Control No: _______________

SLK 2 for Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions

QUARTER 2 WEEKS 3-5

I. PRELIMINARIES
Competency  Critiques available materials and appropriate techniques.
(CAR11/12TPP-0c-e-12)
 Explicates the use of materials and the application of techniques.
(CAR11/12TPP-0c-e-13)
Objectives  identify the local materials in the community;
 evaluate and decide what medium/ material to be used; and
 create an innovative artwork using of your proposed local materials.

Topic/
Subject LOCAL MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES
Matter
Textbook Luisa, C. & Bernas, C.C. (2020). Contemporary Philippine Arts from the
Region. Department of Education. Region Office 10.
Materials DepEd Talisay
Copyrights
Total Points 205
Date

II. CONTENT MAP

1. Abaca
2. Coconut Shells
3. Bamboo
4. Blocks
LOCAL 5. Scrap/Cut tiles
MEDIUM MATERIALS 6. House Cleaning Materials
7. Scrap wood
8. Beads
9. Paper, Corrugated boxes
10. Metal, tie wires, tin cans

III. CONTENT NOTES

We all know that Philippines is in rich of natural resources from different regions.
With the use of our affection, we can maximize the use of these natural resources even in
creating arts.

Artists have their own way of expressing art using different kinds of mediums/
materials and manner by which materials are processed and transformed. In appreciating art,
whether of its creativity and or of its efficient functions, we need our senses. Thus, on the

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process of giving attention to it, we understand or make sense of a work of art; the mediums,
techniques and functions are part of the meaning of the work. They are also the factors which
determine the viewer/ users experience and response.

Medium – are the material used to create an artwork. Artist use medium to express
their thought, ideas, feelings, etc. Mediums and techniques may also differ depending on the
inclination of the artists and the place where it originated. Various artworks are inspired by
the artist’s locality: its rich resources, culture and practices.

Luisa and Bernas (2020) identified and described the different common materials
transformed into unique artworks which became trademarks of the artist or of the locality it
originated. But, not limiting yourselves in the common materials usually used, you will find
creative and efficient materials which can be used to create different artwork in line with the
form of art you as an artist desires to make. It can even be an environmental hazard saver,
answer to people’s needs, or a locality’s trademark product for tourist attraction or business.
Here are potential materials not commonly and not commonly used:

Material Used Description Example

1. Abaca Initially used as material
for rope, and transformed
into a wide variety of
efficient products. The
versatility, durability and
availability of abaca, or
Manila hemp, makes it
easy to work with or create
different designs.
2. Coconut Shells Considered equal in quality
and appearance with
turquoise shells or ivory. It
may be used to create a
wide array of boxes, lamps,
tabletops, chairs, bags,
belts, body accessories,
household ornaments.

3. Bamboo Proved that it's a versatile

must-have that designers
and homeowners should
consider. Aside from being
used in different pieces of
furniture and house parts,
bamboo is also made into
musical instruments, and
creative decors.

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4. Blocks It is out of rice hulls/ saw
dust.

5. Scrap/ Cut Tiles It is made into decorative

walls etc.

6. House cleaning It is made into furniture

materials (scrubs, designs.
rag, strainer

7. Scrap wood It is made into wall decors,

etc.

8. Beads It is a small, decorative

object that is formed in a
variety of shapes and sizes
of a material such as stone,
bone, shell, glass, plastic,
wood or pearl and with a
small hole for threading or
stringing.

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 9. Paper, Packaging material made
Corrugated boxes from layers of thick paper,
the top layer of which is
alternately grooved and
ridged for added strength
and rigidity.

10. Metal, tie wires, It is a single usually

tin cans cylindrical, flexible strand
or rod of metal.

Aside from the above-mentioned materials, there is still a wide array of materials
which can be used out of creativity and functionality. From seashells to human skull shells,
from leaves and flowers to insect and insect parts, from glass to cotton, and from watercolor,
coffee, and soil painting to dirty water painting. Way too many choices, you just must explore
your locality for potential materials and innovate a unique and contemporary artwork that
you desire to make.

IV. ACTIVITIES

Activity 1
Date: __________
Directions: Below are pictures of art works by different artists. Identify what material/s are
used to create each. Put a check on the space provided if the material/s are available in your
community, province or region. Write down your answers on the answer sheet provided.
Score: __/25

1. Material used: ______________

Availability:
a. Locality: ___
b. Province: ___
c. Region: ___

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 2. Material used: ______________
Availability:
a. Locality: ___
b. Province: ___
c. Region: ___

3. Material used: ______________

Availability:
a. Locality: ___
b. Province: ___
c. Region: ___

4.
Material used: _____________
Availability:
a. Locality: ___
b. Province: ___
c. Region: ___

5. Material used: _____________

Availability:
a. Locality: ___
b. Province: ___
c. Region: ___

Activity 2
Date: _____________
Title: “EXPLORING MY OWN LOCALITY”
Directions: Task 2.1. Find out what materials, which are potential to be used as art medium,
are rich in your locality (ex. Bamboo, metal, shells). List down and name the artwork created
by your locality using these materials. On the other column, you may write your own idea of

