SOULMAKING,

APPROPRIATION, AND
IMPROVISATION
 1.Identify the concept of
improvisation
Learning Objectives: 2. Make a story that tells the
Filipino heritage through puppet
show
3. Create a dance improvisation
using the song “the coconut”
Setting up
Direction: on the space below, take a picture of yourself
dressed like your favorite anime character using things
available in your home. Present in the class with the
description of the anime you are portraying.
Read the description of the anime you are portraying in
our next meeting.
What is improvisation in art?
- Improvisation highlights creativity, immediacy, innovation, and
spontaneity as part of its product and activity.
- Improvisation exists not only in the arts but in many other fields.
It is more likely innate in art because in art you need to make an
alternative to make the artwork more aesthetic.
- Improvisation is spontaneous, unplanned or otherwise free-
ranging creativity. Certain performances or products of artistic
activity are referred to as improvisations when they have been
produced in a spontaneous originative way.
Philippines and improvisation-The Culture of
improvisation in the Philippines (Antolihao, 2004)

➢Since the Philippines is situated in the “Typhoon Belt” and the

“Pacific Ring of Fire,” natural calamities are a common
occurrence.
➢Filipinos have learned to be resilient, resourceful and
innovative.
➢A house that was built for years can be easily destroyed in one
night, thus our early ancestors never erected permanent
residential structures.
➢The structures constructed were adaptable, something that
could be built and rebuilt in a short period of time.
An example of cultural improvisation is
the bahay kubo (nipa hut)
➢Bahay kubo is common as a house in the country because of its
versatility and easy to construct most of the house in the rural
community consists, a bahay kubo.
➢Geography and climate, available natural building, materials, and
local construction skills influenced the design and construction of
the bahay kubo.
➢When peasants move to the city, they bring with them their ability to
make use of whatever is available.
➢In the urban setting, the bahay kubo evolves into a barong-barong.
➢Like the bahay kubo, the barong-barong is built with speed not only
to avoid unfavorable weather, but also to evade landowners and
authorities.
➢Rebuilding of the barong-barong is just as easy once it is damaged
by natural calamities, or in most cases, destroyed by demolition
drives.
Dance Improvisation
Dance Improvisation makes use of the body as the center of
experience (Khulmann, 2004). All experiences are made
through our bodies. The body is the focus and experience
and perception.
History of dance improvisation
• As a postmodern art form that developed in the 1950s, it is
reflective of itself. Thae Improvisational performance
examines the body as the medium of art in the form of
dance. It puts into question what are the boundaries of
dance performance.
Theater improvisation
What is An Improv Theater? (Rappler, 2017) Improv is
a form of theatre and performance where everything
is unrehearsed and unscripted. All the scenes and
stories are created on the spot. Silly People’s Improv
Theater (SPIT) is an improv theater company that
originated in the Philippines in 2002. Third World
Improv offers classes in improv.
Principles of Improvisation
➢“Yes, and….” This pertains to
the acceptance of the
situation or idea, no matter
how weird it is, and build on
it.
➢Making your partner look
good - this means putting
your partner in the best light
possible.
➢“walang Laglagan.” - This
builds an atmosphere of trust
and support so the team can
work together harmoniously
➢ Be average - This means never hogging the
spotlight, or talking over other improvisers,
or pressuring yourself to be brilliant all the
time. It means just doing your part
genuinely and honestly, letting the scene
take off on its own.
➢ Active listening The only way to move any
story on stage forward is if you pay
attention to what your scene partner in
saying.
➢ Everything is a gift On an improve stage,
everything said or done is an offer if the
performer chooses to accept it. If he/she is
listening actively enough, there are
openings to create everywhere – be it
creating drama, comedy, or intrigue.
➢ Improv vs. stand-comedy
➢Stand up is scripted; done
alone, and the material and
jokes that comedians hone to
perfection.
➢Certain performances or
products of artistic activity are
referred to as improvisations
when they have been
produced in a spontaneous
originative way.
➢Improvisation is part of
Filipino culture Improv has
structures but the content is
always on the spot and
unscripted. It is also often
done with at least two people,
often with a group.
➢Improvisation is part of
Filipino culture
 Activity 28
COMPLETE THE TABLE
Direction: Complete the table below by supplying the needed data for each column. You may browse
the module or browse other references like books or the internet. Cite your references.

