images of people at
work and play, portrait studies, etc)

correlates the development of crafts in specific

areas of the country, according to functionality,
traditional specialized expertise, and availability of
resources (e.g. pottery, weaving, jewelry, baskets)

correlates Philippine art to Philippine culture,

traditions, and history (Islamic influences, Spanish
heritage, American legacies in education,
business, modernization, and entertainment
indigenous practices, fiestas, religious and social
practices

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Content Content Standards Performance Standards Learning Competencies

Art Gr.7 – UNIT 3
The Learner… The Learner... The Learner...
Arts of Mindanao
demonstrates creates an artwork analyzes art elements (color, line, shape, etc.) and
Elements of Art understanding of art showing the principles (texture, proportion, emphasis, harmony
elements and processes characteristic elements etc.) in the production of art and crafts
Line by synthesizing and of the arts of Mindanao
Shape and Form applying prior identifies characteristics of arts and crafts in
Value knowledge and skills specific areas in Mindanao
Color
Texture demonstrates reflects on and derives the mood, idea, or message
understanding of the emanating from selected artwork
Principles of Art salient features of the
arts of Mindanao by
Rhythm correlating the art determines the effectiveness of artwork by
Balance elements and processes evaluating its utilization and combination of art
Emphasis among culturally diverse elements and principles
Harmony communities in the
Variety country evaluates the effectiveness of mood, idea, or
Movement message as depicted by the visual image in the
Proportion artwork
Unity
traces the external (foreign) and internal
Process (indigenous) influences that are reflected in an
artwork or in the making of a craft or artifact
Drawing and Painting
Sculpture and Assemblage

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Content Content Standards Performance Standards Learning Competencies

UNIT 3
The Learner...

creates crafts that can be locally assembled with

local materials, guided by local traditional
techniques

reflects on and derives the mood, idea, or message

emanating from selected artwork

uses artworks to derive the traditions/history of a

community (e.g. landscapes, images of people at
work and play, portrait studies, etc)

correlates the development of crafts in specific

areas of the country, according to functionality,
traditional specialized expertise, and availability of
resources (e.g. pottery, weaving, jewelry, baskets)

correlates Philippine art to Philippine culture,

traditions, and history (Islamic influences, Spanish
heritage, American legacies in education,
business, modernization, and entertainment
indigenous practices, fiestas, religious and social
practices

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Content Content Standards Performance Standards Learning Competencies

Art Gr.7 – UNIT 4
Festivals and Theatrical Forms The Learner… The Learner... The Learner...

Baguio- Panagbenga demonstrates understanding of creates appropriate identifies the festivals and theatrical forms
Lucban – Pahiyas how elements of sound, music, festival attire with celebrated all over the country throughout the year
Bacolod – Maskara gesture, movements and accessories based on
Aklan – Ati-atihan costume affect the creation and authentic festival reports on the history of the festival and theatrical
Davao- Kaamulan communication of meaning in costumes composition and its evolution and describes how the
Marinduque- Moriones Philippine Festivals and townspeople participate and contribute to its festivity
SantaCruzan Theatrical Forms as influenced creates/improvises and gaiety
Pasyon by history and culture appropriate sound, music,
gesture, movements and defines what makes each of the Philippine festivals
costume for a chosen unique by a visual presentation and report of
theatrical composition selected festivals representing Luzon, Visayas and
Representative Theatrical Mindanao
Compositions of the Philippines takes part in a chosen
festival or in a designs with a group the visual components of a
Shadow Puppet Play performance in a theatrical school drama
Dance Drama play
Komedya analyzes the uniqueness of the group that was given
Moro-moro recognition for its performance and explain what
component contributed to their being selected
Sarswela

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ARTS - GRADE 8

Content Content Standards Performance Standards Learning Competencies

Art Gr.8 – UNIT 1
ARTS OF ASIA The Learner… The Learner... The Learner...

Review of Elements and demonstrates creates an artwork showing the analyzes art elements (color, line, shape,
Processes understanding of art characteristic elements of the etc.) and principles (texture, proportion,
Art of Southeast Asia elements and processes arts of Southeast Asia emphasis, harmony etc.) in the production
by synthesizing and of art and crafts
Indonesia, Malaysia, applying prior knowledge puts up a mini-Southeast Asian
Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, and skills art exhibit using their own identifies characteristics of arts and crafts
Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos artworks found in Southeast Asia
demonstrates
Process: understanding of the reflects on and derives the mood, idea, or
salient features of the arts message emanating from selected artwork
Drawing of Asian peoples of Southeast Asia by
correlating the art elements determines the effectiveness of artwork by
Attire and processes among evaluating its utilization and combination of
Accessories culturally diverse art elements and principles
Artifacts Southeast Asian countries
Iconic gods evaluates the effectiveness of mood, idea,
Cultural symbols or message as depicted by the visual
image in the artwork
Elements:
LINES & COLORS traces the external (foreign) and internal
(indigenous) influences that are reflected
Attires in an artwork or in the making of a craft or
Artifacts artifact

