AGUSAN DEL SUR COLLEGE, INC.

Bayugan City, 8502 CARAGA Philippines

LIBERAL ARTS DEPARTMENT
First Term, First Semester, A.Y. 2021-2022

COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE CODE : GE 4
COURSE TITLE : ART APPRECIATION
CLASS SCHEDULE :
COURSE CREDITS : 3 Units
INSTRUCTOR : RICHARD ALFEO BACLEON ORIGINAL, LPT
E-MAIL ADDRESS : alfeo.original@gmail.com
CONSULTATION HOURS :
SCHOOL VISION A renowned private institution committed to excellence in technological and academic education geared towards the
holistic development of an individual for a sustainable quality of life.
SCHOOL MISSION

SCHOOL OBJECTIVES  To develop young, dynamic, responsible and successful leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, and citizen who can
contribute to the growth and development of our country.
 To mold young individuals intellectually, socially, emotionally, physically, and spiritually by providing a comprehensive
curriculum and support activities geared to personal development.
 To enhance the potential of each young individual by providing a venue of conceptual, technical, experiential and
practical learning.
 To provide and develop a competent and professional teaching staff to be responsive to the needs of the students.
 To adopt and be responsive to worldwide trends in education.
 To be able to fulfill the institution’s commitment in providing quality education to her clientele.
INSTITUTIONAL To fully realize our vision, mission, and goals, we the ADSCO community dedicate ourselves to the following core
CORE VALUES values:
ACCOUNTABILITY. It is accepting responsibility for one’s actions to complete the assigned tasks and perform the
required duties in order to further the goals of the school.
 DISCIPLINE. The school promotes the practice of training learners to obey rules and code of conduct to be better
individuals in the society.
SYNERGY. As one community, ADSCO works collaboratively with its stakeholders and local community for a sustainable
quality of life.
COMMITMENT. Everyone in the school community is being bound emotionally and intellectually to the institution.
OPTIMISM. ADSCO provides a positive frame of mind and allow learners to take the view of expecting the best outcome
from any given situation.

COURSE DESCRIPTION Art Appreciation is a three-unit course that develops students’ ability to appreciate, analyze, and critique work of art.
Through interdisciplinary and multimodal approaches, this course equips students with a broad knowledge of the practical,
historical, philosophical, and social relevance of the arts in order to hone students’ ability to articulate their understanding of
the arts. The course also develops students’ competency in researching and curating art as well as conceptualizing, mounting,
and evaluating art productions. The course aims to develop students’ genuine appreciation for Philippine arts by providing
them opportunities to explore the diverse and richness and their rootedness in Filipino culture.
COURSE OUTCOMES At the end of the course, the students should be able to:

Knowledge
 demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of arts in general, including their function, value, and historical
significance;
 define and demonstrate the elements and principles of design;
 explain and evaluate different theories of art;
 situate Philippine arts in a global context;

Skills
 analyze and appraise works of art based on aesthetic value, historical context, tradition, and social relevance;
 mount an art exhibit (concept development, production and postproduction, marketing, documentation, critiquing);
 create their own works of art and curate their own production or exhibit;
 utilize art for self-expression and for promoting advocacies;

Values
 deepen their sensitivity to self, community, and society;
 discover and deepen their identity through art with respect to their nationality, culture, and religion; and
 develop an appreciation of the local arts.
COURSE REFERENCES Solmerano, E.T.M. (2019). Art Appreciation. First Edition. Books Atbp. Publishing Corp. Mandaluyong City. ISBN 978-621-
409-122-5
n.n. (2018). Art appreciation book. Final publication. Retrieved last August 18, 2020 from:
https://www.scribd.com/document/390829509/ART-APPRECIATION-BOOK-FINAL-PUB-2018-1-docx

