COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Code: GECS06 Course Title: ART APPRECIATION Pre-requisite: NONE Credits Units 3
Course Description: Art appreciation is a three- unit course that develops students’ ability to appreciate, analyze, and critique works 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, evaluating art productions. The course also aims to develop students’ genuine appreciation
for Philippine arts by providing them opportunities to explore the diversity and richness and their rootedness in Filipino
Culture.

UNIVERSITY VISION
A leading Higher Education Institution that prepares visionary and ethical leaders who shall create a positive impact to society.

UNIVERSITY MISSION
Universidad de Manila is committed to provide equal opportunities by developing the learners’ knowledge, skills, and values, through
quality education and dynamic technology-driven systems, in a diverse yet inclusive environment for learning, research, and community
engagement.
CORE VALUES
• E – Ethics and Integrity
• Q – Quality and Excellence
• U – Unity and Collaboration
• A – Achievement and Passion
• L – Leadership and Innovation
COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES VISION
The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) envisions to create a balance between the body, soul, and spirit among the youth of Manila and
shall help build a livable community.
COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES MISSION
The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) commissions to provide students with liberal education that promotes social awareness and
involvement and by introducing them to basic and advanced scientific academic pursuits.

COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES OBJECTIVES

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) aims to EDUCATE THE HEARTS AND MINDS through
1. Exposure of the students to the realities of life that may encourage them to become versatile members of the community.
2. Inculcation of values that may transform students into ones who are imbued with deep sense of brotherly concern.
3. Harnessing students’ potentials through aesthetic and scientific pursuits, and
4. Contributing towards the attainment of a strong economy and global recognition.

INSTITUTIONAL GRADUTE ATTRIBUTES AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

UDM Graduate Attributes Institutional Graduate Attributes and Learning Outcomes
A UDM Graduate Shall:
1. Professional Competence Demonstrate understanding and mastery of the fundamental knowledge and skills
required for effective professional practice in the field of specialization.
2. Critical Thinking Problem Solving Skills Exercise critical and creative thinking in providing solutions to discipline-related
problems
3. Productivity Contribute to city and nation-building and development through application of new
technology
4. Communication Skills Apply effective communication skills, both orally and in writing
5. Interpersonal Skills Work effectively in multi-disciplinary and multicultural teams
6. Collaboration Allows team members to solve problems together, thus expediting the process of
finishing a task
7. Research-minded Display skills to assess and apply its insights effectively and the ability to identify
appropriate sources of evidence and interpret potentially complex and conflicting
findings in appropriate specific practice settings
8. Lifelong Learning Utilize lifelong learning skills in pursuit of personal development and in professional
practice excellence
 9. Social and Ethical Responsibility Holds personal values and beliefs as ethical professional consistent with Filipino family
values, industry-desired values and global citizen values
10. Nationalism Serves others willingly as a way towards contributing a nation building and participates
in influencing public policy towards the promotion of just society

PROGRAM INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Engage in lifelong learning and understanding of the need to keep abreast of the developments in the specific field of practice.
(PQF level 6 descriptor)
2. Effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino
3. Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams. (PQF level 6 descriptor)
4. Recognize/practice professional, social and ethical responsibility
5. Appreciate Filipino Historical and Cultural Heritage (based on RA 7722)
6. Apply Social Science Concepts and theories to the analysis of social issues;
7. Design and execute social science research using appropriate approaches and methods
8. Practice professional and ethical standards in the fields of social science and communication
COURSE INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Cognitive Domain
1. Establish an understanding and appreciation of arts in general, including their function, value and historical significance
2. Define and demonstrate the elements and principles of design
3. Explain and evaluate various theories of art (Art Movements)
4. Situate Philippine arts in a global context

Psychomotor Domain

1. Appraise works of art based on aesthetic value, historical context, tradition, and social relevance
2. Mount an art exhibit (concept development, production and postproduction, marketing, documentation, critiquing)
3. Create their own works of art and curate their own production or exhibit
4. Utilize art for self- expression and for promoting advocacies
Affective Domain

