ART APPRECIATION

Likha-Sining for the 21st. Century Filipino Students

(OUTCOME-BASED MODULAR APPROACH)

LECTURE 1
Clearing the Space: The Study of the Humanities

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Art Appreciation is a three unit course that develops student’s ability to appreciate, analyze, and
critique works of art. Through interdisciplinary and multi-model approaches, this course equips students
with a broad knowledge of the practical, historical, philosophical, and social relevance of the arts in
order to know students ability to articulate their understanding of the arts. The course also develops
student’s competency in researching and curating art as well as conceptualizing, mounting, and
evaluating arts production’s.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE:

The course aims to develop student’s genuine appreciation for the arts by providing them
opportunities to explore the diversity and richness and their rootedness in Filipino Culture.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the end of this module, the students are expected to:

Knowledge Skills Values

1. Demonstrate an
understanding and
appreciation of arts in
general, including their
function, value, and
historical significance.
2. Define and demonstrate
the elements and
principles of design
3. Explain and evaluate
different theories of art
4. Situate Philippine arts in
a global context
1. Analyze and appraise works
of art based on aesthetic
value, historical context,
tradition, and social
relevance
2. Mount an art exhibit
(concept development,
production and
preproduction, marketing,
documentation, critiquing)
3. Create their own works of
art and curate their own
production or exhibit
4. Utilize art for self expression
and for promoting
advocacies
1. Deepen their sensitivity to
self, community, and
society
2. Discover and deepen their
identity through art with
respect to their
nationality, culture, and
religion
3. Develop an appreciation
of the local arts
 MODULE 1
Clearing the Space: The Study of the Humanities

“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist

once we grew up…”

- Pablo Piccasso

TOPICS TO RESEARCH/STUDY:

1. On the Nature of Humanities

2. Significance of Humanities

LEARNING TASKS:

At the end of this lecture session, the learners are able to:

1. Discuss and explain comprehensively the different concepts, perspectives and definitions of
humanities
2. Describe and discuss comprehensively the nature of “humanities”
3. Enumerate and explain the importance of “humanities’
4. Present a concept map on the topic “humanities” discussed in the class
5. Explain this concept comprehensively by citing an example

LEARNING EXPERIENCES:

A. Learner-Centered and Outcome Based Activity – Workshop 1

Direction(s): Review lectures on the study of humanities. Answer the following

comprehension questions skillfully and intelligently.

1. Discuss your concept/perspective on the nature of humanities.

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2. Discuss the importance of studying the humanities vis-à-vis the degree program you are
currently enrolled.

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B. Learner-Centered and Outcome Based Activity – Workshop 2

Direction(s): Draw, label and explain your concept map on the term “humanities”

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