CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE

ARTS FROM THE REGION

Level: SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Semester: FIRST
Subject Group: CORE SUBJECT Quarter: FIRST

Course Description:
The subject covers various contemporary arts practices of the region where the school is
located. It aims to provide students with an appreciation of a broad range of styles in the
various disciplines with consideration on their elements and principles, and engage them to
be an integrative approach in studying arts. Through this subject, students will broaden and
acquire the necessary creative tools that open opportunities in pursuing their individual career
goals and aspirations.

Course Requirements:
Below are the list of activities that must be completed and submitted with their corresponding
percentage.

ACTIVITIES Date of Raw Grade

WEEK
Completion
Enabling Assessment 1-2
20
1-2 Assimilation 1-2
CONTEMPORARY ARTS 20
Enabling Assessmen 3 BROCHURE 25
3 Assimilation3 JOURNAL 25
Enabling Assessment 4DIGITAL POSTER 30
4 Assimilation 4 FILIPINO ARTISTS 100
Enabling Assessment 5
5 Assimilation 5 ELEMENTS AND PRINCIPLES OF 30
DESIGNS
Enabling Assessment 6-7 GRAPHIC ORGANIZER 20
6-7 Assimilation 6-7 TOUR GUIDE 100
8 Culminating Performance 100
TOTAL 470
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QUARTER 1 CULMINATING PERFORMANCE TASK

GOAL: To perform and introduce artworks in a province using local materials.

ROLE: Performer, artist, designer and a leader.

AUDIENCE: Students, Teachers, Parents and other member of the community.

SITUATION: Make a plan? Colegio de Los Baños will celebrate its 30th Foundation Day, and
your class is assigned to present one Filipino Contemporary Dance (Festival Dance). You are
assigned as the leader for the said activity.

PRODUCT: A collaborative activity for Physical Education. Festival dance and local
products using local materials or recycled materials.

STANDARDS:
Presentation 40%
Designs 20%
Material used 20%
Essay Content 20%
Total 100%

Consultation:
For questions and clarifications, consult your subject teacher every Wednesdays.
Send your questions by Wednesday 1:00 p.m. Your teacher will get back to you.
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PRE-REQUISITE ASSESSMENT
A. What is your personal definition of “arts”?
B. Give your own idea of “contemporary arts”.

LESSON 1-2: CONTEMPORARY ART FORMS TECHNIQUES

AND PERFORMANCE PRACTICES
Learning Materials: Module, pen, paper, internet (if applicable)
Prerequisite Content-knowledge: Arts
Prerequisite Skill: Knowledge on Philippine arts

INTRODUCTION
A. TIME ALLOTMENT: 4 hours
B. CONSULTATION: For questions and clarifications, please make sure that you
consult your subject teacher on any lessons or activities you may be confused about. Your
teacher will get back to you as soon as possible.
C. RUA: At the end of the lesson, you should be able to:
Describe various contemporary art forms and their practices from the various regions.
Research on various contemporary art forms, techniques and performance practices.
D. INSTITUTIONAL VALUES: Creativity and Curiosity
Learners will be able to apply creativity and curiosity in:
Describing different contemporary art forms, practices, techniques and
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performances.
E. OVERVIEW OF THE LESSON
This lesson is on definition of contemporary arts, its forms and practices in the Philippines.

STUDENT’S EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

Chunk 1: Arts Definition

Art according to Merriam Webster has the following definitions:

skill acquired by experience, study, or observation;
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a branch of learning;
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an occupation requiring knowledge or skill;
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the conscious use of skill and creative imagination especially in the production of
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aesthetic objects;
decorative or illustrative elements in printed matter.
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Oxford Dictionary defines it as expression or application of human creative skill or imagination.
Whatever definition you may have, art is important and is present in our daily lives. It
communicates an artists’ ideas, feelings and emotions. In turn, others view and interpret it
accordingly.

