COURSE SYLLABUS
“Vision/Mission/Core Values
SCT VISION
Sulu College of Technology Inc. an educational institution developing God-fearing men and women with balanced
personality serving as a catalyst of change in bringing about harmony and prosperity in the community, nation and
humanity.
SCT MISSION
Develop the potential of men and women in a comprehensive, wholesome and integrated manner so that they
become harmonious and balanced people in intellectual, spiritual, emotional and physical aspect.
The Vision and Mission of SCT is anchored on the verse of the HOLY QUR’AN, Surah Al-an’am (6:162)
“Truly my prayer, and my service of sacrifice, my life and my death are all for God, the Cherisher of the
Worlds.”
CORE VALUES
Resilience Empowerment Fortitude Respect Excellence Service
TEACHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
(ART APPRECIATION)
PLACEMENT:2022-2023Year, First Semester
CREDIT UNITS: 3 Units Lecture; ___Unit Laboratory
TIME ALLOTMENT:3 Lecture Hours; ____Laboratory Hours
PREREQUISITE:
I. COURSE TITLE AND NUMBER: ART APPRECIATION
II. 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.
III. GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the course, the students can:
Identify and describe major art historical periods and movements.
Analyze and interpret artworks using formal elements and contextual information.
Understand the cultural, social, and historical contexts of art.
Develop critical thinking and visual literacy skills.
Articulate their own informed opinions and interpretations of art.
Appreciate the diverse expression of human creativity.
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IV. COURSE CONTENT
TERM / SUBTOPICS ACTIVITIES TIME ALLOT-
TOPICS MENT
PRELIM TERM
1. Chapter 1 1. The power of Art: Why does it matter? Class Activity 3 hrs. per
Unveiling the 2. Unveiling the Mystery: What is Art? Interactive week
Magic: The 3. Assumptions Unraveled: Underlying Principles Discussion
Journey into of Art Class Sharing (Week 1-4)
Understanding the of Experiences
Arts Values
Integration
2. Chapter 2 1. The Philosophers’ Lens: Exploring Aesthetics
Unveiling the Soul Plato
of Art: Aesthetics Aristotle 3 hrs. per
and Functions Immanuel Kant week
Leo Tolstoy
St. Thomas Aquinas (Week 1-4)
2. Beyond the Canvas: Art in all its form Class Activity
Visual Arts Interactive
Performing Arts Discussion
Combined Arts Class Sharing
Digital and Applied Arts of Experiences
3. Beyond Beauty: The Many Functions of Art Values
Personal Integration
Social
Physical
Cultural
Spiritual
MIDTERM
1. The Art of Showing: Representational vs. Class Activity
Chapter 3 Nonrepresentational Interactive 3 hrs. per
Decoding the Representational Art Discussion week
Depiction: Class Sharing
of Experiences (Week 1-4)
Subject and 2. Beyond the Surface: Unveiling the Content Values
Content in Art Integration
Chapter 4 1. Masters of Creation: Artists vs. Artisans Class Activity
The Creative Interactive
Spark: 2. The Art World Ecosystem: Beyond the Canvas Discussion
Artists, Artisans, Class Sharing
and the Art World 3. Award and recognitions for Filipino Artists and of Experiences
Artisans Values
Order of National Artists Integration
Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan
PRE FINAL
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Chapter 5 1. Unveiling the Visual Language: Elements of Class Activity 3 hrs. per
Unveiling the Art Interactive week
Artist’s Toolbox: The Elements of Arts Discussion
Elements, Line: The Foundation of Visuals Class Sharing (Week 1-4)
Principles and Shape: Building Blocks with Character of Experiences
