Special Program in the Arts

Curriculum Guide

MEDIA ARTS
GRADE 8
 Media Arts under the Special Program in the Arts is the study of human communication
through photography, broadcasting, print media, online media, videography and film. In this art
form, students are trained to use the elements of space, time, light, motion, color and sound to
express their perspectives, feelings and ideas creatively. Likewise, students are taught to
appreciate the values of cultural identity and inculcate or include these themes for a more
significant and high sense of identity. Critically, they learn to interpret and evaluate media within
aesthetic, cultural and historical contexts to become more enlightened consumers, critical
individuals and effective citizens.

The learners are taught creative use of communications technologies to tell stories and
explore concepts for diverse purposes and audiences. Media artists represent personal, social and
cultural realities using platforms such as television, film, video, newspapers, magazines, radio, and
the worldwide web. Media Arts explores the diverse artistic, creative, social and institutional factors
that shape communication and contribute to the formation of identities. The learners participate in,
experiment with and interpret the rich culture and communications practices surrounding them.
SPECIAL PROGRAM IN THE ARTS CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK: GRADE 8 MEDIA ARTS

The learner demonstrates an understanding of the basic concepts and principles of photography and online media through active
participation in creative projects and artistic endeavors for self-development, the development of aesthetic potential, the promotion of
cultural identity, and the expansion of one’s world vision.

CONTENT PERFORMANCE
CONTENT LEARNING COMPETENCIES CODES
STANDARD STANDARD

FIRST QUARTER

Basic Photography The learner… The learner… The learner…

A. What is Photography? Develops Captures images 1. Explains the theoretical, SPA_MABP8-

 History of Photography understanding of that can historical and aesthetic Ia-1
 Photography in the the concepts and effectively aspects of photography. SPA_MABP8-
Philippines principles of communicates an Ia-2
photography. idea, message or 2. analyzes the difference
B. Defining Photography emotion while between the film and digital
technologies utilizing the basic camera SPA_MABP8-
 Types (Single-Lens shooting Ia-b-3
Reflex, Digital Single-lens techniques. 3. Distinguishes the different
Reflex, film compact, types of camera, its
digital compact, evolution and SPA_MABP8-
mirrorless, large format) features/capabilities Ib-4
 Parts and Functions
 Terminologies 4. Identifies the different parts
 Proper Handling and Care of a camera and its SPA_MABP8-
of Camera functions Ib-5
C. The Process of Digital
Photography 5. Discusses the different
 Early electronic terminologies in Camera
photography technology SPA_MABP8-
Ic-6
 Digital Image
6. Demonstrates the proper
Recording (Pixels)
way of handling camera and
 Digital Image
its proper care
Acquisition
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 Colour Recording and 7. Explains the process how Ic-7
 Digital Image Sensor digital photos are created
 Digital Image Sensors
(CCD and CMOS) 8. Identifies the techniques, SPA_MABP8-
 File Formats, processes and principles of Id-8
Compression and Storage photography.

D. Principles of Light and 9. Discusses the rules for

Shadow effective composition in SPA_MABP8-
E. Composition and Visual taking pictures. Ie-h-9
Technique
(rule of thirds, lines, shapes, 10. Reviews a series of SPA_MABP8-
colors, texture) photographs, identifies ways 1i-10
F. Shooting Technique to improve the quality of the
photo

11. Creates a digital album or SPA_MABP8-Ij-

portfolio of photographs that 11
carry personal and cultural
meanings.

CONTENT PERFORMANCE
CONTENT LEARNING COMPETENCIES CODES
STANDARD STANDARD

SECOND QUARTER

Advance Photography
A. Manual Settings of a Camera The learner… The learner… The learner….
- Shutter Speed
Demonstrates Mounts exhibits 1. Produces photos using SPA_MAAP8-
- Aperture of photos that
- ISO understanding of manual camera settings IIa-b-1
use manual
- Focal Length more advanced settings in taking
B. Studio and Natural Lighting principles and images with more 2. Identifies the techniques, SPA_MAAP8-
C. Color, Tone and Temperature concepts of complex processes and principles of IIc-2
D. Photo Manipulation and Post photography messages and photography.
Processing concepts by
E. Online Portfolios and albums employing 3. Uses simple artificial lights SPA_MAAP8-
advanced to illustrate the different IId-3
techniques in effects that light position has
photography. on subject; SPA_MAAP8-
 IIe-4
4. shows color, tone and
temperature of images
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5. Reviews a series of IIe-5
photographs and identifies
ways to improve the quality
of the photo.
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6. Utilizes photo manipulation IIf-h-6
software in enhancing
photos SPA_MAAP8-
IIi-j-7
7. Creates a digital album or
portfolio of photographs that
carry personal and cultural
meanings

CONTENT PERFORMANCE
CONTENT LEARNING COMPETENCIES CODES
STANDARD STANDARD

THIRD QUARTER

Visualization and Communication in

an Online Environment

A. History of the Internet and The learner… The learner… The learner…
evolution of online media and
communication Demonstrates produces a 1. Outlines the history of the SPA_MAVC8-
understanding of functional website internet and the evolution of IIIa-1
B. Online media literacy principles and applying specific online media and
concepts and appropriate communication
C. Online safety, security, ethics associated with techniques of
and etiquette the internet and online 2. Utilizes available online SPA_MAVC8-
online media communication in media through blogging, IIIb-c-2
D. Web 2.0 and social media platforms real world. vlogging, podcast and SPA_MAVC8-
platforms photo-sharing IIId-3

E. Blog sites and creating a 3. Applies the best practices of SPA_MAVC8-

 responsible online presence a responsible and safe IIIe-g-4
and identity citizen

4. Identifies the elements and SPA_MAVC8-

aspects of the internet and IIIh-j-5
world wide web

5. Uses social media platforms

as a marketing tool

CONTENT PERFORMANCE
CONTENT LEARNING COMPETENCIES CODES
STANDARD STANDARD

FOURTH QUARTER

Online presence, promotion and The learner… The learner… The learner…
exhibition through social media and
websites Develops Creates a website 1. Enumerates the parts and SPA_MAOP8-
understanding on on life sources elements of a website or IVa-1
A. Basic web design principles the principles of and culture by online platform
B. Basic web development web design and way of a series of
(online wysiwyg platforms) development and online images 2. Applies the principles of SPA_MAOP8-
C. Integrating text, images and combines this with meant to relate a web design IVb-c-2
media online visualization. story or theme.
D. Blogging, vlogging, and 3. Creates a simple website in SPA_MAOP8-
podcasts a wysiwyg platforms IVd-3

4. Describes the creative SPA_MAOP8-

process in integrating text, IVe-g-4
images, and media online

5. Reflects on the creative SPA_MAOP8-

process involved in doing a IVh-j-5
photo portfolio.