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
Local Materials Used in Creating Art

Quarter 2
Module 1
Most Essential Learning Competency:
Discusses local materials used in creating
art
 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, that 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.

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 EXPECTATIONS

You will discuss local materials used in creating artworks.

Specifically, this module will help you to
 identify local materials for art and craft-making;
 support indigenous arts by sharing diverse artistic medium;
 produce a facemask from available materials in a locality.

Let us start your journey in learning more on using local art

materials in creating art. I am sure you are ready and excited
to answer the Pretest. Smile and cheer up!

PRETEST

Directions: Choose the letter of the word that best completes the statement.
1. Originating from the people of Cordillera, is considered one of the
most precious forms of Filipino art even up to this day.
a. jewelry-making c. weaving
b. pottery d. Wood carving

2. is popular in making carpets, ropes, bags, furniture, and clothing.

a. abaca c. pineapple leaves
b. bamboo d. rattan

3. Through craftsmanship, Filipinos are able to show their unique .

a. creativity c. invention
b. innovation d. resourcefulness

4. Indigenous musical instruments are commonly made out of

a. animal skin c. seashells
b. bamboo d. twigs

5. are artworks created by native or traditional people of the land.

a. Calligraphy c. Indigenous Art
b. Folk Art d. Tapestry

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 LOOKING BACK TO YOUR LESSON

Direction: Let’s play Double Puzzle. Unscramble each of the clue words. Then, find
out the hidden message by arranging the words accordingly in the boxes.

Follow-up Questions:
1. What does the statement intend to communicate?
2. How do you relate the statement in the current condition of Philippine arts
and crafts?

BRIEF INTRODUCTION
An art without medium isn’t art at all. Primarily, materials play essential
and vital role in creating any form of artistic expression. These resources are used
to comprehend with other art elements most especially technique and style.
Contemporary artists utilize a broad range of materials and techniques, depending
on availability. Specifically, local and indigenous materials are used for sustainable
art and crafts in the Philippines. For a student like you, it is important to gain
deeper understanding on what available resources are appropriate in creating
artworks that provide means of promoting cultural transmission.

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DISCUSSIONS

Lesson Local Materials Used in

1 Creating Art

Local Materials
In order to emphasize the wonders of Philippine arts, one must have a
glimpse of the potential materials or medium used in common products of Filipino
artists and communities. Essentially, local materials are used for indigenous art
production. These resources are readily available in bulk or large quantity in a
specific area or locality. Most often, local materials are utilized to develop and
support indigenous materials and raw products. Indigenous materials are naturally
abundant in many places in the country. Timber, bamboo, coconut, abaca, rattan,
and many more are just some examples of these. In less endowed areas, the
number of available local materials are based on geographic location and climate
condition.

Indigenouism
In general, this term refers to the movement of protecting the environment
through creations of indigenous masterpieces. More than the aesthetic value, arts
and crafts created from indigenous materials are supported to promote culture and
tradition of the people. This movement highlights the works and products of local
artists who use their creations as direct influence in preserving Mother Nature.
Artworks of indigenous people are also given emphasis by indigenouism. For a long
time, this movement has pushed local art communities to go further and beyond in
recreating, experimenting and producing unique products.

Most Common Indigenous Materials Used in Creating Art

1. Soft and Hardwoods
- Few of the popular woods used in art making are narra, kamagong and
mahogany. These are commonly used in wood carving and furniture
making. Likewise, the coconut tree is believed to be the most utilized
because of its usability from roots to fruits while bamboo is considered
the most accessible in craft making and sometimes combined with abaca
and rattan. Abaca fiber is used in clothing, basketry, weaving and rope
making.
2. Capiz, Seashells, Corals and Pearls
- Because the Philippines is an archipelago, it has abundant marine
resources. These treasures from the deep are incorporated in making

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 jewelry, souvenirs, and house decorations. These materials are
traditionally used in mosaic and religious-themed artworks.
3. Traditional Materials like stone and clay
- The use of these traditional materials is still famous in most art
communities not only in the Philippines but also in the world. Considered
as easily crafted and recycled, these materials are also ecological and
economical because no costly processing is applied to them.

Other Materials Used for Artworks

1. Paint
2. Coffee
3. Resin
4. Metal
5. Used objects like clothes and personal accessories
6. Charcoal
7. Paper
8. Brass
9. String, Cord and Rope
10. Plastic
11. Fruits and Vegetables
12. Smoke
13. Tube
14. Fiberglass
15. Glass

Note: The variety of materials used by an artist depends on the availability and
abundance of resources in a specific locality. This premise expands the creativity
and idea of the artist to go beyond and think outside the box.

ACTIVITIES
Activity 1.1. Advertisement - making
Direction: Create a promotional advertisement (for blended learning
modality)/pamphlet (for modular modality) that supports diverse native arts in the
Philippines. Consider the works of local artists in your area. For online learners,
you can utilize www.canva.com in making your output. Then, answer the follow
up questions in a whole sheet of paper.

1. What are the main highlights of your promotional advertisement?

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2. As the main medium in making the task, how does technology aid and enhance
the promotion of indigenous art?

3. Aside from the promotional advertisement, in what other way can you help the
National Commission for Culture and the Arts in encouraging Filipinos to patronize
local arts?

