Republic of the

Philippines Department
of Education National
Capital Region
DIVISION OF CITY SCHOOLS – MANILA
Manila Education Center Arroceros Forest Park
Antonio J. Villegas St. Ermita, Manila

Contemporary
Philippine Arts
from the
Regions
Contemporary art based on techniques
and performance practices in the locality

Quarter 2
Module 4
Most Essential Learning Competency:
Conceptualizes contemporary art based on techniques and
performance practices in their locality
 HOW TO USE THIS MODULE

Before starting the module, I want you to set aside other tasks that will
disturb you while enjoying the lessons. Read the simple instructions below
to successfully enjoy the objectives of this kit. Have fun!

1. Follow carefully all the contents and instructions indicated in every

page of this module.
2. Write on your notebook the concepts about the lessons. Writing
enhances learning, which is important to develop and keep in mind.
3. Perform all the provided activities in the module.
4. Let your facilitator/guardian assess your answers using the answer
key card.
5. Analyze conceptually the post-test and apply what you have learned.
6. Enjoy studying!

PARTS OF THE MODULE

 Expectations - These are what you will be able to know after completing
the lessons in the module.
 Pre-test - This will measure your prior knowledge and the concepts to
be mastered throughout the lesson.
 Looking Back to your Lesson - This section will measure what
learnings and skills did you understand from the previous lesson.
 Brief Introduction - This section will give you an overview of the lesson.
 Discussion - This section provides a short discussion of the lesson.
This aims to help you discover and understand new concepts and
skills.
 Activities - This is a set of activities you will perform with a partner.
 Remember - This section summarizes the concepts and applications
of the lessons.
 Check your understanding - It will verify how you learned from the
lesson.
 Post-test - This will measure how much you have learned from the
entire module.

1
 EXPECTATIONS
You will conceptualize contemporary art based on techniques and
performance practices in their locality.
Specifically, this module will help you to:
 identify contemporary art based on techniques and performance
practices in their locality; and
 express one’s creativity and awareness through info-graphics/collage.
Let us start your journey in learning more about
conceptualizing contemporary art based on techniques and
performance practices in your locality. I am sure you are
ready and excited to answer the Pretest. Smile and cheer up!

PRETEST
Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer.
1. It is a technique made by sticking various flat elements like printed
illustrations and photographs into a flat surface.
a. Collage c. Montage
b. Frottage d. Trapunto

2. This art is obtained through rubbing a crayon or a pencil on a piece of paper

over an object or image.
a. Collage c. Montage
b. Frottage d. Trapunto

3. It is a technique of making a picture placed overlapping another picture or

designs in order to form a blend.
a. Collage c. Frottage
b. Decalcomania d. Montage

4. This quilting technique makes a raised design or area on a cloth or other

materials.
a. Decoupage c. Minimalism
b. Digital Application d. Trapunto

5. It is the use of digital technology to create a new media art or presentation.

a. Decoupage c. Minimalism
b. Digital Application d. Trapunto

2
 BRIEF INTRODUCTION
Being artistic is inherent to some people. Sometimes, artists are born
into being one. However, learning Arts is not endemic only to some person. It
will help us to discover our artistic being. We can ascertain that inside
ourselves, we can be creative and artistic in our own way. We might not notice
but probably a specific medium or canvas is just waiting to discover our
artistic being. In this lesson, we will explore different techniques and practices
that are probably available in our surroundings and will enable us to create
and make artistic masterpieces even inside our own house or even during free
time.

DISCUSSIONS

Lesson Contemporary Art Techniques

1 and Performance Practices
Contemporary Art Techniques

3 Popular Contemporary Artwork Techniques

By: Galerie Michael • Sept 03, 2017
Lifter from: https://galeriemichael.com/3-popular-contemporary-artwork-techniques/

What Techniques Are Used To Make Contemporary Artwork?

Contemporary art is often looked at with a skeptical eye. The truth about
contemporary art is that it uses techniques that most people aren’t quite used
to, causing that skepticism to come into play. However, these techniques are
actually quite difficult, and all deserve our credit. It’s an incredible feat to
create a piece of contemporary art, especially using these techniques. They
also challenge the mind and offer unique perspectives in a way that art has
never been seen before. For that reason, these are some of the most valuable
techniques that a person can experience through artwork. Here are three
techniques that are among the most relevant in contemporary art today.