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artwork which you think is also great for the material you listed. Use the answer sheet provided
for your answers.
Task 2. 2 Out of the 10 materials you have listed, choose five (5) materials and
evaluate each with the Rating sheet below. Consider the factors given and rate each materials
with 1-5, one (1) as the lowest rate & five (5) as the highest. Mark your rate with a check.
Materials with the highest total score may be a potential artwork in terms of audience
appreciation and for business.
Score: __/50

Task 2.1

Materials found in your Artwork made by your Your own idea

locality locality out of the material
listed
Example: Tin Cans Coin bank Welded into a
vintage/metallic style
cupcake holder
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
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10.

Task 2.2
Name of the Material: _________ 1 2 3 4 5

A. Availability
B. Less Cost
C. Less Process Needs
D. Durability
E. Resourcefulness and Creativity
F. Number of Possible Use
TOTAL SCORE: _________

Activity 3
Date: _____________
Title: “MY OWN ARTWORK WITH MY LOCAL MATERIAL”
Directions: Out of the five (5) materials you have proposed and are available in your locality,
choose the material with the highest rating and create an innovative artwork using your
proposed local materials.
Score: __/100

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 Note: Do not forget to take a photo of your artwork and post it in our Group Page.
Rating Guide: (CRITERIA)
Material, Application & Technique - 50 %
Creativity - 30 %
Originality - 20%
Total - 100%

V. EVALUATION:
Date: _________________
Directions: I. IDENTIFICATION: Identify the local material used on the given artwork. Choose
your answers in box and write the word/s of the correct answer. Use the answer sheet provided for.
Score: ___/15_

A. Abaca F. House Cleaning Materials

B. Bamboo G. Metal, tie wires, tin cans
C. Beads H. Paper, Corrugated boxes
D. Blocks I. Scrap/Cut tiles
E. Coconut Shells J. Scrap wood

1. ____________________ 2. _____________________

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3. ______________________ 4. _______________________

5. ______________________ 6. ______________________

8. _____________________
7. _____________________

9. ____________________ 10. ________________________

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 II. TRUE OR FALSE: Write True if the statement is correct and False if it is incorrect.
11. Contemporary artists are experimental with their materials but not their processes.
12. The Contemporary art scene in the Philippines reflects its cultural identity.
13. Contemporary artists are limited to using traditional materials only.
14. The subject matter in contemporary art is confined to human figures, landscapes, or
natural objects like in traditional art.
15. If the artwork is an experiment on the technique used, then the technique is the subject
matter itself.

VI. REFERENCES
Alvarez, K. (2018). Bamboo Products For If You Want To Use Less Plastic.
https://www.cosmo.ph/lifestyle/bamboo-products-eco-friendly-a399-20180127
Amazon. (n.d.). Abaca Spiral Basket Eco- Friendly Natural Brown.
https://www.amazon.sg/AVRISA-Spiral-Basket-Eco-Friendly-
Natural/dp/B07YB6Y528
Dona, M. (2016). Local Materials to Contemporary.
https://www.slideshare.net/prettymycz/local-materials-to-contemporart
Dreamstime. (n.d.). Handicrafts Coconut Shell Stock Photos.
https://www.dreamstime.com/photos-images/handicrafts-coconut-shell.html
Indiamart. (n.d.). Multicolor Batua Beaded Bag.
https://www.indiamart.com/proddetail/beaded-bag-20808302562.html
Gutierrez, A. (2017). Indigenous Filipino Fabrics Are Making A Comeback.
https://www.esquiremag.ph/culture/design/philippine-indigenous-fabrics-are-
making-a-comeback-a00225-20171017-lfrm
Luisa, C. and Bernas, C.C. (2020). Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Region.
Department of Education. Region Office 10.
Pinterest. (n.d.). Wall cladding. https://www.pinterest.ph/mohdwe/wall-cladding/
Pinterest. (2020). Recycled Clothing Chair.
https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/701435710686465150/
Pinterest. (2020). Scrap Wood Clip Art.
https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/843791680160208819/
Pinterest. (n.d.). Cardboard Tables & Desks.
https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/552887291734388202/
Pinterest. (n.d.). DIY wire rose.
https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/483574078734569675/?d=t&mt=login
Real Living Team. (2018). 7 Popular Local Materials For A Filipino Home.
https://www.realliving.com.ph/home-improvement/indigenous-materials-for-a-
filipino-home-a00043-20180109
Simor. (1977). Abaca Products. http://simorinc.com/the-abaca/

VII. ANSWER KEY

Made into crafty lamps Furniture 2. Bamboo
cupcake holder
vintage/metallic style
5. Rattan / Abaca Welded into a Coin bank 1. Tin Cans
4. Coconut Shell locality
3. Silk Made found in your
2. Bamboo Your own idea Artworks Materials
1. Abaca Note: Answers may vary
Activity 1 Sample Answer
Activity 2.1