Art will never have a single satisfactory definition. What may be art in one community may not
be art in another. But their roots are common. Art, or ‘ars’ in Latin means “skill” which suggests
some competence in performing and completing some activity. It also implies that there are
similar qualities in the expression and application of creative skill when material or idea is
transformed to produce another idea or object.
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Chunk 2: Contemporary Arts Definition

Strictly speaking, the term "contemporary art" refers
to art made and produced by artists living today.
Today's artists work in and respond to a global
environment that is culturally diverse, technologically
advancing, and multifaceted. Working in a wide range
of mediums, contemporary artists often reflect and
comment on modern-day society. When engaging with
contemporary art, viewers are challenged to set aside
questions such as, "Is a work of art good?" or "Is the
work aesthetically pleasing?" Instead, viewers consider whether art is "challenging" or
"interesting." Contemporary artists may question traditional ideas of how art is defined, what
constitutes art, and how art is made, while creating a dialogue with—and in some cases
rejecting—the styles and movements that came before them.
(http://www.getty.edu/education/teachers/classroom_resources/curricula/contemporary_art/background1.html)

Art21, a non-profit organization, define art as works of artist who live in the 21st century. This
subject reflects contemporary culture and society making different learners consider old and
new ideas, merge them together to come up with new ones. Contemporary artists work with a
combination of diverse materials, methods, concepts and subject which go beyond the
traditional. There is no uniform organizing principle in contemporary art.

Contemporary art does not only express movements which can be integrated into an artwork.
This means that even different art categories/classifications can be put together or melded to
produce a combined art called integrative art. This is also called “cross breeding” or “hybrid”.
This is described as interactive and multi-disciplinary because it consists of several ideas and
can be taken from different branches of learning.

Chunk 3: Elements of Contemporary Arts

Appropriation – when an artist creates a new work of art by taking pre-existing images
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from other sources and modifies or incorporates those images with the new ones
Performance – refers to art work created by or presented to an audience
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Hybridity – blending of new or unusual materials with traditional mediums
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Space – artists use space for creating space or illusion of depth
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Technology – use of technology for creating and disseminating art
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Line - defined as a mark that spans a distance between two points (or the path of a
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moving point), taking any form along the way. pertains to the use of various marks, outlines
and implied lines in artwork and design, most often used to define shape in two-dimensional
work.
Form - forming of two or more shapes or as three-dimensional shape (cube, pyramid,
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sphere, etc.). tone, texture and colour. Form is considered three-dimensional showing height,
width and depth.
Texture - surface or the way any work of art is represented.
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Shape - of areas in two-dimensional space that can be defined by edges, setting one
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flat specific space apart from another. (e.g.: square, circle, triangle, hexagon, etc.) or organic
(such as the shape of a puddle, blob, leaf, boomerang, etc.) in nature.
Color - of hue in artwork and design. colors (red, yellow, blue) which cannot be mixed
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in pigment from other hues, secondary colors (green, orange, purple) which are directly mixed
from combinations of primary colors. primary and secondary colors create tertiary (and more)
hues. references that add variations in value.

Chunk 4: Principles of Design

Arrangements of elements (building blocks). The way an artist can organized the elements
of art to create a wide range of effects.
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Contrast - refers to the arrangement of opposite elements and effects. For example:
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light and dark color, smooth and rough textures, large and small shapes.
Emphasis - refers to the area of an artwork that dominates attention or draws interest.
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It is often the area a viewer looks first. Artists can create emphasis by contrasting the elements
of art such as: color, shape, size and dominance, detail, contrast and isolation
Movement - can be thought of in two ways –the first refers to how an artist depicts
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movement using the elements and principles of art.
Rhythm - is a principle of art that refers to the movement or action of a composition,
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usually achieved through repetition of lines, shapes, colors, and more. It creates a visual
tempo in artworks and provides a path for the viewer’s eye to follow.
Proportion - is the size relationship between the various parts of an artwork. Artists
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can use scale and proportion to create sensations such as depth, realism, disorientation, and
drama. The human figure is scaled to appear larger than the city skyline.
Balance - refers to the distribution of visual weight in a composition. Each part of the
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composition works with other parts of the composition to appear equal and harmonious in
balance
Unity, also known as harmony, refers to the cohesiveness of an artwork—how whole,
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Unity is achieved through: • repetition • simplicity •harmony • contrast• theme
Variety - refers to the elements of a composition that differ from one another. Variety
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creates visual interest and energy

Art form refers to anything that is created with

the intention of conveying meaning. For
example, in conveying the idea of sadness,
you may use different art forms. You may
convey it through a dance, a poem, a painting
or sketch or even through a song.

