Overview
This lecture introduces the module on Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Region, covering grading policies, core objectives, key concepts, and a brief history of Philippine arts.
Grading System & Course Structure
- Subject is a core requirement for this semester and midterm.
- Grading: Written works 25%, performance tasks 50%, quarterly exam 25%.
- Rubrics will guide both grading and student work.
Module 1: Integrative Arts in Contemporary Philippine Art
- Module 1 is titled “Integrative Art as Applied to Contemporary Art.”
- Focuses on understanding contemporary art forms, their elements, and principles.
- Students are expected to appreciate different contemporary art forms from various regions.
Performance & Learning Standards
- Students should demonstrate appreciation of contemporary art through understanding and application.
- Performance task: Present an integrated contemporary art piece based on a chosen region (e.g., choreography, music, visual design, or theatrical performance).
- Essential competencies: Describe and discuss various contemporary art forms and their practices in the Philippines.
Key Concepts in Art and Contemporary Art
- Art includes diverse human activities creating visual, auditory, or performing works.
- Skills in art involve technical proficiency and creative knowledge, often handmade.
- Contemporary art is referred to as "the art of now" and is created in today’s culturally diverse and technological world.
- Interdisciplinary art combines two or more artistic disciplines in a single work.
Contemporary Art Forms
- Traditional and contemporary art forms include ceramics, painting, sculpture, printmaking, and crafts.
- Modern art forms often incorporate new materials and digital technology.
Brief History of Philippine Arts
- Philippine contemporary arts evolved from pre-colonial times through modernism to the present.
- 21st-century art reflects technological changes and ongoing creative enhancement.
Key Terms & Definitions
- Contemporary Art — art created in the present day, reflecting current ideas and techniques.
- Interdisciplinary Art — art that merges two or more artistic fields in one piece.
- Performance Task — a required student project demonstrating understanding of course material.
- Modernism — an art period focused on new ideas and breaking traditional forms.
Action Items / Next Steps
- Prepare a performance task integrating different art forms based on a chosen region.
- Review key concepts and history of Philippine arts for upcoming discussions and exams.