Senior High School

Apprenticeship and
Exploration in Art Production
Level of Proficiency in Art Production

Learner’s Module Arts and Design - 12

Quarter 2 Module 1

BLECYREZZA E. PILUDEN
Developer
Department of Education – Cordillera Administrative Region

NAME: ________________________ GRADE AND SECTION: _____________

TEACHER: ___________________________ SCORE: ____________________
 Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Cordillera Administrative Region
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF CAR
Wangal, La Trinidad, Benguet

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Development System

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2021

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 PREFACE

This module is a project of the Curriculum Implementation Division

particularly the Learning Resource Management and Development Unit,
Department of Education, Schools Division of CAR which is in response to
the implementation of the K to 12 Curriculum.

This Learning Material is a property of the Department of Education-

CID, Schools Division of CAR. It aims to improve students’ performance
specifically in Arts and Design.

Date of Development : March 2021

Resource Location : CAR-LRMDS
Learning Area : Arts and Design
Grade Level : 12
Learning Resource Type : Module
Language : English
Quarter/Week : Q2 / W1-W2
Learning Competency/Code : exhibits a level of proficiency through
application of the correct principles and techniques in the production of
projects under apprenticeship ( Art Production ). AD_ AEAP 12-I-IIc-j-5

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The developer wishes to express her gratitude to those who help in

the development of this learning material. The fulfillment of this learning
material would not be possible without these people who gave their support,
helping hand and cooperation:

Development Team

Author/s: Blecyrezza E. Piluden

Illustrator on cover and icons: Kili Europa E. Piluden / Blecy Piluden

School Learning Resources Management Committee

Brenda M. Cariño School Principal
Janet B. Pascua OIC/HT - Asst. School Head - SHS
Francis B. Lumiwes Subject / Learning Area Specialist
Jopie B. Ferrer School LR Coordinator-SHS

Quality Assurance Team

Lolita A. Manzano EPS – MAPEH – Arts and Design
Virginia C. Alindayo PSDS –District 3

Learning Resource Management Section Staff

Armi Victoria A. Fiangaan EPS – LRMDS
Victor A. Fernandez Education Program Specialist II – LRMDS
Christopher David G. Oliva Project Development Officer II – LRMDS
Priscilla A. Dis-iw Librarian II
Lily B. Mabalot Librarian I

CONSULTANTS

JULIET C. SANNAD, EdD

Chief Education Supervisor – CID

CHRISTOPHER C. BENIGNO, CESO V

Asst. Schools Division Superintendent

MARIE CAROLYN B. VERANO, CESO V

Schools Division Superintendent

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

COVER PAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
COPYRIGHT NOTICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
PREFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ..................................... iv
TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Title Page ............................................... 1
What I Need to Know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
What I Know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
What’s In .................................................... 6
What’s New . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
What is It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
What’s More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Activity: Workplace environment .......................... 10
Assessment: True or False. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
What I Have Learned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
What I Can Do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY ................................... 13
ASSESSMENT ............................................. 13
ANSWER KEY ............................................ 15
REFERENCES ............................................ 16

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 Level of Proficiency in Art
Production

Learner’s Module in Apprenticeship and

Exploration in Art Production

Arts and Design - 12

Quarter 2 Module 1

BLECYREZZA E. PILUDEN
Developer
 The main course of this module is Apprenticeship and Exploration in Arts
What I Need to Know
Production ( Visual arts, Media Arts, and Applied Arts ).

These learning materials are based on the Most Essential Learning

Competencies (MELC, DepEd 2020) that are developed in a form of 4 modules
in the duration of eight (8) weeks.
This module is subdivided into four modules based on the most essential
learning competencies that a student must learn in apprenticeship. Brief
discussion of lessons, practice exercises, and guided readings are also
included in this module to enhance learning regarding art safety during actual
art production.

ABOUT THE MODULE

The contents of this module regarding the nature of the apprenticeship
are a discussion of the proficiency level applied in the correct principles and
techniques in the production of projects in apprenticeship. It also includes the
proper usage and selection of art materials, execution of techniques, and
presentation of artwork created.
The module contains learning activities that will guide you in performing
the tasks needed in this module. Essential information on skills, knowledge,
potential, and experiences to any art-related fields are explained in this module.
The significance of this distance learning material will give you a
combination of basic instructions which you will need to read carefully before
completing the tasks provided before proceeding to the next level.
NOTE: Do not skip the module. Next module will be given to you upon
the completion of the previous module.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

This module contains the following learning objectives the learner must
develop. In completion of this module, you must be able to:

a. distinguish the proficiency level needed in art production of projects in

apprenticeship.

b. demonstrate understanding on the correct principles and techniques in

the production of projects under apprenticeship; and

c. gain appreciation for the level of proficiency applied in art production

under the apprenticeship.