Techniques are the manner and ability with

which an artist, writer, dancer, or the like
employs the technical skills of a particular art or field of endeavour. When it comes to art
techniques in painting, you may use different materials such as watercolour, oil paint or simply
with the use of a pencil. Techniques may also refer to the way how the art form is done through.

Performance practices refer to the techniques that are implied, not written in the performance
arts. An example of a performance practice is using vibrato in jazz or using modern dance to
portray a concept or idea.
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ANSWER SHEET (Please submit only the answers. Do not return the entire module. Avoid using
intermediate paper or any kind of colored paper use yellow paper only for your activity.)

Name: ________________________________ Section: _______________________

LAST NAME, FIRST NAME MIDDLE INITIAL

Enabling Assessment Activity No. 1-2 ART FORMS

ENGAGEMENT
Based from our discussion and information from the module, as well as from your knowledge,
research various contemporary art forms, techniques and performance practices in different
regions (provide at least 2). Complete the table below with information you found. Please do
not forget to cite your sources. You may do this in printed or handwritten format. **DO NOT
USE THE EXAMPLE FROM THIS MODULE.

Region Image Description

REGION IV-A Source Woodcarving is one of the most popular art practice
Ferdz (2016, May 24). Caloy Cagayat and form in Region IV-A in Laguna. Paete is home
in his workshop in Paete to many woodcarvers and they carve religious
[Photograph]. Ironwulf En Route. statues, characters, name plates and home
https://ironwulf.net/2016/05/24/laguna furniture. Woodcarving has been a tradition since
-paete-woodcarving-capital-masters/ the Spanish period in Paete that’s why it is known as
the “Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines”.

Source
The Beat Asia (2023, January 26). These Shops in
Paete, Laguna are Keeping the Art of Woodcarving
Alive. The Beat Manila.
https://thebeat.asia/manila/urbanite/residential/these
-shops-in-paete-laguna-are-keeping-the-art-of-
woodcarving-alive

RUBRIC
Descriptions are well explained and no grammatical error. Not plagiarized – 10 points
Provided image – 5 points
Citation – 5 points
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ANSWER SHEET (Please submit only the answers. Do not return the entire module. Avoid using
intermediate paper or any kind of colored paper use yellow paper only for your activity.)

Name: ________________________________ Section: _______________________

LAST NAME, FIRST NAME MIDDLE INITIAL

ASSIMILATION
Performance Task Activity No.1-2 TECHNIQUE AND PERFORMANCE PRACTICES
Think and Talk: Look at the art work below. Analyze and answer the questions thoroughly.
Write your answer in 2 to 3 sentences.

Fernando Amorsolo’s artwork

Afternoon meal of the rice workers, 1951, oil on canvas.
Won first prize at the New York World's Fair.

1.How did this artist show movement?

_________________________________________________________________________
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2. Name two or more elements of art the artist utilized to create movement.
_________________________________________________________________________
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___________________________________________________________________.

3. How does movement create mood or emotion in the artwork?

_________________________________________________________________________
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PRE-REQUISITE ASSESSMENT
A. In your own words, what is contemporary arts?
Is there are particular contemporary arts form you are interested in? Describe.

LESSON 3: VARIOUS ART FORMS IN THE PHILIPPINES

Learning Materials: Module, pen, paper, internet (if applicable)
Prerequisite Content-knowledge: Contemporary art forms, techniques and performance
practices
Prerequisite Skill: Describing different contemporary arts forms, techniques and performance
practices.

INTRODUCTION
A. TIME ALLOTMENT: 4 hours
B. CONSULTATION: For questions and clarifications, please make sure that you
consult your subject teacher on any lessons or activities you may be confused about. Your
teacher will get back to you as soon as possible.
C. RUA: At the end of the lesson, you should be able to:
Describe various art forms found in the Philippines.
D. INSTITUTIONAL VALUES: Creativity and Curiosity
Learners will be able to apply creativity and curiosity in:
Describing different arts forms in the Philippines.
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E. OVERVIEW OF THE LESSON
This lesson is on a brief overview of the various art forms found in the Philippines.

