Senior High School

Contemporary
Philippine Arts from
the Regions
Grade 11/12 Module 6:
Approaches in Researching Contemporary
Art Techniques and Practices

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CPAR – Grade 11-12
Alternative Delivery Mode
Module 6: Approaches in Researching Contemporary Art Techniques and Practices
First Edition, 2020

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Contemporary
Philippine Arts
from the Regions
Module 6:
Approaches in Researching
Contemporary Art Techniques
and Practices
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

Welcome to the Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions 11/12 Alternative
Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on the Approaches in Researching Contemporary Art
Techniques and Practices.

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators

both from public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher or facilitator in
helping the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while
overcoming their personal, social, and economic constraints in schooling.

This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent
learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help
learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration
their needs and circumstances.

In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the body of
the module:

Notes to the Teacher

As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module.
You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to
manage their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist
the learners as they do the tasks included in the module.

For the learner:

Welcome to the CPAR 11/12 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on the
Approaches in Researching Contemporary Art Techniques and Practices!

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This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in
the module.

What I Know This part includes an activity that aims to

check what you already know about the
lesson to take. If you get all the answers
correct (100%), you may decide to skip this
module.

What’s In This is a brief drill or review to help you link

the current lesson with the previous one.

What’s New In this portion, the new lesson will be

introduced to you in various ways such as a
story, a song, a poem, a problem opener, an
activity or a situation.

What is It This section provides a brief discussion of

the lesson. This aims to help you discover
and understand new concepts and skills.

What’s More This comprises activities for independent

practice to solidify your understanding and
skills of the topic. You may check the
answers to the exercises using the Answer
Key at the end of the module.

What I Have Learned This includes questions or blank

sentence/paragraph to be filled in to
process what you learned from the lesson.

What I Can Do This section provides an activity which will

help you transfer your new knowledge or
skill into real life situations or concerns.

Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your

level of mastery in achieving the learning
competency.

Additional Activities In this portion, another activity will be given

to you to enrich your knowledge or skill of
the lesson learned. This also tends retention
of learned concepts.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the

module.

At the end of this module you will also find:

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References This is a list of all sources used in
developing this module.

The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of
the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your
answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are
not alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning
and gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
master the approaches in researching contemporary techniques and practices. The
scope of this module permits it to be used in many different learning situations.
The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons
are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in which
you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.

The module is composed of one lesson, namely:

 Lesson 1 – Approaches in Researching Contemporary Art Techniques and
Practices

A. Most Essential Learning Competency:

Researches on techniques and performance practices applied to
contemporary arts

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After going through this module, you are expected to:
B. Specific Objectives
Cognitive
Describe approaches in researching for techniques and practices appropriate for
contemporary arts
Affective
Integrate patience throughout the process of looking for potential technique and
practice in making art

Psychomotor
Devise a personal action plan for art technique selection and application.

What I Know

Direction: Decode the cryptogram puzzle.

(Critical Thinking, Character)

Cryptoquote:
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
Share your thoughts about the statement.
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

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Lesson Approaches in Researching
1 Contemporary Art
Techniques and Practices
More often than not, contemporary artists rely on planning every step of their way
to achieve desirable outputs. Concerned with the result of their efforts, they always
try to connect their stories and experiences to the viewers and observers in all
possible means. They also explore great deals from art supplies and distributors to
satisfy their creativity. In the same way, there are those who are willing to learn
new art processes, techniques, practices, and styles just to establish their own self-
identification in the world of art.

For an artist to give blow of his/her craft, he/she must know how to develop and
select potential approaches in ensuring technique appropriateness in his/her state
of the art. This aspect is vital in the course of creating systematic and concise plans
in developing socially engaged but indigenous-friendly art expressions.
Significantly, this module will help you generate effective approaches in selecting
potential techniques for targeted artworks. Student like you will acquire deeper
understanding and appreciation of many different approaches that can be
employed in any chosen art activity. In the same way, this lesson will aid you, in
the long run, to be independent in refining your artistic work.

What’s In

Direction: In your previous module, you have learned how to promote

contemporary arts from the regions. Now, your task is to state ways on
how you encourage other artists to use the following medium in
creating their artworks. (Critical Thinking and Creativity)

How are you going to

promote the material
used in this artwork?
_________________________
_________________________
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_________________________
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Honey Bea Satumbaga. 2019. Bayong painting. CPAR

RSSTHS. Photo by Ma. Aurora T. Colorado, January 31, 2019.