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 What I Know
Before you begin this module, you will be taking a pre-assessment of
what you already know about the contents of the lessons in this module. Please
read the instructions carefully and answer with honesty.

ASSESSMENT
Multiple Choice. Instruction. Select the correct answer under each item. Write
the letters on the spaces provided.

_____ 1. Which of these statements exhibits the artistic and aesthetic skills in
designing specifically in textile and jewelry production?
A. Technical and analytical skills
B. Aesthetic and artistic skills
C. Communication and interpersonal skills
D. All the above

_____ 2. Which of the following statements exhibits the technical skills applied
in art production?
A. Explaining and analyzing ideas into visual forms.
B. Attaining a high level of craftsmanship and proficiency in art
making.
C. Gathering, analyzing, and interpreting information based on
current issues.
D. All the above

_____ 3. These are the skills and competencies needed to attain a high level
of proficiency in artistic production.
A. Technical, aesthetic, analytical and communication skills
B. Aesthetic, artistic, communication, and interpersonal skills
C. Communication, technical, artistic, and interpersonal skills
D. All the above

_____ 4. It refers to the level of what you can do applying the proper principles
and techniques in art production.
A. Proficiency level C. Highly Competent
B. Highly proficient D. None of the above

______5. It is the specific learned abilities that requires technical,

communication and artistic capabilities.
A. Competence C. Expert
B. Skills D. None of the above

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_____ 6. Which of the following should be developed in order to become a
proficient artist?
A. Exposures and experiences
B. Skills and competence
C. Educational achievement
D. All the above

_____ 7. Which of the following statements exhibits the aesthetic and artistic
skills applied in art production?
A. Visualizing shapes, its relationship, function, and elements
B. Knowing and assessing clients/customer’s personal needs.
C. Designing and writing websites to market artworks.
D. All the above

______8. It refers to the knowledge, behaviors, and other personal qualities

that enable you to perform tasks in a specific job description.
A. Highly proficient C. Competence
B. Skills D. None of the above

_____ 9. Which of the following statements exhibits the interpersonal skills

applied in art production?
A. Visualizing shapes, its relationship, function, and elements
B. Knowing and assessing clients/customer’s personal needs.
C. Designing and writing websites to market artworks.
D. All of the above

_____10. Which of these items should we develop in exhibiting a level of

proficiency in producing arts in apprenticeship?
A. Skills and Competence C. Competence
B. Skills D. None of the above

_____11. How important is the level of proficiency in your respective art field?
A. This is the creative industry is looking for in selecting applicants.
B. This is the basis in selecting workers in the workplace.
C. These are the potentials needed in a creative industry
D. All the above

_____12. Differentiate between: Expert VS Average

A. Can provide assistance: Can usually perform the task
B. Can complete task as requested: explain well the completed task
C. Need minimum guidance in performing the task: Consistent in
performing the task
D. All the above

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_____13. These are the level of proficiency in applying good principles and
techniques in art production.
A. Basic, average advance and expert
B. Basic, limited, average, advanced, and expert
C. Basic, advanced, expert and below average
D. None of the above

_____14. Differentiate between: Average vs basic

A. Need minimum guidance to performing the task: aware of
performance task but unable to perform
B. Can complete task as requested: with common knowledge
C. Need minimum guidance in performing the task: with common
understanding of the techniques in art production
D. All the above

_____15. How do we achieve a good level of proficiency in art production in

apprenticeship?
A. when performance tasks required in a particular job is met
B. when skills are applied in art production
C. when good principles and proper techniques are applied in art
production
D. All the above

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 WHAT’S IN
The previous lessons of apprenticeship have been a keystone in
establishing the lessons in the future activities. The basic information about
apprenticeship in the arts, its implications to the student-apprentice, their
workplace environment, the people involved, their roles and responsibilities are
the essential components in future activities. It also comprises basic art
production of art safety and security, proper usage and handling of art
materials, tools, equipment, and resources, where significant meaning are
derived from it.
Tick the level (Table 1) of how the following components is important in
the production of projects in apprenticeship.
Table 1: Apprenticeship components Slightly Moderately Highly

Artist-mentor and the creatives

Significant meaning of art making
procedures and techniques
Roles, responsibilities, and chain of
accountability

Safety and security procedures

These are the essential elements needed in complying with the

performance tasks required in the succeeding lessons.