ADDITIONAL/ Gildow, C. (2012). Art Appreciation. Retrieved last August 18, 2020 from https://learn.canvas.net/courses/24
SUPPLEMENTARY & OTHER
MATERIALS FOR THE SBCTC & Lumen Learning. (n.d.) Art Appreciation. Retrieved last August 18, 2020 from
COURSE https://courses.lumenlearning.com/masteryart1/
Art Class Curator. (2020). Art Appreciation. Retrieved last August 21, 2020 from https://artclasscurator.com/principles-of-
design-examples/#:~:text=The%20principles%20of%20design%20are,a%20wide%20range%20of%20effects.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS & Course Requirement

GRADING SYSTEM
Reflective Journal/Log/Blog. This is a compendium of all the written tasks and artwork activities of the course. Students will
also be asked to insightfully reflect on the importance of Philippine arts in enriching the Filipino culture. Modular students
will submit a journal notebook, while online students will submit the link of their own blogging page.
Grading System
Quizzes/Summative Tests (Module/LMS) - 20
Reflective Journal (for Modular)/ Blog (for Online) - 20
Participation - 20
Major Exams (Mid-term and Finals) - 40
TOTAL - 100
COURSE POLICIES 1. A student is allowed to come to class (enter the online classroom) if he/she is wearing the complete, prescribed uniform.
2. Attendance in the class signifies readiness to participate in class discussions and activities.
3. A student is marked absent if he/she is late for 20 minutes but still be allowed to enter the class.
4. When a student has lost 20% of the total number of hours in a semester by absence he/she will be dropped in the class
roll.
5. He/she will be excused when sick if he has notified the instructor.
6. If a student failed to take the major exam, he/she will be given a special exam.
7. Anybody caught cheating in a form during the exam, will automatically be given a failing mark on that particular exam.
8. Late requirements is rated 75%.
9. Other policies will be agreed upon by the class.
WEEK LEARNING SPECIFIC LEARNING TOPICS METHODOLOGY RESOURCES ASSESSMENT
OUTCOMES OUTCOMES
1  demonstrate an  understand the Chapter 1 Modular Solmerano, Essay and
Humanities And Art Appreciation: E.T.M. (2019).
understanding and importance of Chapter
Art Appreciation.
appreciation of arts Humanities and Art An Introduction LMS/ Virtual Books Atbp. Quizzes
in general, including Appreciation in Class Publishing Corp.
their function, value, every individual’s 1. Meaning and Importance of ISBN 978-621- Flexible
and historical life; Humanities 409-122-5 Learning Task
significance;  gain a general 2. Description of Art n.n. (2018). Art
 define and knowledge of the Appreciation appreciation.
demonstrate the creation and 3. The Creation of Arts Retrieved from
elements and functions of arts; and 4. Functions of Arts https://www.scrib
d.com/document/
principles of design;  recognize the certain 5. Purpose of Art
390829509/ART-
 explain and evaluate purpose of art as 6. Classifications of Art APPRECIATION-
different theories of well as its 7. The Value of Arts in the BOOK-FINAL-
art classification and Educational System PUB-2018-1-
discuss their docx
characteristics.

Flexible Learning Task No. 1 THE VALUE OF ARTS: A REFLECTION

Directions: Write a reflective essay on the importance of Arts and try to capsulize your understanding of the lesson.

2  demonstrate an  explain the Chapter 2 Modular Solmerano, Essay and

Aesthetic Arts and Crafts E.T.M. (2019).
understanding and difference between Chapter
Art Appreciation.
appreciation of arts aesthetic arts and LMS/ Virtual Books Atbp. Quizzes
in general, including crafts; 1. The Difference between Class Publishing Corp.
their function, value,  identify the types of Aesthetic Arts and Crafts ISBN 978-621- Flexible
and historical arts and crafts; 2. Types of Arts and Crafts 409-122-5 Learning Task
significance;  discuss the 3. Principles of Understanding n.n. (2018). Art
 define and principles in Artistic Design and appreciation.
demonstrate the understanding Composition Retrieved from
elements and artistic composition; 4. Motivated Functions of Art https://www.scrib
d.com/document/
principles of design; and
390829509/ART-
 explain and evaluate  enumerate the APPRECIATION-
different theories of motivated functions BOOK-FINAL-
art of art. PUB-2018-1-
docx
 Flexible Learning Task No. 2 PRESSED FLOWER CRAFT
Directions: In this learning task, you need to collect flowers available at home. Put them in a book for it to be pressed. Paste the pressed flowers in
a long bond paper and come up with your own artwork. Consider in crafting your own artwork the insights you have gained from lesson.
In the bottom part of the paper, write a short explanation of your work. Also, try to reflect on your understanding of the lesson.

