Weeks 1-3

Program Political Science/Social Work

Level/Placement Level 1, 2nd Semester

Course Title Art Appreciation

Course Code GE CS06

No. of Units 3 Units

Prerequisite NONE

Rationale Art appreciation is a three- unit course that develops students’

ability to appreciate, analyze, and critique works of art. Through
interdisciplinary and multimodal approaches, this course equips
students with a broad knowledge of the practical, historical,
philosophical and social relevance of the arts in order to hone
students’ ability to articulate their understanding of the arts. The
course also develops students’ competency in researching and
curating art as well as conceptualizing, mounting, evaluating art
productions. The course aims to develop students’ genuine
appreciation for Philippine arts by providing them opportunities to
explore the diversity and richness and their rootedness in Filipino
Culture.

Outcome Cognitive Domain

1. Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of arts in
general, including their 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

Psychomotor Domain
 1. Appraise works of art based on aesthetic value, historical
context, tradition, and social relevance
2. Mount an art exhibit (concept development, production
and postproduction, marketing, documentation, critiquing)
3. Create their own works of art and curate their own
production or exhibit
4. Utilize the art for self-expression
5. Promote one’s advocacy through the arts

Affective Domain

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 Title The Humanities

Module No. 1

Total Study Hours 9 Hours

Module Writer Edison Raymundo
Module and Learning
Facilitator’s Contacts Edison D. Raymundo
CP# 09985641971, email: Kelly_Aesthetikos@yahoo.com

Module Aims This module is designed to discuss the various

understanding/meanings of Humanities to students and eventually,
for them to understand/realize the value of “humaneness”. It
highlights the beliefs and contentions of the philosophical doctrine
“Humanism” and its major influence to the study of Humanities.
More importantly, this module aims to enlighten the students’
mind to embrace the qualities of a truly human that is to become
more loving, forgiving, kind and compassionate individuals in the
society/world
 Module Learning Discuss the meanings, scope and importance of Humanities
Outcomes Differentiate Humanities and Humanism; Human and Humane
Practice the value of being humane

Content Meanings and importance of Humanities; Scope and Importance

The Contention of Humanism

Teaching and Learning

Activities
Virtual Discussion, Asynchronous Class

Assessment Methods
1. Justify Protagoras philosophical dictum “Man is the
measure of all things”

2. Why is there a need for man to be humanized? (in the

context of Humanism)

References/Readings Co, Madeleine, et.al., Humanities for Filipinos Revised Edition

2010
Ragans, Mitler, Exploring Art. Glencoe, Macmillan Mc Graw-Hill
Torrel, Warto M. et.al., Introduction to Humanities: A Journey in
Art, VWX Publishing House, Second Revision 2013
What does Humanities mean?

I. Etymological Meaning

The word Humanities is derived from the Latin word “humanus” implies the qualities of being
human, refined and cultured.

II. Formal Meanings

1. The humanities are those academic disciplines that study the expressions of human
beings that explore and reveal what it means to be human.

The disciplines usually included are literature, language studies, the studies of all the traditional
art forms (music, painting, sculpture, dance, poetry, etc.), philosophy, religion, and cultural history
(history is often included in the social sciences depending on the focus and methodologies of the
research).

2. The Humanities emphasize the dignity and worthiness of man and recognizes creative
expressions.
Humanism, a philosophical doctrine that stresses the importance of every individual
flourished during the renaissance period and was great influenced by the classic views of
the Ancient Greek Philosopher, Protagoras.

“man is the measure of all things.”

3. Humanities, generally refers to art, literature, music, architecture, dance and the theatre –
areas in which human subjectivity is emphasized and individual expressiveness is
dramatized. The importance of human being and his feelings (human subjectivity) is the
main concern of the humanities.

4. The humanities are, therefore, the records of man’s experiences, his values, his sentiments,
his ideals, and his goals.

5. The humanities are the stories, the ideas, and the words that help us make sense of our lives
and our world.
 6. The humanities introduce us to people we have never met, places we have never visited,
and ideas that may have never crossed our minds. By showing how others have lived and
thought about life,
7. The humanities help us decide what is important in our own lives and what we can do to
make them better. By connecting us with other people, they point the way to answers about
what is right or wrong, or what is true to our heritage and our history.
8. The humanities help us address the challenges we face together in our families, our
communities, and as a nation.

In the humanities, the student shall see what painters, sculptors, architects, poets, playwrights,
and movie makers have had to say about big questions such as: What is my purpose on this earth?
How should I get along with other human beings?
The importance of the human being and his feelings and how he expresses those feelings have
always been the concern of humanities via ARTS.
The humanities are important in the development of the complete social being, ready to take on
his responsibilities in this rapidly changing world and enjoy life.

The humanities should not be confused with "humanism," a specific philosophical belief, nor with
"humanitarianism," the concern for charitable works and social reform.

NOTE:

Humanism believes that MAN should be humanized, socialized and educated to respond positively
to rapid changes. …If a man is to live like a human being, his heart and mind must be nourished.
And the best spiritual nourishment comes from the humanities.
Hence, it is implied that Humanities emphasizes the dignity and
worthiness of man and recognizes creative expressions.

Without man in this world, the world remains a meaningless world!

But ironically speaking, terrorism and massive killings, are being experienced which rooted from
man’s selfishness and lack of humanitarian concern.
 The wrath of War Jews Persecution

Cambodian War Philippine – Japan War

Humanism believes that MAN should be humanized, socialized and educated to respond positively
to rapid changes. …If a man is to live like a human being, his heart and mind must be nourished.
And the best spiritual nourishment comes from the humanities.
Formally speaking, Humanities, generally refers to art, literature, music, architecture, dance and
the theatre – areas in which human subjectivity is emphasized and individual expressiveness is
dramatized. The importance of human being and his feelings (human subjectivity) is the main
concern of the humanities.
The humanities are, therefore, the records of man’s experiences, his
values, his sentiments, his ideals, and his goals.
The humanities are ultimately the expressions of man’s feelings and
thoughts. They provide enjoyment and stimulation, particularly when one
tries to understand and appreciate them.

WRITTEN TASK 1
Using the common template prepared by the class secretary, answer briefly the
following questions: Rubric will be shown/explained to you during our Google
Meeting.
1. Justify Protagoras’ philosophical dictum “Man is the Measure of all things”
2. Why is there a need for man to be humanized?