ARELLANO UNIVERSITY

Andres Bonifacio Campus

Pag- asa St., Caniogan, Pasig City

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Learning Plan

Course Title: ARTS APPRECIATION

Course Code: GCAS 01
Course Description: This is a 3-unit course, and it aims to provide students with the opportunity to observe, participate in, or otherwise experience works of art to appreciate their
role and purpose in life. The students will be exposed to various works of art, ranging from classical art forms to modern art installations, performance art. The course will build
upon and hone the skill of understanding, critical appreciation, and expression of one’s views.

At the end of the course, the students must be able to approach a work of art from a perspective informed by the history and tradition of art and the social milieu in which it was
produced as well as the perspective of aesthetics. Such an approach would require a written essays must clearly demonstrate not only understanding and appreciation of a specified
work of art, but also a sense of the work’s important in life, culture and history.
Course Credit: 3 units
Contact Hours: 3 hours/ week
Pre-requisites: None
Placement: 2nd Semester, SY 2022-2023
Vision: A model institution of learning where relevant knowledge is acquired and skills are developed in response to the needs of the global community.
C.A.S. Vision: Given the University’s overall vision, the College of Arts and Sciences visualizes an environment that supports collaboration, promotes quality, and
ensures thoughtful stewardship of resources.
Mission: To provide equitable access to learning through relevant, innovative, industry, sensitive and environmental-conscious academic programs and services.
C.A.S. Mission: As the intellectual core of the Arellano University, the College of Arts and Sciences explains and transmits fundamental knowledge in the Arts,
Natural and Social Sciences, as well as Humanities. The College has the unique responsibility of providing Liberal Arts education to the
undergraduate students.
Core Values
The core values that Arellano University students must internalize and manifest:
C ompetence - Sufficient knowledge, understanding and skills that will enable him/ her to act reasonably in a while variety of situation
H umility - Being able to let go of oneself and be courteous and respectful to others
I ntegrity - Capability of doing the right thing in a reliable and upright manner he/she has the wholeness of character
 E quality - Attribute of looking a thing in a fair and partial way towards all concerned, based on the principles of even-handed dealing
F ortitude - Strength and courage to face adversity of difficulty
S tewardship - Wise and responsible management of resource
Arellano Graduate Attributes Intended Learning Outcomes
A. Professional Competence Apply relevant knowledge and skills required for an effective professional in the field of specialization.
B. Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills Exercise critical and innovative thinking in providing solutions to problems.
C. Communication Skills Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills using the English language.
D. Lifelong Learning Continuously acquired knowledge skills and values through formal, non-formal and informal learning.
E. Spirituality Enhance one’s spirituality through character beyond reproach acceptable to God and to people.
Hold ethical values and beliefs of a peace-loving environment conscious and freedom- loving Filipino
F. Social and Ethical Responsibility
consistent with industry desired values and global citizen values.
Program Outcomes:
A. Furnish students with deep insights regarding ARTS Appreciation.
B. Equip the students with the right knowledge and skills for them to appreciate arts specifically those that are written by local writers.
C. Achieve a high degree of ethical behavior to work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.
Course outcomes:
At the end of the course, the students should be able to:
1. Demonstrated an understanding and appreciation of composition, function, values, designs, history and theories of arts in the Philippines and global context.
2. Discovered and deepened their identity through art with respect to their nationality, culture, and religion and organize group in the classroom for artistic promotion, curation
and cultural preservation.
3. Explained and evaluated different theories of art, and developed an appreciation for local and foreign arts, and how can they relate and use their course to promote and
influence other people in art appreciation.

References:
Ariola. Mariano M. (2021). Introduction to art appreciation : A tTextbook in Humanities. C&E Publishing, Quezon City
Hall, Dorris et. al., (2020). Exploring the Arts: A Brief Introduction to Art, Theatre, Music, and Dance. LOUIS: The Louisiana Library Network.

JULIE D. DOGILLO
Head Librarian, AU - Pasig
Consultation Hours: 1
Grading System: Averaging
Criteria for Grading Students Performance:
A. Components of Class Standing (CS)

a. Activities: 10%
b. Written Reports or Projects (case study, written 15%
 composition, research etc.):
c. Quizzes 10%
d. Long Tests or Chapter Tests 15%
e. Assignments 10%
60%

B. Periodic Examinations (Prelim, Midterm, Semi-Final, Final): 40%

TOTAL 100%
Computation of Grades
1. Prelim Grade = C.S. (0.60) + Prelim Exam (0.40)
2. Midterm Grade = C.S. (0.60) + Midterm Exam (0.40)
3. Semi-Final Grade = C.S. (0.60) + Semi-Final Exam (0.40)
4. Tentative Final Grade = C.S. (0.60) + Final Exam (0.40)
FINAL GRADE = Prelim Grade + Midterm Grade + Semi Final Grade + Tentative Final Grade

Learning Plan
PRELIMINARYPERIOD
Learning Outcomes Topic Activities Resources Assessment
At the end of the lesson, the students
will be able to: A. Orientation  Live Orientation session:  PowerPoint
 Articulate the University and the 1. AU Vision, Mission, Goals and Zoom/Google Meet (1 hour Presentation on Class Recitation through:
School’s Vision, Mission, Goals and Objectives & 30 mins.) Orientation  participation in
Objectives 2. CAS Vision, Mission, Goals and  Self-assessment: Course  Presentation of Student Question-and-Answer
 Recall the policies, rules and Objectives Familiarization & Handbook part of Live Orientation
regulations of the school 3. School Policies, Rules and Expectations (30 mins.)  Self-assessment Session
 Describe the course overview Regulations  Online Forum/Discussion questionnaire  responses during online
4. Overview of the Course board: Course Overview and  Course Outline, Course forum
5. Course Expectations Expectations (1 hour) Syllabus