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Content Content Standards Performance Standards Learning Competencies

Art Gr.8 – UNIT 1
The Learner...

reflects on and derives the mood, idea, or

message emanating from selected artwork

uses artwork to derive the traditions/history

of a specific culture (e.g. landscapes,
images of people at work and play, portrait
studies, etc)

correlates the development of crafts in

specific areas of a country, according to
functionality, traditional specialized
expertise, and availability of resources

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Content Content Standards
Art Gr.8 – UNIT 2
ARTS OF ASIA The Learner…
Art of East Asia demonstrates
understanding of art
China. Japan and Korea elements and processes by
synthesizing and applying
prior knowledge and skills
demonstrates
understanding of the salient
features of the arts of East
Asia by correlating the art
elements and processes
among culturally diverse
East Asian countries
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Performance Standards
The Learner...
creates an artwork showing the
characteristic elements of the
arts of East Asia
puts up a mini-East Asian art
exhibit using their own artworks
Learning Competencies
The Learner...
analyzes art elements (color, line, shape,
etc.) and principles (texture, proportion,
emphasis, harmony etc.) in the production
of art and crafts
identifies characteristics of arts and crafts
found in East Asia
reflects on and derives the mood, idea, or
message emanating from selected artwork
determines the effectiveness of artwork by
evaluating its utilization and combination of
art elements and principles
evaluates the effectiveness of mood, idea,
or message as depicted by the visual
image in the artwork
traces the external (foreign) and internal
(indigenous) influences that are reflected
in an artwork or in the making of a craft or
artifact
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Art Gr.8 – UNIT 2
The Learner...

reflects on and derives the mood, idea, or

message emanating from selected artwork

uses artwork to derive the traditions/history

of a specific culture (e.g. landscapes,
images of people at work and play, portrait
studies, etc)

correlates the development of crafts in

specific areas of a country, according to
functionality, traditional specialized
expertise, and availability of resources

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Content Content Standards Performance Standards Learning Competencies

Art Gr.8 – UNIT 3

ARTS OF ASIA The Learner… The Learner... The Learner...

Art of Central Asia, South demonstrates
Asia and Near East understanding of art
countries elements and processes
by synthesizing and
India, Pakistan, Middle East, applying prior
Israel knowledge and skills
demonstrates
understanding of the
salient features of the
arts of Central, South by
correlating the art
elements and processes
among culturally diverse
Central, South and Near
East Asian countries
creates an artwork showing the
characteristic elements of the
arts of Central, South and Near
East Asian countries
puts up a mini-Central, South
and Near Eastern Asian art
exhibit using their own artworks
analyzes art elements (color, line, shape,
etc.) and principles (texture, proportion,
emphasis, harmony etc.) in the production
of art and crafts
identifies characteristics of arts and crafts
found in Central, South and Near East
Asian Asia
reflects on and derives the mood, idea, or
message emanating from selected artwork
determines the effectiveness of artwork by
evaluating its utilization and combination of
art elements and principles
evaluates the effectiveness of mood, idea,
or message as depicted by the visual
image in the artwork

traces the external (foreign) and internal

(indigenous) influences that are reflected
in an artwork or in the making of a craft or
artifact

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Content Content Standards Performance Standards Learning Competencies

Art Gr.8 – UNIT 3
The Learner...

reflects on and derives the mood, idea, or

message emanating from selected
artwork

uses artwork to derive the traditions/history

of a specific culture (e.g. landscapes,
images of people at work and play,
portrait studies, etc)

correlates the development of crafts in

specific areas of a country, according to
functionality, traditional specialized
expertise, and availability of resources

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Content Content Standards Performance Standards Learning Competencies

Art Gr.8 – UNIT 4
Festivals and Theatrical The Learner…
Forms of Asia
Lantern Festival-
Thailand
Kodo Taiko Drum
Festival- Japan
Representative Theatrical
Compositions of Asia
Kabuki
Wayang Kulit
Peking Opera
The Learner...
demonstrates
understanding of how
elements of sound, music,
gesture, movements and
costume affect the creation
and communication of
meaning in Asian
Festivals and Theatrical
Forms as influenced by
history and culture,
The Learner...
creates appropriate festival
attire with accessories based
on authentic festival costumes
creates / improvises
appropriate sound, music,
gesture, movements and
costume for a chosen theatrical
composition
takes part in a chosen Asian
festival
identifies the festivals and theatrical forms
celebrated all over the country throughout
the year
reports on the history of the festival and
theatrical composition and its evolution and
describes how the townspeople participate
and contribute to its festivity and gaiety
defines what makes each of the Asian
festivals unique by a visual presentation and
report on selected festivals representing the
different Asian countries
designs with a group the visual components
of a school drama

analyzes the uniqueness of the group that

was given recognition for its performance
and explain what component contributed to
their being selected

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