3  demonstrate an  describe the history Chapter 3 Modular n.n. (2018). Art Essay and
The Western Art History appreciation.
understanding and of Art in Prehistoric Chapter
Retrieved from
appreciation of arts Civilization; LMS/ Virtual https://www.scrib Quizzes
in general, including  discuss the Medieval 1. Art in Prehistoric Civilization Class d.com/document/
their function, value, arts in Europe; 2. Stone Tools for Art Making 390829509/ART- Flexible
and historical  identify the famous 3. Medieval Arts in Europe APPRECIATION- Learning Task
BOOK-FINAL-
significance; artists in Western 4. Famous Artists in Western PUB-2018-1-
 situate Philippine Europe; and Europe docx
arts in a global  analyse the most 5. Most Common Paintings in
context; and common Paintings in Classical Greek
 discover and deepen Classical Greek
their identity through
art with respect to
their nationality,
culture, and religion.

Flexible Learning Task No. 3 PAPER MOSAIC

Directions: Mosaics were traditionally made with bits of tile or glass, but it is possible to make simple ones using paper. In this learning task, you
need to get neon papers/colored papers in different colors. You need to cut them according to your desired tile size and shape. Come
up with your own design or shape using those paper tiles. Below your artwork, write you own reflection on the lesson and the activity.

4  demonstrate an  understand the Pre- Chapter 4 Modular Solmerano, Essay and

The Filipino Art and Crafts E.T.M. (2019).
understanding and Colonial Art forms in Chapter
Art Appreciation.
appreciation of arts the Archipelago; LMS/ Virtual Books Atbp. Quizzes
in general, including  identify the famous 1. Pre-Colonial Art forms in the Class Publishing Corp.
their function, value, indigenous musical Archipelago ISBN 978-621- Flexible
and historical instruments in the 2. Famous Indigenous Musical 409-122-5 Learning Task
significance; Philippines; Instruments in the Philippines n.n. (2018). Art
 demonstrate 3. Importance of Philippine appreciation.
knowledge about Artistic Handicrafts Retrieved from
  situate Philippine importance of 4. Traditional Handiwork in the https://www.scrib
d.com/document/
arts in a global Philippine Artistic Philippines
390829509/ART-
context; Handicrafts; 5. Philippine GAMABA Awards APPRECIATION-
 discover and deepen  determine the 6. GAMABA Awardees and BOOK-FINAL-
their identity through common handicraft Nominees PUB-2018-1-
art with respect to materials and the docx
their nationality, traditional handiwork
culture, and religion; in the Philippines;
and and
 develop an  recognize the
appreciation of the importance of the
local arts. Philippine GAMABA
Awards and its
awardees

Flexible Learning Task No. 4 PAPER WEAVNG

Directions: Filipinos are known for its weaving traditions. In this activity you are tasked to come up with your own woven artwork using
neon/colored papers.

5  define and  identify the elements Chapter 5 Modular Solmerano, Essay and
demonstrate the of Painting; Paintings E.T.M. (2019). Chapter
Art Appreciation.
elements and  show the importance LMS/ Virtual Books Atbp. Quizzes
principles of design; of the color wheel; 1. Elements of Painting Class Publishing Corp.
 explain and evaluate  convey an idea 2. The Color Wheel and its ISBN 978-621- Flexible
different theories of about the symbolism Categories 409-122-5 Learning Task
art and meaning of the 3. Symbolism and Meaning of n.n. (2018). Art
 analyze and colors; and Primary Colors appreciation.
appraise works of art  demonstrate 4. Mediums in Painting Retrieved from
based on aesthetic knowledge about the 5. Classifications of Painting https://www.scrib
d.com/document/
value, historical mediums in Painting Styles
390829509/ART-
context, tradition, and its APPRECIATION-
and social characteristics BOOK-FINAL-
relevance; PUB-2018-1-
 mount an art exhibit docx
(concept
development,
 production and
postproduction,
marketing,
documentation,
critiquing);
 create their own
works of art and
curate their own
production or exhibit;
 utilize art for self-
expression and for
promoting
advocacies

