ART APPRECIATION
GEED 006
SYLLABUS
Course Title Art Appreciation
No. of Units 3
Course Description Art Appreciation is a three-unit course that develops students' ability to
appreciate, analyze, and critique works of art. This course equips
students with broad knowledge of the practical, historical,
philosophical, and social relevance of the arts in order to hone their
ability to articulate their understanding of art. This 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 with opportunities to explore the diversity, richness, and
rootedness of Filipino culture.
ART APPRECIATION
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, the students should be able to:
Knowledge 1. Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of arts in general.
2. Define and demonstrate the elements of principles of design.
3. Explain and evaluate different theories of art.
4. Situate Philippine Arts in a global context.
Skills 1. Analyze and appraise works of art based on aesthetic value,
historical context, tradition, and social relevance.
2. Mount an art exhibit.
3. Create their own works of art and curate their own production or
exhibit.
4. Utilize art for self-expression and for promoting advocacies.
Values 1. Deepen their sensitivity to self, community, and society.
2. Discover and deepen their identity through art with respect to their
nationality, culture, and religion.
3. Develop an appreciation of the local arts.
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Course Outline and Timeline
Week 1 Course Orientation
Introduction, Assumption and Nature of Art
Week 2 Function of Art
Week 3-4 Art and Artisans
Week 5-6 Elements and Principle of Arts
Week 7-12 Art History
Week 8-13 Soulmaking (Soul, Sound, Structure)
Workshop
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Course Grading System
Class Standing 70%
Formative test / Assignments/Activity / Seatwork
Attendance / Behavior
Recitation / Individual Presentations
Projects / Portfolio
Midterm / Final Examinations 30%
Midterm / Final Grade 100%
Midterm Grade + Final Grade/ 2 =FINAL RATING
HUMANITIES AND ART: AN
INTRODUCTION
At the end of the discussion, students should be able to:
1. Define Art and Humanities.
2. Understand the importance of humanities to Art.
3. Explain the different functions of Art.
HUMANITIES
HUMANITIES
• As a branch of knowledge, Humanities explores the
human conditions through the use of analytical,
critical, or theoretical methods.
ART
ART
• The word ―”art” is from Latin word arti, which
means craftsmanship, inventiveness, mastery of
form, skill. It includes literature, music, paintings,
photography, sculpture, etc.
• Significantly,
the word artist comes from the
French word artiste and the Spanish word artista,
which means ―performer.
How art is related to humanities?
“The Art” is the doing part while “The Humanities” are talking
about it.
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• Artappreciation is a way to express ideas and
allows individuals to illustrate their feelings when
they view an artwork.
Does art always have a function?
FUNCTIONS OF ART
• Social function
• Historical function
• Individual function
• Political function
• Cultural function
• Aesthetic function
• Physical function
• Economic function
Social Function
• Art arouses social consciousness.
Example: Public Art Exhibit
Historical Function
• Artis an essential technique for information to be
recorded and preserved.
Example: Arts in Museum
Individual Function
• Artist perform arts because of their passion.
Example: Free Concert
Political Function
• Artprovides a forum for ideas that will lead to prestige,
status, and power.
Example: Posters during election period.
Cultural Function
• Art is an articulation of new information and values.
Example: When you think of Manila, you probably think of
Intramuros, Luneta Park, etc.
Aesthetic Function
• Art provides visual spice.
Example: Elegant Interior Design
Physical Function
• Buildingsare artistically designed to protect their
occupant and make their life inside more meaningful.
Economic Function
• It serves as a potent role in the economic life of people.
Example: Generating economic vitality through crafts,
tourism, and cultural attraction.
SHIP CAPE
FUNCTIONS OF ART
• Social function
• Historical function
• Individual function
• Political function
• Cultural function
• Aesthetic function
• Physical function
•Economic function
“ANY ARTWORK MEANS BEAUTY. “