ACTIVITIES
Activity 1.2. Artist’s Statement

Direction: What particular aspect of Philippine cultural identity do local arts

reveal? How do local arts enliven diversity of ethnic arts? Write down your answer
inside the heart and tint it with the color that best describe your feedback.

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 ACTIVITIES

Activity 1.3. Facemask-making

Direction: If you are to create a facemask to be used by your family during this
COVID 19 pandemic, how are you going to do it? What local materials will you use?
Consider the following aspects in making your facemask. You may ask suggestions
from your family members. Remember to document every step in making your self-
designed mask and post it in the class’ Google classroom stream. For modular
modality learners, you can write down in a piece of paper the process and materials
used in making your facemask. (Creativity, Critical Thinking, Collaboration and
Communication)

a. Local Materials b. Purpose

d. Safety
c. Style/Design
Precautions

e. Aesthetic

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Directions: Make an interpretative statement about the local arts below.

Subject Matter:
Type of Art:
Materials:

Art Analysis:

Cultural Implication:

Francisco Alinton, 2019. Miniature rocking chair. Photo

by Ma. Aurora T. Colorado

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 Subject Matter:
Type of Art:
Materials:

Art Analysis:

Cultural Implication:

Mardhon Nebrida, 2019. CPAR class. Bamboo bank. Photo

by Ma. Aurora T. Colorado

Subject Matter:
Type of Art:
Materials:

Art Analysis:

Cultural Implication:

Cordillera weavers. 2019. Fruit basket. Photo by

Ma. Aurora T. Colorado

REMEMBER

 Local materials emphasize the wonders of Philippine arts and highlight

the diverse yet distinctive works of local art communities.
 The most common local/indigenous materials used in creating art are
soft and hardwoods, capiz shells, corals, pearls, and traditional
materials like stone and clay.
 Indigenous art brings out the best of Filipino creativity and
resourcefulness.

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 POST TEST

Direction: Analyze the statements below and encircle the letter of the word/s that
best complete the sentence.
1. are used for indigenous art production.
a. Common Materials c. Raw Materials
b. Local Materials d. Untreated Forms
2. are naturally abundant in particular places in the Philippines.
a. Available Materials c. Indigenous Materials
b. Convenient Materials d. Textile
3. refers to the movement of protecting the environment by using local
materials in creating art.
a. Craftsmanship c. Indigenouism
b. Culturalism d. Minimalism
4. Local artists’ creations directly influence people to preserve .
a. culture c. environment
b. energy d. resources
5. is considered the most utilized tree because of its usability from
root to fruit.
a. Coconut Tree c. Mahogany
b. Kamagong d. Narra
6. is used in basketry, weaving, clothing and rope-making.
a. Abaca Fiber c. Pineapple Leaf
b. Malatayum Plant d. Rattan
7. are used for woodcarving and furniture-making.
a. Brass c. Soft and Hardwood
b. Bamboo d. Timber
8. Materials used by a local artist depend on and abundance of
resources in a locality.
a. accountability c. sustainability
b. availability d. viability
9. Through local arts, Philippine is promoted.
a. architecture c. heritage
b. culture d. tradition
10. is the artwork created by indigenous people.
a. Concept Art c. Earth Art
b. Digital Art d. Indigenous Art

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 REFERENCES

Danio Jr., David (2016), What is indigenous materials?. Retrieved from

http://makasining.org/?page=news&action=details&REFECODE=ARWH
A2017010001#:~:text=The%20Indigenous%20Material.,a%20specific%20 place
%20or%20area.
Fontanar, Daniel Jr. (2011). Indigenous materials. Retrieved from
scribd.com/document/56447681/Indigenous-Materials
Ramirez, V. E. (2016), Contemporary Philippine arts from the regions. Quezon City,
Philippines: Vibal Group Inc.
Thomas, Amanda (2016). 4 indigenous materials used in filipino architecture.
Retrieved from balay.ph/indigenous-materials-in-filipino-architecture/
Top 5 Pinoy Arts and Crafts (2020). Retrieved from
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crafts/

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: Herwin S. Gatdula (Content)

Fatima Vergara (Language)
Writer: Ma. Aurora T. Colorado

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 REFLECTIVE LEARNING SHEET

Name Grade and Section

School: Date: Subj. Teacher:

Quarter: 2 Module No.: 2

MELC: Discusses local materials used in creating art.

Objectives: Recognize local materials used in creating art works.
Topic: Local Materials Used in Creating Art

Activity 1:
Direction: Read and analyze each question. Write your answers on a separate
sheet of paper.

1. How does an artist achieve mastery through the use of local materials?

2. What statement is the artist putting forward in his/her locally made

artworks?

3. What does using indigenous materials in art making symbolize in relation to

Filipino identity and creativity?

Activity 2:
Direction: Capture at least 5 images of local arts that you can see around. Post all
of these in the class’ Google classroom stream. Remember to write details of each
picture.

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ANSWER KEY

Pretest Looking Back… Post Test

1. C Art happens 1. B
2. A when one takes 2. C
3. A any material 3. C
4. B and fashions it 4. C
5. C into a 5. A
deliberate 6. A
statement. 7. C
8. B
9. B
10.D

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