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 How are you going to
promote the material
used in this artwork?
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Daryl Ray B. Saluta. 2018. Quilling art. CPAR. RSSTHS.

Photo by Ma. Aurora T. Colorado. October 20, 2018.

How are you going to

promote the material
used in this artwork?
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Rachel Ann Baldomar. 2018. Rock art. CPAR. RSSTHS.

Photo by Ma. Aurora T. Colorado. September 20, 2018.

How are you going to

promote the material
used in this artwork?
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Hannah Villarnte. 2018. Leaf art. CPAR. RSSTHS.
Photo by Ma. Aurora T. Colorado. July 10, 2018.

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 What’s New

Direction: Evaluate the artwork below by answering the given questions.

1. What technique did the artist use

in this artwork?
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___________________________________
__________________________________.
2. How do you think the artist arrived
in this kind of result? Did she
follow any steps? What do you
think are those steps?
____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________.
3. For you, what does the image
insinuate?
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Mardhon Nebrida. CPAR Class. 3D art. 9x112cm. RSSTHS. Photo by Ma. Aurora T. Colorado. August 2, 2018

What is It
The sense of “artistic knowing” is the heart of integrative art-based processes. In
order to gain understanding on an artist’s work, one must be knowledgeable on
how does his/her outputs reveal meaning, unravel message, and establish
communication. As such, art-based researches are utilized to examine experiences
that are essential in developing understanding on certain art-related phenomena.
However, this matter is only an obvious concern for those researchers who use art
as means of scientific enquiry. And, not to give light on the act of researching about
art technique approaches, and processes. Simply put, our focus in this module will
be on the “HOWs” of investigating about contemporary art techniques and
performance practices.

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Typical Approaches in Accomplishing Art Tasks
1. Brainstorming
In order to generate ideas on what to do and how to accomplish an
artwork, one must know how to brainstorm. This step is effective in looking
for central ideas that will most likely boost interest on the matter at hand. It
will also provide direction for art making since this will kindle flexible
thinking.
2. Researching about the task given
Research fuels exploration. The more you explore, the more ideas you
will gather. This is best for an artist to clarify what he/she really wants to
accomplish. Thus, it simplifies choices and helps achieve proper
understanding about the given task.
3. Deciding on what idea to materialize
After gathering all inputs from brainstorming and researching, one
must have arrived to his/her final choice. On this step, the artist must have
acquired enough background or information about his/her target output.
4. Creating a plan of action
According to Benjamin Franklin, “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.”
This solidifies one’s stand on planning for any task in contemporary arts.
One way to reach success and achieve your goal is to create a solid plan of
action. Likewise, a clear criteria and technique will empower one’s
determination to accomplish the task.
5. Making the task
Finally, this step is the “doing” part. The artist can now materialize
the plan that he/she has created. From the final idea to the final plan,
he/she must strictly follow what he/she has set to do. Appropriate
techniques, materials, styles, and other art elements must be applied as part
of the art making process.

Approaches in Researching for Techniques and Performance Practices

1. Cooperative Learning Approach
Two heads are better than one. This idiomatic expression states that
when two or more people share their ideas and work together, they are more
likely to accomplish a specific task. In arts, one needs another in order to
make things easily done. More so, others will serve as an improvement lens
because they may examine or scrutinize the work of an artist. They may also
validate gathered researches on techniques based on observation and
experience. Those who have mastered arts may share tips as well as guide
neophyte artists in improving their craft and eventually finding their own
distinctive technique. Generally, cooperative learning approach can increase
not only an artist’s skill but also his/her collaborative function with others.

2. Focused Exploration
This approach instructs artists to take advantage of what is present in
front of their very eyes. It means that they explore the use of any medium
available in their area based on their choice. At the same time, equip these
local materials with suited technique or art practice. However, the artist

