DEPARTMENT OF LANGUAGES AND HUMANITIES

Art Appreciation
Second Semester, School Year 2019-2020
Midterm Examination

NAME:_____________________________________________CLASS SCHEDULE: _____________________________

COURSE, YEAR, SECTION: _________________________ SCORE: _____________________________

I. ESSAY. Your answers will be scored according to the following criteria:

A. Content- richness of the idea, connection and relevance to the prompt, answers are well-researched- 40%
B. Unity and Coherence- fluidity and organization of the content - 25%
C. Originality and Style- freshness of the idea, writing style - 20%
D. Grammar/Language- proper usage of language - 15%
100%

1. “Art does not imitate nature, it imitates a creation, sometimes to propose an alternative world.” Explain and give examples.

2. Research for at least one local artist (writer or visual artist) and discuss about him/her and his/her artistic journey. Moreover, get
one sample of his/her work and discuss about it. (100 points)

II. LINE DESIGNS. Make an art based from the concept on line designs (see samples posted before on Google drive). Once
done, please post your art in our group page. Caption will focus on what inspired you in doing that concept ( aside from it’s a class
requirement and you aim for a good grade, hehe) Your output will be scored according to this criteria:
A.Creative use of lines- 50%
B. Originality - 30%
C. Overall Visual Impact- 20%
100%

DEPARTMENT OF LANGUAGES AND HUMANITIES

Art Appreciation
Second Semester, School Year 2019-2020
Final Examination

Essay. Your answers will be scored according to the following criteria:

A. Content- richness of the idea, connection and relevance to the prompt, answers are well-researched- 40%
B. Unity and Coherence- fluidity and organization of the content - 25%
C. Originality and Style- freshness of the idea, writing style - 20%
D. Grammar/Language- proper usage of language - 15%
100%

1. “Films have accurately depicted how life really works.” Explain. In addition, cite some films that have left major impact
in your life and the reasons behind why they are considered your “favorites”.

2. Is there such thing as good or bad music? Why? Moreover, create a list of 20 songs or a “playlist” that you consider
worth listening or recommending to anyone.

3. Search at least one poem by a local/foreign poet in any medium, and discuss the message of this poem.

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“If you want something in this world, all the universe will conspire to help you get it.”
The Alchemist, P. Coelho

JENNIELOU G. PIGAO
Instructor