1. Minimalism - One of the artistic movements that has been most relevant
throughout the contemporary art movement is minimalism. Minimalism seeks
to take away what is unnecessary and leaving only what is essential.
Minimalism is incredibly difficult and has even made its way into being a huge
part of branding and design for companies all over the world. This is probably

3
the most important part of contemporary art because it has informed the
society so much. Have you noticed that branding has gotten more minimalist
over the past ten years or so? You can thank the contemporary art movement
for doing that.

2. Found Objects - Taking something that people view as useless, and then
using it in a unique way in order to make artwork is one of the most important
movements that currently exist in contemporary artwork. The idea is that
things that we often view as junk are actually more valuable than we think
they are. Everything you find can be used to tell a story, or to create new
diverse perspectives that we’re looking for when we attend an art exhibitions.
The found objects movement is one of the most important movements in all
of contemporary art.

3. Large-Scale Art - Walter De Maria created an art piece in 1977 that

included four hundred steel poles over one mile by one kilometer. That is
incredible! Creating something huge to express diverse perspectives in
artwork is incredibly popular, even today. Over the past forty years, large scale
art, and art that includes the environment has come into its own as one of
the most important movements within contemporary art. That is why you
often see modern art pieces alongside buildings, or huge structures out in the
open.

Contemporary Art Techniques and Performance Practices

by Rosemarie Licayan
Lifted From https://prezi.com/gvy-wf6xzk0k/contemporary-art-techniques-and-performance-practices/

The Philippines is very rich in natural resources. We can maximize the use of
natural resources even in creating arts. Arts express the artistic feelings
towards any aspect of life.
Filipinos are proven to be one of the most creative and colorful people
in the world. Each region has its unique specialties or products that they can
be proud of.
They create artworks from wood, wire, thread, rattan, metal and leaves.
The real artists see the beauty even from the peeling of garlic and corn.
Contemporary artists found used bottles, hay, rice stalks, plastic straw,
and other recyclable materials useful in creating artworks. A real artists see
the beauty of art even in peelings of garlic and corn.

Singkaban or Bamboo Art (Bulacan)

A new type of Philippine folk art, Singkaban is the art of shaving
bamboo into artful creations that can be used as decor for arches or for the
home. Skilled craftsmen patiently shave off the bamboo, layer by layer, to
create curls and delicate twirls of thin bamboo. Singkaban is usually a

4
celebratory art. Singkaban craftsmen create these gregariously designed
bamboo arches for fiestas, weddings and other celebrations that involve the
entire community. Perhaps it is our sense of “bayanihan” that inspired this
artform – ensuring that art is appreciated and is accessible to everyone in the
community and their guests.

https://Wikipedia,org/Singkaban

Puni or Palm leaf folding (Bulacan)

Another dying folk art, Puni or palm leaf folding was intended to create
artful toys for kids. However, puni can also be used to create woven baskets,
bags and even fans. The most common permutation of Puni art is the palaspas
we see every Holy Week. Because of the abundance of coconut leaves, the
Pinoys have ingeniously created toys and other items through Puni. Although
fresh coconut or palm leaves are most commonly used, the leaves dry and
crumble within a few days. It is now more common to use leaves that are
dried, treated and dyed for strength and color.

https://Wikipedia,org/Puni

5
Taka (Laguna)
The art of “taka” or “taka-making” is not an exclusive Pinoy art. Paper
mache and decoupaging have been around for centuries. In the Philippines,
the first recorded created taka was by a woman named Maria Bague in the
1920’s. She has wooden molds that were covered in strips of paper dipped
in a sticky paste. She would later paint them colorfully and presented them
as children’s toys. Due to a fire though, none of the original takas were
saved. Taka making became more popular during the American colonization
period when there was an excess of newsprint. And because Pinoys hate
wasting anything, the people of Paete decided to create more takas and even
diversified into different animals and not just the traditional red horse.

https://Wikipedia,org/Taka

Sanikulas Cookie Mold Cravings

Saniculas cookie mold carvings (Pampanga)– This folk art is elegant
and beautiful as it is a dying art. Saniculas cookies 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. Legend says that if you consume these cookies
when one is ill, you get healed and recover in a shorter amount of time than
it would usually take. The molds are an exceptional piece of folk art and a
rarity.

https://Wikipedia,org/Sinikulas

6
 Saniculas cookie makers would commission the carvers of these molds
with one of kind designs. They would also have the initials of the owner
monogrammed on the molds. This is why it’s so rare – it is considered a family
heirloom. The molds are made of hardwood and are of different shapes and
sizes. They would have a carved piece and a wooden presser.