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 must bear in mind that under this approach, he/she will only give focus on
the exploration of a specific available material that he/she has not tried to
use in any of his/her previous art crafts. Like for instance, the only
abundant material in your area is bamboo. As an artist, you are challenged
to explore the use of this material as your new medium in art making. Doing
so will increase your imaginative skill as well resourcefulness.
3. Discussion
The more you talk to people, the more relevant information you will
gather. Young artists should lend an opening ear to people who have been in
the field of arts for a long time. This entails open but healthy communication
between and among artists regardless of their position, experience and
mastery. As a cooperative strategy in researching for techniques and
practices, you can start it at home by simply asking your parents, family
members and relatives who are living with you about their idea or opinion
regarding your art-related queries. Spare ample time with them to talk about
your task in contemporary arts. Their stories might be a good content.
Remember, no one learns in isolation so, better communicate with people in
order for you to grow more as an artist.
4. Free Exploration
This approach is tantamount to ‘learning/researching on your own’.
More than experimentation, an artist like you possesses the full capacity to
search on your own without any reservation. No one limits you to look for
best artistic style and technique that can be acquired in improving your
craft. Look around you and take advantage of anything that would be of
greater value when refined by your creative hands. Also, bear in mind that
arts can be spontaneous. If you allow your curiosity to flow naturally, then
everything will follow and expect to discover more than what you aim for.
5. Experimentation
This is actually the core of contemporary arts. As an artist, you are
not only limited to using the same technique or practice that you use before.
Certainly, there is another door for discovering something new, unique,
genuine, and distinctive. In researching for additional techniques in arts,
one must not be afraid to go outside the box; one must learn to feed his/her
interest in a way that motivates one’s artistic yearning. Through
experimentation, an artist’s decision-making skill is improve as well as
his/her organization skill.
6. Media Analysis
In the advent of modernization and industrialization, technology has
greatly influenced innovation and development in the field of artistic
expressionism. Consequently, various incorporations have been made in
numerous contemporary art techniques and practices. Collaborative
approaches to art making have been adapted by many in their initiative to
establish their own style. Media analysis, on the other hand, is critical in
examining technology-based art pieces. For a young artist like you, one way
of searching for more techniques is by investigating if not scrutinizing
purpose, value, mood, and socio-political implication of media arts. Through

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 this, you will be able to come up with your filtered stand and eventually
construct or enhance your own style of expressing ideas in multiple medium.

Advantages of Researching New Techniques and Practices

1. It can push artists to aim for better versions of their works and grab the
opportunity to expand artistic horizons.
2. It is a helpful way to immerse oneself in the culture of others and thereby
allowing own creativity to design culture-based means of artistic expression.
3. It gives an artist the chance to look for another window that lets him/her see
what’s inside other artist’s mind.
4. An artist can express his/her own choice combined with other ideas
generated from researches.
5. Best practices of artists are shared to both professional and aspiring ones.
6. It is a powerful thought-provoking strategy because the mind is exposed to
new and extensive information.
7. It can be a kick-start for an artist’s inspiration and ignite a spark to get the
passion even more alive.
8. It enables the artist to plan for a multi-faceted, captivating, and detailed
final output.
9. It exposes one to new discoveries and perspectives.
10. It encourages the artist to spot unusual angles and try modern art
techniques.
11. It teaches new style and additional comfort of one’s artistic specialization.
12. It adds pro art techniques with a mix of traditional and contemporary
insights to an artist’s vocabulary.

What’s More

Activity 1. Let’s play Word Hunt. Inside the letter bank are ten (10) key words
that are relevant to the lesson discussed. Find them all by encircling your answers.
Also, do not forget to write the words on the space provided.

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 1. _______________ 6. ______________
2. _______________ 7. ______________
3. _______________ 8. ______________
4. _______________ 9. ______________
5. _______________ 10. _____________
Activity 2. Answer the given questions. (Critical thinking, Character)
1. Why is there a need to research about modern art techniques and practices?
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
2. Among all the given approaches in researching techniques in arts, which one do
you think will effectively work on you? Why?
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

What I Have Learned

Direction: Trace your left/right hand on a piece of paper. On each of the finger,
write a new concept that you have acquired from the lesson. Afterwards, shade
your work with your favorite color/s.

http://clipart-library.com/clipart/hand-cliparts_13.htm

Key Concepts:

 Artistic knowing urges contemporary artists to improve their craft through

basic researching.
 He/She who does researching before doing will always get the chance to
discover new techniques in art making.

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 What I Can Do

Activity 1. Examine the abstract painting and give a descriptive

analysis about it.
1. What title you will give to the artwork?
______________________________________
2. What can you say about the technique
used in this work?
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
3. What do you think is the implication of
this painting to the critical issues of
today?
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________

Electronics 1205 Batch 2019. Acrylic on canvass. 16x24cm.CPAR class.