WHAT’S NEW
In apprenticeship, a student is being trained in the same manner as a
worker in a creative industry environment. The apprenticeship is a casual
opportunity for a learner to become skilled in their field of art specialty. This is
where a student-apprentice is given hands-on work, an opportunity to discover
their potential, and a chance to become highly proficient into their chosen field
of interest.

Applying the correct principles and proper techniques in the production

of art projects could determine what level of proficiency an artist or a performer
can exhibit. The level of your knowledge, skills, potential, and work experience
shall lead you to distinguish the career path you are capable of (e.g., art
entrepreneur, business creative, art trainers, educators, professional
artists/designers, or a community art enthusiasts) in the creative industry.

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 WHAT IS IT
What is the proficiency level?
A proficiency level is the description of what you can do in a particular
art production applying various design principles and proper techniques in your
chosen field of interest.

How do we exhibit a level of proficiency?

Good principles and techniques in managing skills, utilizing individual
talents, and capabilities applied in the production of art projects must be
developed to attain outstanding proficiency level in producing arts in the
creative industry.

A level of proficiency is exhibited when a student-apprentice can do and

can demonstrate a particular competency in any art related production work
during the apprenticeship.

Several stages of proficiency level in achieving certain tasks are

introduced that range to a particular level such as: expert, advanced, average,
basic and limited. Developing your skills and competence in your chosen art
field are relatively a manifestation of being a proficient student-apprentice in the
creative workplace.

Skills. These are the specific learned abilities that are required to
perform something. It includes technical, communication, and artistic skills.

Competence. These are the knowledge, behaviors, and other personal

qualities that enable you to perform tasks successfully in a job. It includes good
practices, creative thinking, ability to innovate, and good personal relationships
in the workplace environment. These are the competency levels that a person
must fulfill in a specific role and function in the workplace.

How important is the level of proficiency in your respective art field?

Employers, clients, and customers are looking for these potentials and
talents who can demonstrate excellent and competent skills and abilities such
as skills in communication, leadership, interpersonal relationships, and
initiative, with a strong work ethic, and capable of producing quality art projects.
And these are the bases for the creative industry to consider when selecting
applicants fitted to work for them.

What are the skills and abilities to develop in art production?

Visual art skills and competencies encompasses a variety of expressions
of thoughts, interests, attitudes, emotions, and ideas. Visual artists and
practitioners generally fall to be designers, fine artists, etc. Taking
apprenticeship in the arts sustains the development of skills, concepts, and
passion in arts.
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 Being a successful artist, achieving a high level of technical competence,
being sensitive to artistic style, developing a broad knowledge of art history and
design trends, recognizing individual roles in the society, work preparedness
and readiness are highly expected. Here are few skills in any related arts fields:

A. Artistic and Aesthetic Skills. It is how you see, draw, and understand form
when creating arts. It also includes visualizing shapes, relationships, and its
functions. Mastering use of color, space, and line. Creative in manipulating
elements. Explaining and analyzing abstract ideas into a visual form and
dynamic forms. Applying theories and principles of composition and
understanding current trends and issues in arts and design. These skills are
applicable to a wide range of production industries such as textile and
jewelry designing, illustrating, and designing book cover and illustrations,
and photo taking.

B. Technical Skills. You must know how to demonstrate the qualities,

limitations of each medium, and working in a variety of media used during
art production; and understanding very well the impact of the creative
industry in attaining a high level of craftsmanship and proficiency in art
making. It also includes proficiency in drawing, sketching, making models,
and photographing artwork. Skills such these are essential in designing
medical equipment or scientific illustrators, sketching real pictures in
assistance to legal investigations or courtroom cases, animating/cartooning
objects, designing computer graphics (signs, publications, and corporate
logo), model and industrial designing (product, package, and furniture).