STUDENT’S EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

Chunk 1: Contemporary Philippine Art

Contemporary Philippine Art is art produced by Filipino

artists coming from the different regions in the Philippines
in the 21st century. Artists’ work reflects cultural diversity,
technological advancement and makes use of a wide
range of mediums.

(L-R) Jayson Cortez's Home Under the Same Sky; Elmer Borlongan's Hilot; Rodel Tapaya's Mr. Wolf

Chunk 2: Characteristics of Philippine Contemporary Arts

Dominant/Mainstream – foreign-influenced, industry-driven, technology assisted,

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oriented for mass consumption
Alternative - usually socially realist and/or advocacy driven
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Artist Groups/ Collectives – practices are collaborative and interdisciplinary
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Traditional/Indigenous – preserves local traditions
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There are many diverse Philippine Contemporary art forms, techniques and performance
practices. These may meld with traditional Philippine art forms. Remember however, that
contemporary art differs with traditional art as it does not conform to any rule or principle.
Sometimes it may prove difficult to categorize or “label” contemporary art. But for all intents
and purposes, here are some categories of art forms:
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I.FINE/AESTHETIC ARTS – arts for aesthetic pleasure enjoyed through the senses, mainly
visual or auditory. Examples of these are:
a. Visual Arts – painting, sculpture, new media art, mixed art
b. Performance Art – dance, theater, monologues, films, songs
c. Literature – novels, short stories, poems

II.PRACTICAL.UTILITARIAN ARTS – arts for practical use. It is mainly the changing of raw
materials for utilitarian purposes. They may possess ornaments or artistic qualities to make
them aesthetically pleasing. Examples are:
a. Industrial art
b. Applied or Household art
c. Commercial Art
d. Agricultural Art
e. Graphic Art
f. Business Art
g. Fishery Art
h. Medical or Clinical Art
Chunk 3: Brief Philippine Art History

Brief Philippine Art History may be divided into four periods:

Pre-Colonial Period – What was considered as “art”

during the ancient times were mostly tools used by Filipinos
which could date back to 9 million years ago. Most of them
were found in Tabon Cave in Palawan, Bolobok Cave in
Tawi-Tawi and some in the province of Cagayan. Aside
from tools, shell ornaments were found as accessories to
the dead. Ancient Filipinos also used different situalistic
dances to celebrate events such as harvests, hunts and
weddings.

Colonial Period (Spanish) – Most art forms, especially

paintings, sculptures, songs and literature introduced to
Filipinos by the Spaniards were religious in nature and
were used to spread Catholicism. Prevalent art style
during this period were miniaturismo and letras y figuras.
Aside from having religious themes, visual arts also
depicted landscapes, portraits and fashion.

Colonial Period (American) – During this period, art

illustration, advertising, and commercial design were
popular. Portraits were made for high-ranking officials
and art noveau became popular. Filipino artists flourished
in the painting scene such as Fernando Amorsolo and
Guillermo Tolentino.

Post-Colonial Period – Philippine modern art was mostly

patterned on Western art. From the 70s, government
supported Philippine art with the creation of the Cultural
Center of the Philippines which became the venue for
different artist where they can explore art.

Philippine Contemporary Art – Aside from different

traditional art forms, the rise of technology provided a new
art medium. Mixed arts were introduced and traditional art
forms were revived and combined with contemporary art
forms.

Andres Barrioquinto, Pleasures of Flowers, 2017, oil on canvas

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ANSWER SHEET (Please submit only the answers. Do not return the entire module. Avoid using
intermediate paper or any kind of colored paper use yellow paper only for your activity.)

Name: ________________________________ Section: _______________________

LAST NAME, FIRST NAME MIDDLE INITIAL

Enabling Assessment Activity No. 3 ART FORMS IN THE PHILIPPINES (BROCHURE)

ENGAGEMENT
Identify one contemporary art form that is usually found in your region or in regions close to
yours. Create a brochure containing information, photos and other trivia of the contemporary
art form or practice you have chosen. Your brochure may be handmade or may be printed out.
Please do not forget to cite your source (included in the brochure).

RUBRIC
Content is organized, not plagiarized – 15 points
Images are attractive and interesting, arranged creatively – 5 points
Citations – 5 points
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ANSWER SHEET (Please submit only the answers. Do not return the entire module. Avoid using
intermediate paper or any kind of colored paper use yellow paper only for your activity.)