Pagbuburda (Laguna)
The art of embroidery is happily alive and flourishing in these towns.
Although it’s mostly done by women who are wives of the farmers and
fishermen, it is not uncommon to see fishermen and farmers who are also
carefully and delicately embroidering floral designs during their “off-season”.

https://Wikipedia,org/Burda

Pahiyas (Lucban Queszon)

One of the country’s biggest, and most colorful harvest festival every
May 15th, along with the harvest festivals of the towns of Tayabas, Sariaya,
Gumaca and Tiaong. These are the Philippines best known harvest festivals
to honor San Isidro Labrador, the patron saint of farmers. Known as the
“Pahiyas”, the festival is deeply rooted in the traditional celebration of the
townsfolk in thanksgiving for bounty harvest.

https://Wikipedia,org/Pahiyas

Decorations called “Kiping”, leaf-shaped and multi-colored rice paste

wafers which are used to decorate the facades of the homes along with fruits
and flowers from nature. The visual and culinary feast has gained national
and international recognition. The Lucban town center is a permanent facility

7
for merchandising crafts and delicacies including special events that
showcases the lifestyle of its environs.

ACTIVITIES
Activity 1.1. Let’s Mold it
Direction: Using common school clay, (or any available materials at home)
make your own sculpture on something that you think will represent or
symbolize your experiences in doing online classes under the new normal
brought about by the Covid19 Pandemic. You should also attach your picture
while doing the task together with the picture of your final output. Write a
brief reflection on the space provided below.

Lifted from: https://www.google.com/search?q=school+clay+sculpture&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved

Paste picture of your final output here

Your Reflection

8
 ACTIVITIES
Activity 1.2. Your Design
Direction: Make a 3-D line sketch like the example below. Choose something that
you think can symbolize your everyday life during the enhance community
quarantine period. You should also attach your picture while doing the task
together with the picture of your final output. Write a brief reflection on the space
provided below.

Lifted from: https://www.google.com/search?q=3d+line+art&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir

Paste picture of your final output here

Your Reflection

9
 ACTIVITIES
Activity 1.3. Complete the Table
Direction: Complete the table by providing the information about the contemporary
art techniques and performance practices in each column. Follow the example below.

Art techniques Locality (Where the Materials used Use of the

and performance techniques and (Give at least 2 and techniques and
practices. practices tell whether it is practices
originated) local materials or
not.
Pastillas Wrapper Some parts of Papel de Hapon – Use as decorative
Pampanga and Not local material wrapper for
Bulacan pastillas.

Singkaban

Puni

Taka

Sinikulas

Pagbuburda

Pahiyas

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Activity 2.1. Info-Collage
Direction: Create an info-graphics collage out of recycled materials and pictures
that contain important information about Covid-19 or the pandemic we are
experiencing today. It should indicate proper health protocol that can help us in
preventing the spread of the virus. You should also attach your picture while doing
the task together with the picture of your final output. Write a brief reflection on the
space provided below.

10
Lifted from: https://www.google.com/search?q=collage&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahU

Paste picture of your final output here

Your Reflection

11
 Rubrics

The following will be the rubrics that will be used for assessing your task:

Criteria Point

Creativity – the work is done creatively. It employs many ideas that add color 5 points
to the totality of the work. The concepts and ideas are presented in a creative
way.

Completeness – the elements that are being asked in the activity are complete 5 points
and well presented. There are no lacking elements.

Originality – the concept of the work is original and not a mere reproduction 5 points
or duplication of any work of anyone. Ideas and thoughts are conceived by
creative imagination only.

Organization – the concepts of the work are presented logically. Concepts and 5 points
ideas are cohesive and do not possess ambiguous thoughts and impressions.

Neatness – the work is neat and clean. The format of the work also possesses 5 points
the same quality as it is with its substance.

Punctuality – the submitted work is on time or before the due date that was 5 points
set for the submission.

