ART

APPRECIATIONS
GE06
 This course provides an overview of the rudiments
of the appreciation, engagement and critique of art.
Through the evaluation of different art forms and
samples throughout world history, the inextricable
linkages of historical, social and philosophical
perspectives and aspects of creative thought and
process will illustrate the relevance of art to the
contemporary individual and society.
 Students will be confronted with a wide range
topics and issues grounded on both theoretical and
practical knowledge and skills, challenging them
to articulate their understanding on art. This
course endeavors to underscore the different art
forms, particularly in the Philippines, inculcating
the appreciation of the richness and diversity of
their culture and heritage.
COURSE OUTCOMES:

Knowledge:
- Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of
arts in general, including their function, value and
historical significance.
- Define and demonstrate the elements and principles of
design.
- Explain and evaluate different theories of art.
- Situate Philippine arts in a global context.
COURSE OUTCOMES:

Skills:
- Analyze and appraise works of art based on aesthetic value,
historical context, tradition, and social relevance.
- Mount an art exhibit (concept development, production and
postproduction, marketing, documentation, critiquing).
- Create your own works of art and curate their own
production or exhibit.
- Utilize art for self-expression and promoting advocacies.
COURSE OUTCOMES:

Values:
- Deepen their sensitivity to self, community and society.
- Discover and deepen their identity through art with
respect to their nationality, culture and religion.
- Develop an appreciation of the local arts.
Topics:
1. Arts: Introduction and its assumptions
2. Nature of Arts: Creativity and Imagination
3. Functions of Art and Philosophy
4. Subject and Content of Art
5. Art and Artisans: Production process, Medium, Technique and
Curation
6. Elements and Principles of Art
- PRELIM -
Topics: 9. Art Movements (Medieval to Modern)
a. Middle Ages
b. Renaissance Art
7. Art History: Western c. Mannerism
◦ Art from Prehistory: Cave d&e. Baroque and Rococo
Art f. Neoclassicism
◦ Art from Ancient Egypt g. Romanticism
h. Realism
8. Art of Emerging Europe i. Impressionism
◦ Art from Ancient Greece j. Post-impressionism
◦ Art from Ancient Rome k. Neo-Impressionism
l. Art Nouveau
m. Fauvism
n. Cubism
- MIDTERM EXAM-
o. Futurism
Topics:
10. Art Movements (Modern to 11. Soulmaking, Appropriation and
Contemporary)
a. Abstract Expressionism: Color Fields and
Improvisation
Action Art
b. Op-art
c. Kinetic Art 12. Art in Asia
d. Gutai ◦ Chinese Art
e. Minimalism ◦ Japanese Art
f. Pop Art
h. Neo-Pop Art
◦ Philippine Art
i. Photorealism
j. Conceptualism
k. Installation Art
l. Earth Art
m. Street Art - FINALS -