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 TOTAL SCORE: _________
/ F. Number of Possible Use
/ E. Resourcefulness and Creativity
/ D. Durability
/ C. Less Process Needs
/ B. Less Cost
/ A. Availability

5 4 3 2 1 1. Name of the Material: Bamboo

Sample Answer (Note: Answers may vary)
Activity 2.2

VIII. ADDITIONAL READINGS

Directions: Read the given additional readings and answers the questions that follow.
Score: ___/15_

OTHER CONTEMPORARY LOCAL ARTWORKS

Local Material Used Description

1. Puni or Palm Folding
 A tagalong term from the province of Bulacan
which means to beautify or decorate with the
use of coconut leaf. Coconut leaves are
fashioned by folding, plaiting, braiding and
simple weaving, which may have functional as
well as aesthetic uses.

2. Singkaban or Bamboo Art

3. Saniculas cookie mold carvings
(Pampanga)
 It is a local term for bamboo arches elaborately
designed with kayas Singkaban. Filipino word
for decorated bamboo arch, is used as a
welcome signage of a town, city or village in
the country.
 It is widely used as decoration during town
fiestas in Bulacan.
 These are arrowroot cookies that have the image
of St. Nicholas molded on it ergo the name
Saniculas. St. Nicholas is also known as “the
healer” and is the go to saint for those who need
“healing” from illnesses.
 Saniculas cookie makers would commission the
carvers of these moulds with one of a kind
designs.

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 4. Pabalat or Pastillas wrapper
cutting art (Bulacan)
 The word pabalat has two levels of meaning.
On a literal note, it pertains to the pabalat as a
product (paper cut- outs).
 Pabalat is also a folk art or in Filipino term,
siningbayan. It is a folk art because it originated
among the townsfolk reflecting their traditional
culture.

5. Taka (Laguna)  A takaan, a carved wooden sculpture, is used as

a mold in making taka. Brown craft paper is
used as a final layer for taka made for export.
This provides a thicker base and smoother
finish for the craft. The art of “taka” or “taka-
making” is not an exclusive Pinoy art. Paper
mache and decoupaging have been around for
centuries.

Questions:
1. What are the most common local materials used in those local artworks?
2. What are the common techniques applied in those artworks?
3. Which among those artworks can be adopted or made in your local community? Why?

Subject Teacher: ____________________________

Contact Number: ____________________________

Prepared by:
Name: Mary Grace M. Cabanes-Jamon
School: Lagtang Night High School

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Control No: _______________
SLK 2 for Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions
QUARTER 2 WEEKS 3-5

Name: _____________________ Grade & Sec.: __________ Contact No:______________

School: _________________________ Subject Teacher: ___________________________

IX. ANSWER SHEET

Activity 1

Availability
Material Used
Locality Province Region
1. ____________________________

2. ____________________________

3. ____________________________

4. ____________________________

5. ____________________________

Activity 2

Task 2.1
Materials found in your Artwork made by your Your own idea
locality locality out of the
material listed

Example: Tin Cans Coin bank Welded into a

vintage/metallic style
cupcake holder

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
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10.

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Task 2.2

1. Name of the Material: _________ 1 2 3 4 5

A. Availability
B. Less Cost
C. Less Process Needs
D. Durability
E. Resourcefulness and Creativity
F. Number of Possible Use
TOTAL SCORE: ________

2. Name of the Material: _________ 1 2 3 4 5

A. Availability
B. Less Cost
C. Less Process Needs
D. Durability
E. Resourcefulness and Creativity
F. Number of Possible Use
TOTAL SCORE: ________

3. Name of the Material: _________ 1 2 3 4 5

A. Availability
B. Less Cost
C. Less Process Needs
D. Durability
E. Resourcefulness and Creativity
F. Number of Possible Use
TOTAL SCORE: ________

4. Name of the Material: _________ 1 2 3 4 5

A. Availability
B. Less Cost
C. Less Process Needs
D. Durability
E. Resourcefulness and Creativity
F. Number of Possible Use
TOTAL SCORE: ________

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 5. Name of the Material: _________ 1 2 3 4 5

A. Availability
B. Less Cost
C. Less Process Needs
D. Durability
E. Resourcefulness and Creativity
F. Number of Possible Use
TOTAL SCORE: ________

Activity 3

(Take a photo of your artwork and send it to the messenger account of your teacher.)

V. EVALUATION

I. Identification: II. True or False:

1. 6. 11.
2. 7. 12.
3. 8. 13.
4. 9. 14.
5. 10. 15.

VIII. ADDITIONAL READINGS

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2. ______________________________________________________________________
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3. ______________________________________________________________________
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X. FEEDBACK NOTES SLK 2 for Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions
QUARTER 2 WEEKS 3-5

LEARNER’S FEEDBACK
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PARENTS’/GUARDIANS’ FEEDBACK
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