At the end of the class the students

are expected to: UNIT I Module Individual Activity: Pictures of sample
Independent Learning of the Product of painting that paintings
1. Describe and explain the Lesson I: Humanities and Arts Module shows the Filipino concept
meaning of and importance a. Arts and Humanities – their of space and beauty PowerPoint
 of Humanities, Arts and meanings Visual examples of artworks (horror vacui)
Sciences. b. Importance of Humanities, related to concepts discussed.
2. Realize the importance and Arts and Science in Criteria: Application of the
influence of Arts and Western Concept. Video clips presenting the concept of horror vacui,
Humanities in the world. c. Arts as form of Self concepts tackled in the Following the instruction,
3. Ascertain the importance and Expression discussion and Aesthetic value of the
functions of arts in their lives composition
and express it through Lesson II: The Humanities and the
Slide
painting, sculpture and Filipino Personhood (Pagkatao)
rhetorical writing/essay. a. Western Concept of
Video clips
4. Describe personal art Humanities
experience as an artist. b. Filipino notion of
Art materials
5. Appreciate the value of Personhood or Pagkatao
different Filipino art forms c. Different Filipino Artforms
and self-expressions. d. Art and Craft
6. Identify and describe the
Filipino art or craft and how it
reflected the Filipino world
view and characteristics.

PRELIM EXAM

Learning plan
MIDTERM PERIOD
LEARNING OUTCOMES TOPIC ACTIVITIES RESOURCES ASSESSMENT
At the end of the class the students UNIT II Pictures of various
are expected to: Lesson 3: Art Appreciation and Independent Learning of the Multimodal model for artworks
1. Explain the meaning of art, the Human Faculties Module Online Education
beauty, Theory of Imitation, Art materials
and Aesthetic from a a. Aesthetic, Psychology, Visual examples of artworks
philosophical point of view. Philosophy, and other related to concepts discussed. PowerPoint slide
2. Differentiate beauty from non- fields of learning
beauty objects and define b. Understanding the Human Video clips presenting the
important aesthetic terms. Faculties concepts tackled in the
3. Examine critically the different discussion.
artworks or objects and justify Lesson 4: Art and the Perception
appreciation or dislike of of Reality
 those arts.
4. Create and appreciate an
artwork using different media
and present it orally (Art Talk)
or in written form.
MIDTERM EXAM
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the class the students
are expected to:
1. Explain the meaning of art,
beauty, Theory of Imitation,
and Aesthetic from a a. Imitation Theory of Art and
philosophical point of view.
2. Differentiate beauty from non-
beauty objects and define
important aesthetic terms.
3. Examine critically the different
artworks or objects and justify
appreciation or dislike of those
arts.
4. Create and appreciate an
artwork using different media
and present it orally (Art Talk)
or in written form.
a. Realism in Renaissance
Style
b. Cubism, De Still and
Readymade Art
Learning Plan
SEMI- FINALS PERIOD
TOPIC ACTIVITIES RESOURCES ASSESSMENT
UNIT III
Lesson 5: Aesthetics: Study of Art  Class Recitation
and Beauty  Group/Individual Output
Modules thru AU Pegasus LMS
 Seatwork/Quizzes thru
Beauty Art Materials
b. Introduction to Aesthetics AU Pegasus LMS
Camera or CP with cam
Lesson 6: Eastern and Filipino Drawings and Illustrations of
Concept of Art and Beauty Different Artworks Photo slides
a. Filipino Aesthetics Video clips
b. Spatial Perception
c. Concept of Maximalism Online Collaborative
and Minimalism learning
SEMI-FINAL EXAM

LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the class the students
are expected to:
1. Discuss the different principles
in Art, Design and Beauty.
2. Ascertain the role of Beauty as
influence on art and as the
impact of art.
3. Identify the different
composition that comprised an
art.
4. Explain why art has been
reproduced.
Learning Plan
FINALS PERIOD
TOPIC ACTIVITIES RESOURCES ASSESSMENT
UNIT IV
Lesson 7: Art, Beauty, Design and  Class Recitation
Composition  Group/Individual Output
thru AU Pegasus LMS
a. Elements of Visual Arts
 Seatwork/Quizzes thru
b. Role of Beauty
c. Principles of Art, Design Modules AU Pegasus LMS
and Beauty
Art Materials
Visual examples of artworks
Lesson 8: Art Reproduction and
related to concept discussed. Camera or CP with cam
Intellectual Property Rights
COMMUNITY OF INQUIRY Photo slides
a. Painting, Sculpture,
Architecture
b. Digital Production Video clips
Assigned Readings/article
c. Mechanical Reproduction
Online Collaborative
Lesson 8: Art Reproduction of Art learning

a. Painting
b. Sculpture
c. Architecture
d. Digital Arts

FINAL EXAM
PREPARED BY: APPROVED BY: NOTED BY:

REV. FR. JOSEPH CAMACHO ROLANDO A. PANALIGAN DR. EDUARDO T. SENAJON

Faculty, College of General Education and Liberal Arts Head, Political and Social Science Department Dean, College of General Education and Liberal Arts