Critique Form: Stepping in to the Third Dimension Values
Space: Creating Depth on a Flat Canvas Integration
Color: A spectrum of Emotion on the
Canvass
Texture: Adding Tactile Dimension to the
Visual
Value: The Art of Light and Shadow
2. Organizing the Elements: Principles of Art
Balance in Art: A Delicate Dance of
Visual Weight
Proportion: The Art of Sizing Things Up
Rhythm in Art: The Dance of Repetition
and Variation
Emphasis in Still Life: Making Starts out
of Ordinary Objects
Unity: The Art of Making a Whole Out of
Many Parts
Variety: The Spice of Artistic Life
3. Art Critique
4. Mastering Composition: The Rule of Thirds
Chapter 6 1. The Dawn of Creativity: Prehistoric and
A Journey Ancient Art Class Activity 3 hrs. per
Through Time: Unveiling the Depths: Exploring the Interactive week
Art Through the Purposes of Cave Paintings Discussion
Ages Characteristics of Egyptian Art: Class Sharing (Week 1-4)
Symbolism and Monumentality of Experiences
2. Gods and Glory: Art of the Classical World Values
Greek Art Integration
Roman Art
3. The Age of Faith: Early Christian and
Byzantine Art
The Dazzling Array: Exploring Medieval
Art Forms
4. A Rebirth: Renaissance Art
Humanism and Realism
Classical Revival
Artistic Patrons
Devotional Focus
5. Drama and Grandeur
6. Reason and Revolution
7. Light and Perception
8. 1900s to the Present
FINAL
Chapter 7 1. Unveiling the Soul Within: The Power of
From Within and Soulmaking Class Activity 3 hrs. per
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Beyond: 2. Reimagining the Past: Interactive week
Soulmaking, 3. Unleashing Creativity: The Art of Improvisation Discussion
Appropriation and Across the Artistic Spectrum: From Music to Class Sharing (Week 1-4)
Improvisation Movement of Experiences
Values
Integration
1. Woven Stories: A Journey Through Philippine
Chapter 8 Textile Traditions
Tapestry of The Cordillera Looms: Class Activity
Threads: Geometric Patterns and Natural Dyes Interactive
Exploring Textile Traditions of the South Discussion 3 hrs. per
Philippine Local Muslim Mindanao: Intricate Embroidery Class Sharing week
Arts and Metallic Threads of Experiences
2. The Soulful Space: Art in the Filipino Home Values (Week 1-4)
A Spectrum of Filipino Homes Integration
3. The Enduring Legacy of Okir: Islamic Art in the
Philippines
V. COURSE HOURS COMPLETION:
1. Lecture Hours: 3 hour/week/3units course
2. Activity Hours: 3 hour/week
3. Examination Hours: 2 hours/item
4. Consultation Hours Schedule: (1 hours / week / 2 units course, not inclusive in the time allotted for the course)
- Day: TTH Time: 7:30 – 9:00 Room:
VI. COURSE REQUIREMENT:
ITEM DISTRIBUTION SOURCES FINAL GRADING SYSTEM
OF GRADE GRADES EQUIVALENT
SCORES
ACTIVITIES / PROJECTS PRELIM 25% 1.0 98 - 100% -
20% Term 25% 1.25 95 - 97% - Outstanding
CLASSROOM PARTICIPATION/ MIDTERM 25% 1.5 91 - 94% - Superior
25% Term 25% 1.75 88 - 90 % - Very Good
RECITATION / INTERACTION PREFINAL 100% 2.0 85 - 87% - Good
QUIZ Term 2.25 82 - 84% - Satisfactory
20% FINAL 2.5 79 - 81% - Fairly Satisfactory
UNIT / SUMMARY TESTS Term 2.75 76 - 78% - Fair
10% 3.0 75% - Passed
PERIODIC / TERM EXAM 5.0 74% - Below - Failed
25% INC Incomplete
Total DRP Drop
100%
VII. REFERENCES:
TITLE
Roland Lorenzo M. Ruben
1. ART APPRECIATION, Wiseman’s Books Trading, Inc. 2025
Prepared by: Reviewed by: Recommended by: Approved by:
PATRICIA A. DOC. SIBAR T. WILLY D. HUNAIN, TAMTAILER P. NANDU
AMLAN,MAED JULHASIRIN,ED.d EDPSE, MPA
VP for Academic
Course Instructor Assistant VPAA Department Head Affairs
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