Flexible Learning Task No. 5 COFFEE PAINTING

Directions: Coffee painting is an extremely easy and enjoyable process of expressing your creativity on paper. Prepare your coffee solutions and
come up with your own artwork. Below your artwork, write your own reflection on the activity by answering the following questions:
a. What is the subject matter of the artwork?
b. What is the possible title you will use in your artwork?
c. How did you come up with this kind of artwork?
d. What is your realization after doing this activity?

MIDTERM
6  define and  discuss the origin of Chapter 6 Modular Solmerano, Essay and
Sculpture E.T.M. (2019).
demonstrate the sculpture; Chapter
Art Appreciation.
elements and  recognize the LMS/ Virtual Books Atbp. Quizzes
principles of design; importance of 1. The Origin of Sculpture Class Publishing Corp.
 explain and evaluate sculpture; 2. Importance of Sculpture ISBN 978-621- Flexible
different theories of  demonstrate 3. Types of Sculptures 409-122-5 Learning Task
art knowledge about the 4. Medium and techniques n.n. (2018). Art
 analyze and type, medium and 5. Basic Sculpture Terms appreciation.
appraise works of art technique of Retrieved from
based on aesthetic sculpture; https://www.scrib
value, historical  display an ability to d.com/document/
390829509/ART-
context, tradition, make sculpture APPRECIATION-
BOOK-FINAL-
 and social PUB-2018-1-
docx
relevance;
 mount an art exhibit
(concept
development,
production and
postproduction,
marketing,
documentation,
critiquing);
 create their own
works of art and
curate their own
production or exhibit;
 utilize art for self-
expression and for
promoting
advocacies

Flexible Learning Task No. 6 SOAP SCULPTURE

Directions: Soap carving is a way to create sculptures from a bar of soap. As opposed to wood carving, which is more dangerous and should only
be done by skilled individuals, anyone can enjoy carving creations from soap. Creatively make a soap sculpture of your choice. Then,
on a long bond paper, reflect on the importance and role of sculpture as an art for self-expression.

7  define and  recognize the history Chapter 7 Modular Solmerano, Essay and
Photography E.T.M. (2019).
demonstrate the and importance of Chapter
Art Appreciation.
elements and photography; LMS/ Virtual Books Atbp. Quizzes
principles of design; 1. The Origin of Photography Class Publishing Corp.
 appreciate the “role
 explain and evaluate 2. Importance of Photography ISBN 978-621- Flexible
different theories of of third” in 3. The Digital Era of 409-122-5 Learning Task
art photography; Photography n.n. (2018). Art
 analyze and  discuss the types of 4. Rule of Thirds Composition appreciation.
appraise works of art photography; 5. Types of Photography Retrieved from
based on aesthetic https://www.scrib
 demonstrate
d.com/document/
value, historical understanding of the 390829509/ART-
context, tradition, APPRECIATION-
essential
 and social components and BOOK-FINAL-
PUB-2018-1-
relevance; features of a docx
 mount an art exhibit Camera; and
(concept
 display an ability to
development,
do photography
production and
postproduction,
marketing,
documentation,
critiquing);
 create their own
works of art and
curate their own
production or exhibit;
 utilize art for self-
expression and for
promoting
advocacies

Flexible Learning Task No. 7 PHOTO ESSAY

Directions: A photo-essay is a set or series of photographs that are made to create series of emotions in the viewer. A photo essay will often
show pictures in deep emotional stages. Photo essays range from purely photographic works to photographs with captions or small comments
to full text essays illustrated with photographs. Create a photo essay that tells a significant steps you have taken to cope with the
challenges brought by this pandemic represented by photographs. The article must have a minimum of five and a maximum of 10
pictures. Then, connect the message depicted by each photo by writing captions.