C. Analytical and Communication Skills. Knowing how to gather, analyze

and interpret information with multiple perspectives in viewing current issues
and events. You must know how to utilize options, to present, display and
explain ideas creatively. Preparing a comprehensive portfolio, utilizing
digital media, and marketing artwork are also an advantage. During
apprenticeships, transactions are made, and one can be able to
communicate visually and create instructions clearly. Exhibiting these levels
of proficiency manifests art related work such as designing websites, writer,
communicator, lecturer as what an art historian/professor does, and
coordinating exhibition.

D. Interpersonal Skills. You must learn how to solve problems encountered

during apprenticeship and to collaborate with peers, co-workers, and
networking with co-artists in the industry. During apprenticeship, a student
must know how to assess the client or customer needs so they can be able
to manage design and product making. In the entire art production,
understanding economic and legal issues regarding art production are also
a must.

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How do we classify the level of proficiency in art production?

Level of
Principles and techniques
Proficiency
- Considered an expert in your own field of expertise.
- Demonstrated consistent and excellence in applying
proper techniques in art production
- Can provide guidance and assistance related to your
Level 5
(Expert) area of expertise and field where your skill and talents
are used.
- Can be able to explain well the process or skills needed
for the understanding of such inquiries

- Perform actions associated with your skill without

assistance.
- You are being approach by many when your skill is
needed
Level 4
(Advanced) - You are capable to coach others in the application of
skills needed
- Have assisted in the development of reference, reading,
or educational learning materials

- You can successfully complete tasks in art production as

requested.
- You can usually perform the skill independently
Level 3
(Average) - You can apply proper techniques in art production
occasionally.
- Still need minimum guidance to perform successfully.

- Have the level of experience gained from the actual

production or being on the job trainee.
- Understand and can discuss art-based terminology, art
Level 2
(Limited) concepts, and issues regarding art production
- Know how to utilize references and resource materials in
complying tasks in art production.

- Have common knowledge and understanding of the

techniques in art production.
Level 1
(Basic) - Aware of the competency but unable to perform needed
tasks.

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 WHAT’S MORE
By this time, you are now ready to perform tasks that will determine your
level of proficiency in applying the correct principles and techniques in art
production under the apprenticeship.
Given: Here are a few samples of good practices and skills an apprentice
must observe during art production in a workplace environment.
Direction: Put a check mark on the level of proficiency areas are you
capable of performing the given tasks.
Activity: My Proficiency Level in Art Production.

( Advanced)
( Average )
( Limited )

( Expert )
( Basic )
Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

Level 5
Given Tasks

Can be able to collaborate and ask guidance

from an artist-mentor in the preparation and
production of art materials.
Can be able to explain and discuss the
significant meaning of artwork created, its
functions, and purpose why it is created.
Knowledgeable and aware of various people
involved in the creative industry, their roles,
responsibilities, and chain of accountability in
the production of projects.
Fully trained and aware of proper handling of
art materials, observed art safety, hygienic,
healthy environment, and security procedures
during art production.

Assessment. Write T if the statement is True and F is False. Write your answer
on the first column.
gained the level of experience from the actual
1. Expert
production or being on the job trainee.
Have assisted in the development of reference,
2. Advanced
reading, or educational learning materials
Still need minimum guidance to perform
3. Average
successfully.
can provide guidance and assistance related to
4. Limited your area of expertise and field where your skill
and talents are used and already exposed
aware of the competency but unable to perform
5. Basic
needed tasks.

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 WHAT I HAVE LEARNED

Activity: What is specific art related work which you have acquired from the
following skills discussed in the previous part of this module? Write these on
the box provided.

Artistic and Aesthetic Skills
_________________________
_________________________
_________________________
_________________________
_________

_________________________
_________________________
Technical Skills
_________________________
_________________________
_________

_________________________
Analytical and _________________________
Communication Skills _________________________
_________________________
_________

_________________________
_________________________
Interpersonal Skills
_________________________
_________________________
_________

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 WHAT I CAN DO
Activity: In this type of activity, you are going to identify the proficiency level
needed on each of the skills as stated below by putting a checkmark
respectively. Exhibit your understanding by writing what you can do in the
description below. Write these on the box provided.

Advanced
Description of what you can do in

Average
Limited

Expert
a particular art production based
Basic

on your field of interest.

