hello amazing grade 8 learners welcome back to our music and arts class i'm so glad you're here if you haven't subscribed to my channel yet ma'am Reena make sure to click that subscribe button and turn on the notification bell so you won't miss out on any of the fun creative and inspiring lessons coming your way in today's episode we're moving on to our second lesson for the first quarter perfect for weeks three and four of our Matateag journey get ready as we dive deeper into the exciting world of music and arts before we jump into our fun activities let's talk about what we're aiming to learn in this lesson our learning competency is to analyze the cultural influences relationships and characteristics similarities and differences of emerging and contemporary concepts techniques processes and/or practices in various Asian popular performing and visual arts by the end of this lesson you should be able to one characterize commonalities of art of Asian countries in terms of cultural influences relationships and characteristics two relate the characteristics of performance and visual arts in Asia three explain emerging and contemporary concepts techniques processes and/or practices in various Asian performing and visual arts in today's episode we're diving into an exciting topic cultural homogenization have you ever noticed how K-pop anime Bollywood films or traditional crafts from different Asian countries seem to influence one another that's what we call cultural homogenization when Asian cultures connect blend and shape each other's art music fashion and traditions under this topic we'll explore three fascinating concepts interculturalism how cultures connect interact and influence each other asianness and its characteristics what makes Asian art and identity stand out cultural collaboration how artists from across Asia work together to create something new and meaningful by the end of this lesson you'll have a deeper understanding of how Asian cultures shape and inspire one another through art let's get started short review time let's see what you remember before we dive into today's lesson let's take a moment to check how much you remember from our previous topic read each statement carefully and identify the word being described these words come from the terms and concepts we learned last time write your answers neatly in your notebook feel free to pause the video if you need more time to think no pressure ready let's begin and see how much you've mastered [Music] great job for giving it a try now let's see what your score means use this interpretation guide to understand how well you did keep learning and growing and remember every step counts next up we have an exciting activity to get your brains working activity one cross word puzzle your task is to identify words related to emerging and popular performance and visual arts use the clues and descriptions provided to fill in the crossword puzzle with the correct answers as you solve it pay close attention to the concepts you'll be discussing these in more detail in our upcoming lessons take your time think carefully and enjoy this fun challenge are you done great let's go over the answers together and see how you did ready let's check them out all right everyone let's move on to our next activity activity two video viewing you're going to watch an interesting video about the reason Korean culture is taking over the world you can follow the link below or simply scan the QR code on your screen to go straight to the YouTube video as you watch pay close attention because there will be some process questions for you to answer afterward get ready hit play and enjoy now please answer the following questions one what makes Korean culture unique compared to others two why is Korean culture becoming so popular worldwide three what key events helped Korea transition from traditional folk culture to a popular global culture four do you think Korea has influenced other countries in terms of performance and visual arts why or why not write your answers to these questions in your notebook unlocking content vocabulary all right everyone let's unlock some important words that will help us understand today's lesson better first up is homogenization this is a part of cultural globalization it means the reduction of cultural diversity because many customs ideas and values become popular and spread widely across different cultures it means that cultures start to become more alike because many customs ideas and values spread widely and become popular everywhere so instead of lots of different cultures we see more similarity in what people do and believe next we have intercultural this refers to activities or interactions happening between two or more different cultures it's all about cultures interacting and sharing with each other finally let's talk about Asianness this term describes the rise of popular Asian culture like anime K-pop manga and more not just in Asian countries but also in other parts of the world it also includes how non-Asian countries create their own versions of Asian popular culture often as a commercial response understanding these words will help us see how cultures connect change and influence each other especially in Asian popular arts all right artists now it's time to dig deeper into some fascinating ideas about Asian arts and culture understanding Asianness and its influence across Asia asianness is all about the surge of popular culture including anime K-pop manga and others in other countries as well as non-Asian countries creating their own Asian popular culture as a commercial response asian influences encompass a vast array of cultural artistic philosophical and societal elements that have originated from or been influenced by the diverse cultures across the Asian continent let's take a closer look at some examples of how this is