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CLARE COLLEGE OF CALOOCAN

Zabarte Rd., Caloocan City

COURSE SYLLABUS
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COURSE TITLE
COURSE CODE
CREDIT
NO. OF HOURS
PRE-REQUISITE
INSTRUCTOR

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ART APPRECIATION
HUM 1
3 UNITS
54 HOURS (3 HOURS A WEEK)
NONE
KIMPHEE M. DE LEON, MAED EDMAN

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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course attempts to provide the students with the necessary knowledge about the
meaning and importance of the arts for them to appreciate better the works of art in the sociocultural and historical context.
The philosophy of beauty is included to help the students understand the process of
aesthetic enjoyment. The teacher will implement the subject/programs according to the needs
of the students and gear toward the course being taken. It is hoped that the students conceive
deeper to the study of the arts; to look after the meaning of mans creation, and enjoy the
beauty of things.

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III.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the course, the student should be able to:
1. Discuss the different types of creative expressions (forms of art) and its socio-historical and
cultural context;
2. Apply the principles of arts expression and appreciation in their teaching assignments;
3. Provide some structures or methods in teaching and learning aesthetics;
4. Recognize the different art expressions of the early people from the past to the present, and
their contribution to the society; and
5. Cultivate values such as excellence, nationalism, self-confidence, humanism, and creativity,
that can be acquired through studying the humanities and that will enrich their lives as
human beings.

IV.

COURSE OUTLINE:
Content Outline

No. of Hours

Orientation

1 hour

Introduction to the
Humanities:
An Overview of
Humanities
What are the
different areas of
humanities?
What is aesthetics?
What is the
significance of
studying
aesthetics?
Overview of the Arts:
What is Art?
What is Work of
Art?
Similarities and
Differences of Art
Works
Grouping the Arts

2 hours

Outcome-Based
Activities

Evaluative
Technique /
Measures

Collection of classcards, orientation,

introduction and
explanation of the
course syllabus,
including the course
requirements
Lecture / Discussion
and sharing of
ideas

Seatwork /
Recitation /
assignment

Analysis of passages
and art works in
relation to the
context of the
humanities

6 hours

Lecture / Discussion
and sharing of
ideas
Analysis and
interpretation of

Quizzes / Recitation

Values and Reasons

for Art
Guidelines in
Understanding a
Work of Art
Elements of Art
Principles of
Design

III.

PAINTING
What is painting
Elements of
painting
Realistic painting
Impressionistic
Expressionistic
Modern painting

IV. PHOTOGRAPHY
Principles of
Photography
Basic Elements of
Photography

ARCHITECTURE:
Meaning and
Importance of
Architecture
Elements of
Architecture
Evolution and Types
of Architecture:
o Egyptian
o Mesopotamian
o Greek
o Roman
o European
o American
o Asian and
Philippine
architecture
VI. SCULPTURE:
What is sculpture?
Mediums used in
sculpture
Features of
Sculpture

different art works

6 hours

Analysis and
comparison of the
characteristics,
mediums, styles,
and leitmotifs in
different art forms
Medium manipulation
particularly in the
application of
context of different
art elements

1st Prelims
Lecture / Discussion
about painting and
9 hours
its elements
Written / Oral Report
about the findings
in research
Analysis and
comparison of the
characteristics,
mediums, styles,
and leitmotifs in
painting
Lecture / Discussion
6 hours
about painting and
its elements
Written / Oral Report
about the findings
in research
Analysis of the
principles of
photography in
some sample
photographs
2nd Prelims
Lecture / Discussion
about architecture,
6 hours
its elements,
mediums, evolution
and types

Painting Activities
Take home exam

Recitation / Quizzes
Painting Activities
likeCanvass Painting

Recitation / Quizzes
Photo-shoot Activities
likeThematic
photography

Recitation / Quizzes
Activity:
Diorama Exhibit

Written / Oral Report

about the findings
in research

9 hours

Analysis and
comparison of the
different
characteristics,
mediums, styles,
and leitmotifs in
architecture
Lecture / Discussion
about sculpture, its
elements,
mediums, kinds and
characteristics

Quizzes
Activity:
Installation Art

VII.

VIII.

Analysis and
comparison of the
different
characteristics,
mediums, styles,
and leitmotifs in
sculpture

Kinds and
characteristics of
sculpture
Greek sculpture
Renaissance
sculpture
Baroque Rococo
sculpture
Neo-Classic
Modern sculpture
MUSIC
Music as an Art
Elements of music
Media of Music
Kinds of Music
Historical
Development of
Music
Musical Artist and
their masterpieces

THEATER / DRAMA
Theater as an Art
Functions of Drama
Categories of
Theatrical
Production
Elements of Theater
o Roles in a
theatrical
Production

MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Lecture / Discussion
9 Hours
about Music as an
art, its elements,
mediums, kinds,
Historical
development and
characteristics
Listening Activity
different musical
media (vocal and
instrumental)
Pre-finals
6 hours

Lecture / Discussion
about theater, its
types, elements,
and its functions
and value

Recitation /
Comprehension
Examination
Activity:
Thematic
Composition
Sound Effects Choir

Comprehension Exam
Writing Activity:
Script writing
Theatrical Production

Written / Oral Report

about the findings
in research
Readings

IX.

DANCE
The Art of Dancing
Origin and
Functions of Dance
Components of
Dance
Kinds of Dances

6 Hours

Lecture / Discussion
about dance, its
origin, functions,
components and
kinds

Written / Oral Report

about the findings
in research
FINAL EXAMINATION

Quizzes
Dance Presentation:
Folk Dance
Modern Dance
Social Dance
Interpretative Dance

V. REFERENCES:
Estolas, Josefina V., Javier Clarita G., PaynoNievasPada. Introduction to Humanities (Arts for Fine
Living) National Bookstore Inc. 1995
Sanchez, Custodia A., Abad, Paz F., Jao, Loreto V., Sanchez, Rey A., Introduction to the
Humanities (6th Edition) RBS Inc. 2012
De Bogart, Doris Van. Introduction to the Humanities (Painting, Sculpture, Architecture, Music
and Literature)
Barnes & Noble Inc., New York 1970