COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Code: Hum.121 Course Title: Art Appreciation

Pre-requisite/Co-requisite: None No. of Units: 3 Total No. of Hours: 54

Course Description

This 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 student’s ability to articulate their
understanding of the arts. The course also develops students’ competency in researching and curating art as well as conceptualizing, mounting, and evaluating art
productions. The course aims to develop students’ genuine appreciation for Philippine arts by providing them opportunities to explore diversity and richness and their
rootedness in Filipino culture. (CMO 74 S. of 2017, Effective SY 2018 -2019 per BOR Resolution No.13 series of 2018)
Course Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, the students are expected to:

CLO 1. Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of arts in general, including their function, value and historical significance
CLO 2. Analyze and appraise works of art based on aesthetic value, historical context, tradition, and social relevance
CLO 3. Create their own works of art and curate their own production or exhibit.
CLO 4. Utilizing art for self-expression and for promoting advocacies.
CLO 5. Discover and deepen their identity through art with respect to their nationality, culture, and religion.

COURSE LEARNING PLAN

Topics Time CLO CLO CLO CLO CLO Teaching and Outcome-based References
Allotment 1 2 3 4 5 Learning Activities Assessment
University Mission, Vision, 2 hours Orientation of the Inquiry through Q and A for Student’s Manual
College Goals, and subject and class room purposes of clarification Course Syllabus
Orientation: Course Syllabus, policies Recitation and evaluation
Policies, and Grade Discussion, Concept
Acquisition Mapping

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 What is Art
Appreciation
 Assumption and
Nature of Art:
Creativity, Imagination
and the Expression
/ / /  Lecture/Discussion  Quiz Ariola, Mariano M.
6 hours  Brainstorming  Reflection Paper (2008). “Introduction to
 Panel Discussion  Self-Assessment Art Appreciation: A
 Peer Teaching  Peer Questioning Textbook in
Humanities” C&E
Publishing, Inc.

/ / / /  Lecture with question  Evaluative Exercise Ariola, Mariano M.

4.5 hours and answer  Oral Recitation (2008). “Introduction to
 Philosophical  Timeline making Art Appreciation: A
Importance of Art Textbook in
Humanities” C&E
Publishing, Inc.

/ / / /  Lecture with power  Quiz Ariola, Mariano M.

 Gestalt Principles of 4.5 hours point presentation  Oral Recitation (2008). “Introduction to
Visual Perception  Group dynamics  Insight paper Art Appreciation: A
Textbook in
Humanities” C&E
Publishing, Inc.

4.5 hours / / / /  Peer Teaching Essay Writing Ortiz, Ma. A, et.al (1976)
 Elements and  Open Forum Extemporaneous “Art: Appreciation and
Principles of Art  Buzz Session Speaking Perception” JMC Press,
 Multimedia instruction Paper Critiquing Inc.

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 / / / / /  Lecture/Discussion Quiz Ariola, Mariano M.
 Content in Art  Question and Peer Questioning (2008). “Introduction to
4.5 hours Paper Questioning Art Appreciation: A
Answer
 Buzz Session Textbook in Humanities”
Activity:
 Observing/watching Insight Sharing on Chosen or C&E Publishing, Inc.
a theatrical Favorite visual work of art
performance

MIDTERM EXAMINATION 1.5 hours

 History of Art / / / / o Lecture/Discussion Ariola, Mariano M.
4.5 hours o Peer Teaching Essay Writing (2008). “Introduction to
o Round Table Art Appreciation: A
Discussion Textbook in Humanities”
C&E Publishing, Inc.

4.5 hours / / / / / o Peer Teaching Activity: Position paper Ariola, Mariano M.

 Soul Making in Art o Buzz Session (2008). “Introduction to
o Think Pair and Art Appreciation: A
Share Textbook in Humanities”
o Lecture/Discussion C&E Publishing, Inc.

/ / / / o Lecture/Discussion Activity: Research and Ariola, Mariano M.

 Artist and Artisan 4.5 hours Interview of chosen local artist (2008). “Introduction to
o Buzz Session or artisan from the community Art Appreciation: A
o OPV (Other of the student Textbook in Humanities”
People's Views) C&E Publishing, Inc.

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 A Survey of European
Music History: From
the Middle Ages to
the 21st Century
 Overview of Philippine
Art
Modern and
Contemporary Art
FINAL EXAMINATION
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o Peer Teaching
/ / / / Lecture/Discussion Insight Paper Ariola, Mariano M.
4.5 hours Peer Teaching (2008). “Introduction to
Peer Teaching
Self – Assessment Art Appreciation: A
Round Table Discussion
Textbook in Humanities”
C&E Publishing, Inc.
/ / / / / Lecture/Discussion Activity: Research activity Ariola, Mariano M.
4.5 hours Brainstorming on how space is utilized by (2008). “Introduction to
Panel Discussion Filipinos Art Appreciation: A
Peer Teaching Textbook in Humanities”
Activity: Compilation of
Philippine Traditional Motifs C&E Publishing, Inc.
and Crafts
/ / / / / Lecture/Discussion Research activity on Ariola, Mariano M.
Peer Teaching Traditional Filipino Motifs (2008). “Introduction to
4.5 hours Open Forum and art Art Appreciation: A
Buzz Session
Textbook in Humanities”
C&E Publishing, Inc.
1.5 hours
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References:

1. Panisan, W. (2016). Handouts in Art Appreciation

2. Novillo, R. (2016). Handouts in Art Appreciation
3. Ariola, Mariano M. (2008). “Introduction to Art Appreciation: A Textbook in Humanities” C&E Publishing, Inc.
4. Molina, K., Rotor, A. (2012). “Humanities Today: An Experiential Approach” C&E Publishing, Inc.
5. Ortiz, Ma. A, et.al (1976) “Art: Appreciation and Perception” JMC Press, Inc.

Online Sources:

1. Definition 1 of aesthetics from the Merriam-Webster Dictionary Online.

2. Definition 1 of arts from the Merriam-Webster Dictionary Online.
3. www. Wikipedia.com
4. Youtube Videos: The Art Assignment

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