happening in Southeast Asia K-pop of Indonesia and Thailand as South Korean entertainment continues to take Indonesia by storm more South Korean companies are leveraging the popularity of K-pop artists to tap into Southeast Asia's largest market the number of K-pop fans in Indonesia is exploding and the country always ranks among top in the number of video views on YouTube many Indonesians become familiar with traditional dances at an early age which may explain why K-pop's unique choreography has caught the eye of so many the wave of Korean pop culture has fully engulfed Thai youth society with a proliferation of popular music drama language technology cartoons and cuisine among Thai artists is Lisa of Blackpink she is the first Thai to achieve superstardom in the K-pop genre which has taken the world by storm over the past decade what makes K-pop so special k-pop features catchy tunes impressive and highly synchronized choreography and highquality production values meticulously crafted music videos feature stunning visuals elaborate sets and intricate storytelling enhancing the song's narrative and shaping the artist's image and brand visuals and choreography are integral to K-pop distinguishing it from other genres [Music] j-pop of Vietnam japanese labels and musicians have already taken note of the development intersecting with creators from other countries its unique blend of catchy melodies vibrant visuals and diverse music styles continue to attract fans and contribute to Vietnam's multicultural music landscape why is J-pop appealing it's a hybrid music style that mixes various foreign music traditions with a unique Japanese twist it offers something fresh and different for Asian fans looking for variety in their music choices this shows how Asian cultures influence each other and even inspire creative adaptations contributing to a rich interconnected cultural scene across the region let's move on to our next task activity three film viewing you will watch two sample videos from YouTube that showcase popular Asian music styles simply click the link or scan the QR code on your screen to watch each video after watching please fill out the table provided by writing the title of the song a description of the movements details about the choreography observations on the stage and costume design your thoughts on the music take your time to observe closely and write your answers clearly now let's hear from you have you shared your insights about the popular performance arts you've watched here are some questions to guide our discussion what similarities and differences did you notice between the performances how can you relate these performances to the ones we do in our own culture take a moment to think about these questions and share your thoughts let's learn from each other's observations let us now proceed to our next activity get ready to explore more exciting topics and deepen your understanding of music and arts let's keep the momentum going activity four article reading all right learners now it's time to dive into an exciting article called The Popularization of East Asian Pop Culture by Vanessa Valentino as you read keep your thinking caps on afterward you'll answer some important questions to help you really understand the rise of East Asian pop culture and why it's captured the hearts of people worldwide take your time enjoy the read and get ready to discover how these amazing cultures have taken the world by storm [Music] here [Music] are the questions to guide your reading write your answers in your notebook [Music] [Applause] [Music] let us now proceed to activity five read and write an essay in this activity you'll read a fascinating article titled Introducing Vinnie the newest peop group a news feature by Januar Junior Aguja with visuals by Steven Essi after reading you will write an essay about the influence of K-pop on the Philippines especially as it introduces popular groups like SB19 and Beanie [Music] to guide your writing answer the following questions one what makes SB19 and Vinnie similar to K-pop groups two as a Filipino what is your stand on the cultural homogenization of Korea in our country three how do you show your appreciation for other cultures you may submit your essay as a soft copy take your time to reflect and express your thoughts clearly okay learners let us now proceed to our next topic interculturalism cross-cultural collaboration let's take a closer look at how K-pop conquered the world in 2012 Korean pop music made its debut in the United States with size gangdom style which included an intense tempo and highly stylized visuals the song became the first to surpass 1 billion on YouTube but that song is viewed as a one-off novelty by the majority of K-pop fans nowadays kcon world's largest fan celebration of Korean culture and music attracted a few hundred enthusiasts and interested locals when it was held in the United States for the first time in 2012 since then the total has increased to over 125,000 split across conventions on both coasts the organizer adds "People in the mainstream music industry told me they've never heard the roof blown off like that before because the chanting was so loud the last time." The popularity of the event aligns with the global K-pop phenomenon which has grown from a minor genre to a $5 billion industry in the last 5 years a huge milestone in K-pop's global takeover was when the seven member soul group BTS became the first K-pop band to perform in a US stadium at New York's famous City Field exploring the influence of anime in Western world originally limited to its Japanese cultural roots anime has become increasingly popular and influential in Western culture western media's adoption of anime style characteristics represents a cross-cultural interchange between Japan and the West because of anime's widespread appeal Western