8  define and  recognize the origin Chapter 8 Modular Solmerano, Essay and
demonstrate the Music E.T.M. (2019). Chapter
and importance of Art Appreciation.
elements and Music; LMS/ Virtual Books Atbp. Quizzes
principles of design; 1. The Origin and Importance of Class Publishing Corp.
 appreciate the role
 analyze and Music ISBN 978-621- Flexible
appraise works of art of music in our lives; 2. What is the Role of Music in 409-122-5 Learning Task
based on aesthetic  discuss the Our Lives? n.n. (2018). Art
value, historical essentials in song 3. The Elements of Music appreciation.
context, tradition, writing; 4. The Essentials in Song writing Retrieved from
5. The Different Music Genres https://www.scrib
d.com/document/
 and social  demonstrate 6. Classification of Musical 390829509/ART-
APPRECIATION-
relevance; understanding of the Instruments
BOOK-FINAL-
 mount an art exhibit different music PUB-2018-1-
(concept docx
genres;
development,
production and  demonstrate
postproduction, understanding of the
marketing, classification of
documentation, musical instruments;
critiquing); and
 create their own  display an ability to
works of art and do song
curate their own composition.
production or exhibit;
 utilize art for self-
expression and for
promoting
advocacies

Flexible Learning Task No. 8 SONG ANALYSIS

Directions: Think of a song that you like the most. Analyze the song by answering the following questions:
a. What is the title of song?
b. What music genre the song belongs?
c. What is the message implied by the song?
d. Analyze the song vis-à-vis the elements of Music.

9  explain and evaluate  recognize the origin Chapter 9 Modular Solmerano, Essay and
different theories of and elements of a Drama E.T.M. (2019). Chapter
Art Appreciation.
art good Drama; LMS/ Virtual Books Atbp. Quizzes
 analyze and  demonstrate 1. The origin and elements of a Class Publishing Corp.
appraise works of art knowledge about the good Drama ISBN 978-621- Flexible
based on aesthetic types of drama; 2. Other Dramatic Elements 409-122-5 Learning Task
value, historical  appreciate the 3. Types of Drama n.n. (2018). Art
context, tradition, benefits of drama 4. The drama of Historical appreciation.
and social and the role of Artist; Interest Retrieved from
relevance; https://www.scrib
d.com/document/
  mount an art exhibit  identify the forms of 5. Benefits of Drama and the 390829509/ART-
APPRECIATION-
(concept drama; and Role of Artist
BOOK-FINAL-
development,  display an ability to 6. Drama Forms PUB-2018-1-
production and do a drama on docx
postproduction, stage.
marketing,
documentation,
critiquing);
 create their own
works of art and
curate their own
production or exhibit;
 utilize art for self-
expression and for
promoting
advocacies
Flexible Learning Task No. 9 FILM REVIEW: ANINO
Directions: Visit the link below to watch in full the movie titled Anino. After watching the film, answer the following questions:
a. Provide a brief summary of the film you have watched.
b. To what extent did the film engage you, interest you, and captivate you? Why?
c. What is the message of the film?
d. What do you think are the issues and conflicts depicted in the films? How is it related to our real life?
e. What do you think is the reason why it is titled Anino?

Cinema One. (2019). FULL MOVIE: Anino - A film by Raymond Red (with ENGLISH Subs). Cinema One Originals. YouTube video. Retrieved last
August 20, 2020 from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m95qNVlucmw
FINALS

Prepared by: Approved by:

RICHARD ALFEO B. ORIGINAL, MAEd-ELT (On-going) ESTER A. LEYBAG, MAEd

Course Instructor Chair, AB Program