PRINCIPLE OF IMPROVISATION

DESCRIPTION DEFINITION EXAMPLE

SCENARIO
“Yes and….”
Making your
partner look good
Be average
Active listening
Everything is gift
Activity 29
• PUPPET SHOW Direction: make a show using an improvised
puppet that will portray the Filipino heritage or culture.
The criteria of the output are the following:
Content/Creativity 50%
Technical/Presentation Skills 30%
overall presentation 10%
Completion 10%
TOTAL 100%
Activity 30
• DANCE IMPROVISATION
Direction: make a choreography with the song “the coconut by
Ryan Cayabyab” then present the dance in the class.The criteria
of the output are the following:
Choreography 50%
Dancing Skills 40%
Completion 10%
TOTAL 100%
Soulmaking
 1. identify the concept of soul-
making
2. determine the significant of da
Learning Objectives: Vincian principle
3. know the effect of soul-making in
creating an art.
4. make a story that fulfill the
concept of soul-making.
5. create a digital art that will
showcase my own concept of soul-
making
 Think of a thing or an
Motive Activity object that will best
represent you. Draw
in a piece of paper.
Then explain why this
thing or object
represents you.
What is soul - making?
Soul – making is a form of crafting stories that are transforming
brief moments into images. Most of the time it uses symbols to
connect with people. It is also used in understanding culture and
embodied tolerance and peace. Imagination plays a major role in
art production. One of the major roles of soul - making in art is it
portrays the content of every art that has been made particularly
its story. It somehow expresses your feeling in art and it delivers
you emotion through an art. Noy Narcisso applied the
psychological concept of “soul - making” in his art practice. It is
about crafting images derived from a person’s experience
expressed through any form of art.
What is “soul?” (Hillman, 1997)
-“By soul I mean, first of all, a perspective rather than
a substance, a viewpoint toward things rather than a
thing itself. This perspective is reflective; it mediates
events and makes differences between ourselves
and everything that happens.”
-“Between us and events, between the doer and the
deed, there is a reflective moment – and soul -
making means differentiating this middle ground.”
Da Vincian Principles
➢Who was Leonardo da Vinci? (Gelb, 1999)
➢ Leonardo da Vinci is considered the Renaissance man
who excelled in art, mathematics, architecture, philosophy,
Military planning, Etc.
➢What are the Da Vincian Principles? (Gelb, 1999)
➢Michael Gelb captured the development of how Leonardo
da Vinci think his artwork and how Da Vinci think deeply to
create the soul of his artwork
➢These were characteristics traits of Da Vinci Based from
Studies of his Archives.
What are the Da Vincian Principles? (Gelb,
1999)
Curiosita is an insatiably
curious approach to life
and an unrelenting quest
for continuous learning.
These intended for the
people to think their
expected output in art. It
is the first step to create
and artwork.
Dimostrazione is a
commitment to test
knowledge through
experience, persistence,
and willingness to learn
from mistakes. Some
artwork has been base
on the experiences of the
artist.
Sensazione is the
continual refinement
of the senses,
especially sight, as
the means to
enliven experience.
This is your ability
to produce your
artwork.
Sfumato is the
willingness to
embrace ambibuity,
paradox, and
uncertainty. In this
time, artist might not
be recognize on his
work by the people
but it is part of the
journey to become as
genius as Leonardo
da Vinci.
Arte/Scienza is
the balance
between science
and art, logic
and imagination.
Corpolita is the
cultivation of
grace,
ambidexterity,
fitness, and poise.
Connessione is a
recognition and
appreciation for the
interconnectedness
of all things and
phenomena.
These principles are what we can apply when we are
approaching our contemporary times of turmoil and
struggle. Through these principles, we can become
reflective of how we live through the contemporary
digital age. The Soul is a perspective, not an essence
that each person possesses.
Soul - making is about crafting images derived from
a person’s experience expressed through any form
of art.
Activity 31
Direction: Read and 1. What is your own concept of
comprehend each question and soul-making?
answer creatively, write your 2. How does soul – making
answer on the space provided affect your perspective in
making an art. Cite an
example.
3. What is the significance of
Da Vincian principle in soul-
making?
Activity 32 - STORY MAKING
Using the camera of your Criteria of the output are the
phone, take a picture in your following:
environment and make a story Content 50%
in those pictures. The story Technical/Presentation Skills 30%
must have at least five picture Over - all presentation 10%
that will fulfill the scenario of Completion 10%
the story.Add caption on each
picture. TOTAL 100