RSSTHS. Photo by M.A. Colorado. October 20, 2019

Activity 2: You are one of the famous jewelers in the Philippines and your
advocacy centers on promoting Filipino culture and heritage through locally made
jewelry products. Now, your task is to create a design inspired by the current
societal condition of the Filipino people. Remember to use indigenous materials or
recyclable resources in creating your final output. See the samples below and
choose one that is applicable to you. You may seek the idea of your family
regarding this task.
A. Earrings (for girls)

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 Name of the Jewelry: _______________________
Concept/Inspiration:
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
Approach Used in Researching Appropriate
Technique: ________________________________
____________________________________________
Step-by-step Procedure in Accomplishing the
Task:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
ABM 1204B Batch 2020. Jewelry making. CPAR class.
RSSTHS. Photo by M.A. T. Colorado. February 12, 2020

B. Bracelets (for boys)

Name of the Jewelry: _______________________

Concept/Inspiration:
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
Approach Used in Researching Appropriate
Technique: ________________________________
____________________________________________
Step-by-step Procedure in Accomplishing the
Task:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
ABM 1204B Batch 2020. Jewelry making. CPAR class. RSSTHS.
Photo by M.A. T. Colorado. February 12, 2020

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 Assessment

Direction: Analyze the statements below and encircle the letter that best
complete the sentence.
1. The first approach in accomplishing art tasks is ___________.
a. abstracting c. experimenting
b. brainstorming d. evaluating
2. The more you explore, the more ______ you will gather.
a. activities c. learnings
b. ideas d. perspectives
3. An artist must have enough information about his/her target _______.
a. invention c. output
b. product d. result
4. Making the task is considered the “_______” part of art making.
a. assessing c. doing
b. developing d. evaluating
5. This approach in researching for art techniques increases one’s _______
function with others.
a. collaborative c. joint
b. connective d. shared
6. __________ entails open and healthy communication between and among
artists.
a. Collection c. Dialogue
b. Collaboration d. Discussion
7. Curiosity paves the way to a new ________.
a. discovery c. probe
b. exploration d. study
8. An artist’s decision-making skill is improved through ___________.
a. experimentation c. research
b. investigation d. testing
9. _______________ is a critical examination of technology-based artworks.
a. Media Analysis c. Media Enquiry
b. Media Breakdown d. Media Scrutiny
10. In researching new techniques and practices, ________ is a required human
value.
a. consideration c. patience
b. determination d. temperance

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 Additional Activities

Direction: Choose one of the two activities presented below.

1. To inspire young artists, you were able to share series of art vlogs on your
YouTube channel. For your next episode, one of your subscribers suggested
that it will be interesting to know ways on how neophyte artists can improve
their techniques in visual arts. You accepted the suggestion and started to
conceptualize the content of the vlog. Now, here are your tasks for this
activity:
a. Present a detailed action plan regarding the subscriber’s suggestion. This
must contain a step-by-step procedure on accomplishing the task.
b. Document various approaches on how researching improves a visual artist’s
technique.
c. Upload your vlog on the class Facebook page.
d. For offline learners, you may do this activity through narrative
documentation or in a blog form. Write your action plan in a separate sheet of
paper.
Title of the Vlog/Blog:
Artist:
Subject Matter:
Artist’s Statement:
Material/ Approach Step-By-Step Value/s Persons
Medium Used in Procedure Acquired Involved
Researching from the
for Visual Task
Arts
Techniques

2. Create a Trick Art in a piece of bond paper. Choose the subject matter that
you like best. Record steps in doing the artwork by following the template
below. Afterwards, post your work on the class Facebook page.

Title of Artwork: __________________________

Artist: ____________________________________
Medium/Material: ________________________
Technique: _______________________________
Procedure: (Give details for each step)
a. Brainstorming
b. Researching about the task
c. Deciding what to materialize
d. Creating the artwork
Implication: ______________________________

Honey Bea Satumbaga. 2018. Trick Art. CPAR

Class. Photo by M.A. T. Colorado. July 15, 2018.

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 Answer Key

10.Relevant c 10.
9. Resourcefulness a 9.
8. Exploration a 8.
7. Planning a 7.
6. Flexible d 6.
5. Practice a 5.
4. Approach c 4. mind of an artist.
3. Investigative c 3. masterpiece in the
2. Artistic b 2. Certainly, there is a
1. Integrative b 1. Art is never unreal.

What’s More Assessment What I Know

References
Abduo, Kelly Richman (2019). What is contemporary art? An in-depth look
at the modern-day movement. Retrieved from
https://mymodernmet.com/what-is-contemporary-art-definition/
Art Techniques: top tutorials for painting and drawing (2019). Retrieved
from https://www.creativebloq.com/features/art-techniques
Exploring different art techniques (2020). Retrieved from https://www.design-
your-homeschool.com/Art-Techniques.html
Ramirez, V. E. (2016), Contemporary Philippine arts from the regions.
Quezon City, Philippines: Vibal Group Inc.

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