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

Student Intended Learning Content Teaching-Learning Strategies Assessment

Outcomes (SILO)
Asynchronous Synchronous

F/F Virtual

Determine students’ expectations of CLASS ORIENTATION Directed Lecture 40 minute- Individual Written Task
the course Learning Discussion Google
(Requirements; Relevance Assignment
Meet
Articulate the significance of of the Grading System) Socratic Socratic Justify Protagoras’ dictum “Man is
Humanities Module Method Method the measure of all things”
The Humanities
Characterize artistic expression Readings
Its meanings, scope and
based on personal experiences with Why is there Who do you
art; specifically, during this pandemic importance
a need for think is a Recitation
period. man to be humanized
Human vs Humane
humanized? person? Brainstorming

(Week 1)
Reflect on various Art Concepts AESTHETICS Directed Lecture 40 minute- Individual Written Task
Learning Discussion Google
Assignment
Distinguish Art from Nature The Philosophers’ Meet
understanding of Art Module Socratic Socratic
Graphic Presentation on Art and
Articulate Art History from Art Readings Method Method
If you were How can you Nature
Appreciation Basic Assumptions of Art
an artist, utilize the
arts to Art Understanding from thinkers
Utilize artistic creativity in several The Values of Art what art
field will you express and writers
academic tasks
The Universalities of Art explore? yourself,
your Personal Value of Art
(Week 2) Why?
community,
and your
relation to
others?
Determine the various art subjects ART SUBJECT Directed Lecture 40 minute- Individual Written Task
Learning Discussion Google
Articulate the possible sources of art Meet Assignment
Sources of Art subject
subjects Module Socratic Socratic
Differentiate Representational Arts Representational Arts Readings Method Method
from Non-Representational Arts Where does What is the Graphic/Picture Analysis
an artist most
Non-Representational Arts derive beautiful
(Week 3) his/her subject in Quiz
subject? art?
Examine the various leading Art ART MOVEMENTS Directed Lecture 40 minute- Individual Written Task
Movements ART METHODS Learning Discussion Google
Meet A “critique” on a selected art
Determine the various How do artists present work
ways/methods employed by artists in their art subjects? Module Group Socratic Quiz
presenting their art subjects Discussion
Readings Method
(Week 4)
Examine the basic perceptible VISUAL ART Directed Lecture 40 minute- Individual Performance Task
elements of Visual Arts ELEMENTS Learning Discussion Google
Meet Graphic Designing
PRINCIPLES OF
Create an artwork applying the
DESIGN A Self-Portrait
Principles of Design Module Group Socratic
Readings Discussion Method Quiz
Guidelines used by artist in
(Week 5)
using the Elements of Art

Identify mediums used in graphic- Directed Lecture 40 minute- Individual Performance Task
visual arts and plastic arts PRIMARY AND Learning Discussion Google
Meet Graphic Designing
SECONDARY
Understand the characteristics of
MEDIUMS “Coffee Painting”
each medium Module Viewing of Viewing of
Readings Video Clips Video Clips “Edible Sculpture”
Create a graphic art work using
available mediums Painting and Sculpture

(Weeks 6 & 7)
Articulate the difference between Directed Lecture 40 minute-
Art Criticism and Art Appreciation Learning Discussion Google Individual Written Task
ART CRITICISM Meet
Determine the guidelines in judging Painting Analysis
a work of Art Approaches in Art Module Viewing of Viewing of
Criticism Written Task
Readings Video Clips Video Clips
Evaluate an art work based on the Art
Approaches Quiz
(Week 8)