Interpersonal
Skills

Analytic and
Communication
Skills

Technical Skills

Artistic and
aesthetic skills

Additional Activity
Activity: Demonstrate the correct principles and techniques during production
of art projects (any art field) under apprenticeship. Create any art form of any
medium (printed, drawing, painting, photo, or illustration) that would exhibit the
level your understanding:

A. Visual/media/applied
Materials: 2D (oslo drawing size)
3D (6 inches dia /width, 12 inches height)
Medium: any dry but safe pigments
B. Performing Arts: Any art form
Medium: video format (3 mins only)

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ASSESSMENT
Multiple Choice. Instruction. Select the correct answer under each item. Write
the letters on the spaces provided.
_____ 1. It refers to the level of what you can do in applying the proper
principles and techniques in art production.
A. Proficiency level C. Competence level
B. Skill level D. None of the above
_____2. It is the specific learned abilities that requires technical, communication
and artistic capabilities.
A. Skills C. Competence
B. Expert D. None of the above
_____ 3. Which of these statements exhibits the artistic and aesthetic skills in
designing textile and jewelry production?
A. Aesthetic and artistic skills
B. Communication and interpersonal skills
C. Technical and analytical skills
D. All the above
_____ 4. Differentiate between: Average vs basic
A. Can complete task as requested: with common knowledge
B. Need minimum guidance to performing the task: aware of
performance task but unable to perform
C. Need minimum guidance in performing the task: with common
understanding of the techniques in art production
D. All the above
_____ 5. Which of the following should be developed to become a proficient
artist?
A. Exposures and experiences C. skills and competence
B. Educational achievement D. All the above
_____ 6. Which of these items should we develop in exhibiting a level of
proficiency in producing arts in apprenticeship?
A. Competencies C. Skills and competence
B. Skills only D. None of the above
_____ 7. Which of the following statements exhibits the technical skills applied
in art production?
A. Gathering, analyzing, and interpreting information based on
current issues.
B. Explaining and analyzing ideas into visual forms.
C. Attaining a high level of craftsmanship and proficiency in art
making.
D. All the above
_____8. These are the level of proficiency in applying good principles and
techniques in art production.
A. Basic, limited, average, advanced, and expert
B. Basic, average advance and expert
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 C. Basic, advanced, expert and below average
D. None of the above
______9. It refers to the knowledge, behaviors, and other personal qualities
that enable you to perform tasks in a specific job description.
A. Highly proficient C. Competencies
B. Skills D. None of the above
_____ 10. These are the skills and competencies needed to attain a high level
of proficiency in artistic production.
A. Communication, technical, artistic, and interpersonal skills
B. Technical, aesthetic, analytical and communication skills
C. Aesthetic, artistic, communication, and interpersonal skills
D. All the above
_____11. How important is the level of proficiency in your respective art field?
A. This is the creative industry is looking for in selecting applicants.
B. This is the basis in selecting workers in the workplace.
C. These are the potentials needed in a creative industry
D. All the above
_____12. Which of the following statements exhibits the aesthetic and artistic
skills applied in art production?
A. Designing and writing websites to market artworks.
B. Visualizing shapes, its relationship, function, and elements
C. Knowing and assessing clients/customer’s personal needs.
D. None of the Above
_____13. Differentiate between: Expert VS Average
A. Need minimum guidance in performing the task: Consistent in
performing the task
B. Can complete task as requested: explain well the completed task
C. Can provide assistance: Can usually perform the task
D. All the above
_____14. Which of the following statements exhibits the interpersonal skills
applied in art production?
A. Knowing and assessing clients/customer’s personal needs
B. Designing and writing website to market artworks
C. Visualizing shapes, its relationship, function, and elements
D. All the above
_____15. How do we achieve a good level of proficiency in art production in
apprenticeship?
A. when performance tasks required in a particular job is met
B. when skills are applied in art production
C. when good principles and proper techniques are applied in art
production
D. All the above

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What’s In ( Response may vary )
What’s More
Activity: ( Answers may vary )
Assessment : F,T, T, F, T
What I Have Learned ( answers may vary )
What I Can Do: ( answers may vary )
Additional Activity : ( performance may vary )
Assessment Pre-assessment
1. A 1. B
2. A 2. B
3. A 3. C
4. D 4. A
5. D 5. B
6. C 6. B
7. C 7. A
8. A 8. C
9. C 9. B
10. A 10. A
11. D 11. D
12. B 12. A
13. C 13. B
14. A 14. B
15. C 15. C
Answer Key
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