TOTAL 30 points

REMEMBER
 Contemporary art techniques and performance practices are based on
things that we can use in everyday life such as tools and utensils.
 Different region in the Philippines has contemporary art techniques and
performance practices that they are proud of and are now part of our
cultural heritage and are considered as our national treasures.

POST TEST

Direction: Analyze the statements below and encircle the letter of the best
answer.
1. Pahiyas Festival is known in the whole Quezon Province as a
Thanksgiving Festival to honor “San Isidro Labrador”. What is the
name of the rice-wafer used in decorating house façade during
Pahiyas Festival?
a. Hiyas c. Kising
b. Kiping d. Pahiyas

12
2. The first recorded created taka was by a woman named .
a. Maria Bague c. Maria Makiling
b. Maria Dizon d. Maria Sinukuan

3. It is known as the art of embroidery that is identified as a past time for

women?
a. Pananahi c. Pagbuburda
b. Pagsusulsi d. Pagbabatok

4. Siniculas is the term given to that was named after St.

Nicholas who was known as the patron saint of healer.
a. Biscuits c. Molder
b. Cookies d. Wood

5. It is an art of paper mache or decoupaging that have been around in the

Philippines for centuries.
a. Puni c. Sinikulas
b. Pahiyas d. Taka
6. It is a dying folk art of palm leaf folding that was intended to create artful
toys for kids.
a. Puni c. Sinikulas
b. Pahiyas d. Taka

7. seeks to take away what is unnecessary and leaving only

what is essential.
a. Found Object c. Minimalist
b. Large-Scale Art d. Performance Practices

8. is creating something huge to express diverse

perspectives in artwork.
a. Found Object c. Minimalist
b. Large-Scale Art d. Performance Practices

9. is taking something that people view as useless, and

then using it in a unique way in order to make artwork.
a. Found Object c. Minimalist
b. Large-Scale Art d. Performance Practices

10. is a Filipino value that is believe to inspire the artwork

of making Singkaban of Bulacan.
a. Unity c. Gratefulness
b. Bravery d. Hospitality

13
 REFERENCES

https://galeriemichael.com/3-popular-contemporary-artwork-techniques/
https://creativepark.canon/en/categories/CAT-ST01-0097/index.html
https://prezi.com/gvy-wf6xzk0k/contemporary-art-techniques-and-performance
practices/ https://www.google.com/search?
q=collage&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2 ahU
https://www.google.com/search?q=school+clay+sculpture&source=lnms&tbm=isc
h&sa=X&ved https://www.google.com/search?
q=3d+line+art&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir https://Wikipedia,org/Singkaban
https://Wikipedia,org/Taka
https://Wikipedia,org/Puni
https://Wikipedia,org/Sinikulas
https://Wikipedia,org/Pahiyas
https://Wikipedia,org/Pagbuburda

Management and Development Team

Schools Division Superintendent: Maria Magdalena M. Lim, CESO V
Chief Education Supervisor: Aida H. Rondilla
CID Education Program Supervisor: Amalia C. Solis
CID LR Supervisor: Lucky S. Carpio
CID-LRMS Librarian II: Lady Hannah C Gillo
CID-LRMS PDO II: Albert James P. Macaraeg

Editor/s: Herwin S. Gatdula (Content)

Fatima Vergara (Language)
Writer/s: Julius O. Espiritu

14
 REFLECTIVE LEARNING SHEET

Name Grade and Section

School: Date: Subj. Teacher:

Quarter: 2 Module No.: 4

MELC: Conceptualizes contemporary art based on techniques and performance

practices in their locality.

Objective:
Identify contemporary art based on techniques and performance practices in
their locality.

Topic: Contemporary Art based on techniques and Performance Practices

in Locality.

Directions: Read and analyze each question. Write your answers on a

separate sheet of paper.

1. In your locality, what do you think are the materials and techniques
that we can consider as part of the Philippine Contemporary Arts?
Explicate your answer.

2. What do you think is the effect or influence of culture in Philippine

contemporary techniques and performance practices? Elucidate your
answer.

3. As a student and a learner of art, how we can help our local artists?
Expound your answer.

4. Do you think art can help us in our battle against the pandemic we are
experiencing? Explain your answer.

15
 ANSWER KEY

Pretest Post Test

1. A 1. B
2. B 2. A
3. D 3. C
4. D 4. C
5. B 5. D
6. A
7. C
8. B
9. A
10.A

16