GROUP

ACTIVITY

Advance Preparation for Transcreation of Music:

Transcreate a song from the musical genre given, into

dance, visual art, poetry, fashion, video or any other art
form you can think of.

To be presented to the class (MC theater booking)

GENRES: Baroque, Medieval Gregorian Chant,

Renaissance, Romanticism, Classicism, Philippine Folk
Music
Presentation:
Feb 4, 5, 6 and
7
TRANSCREATION PRESENTATION GUIDE

1. Each group has 5 mins to set up and 10 mins

to present (15 mins per group)

2. Presentation Proper:
* Introduce genre of music and its
characteristics
* Let audience hear the song transcreated
(include info: artist, year it came out)
* Rationale of transcreated art
* Present transcreation
Artists and Artisans
First artists: cavemen – “representation”
ARTISANS – also referred to as
craftsmen; in the Medieval period
(13th to 15th cent) towns had
formalized groups of artisans who
took on a particular specialization
or trade: textiles and glass
workers, carpenters, carvers,
masons, armorers, and weapon-
makers, etc.
Artisans commit to a particular
trade, developing immense skill
and expertise in his craft. They
form guilds and sometimes
produce manuals.

Master artisans hire apprentices.

This was a way of transferring
knowledge and skills.
In the Philippines, artisans were
employed by friars to copy
religious images to propagate the
faith.

Each locality had a characterizing

style or feature in the way
depictions were made.
Renaissance ushered in pivotal
changes:
- the transformation of the
artisan to an independent artist
- the widespread patronization of
secular art
- the assertion of cognition, will
and individuality
Renaissance ushered in pivotal
changes:
- the transformation of the
artisan to an independent artist
- the widespread patronization of
secular art
- the assertion of cognition, will
and individuality
Greece| Aristonothos krater | “Aristonothos made”
Greece | Sophilos dino | “Made by
Sophilos”
Pieta, Michelangelo
“Michelangelo Buonarotti
made this”
The artist’s studio was the artist’s
personal space:

- Studiolo – negotiations with

patrons took place
- Bottega - actual work took
place
Art salons and academies became
popular, as it not only supported
the production of art, but also the
discourse around it.

Criticism and analysis were

highlighted as integral aspects of
art engagement.
 What is the difference between an artist and artisan?
ARTISAN
Skilled worker who
employs skill, talent and
experience in creating
functional objects such
as weavers, carpenters,
potters
Focuses on UTILITY
with aesthetics
ARTIST
Performs creative art,
products are visually
pleasing, for the
enjoyment/appreciation
of the viewer with no
apparent functional
value
Focuses on
AESTHETICS and
CREATIVITY
Other players in the world of art
CURATOR:
The role of the curator is more in
the interpretation and
development of the artwork(s) of
the collection(s) through
establishing the significance,
relationship and relevance of
these materials.
Curators are expected to have the
ability to research, write and make
layout decisions for the display
and hang of materials for
exhibition.
BUYERS
Those who initially assess and
survey the artwork that collectors
are interested in. They oversee the
sale on behalf of the collector.
COLLECTORS
Arbiters of taste; a key player in
making or breaking an artist’s
career or shape the course of a
museum’s collection.
BUYERS and COLLECTORS

Acquire artworks for a variety of

reasons:
- For appreciation and enjoyment
- To safeguard and preserve
- For investment
- To communicate a way of
life/lifestyle
ART DEALERS

Those whose direct hand is in the

distribution and circulation of the
artworks – through direct sales,
galleries or auction houses.
ARTIST
IN FOCUS
APO
WHANG
OD

Video:
The_last_Kalinga_tatto
o_artist,_Whang_Od__
_DW_Documentary
RESEARCH
PAPER

Interview one local artist. Artist’s profile and work

description. Cite medium and technique used. Include the
Production process (pre prod, prod and post-prod).

Include documentation pictures

- Picture of artist
- Interviewer with artist
- Artist’s output
- Workshop/ studio

Work in pairs. Put in short bond paper

DEADLINE:
Prefinal exam
date
SOULMAKING

SOULMAKING 1 of 3: ABSTRACT GEOMETRY

Bring the following materials:

9x12 drawing paper / sketch pad / oslo paper

Coloring materials (oil pastel, colored pencils,
watercolor)
Ruler, compass
Pencil, eraser
SOULMAKING

SOULMAKING 2 of 3: COFFEE PAINTING

Bring the following materials:

9x12 drawing paper / sketch pad

Coffee
Liquid containers
Brush
Rags
SOULMAKING

SOULMAKING PROJECTS COVER:

Picture of you in CHIAROSCURO printed out on

a short bond paper size or photo paper.

Mount on a 9x12 paper