MID-TERM EXAMINATION WEEK

Examine the various Architectural Directed Lecture 40 minute- Individual Written Task
styles from pre-historic period to THE STORY AND Learning Discussion Google
Meet What qualifies Architecture the
present HISTORY OF
mother of all the arts?
ARCHITECTURE
Demonstrate a day to day analysis of Module Power Point Power Point
architectural background in the What do you think is the most
Famous Readings Presentation Presentation appealing architectural design?
community with the application of
styles and history of architecture structures/skyscrapers in Support your answer.
the world (macro and
micro architecture) Video Clips Video Clips Individual Performance Task
Critique objectively on the
aesthetic/political/economic/religious Styles, Types, History,
Encarta Encarta Photos of Famous Landmarks in
principles manifested in some famous Filipino, Architects and
Architectural Structures and Their works; Architectures Encyclopedia Encyclopedia Manila
Landmarks worldwide
(Week 10)
Articulate the value/significance of AUDITORY ART: Directed Lecture 40 minute- Individual Performance Task
Music to man MUSIC Learning Discussion Google
Meet Listening Activity
Examine the Basic
Values/Significance
Elements/Mediums of Music Module Power Point Power Point
Elements and Mediums Readings Presentation Presentation Music con Painting
Appreciate and promote Filipino
Music Filipino Music Individual Written Task
Video Clips Video Clips Song Analysis

Encarta Encarta
(Weeks 11 & 12)
Encyclopedia Encyclopedia

Articulate the value/significance of KINETIC ART: DANCE Directed Lecture 40 minute- Individual Written Task
Dance to man Learning Discussion Google
Meet Evaluative Paper
Values/Significance
Explain the types/psychology of
Dance on Philippine Cultural Dance
Dance Classification Module Power Point Power Point
Readings Presentation Presentation
Appreciate and promote Filipino Cultural Dance in the
Cultural Dance Philippines
Power Point Video Clips Video Clips Collaborative Task
Presentation Dance Performance
(Weeks 13 & 14) Encarta Encarta
Encyclopedia Encyclopedia

Articulate on the Historical THE PHILIPPINE Directed Lecture 40 minute- Collaborative Task
Development of the Philippine Arts ARTS:AN INTRO Learning Discussion Google
PNAM promulgation and Meet
Collaborate with NCCA and other annual celebration
agencies in promoting the Filipino Module Video Clips A Research Paper
Arts and Culture The National Artists of the
Readings Socratic
Philippines Guidelines Photo Works
Promote the Philippine Arts and Method
Culture Quiz
(Week 15)

Examine the Ethnologic Arts and THE PHILIPPINE Directed Lecture 40 minute- Individual Written Task
Muslim Military Artifacts ARTS Learning Discussion Google
Meet Power Point Presentation
Promote (Blogging) the art
Philippine Ethnological
creations of Filipino indigenous Module Video Clips Performance Task
groups Arts Socratic
Readings Video Presentation
(Week 16) Muslim Military Artifacts Method

Articulate the Christian Arts to THE PHILIPPINE Directed Lecture 40 minute- Collaborative Task
Filipinos nature of Philippine Secular ARTS: Learning Discussion Google
Arts Meet
Critique the art materials during the Philippine Christian Arts Module Video Clips
National Museum Paper
Spanish regime and the non-religious Socratic
Readings Quiz
art pieces after Spanish Liberation Philippine Secular Arts Method
(Week 17)
 FINAL EXAMINATION WEEK

LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
A. VIRTUAL
CLASSROOM POLICIES:
A. ONLINE/VIRTUAL CLASSROOM:
1. Find a quiet place free of distractions.
2. Have your device ready.
3. Join the class on time.
4. Use your full-name when you join the class.
5. Mute yourself except when you have the floor.
6. Leave the video on when instructed.
7. Raise your hand for permission to speak.
8. Use chat box to share ideas and to ask questions related to the lesson.
9. If you miss the live online class, watch the recorded video at your own time before asking any inquiry.
10. All inquiry in line with the subject should be on the GROUP CHAT ONLY. Any inquiry sent thru a private message will NOT BE
ENTERTAINED.
11. Any personal reason/communication which will give sensitive information can be sent thru private messages. Examples of which but
not limited to the following (Testing Positive in Covid; Death in the Family; Sickness of any Immediate family member)
12. All inquiry should be limited until 5:00 pm only. No messages beyond 5:00 pm
13. Use appropriate language.
14. Use correct grammar and spelling.
15. Cheating will not be tolerated in any form, in any requirement. At the very least, the questionable work will merit a grade of
0 and will be reported to the appropriate authorities, as provided for by the Student Handbook. Duplicate projects/hands-
on activities will merit penalties for both the student who copied and the student from whom the work was copied.
16. Be respectful.
17. Be kind and professional
18. Additional policies may be implemented by the instructor with due discussion with the class when the need arises.