artists can now collaborate and draw inspiration from the genre honoring and learning from it through this interchange both Western and Japanese creators creative perspectives are expanded and a deeper understanding for other narrative traditions is fostered as a result audiences worldwide get to enjoy fresh narratives and new ways of seeing stories fostering a deeper appreciation and understanding of diverse cultures and artistic traditions cosplay in mainstream the history of cosplay dates back to the 1970s in Japan nav Takahashi a Japanese reporter first used the phrase cosplay after witnessing fans costumed as fantasy and science fiction characters at a World Convention in Los Angeles cosplay gained popularity fast in Japan where fans of video games anime and manga took up cosplay as a hobby because of the popularity of anime and manga in the West during the 1980s cosplay began to grow in the United States small gettogethers of fans who dressed up as their favorite characters and shared a passion for Japanese pop culture were frequently the scene of the first cosplay events in the US these events were not well promoted and were frequently hosted in hotel rooms or other modest spaces today cosplay has become a global phenomenon with large-scale conventions elaborate costumes and a vibrant community of fans celebrating creativity and cultural exchange it's a vivid example of how cultural practices can travel and evolve bringing people together from different backgrounds through shared passion and artistry all right learners let me now present to you a helpful table that breaks down the similarities and differences in cultural influences relationships and characteristics of Asian arts take your time to look at each detail you might be surprised at how connected yet unique these art forms are feel free to pause the video so you can observe closely and maybe even jot down some notes for later discussion all right learners let's move on to our next exciting activity activity six picture analysis you will see a set of sample images that showcase different performance and visual arts from various Asian cultures your task is to carefully observe the images on the left side of the table in the right column describe the characteristics of each artwork what do you notice about the design movement costumes colors or the overall theme take a moment to really study each image every detail tells us something about the culture it represents this is your chance to connect what you've learned with what you see once you're done don't forget to submit your work to your teacher [Music] activity number seven the buzz a fast-paced fun and thought-provoking group activity where your ideas and opinions take center stage ready to collaborate communicate and create together let's begin here's what to do one you will be divided into three to six groups two as a group you will choose one among the three topics: K-pop cosplay or animation choose and assign a recorder who will take down notes of group discussions three involve yourself in an engaging short informal discussions often in response to a particular sentence starter or question four within each group there will be one interviewer and the rest of you will share your thoughts about the assigned topic five the teacher will allocate 10 to 15 minutes for group discussion you will share and discuss points within each group six the group will agree on who will be their presenter and select one or more to present group outputs here's the rubric that will guide how your performance will be assessed let the collaboration begin and remember great things happen when we listen learn and lead together activity 8 31 feedback let's reflect share and learn from each other here's what you'll do three things you learned write down three key insights or facts you picked up from today's lesson these could be about Asian performance arts K-pop cosplay anime anything that made you go "Aha two fun facts note down two interesting or fun discoveries maybe a surprising fact about BTS a cool costume in a cosplay photo or something unique about anime storytelling one question you still have think about one thing you're still wondering about it can be something we haven't discussed deeply or a topic you're excited to learn more about final activity before we head to the assessment one word closure before we move on to our assessment let's take a moment to pause reflect and wrap up our learning journey today with a simple but powerful activity think of one word that sums up your experience from today's lesson it could represent something you learned how you felt about the topic a question still on your mind or even a word of celebration for what you discovered write your word in the comment section or share it with the class aloud before we end the session let's listen appreciate and celebrate the different words we choose now it's time for our formative assessment read each statement carefully and identify the word or phrase being described write your answers in your paper or notebook are you ready remember this is your time to shine be honest and take your time you may pause the video if you need more time to think heat heat [Music] the next slide contains the answer key so don't skip ahead just yet make sure you've completed the activity before checking take your time are you done let's check your answers grab your pen and let's see how many you got right mark your answers honestly this is all part of your learning journey great job everyone whether you got everything right or learned something new give yourself a pat on the back every effort counts let's keep growing together thank you so much for watching i hope you enjoyed the lesson and learned something new don't forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell so you won't miss any of our upcoming lessons see you next time bye