B. FACE TO FACE ATTENDANCE POLICIES:

1. For 3-unit Lecture/1-unit Laboratory subject:
 2. Absences not exceeding to 20% or not exceeding to 12 hours (maximum of 4 meetings)
3. 2 incidences of tardiness are equivalent to 1 absent
4. 1 incidence of tardiness after the instructor has already checked the attendance

C. FACE TO FACE ON MAKE-UP REQUIREMENTS:

1. Allowed for the following reason(s):
a. Illness or injury caused by accident supported by a medical certificate
b. Death of a family member (grandparent, parent, guardian, sibling, spouse, or child)
c. Force majeure
2. Excuse letter within five (5) working days to comply via e-mail.
3. Failure to comply means a score of 0.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
• 3 Major examinations and quizzes (Prelim, Midterm and Final Examinations)
• Assigned reading materials
• Online forum discussion (it is advised to download google meet application or other free forum discussion apps such as
messenger and Facebook per section) for possible synchronous method or for virtual class. Zoom app is also welcome.
Keep a record of your classroom evaluation like the scores on quizzes, essays, etc.

GRADING SYSTEM:

Prelim Grade: 40% Performance Task +30% Written Task + 30% Prelim Exam
Midterm Grade: 40% Performance Task +30% Written Task + 30% Mid-Term Exam
Pre-Final Term Grade: 40% Performance Task +30% Written Task + 30% Final Exam
Final Grade: 30% Prelim Grade + 30% Mid Term Grade + 40% Pre-Final Grade

RESOURCES
REQUIRED READINGS
Uploaded Modules

SUGGESTED READINGS

REFERENCES

Art Through the Ages, 8th Edition, Horst dela Corix and Richard Tansey:Hardcourt Brace Jovanovich Publishers.
At Home with Filipino Art and Artists, Maria Alessandra L. Hermano and Josephine L. Hermano: Arvil Publishing Inc, National Bookstore
Best of the Philippines: Justine Dormiento, Finest Overseas. Ltd., Hongkong
Exploring Art: Arthur Rogens; Glencoe McGraw-Hill, USA
Humanities for Filipinos: R.B. Maniquid et.al, Libro Filipino Manila, Philippines
Introduction to Humanities: A Journey in Art, Crecita T, Hernandez: Editor and Warto M. Torrevillas et.al, VWX Publishing House, 2nd
Edition, 2013
Maynila City Reborn: Lito Atienza, Metro Media Publishers, INC.2002
Music: Its role and Importance in Our Lives, Charles Fowler et.al, Glencoe McGraw-Hill USA
Paintings by Old Italian Masters: Bienvinido R. Tantoco Sr, Metropolitan Museum of Manila Foundation
The Humanities in western Culture, Edition IX Larryu Cross, Brown and Benchmark, USA
The Humanities: Louise Dudley et.al McGraw Hill Books Company, USA
Treasures of the Philippine National Museum: Maria Elena Paterno et.al., Bookmark Inc., Manila Philippines
The Story of Architecture: Jonathan Glancey, A Darling Kindersley Book, USA
Tuscany Inside the Light: Joel Meyerrowitz and Maggiue Barrett, Barres and Noble Books, USA
Vigan Album: Esperanza G. Gatbonton, National Commission for Culture and the Arts, Intramuros, Manila.
1001 Buildings You Must See Before You Die: Mark Irving, Midas Printing International Ltd, 2012 USA

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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CONSULTATION HOUR

Wednesday 10:00 – 1:00

PREPARED BY: REVIEWED BY: APPROVED BY:

EDISON D. RAYMUNDO

Social Sciences Subject Area Coordinator

CAS-Gen Ed Faculty Member