Name: ________________________________ Section: _______________________

LAST NAME, FIRST NAME MIDDLE INITIAL

Performance Task Activity No.3 ART FORMS IN THE PHILIPPINES (JOURNAL)

ASSIMILATION
Directions: Reflect on any art form you have been exposed to. What makes it interesting? In
a separate sheet of paper, make a narrative writing of 150 words about one contemporary
artform of your choice that is found in CALABARZON.

Example: Anilag Festival held in Laguna

RUBRIC
Content is organized, not plagiarized – 20 points
Citations – 5 points
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PRE-REQUISITE ASSESSMENT
A. Describe the characteristics of Philippine Contemporary Arts.
B. Are you familiar with any art work mentioned in the brief history of arts in the
Philippines? What can you say about it?

LESSON 4: FILIPINO ARTISTS’ ROLES AND

CONTRIBUTIONS TO CONTEMPORARY ARTS
Learning Materials: Module, pen, paper, internet (if applicable)
Prerequisite Content-knowledge: Various Art Forms in the Philippines
Prerequisite Skill: Describing different art forms in the Philippines.

INTRODUCTION
A. TIME ALLOTMENT: 4 hours
B. CONSULTATION: For questions and clarifications, please make sure that you
consult your subject teacher on any lessons or activities you may be confused about. Your
teacher will get back to you as soon as possible.
C. RUA: At the end of the lesson, you should be able to:
Explain Filipino artists’ roles and identify their contribution to contemporary arts.
D. INSTITUTIONAL VALUES: Critical Thinking
Learners will be able to apply critical thinking in:
Explaining and evaluating the roles of Filipino artists on Philippine Contemporary Arts
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Scene.
E. OVERVIEW OF THE LESSON
This lesson is on the discussion of the different roles that Filipino artists play in
contemporary arts of the country.

STUDENT’S EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

Chunk 1: GAMABA

In one form or another art has always been around. It helps mankind in the improvement of
various activities and their products. It has a varied and multiple complexes. It is as wide as
an ocean, covers a wide range of activities such as photography, painting, sculpting, and
architecture, etc. But as time rolls by newer forms of art arose, such as music, theatre, and
photography, etc., in which are now a days considered the most beautiful types
of performing arts.
From the preceding lesson we have learned that traditional arts, like the pre – colonial
indigenous arts are also contemporary. They are living traditions and are produced up to the
present, in modified ways.
In this lesson, you will learn about our National living treasures, more formally known as the
awardees of Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA). Their incomparable dedication to
craftsmanship and excellence show how these Filipinos lives and work. Many cultural
practices of indigenous communities were preserved because of their passion, abilities, and
tenacity in passing down their tradition to the youngsters. It’s one thing to be recognized as a
living legend of the arts in the Philippines, and it’s a whole other thing completely to be
acknowledged as an artist who has kept a rare sort of traditional Filipino creativity and
ingenuity alive. In 1992, the National Commission on Culture and therefore the Arts (NCCA)
began selecting and honoring recipients of the National Living Treasures Award,
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also referred to as Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA), through Republic Act No.
7355. It continues to be awarded today and is handed out in the form of a medal.

Art is a field that a lot of many Filipinos excel at. The Philippines never had a scarcity if artist
in the different categories and art forms.

With the legacy of Fernando Amorsolo, Ang Kiukok, Benedicto Cabrera (or more popularly
known as BenCab, Nick Joaquin, Lisa Macuja, Lino Brocka and our national hero Jose Rizal,
a long line of artists have followed through as well. See
https://theculturetrip.com/asia/philippines/articles/the-10-most-famous-filipino-artists-and-
their-masterworks/ on an article to know more about famous Filipino artists.

Many Filipino Contemporary artists have sprouted not only in the Philippine art scene but all
over the world. Here are some of the artists:

Chunk 2: Filipino Artists

Ronald Ventura (visual arts)

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Alfredo and Isabel Aquilizan (sculpture)
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Mark Salvatus (multimedia arts)
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Gary-Ross Pastrana (painting)
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Jose Santos III (painting)
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Pio Abad (visual arts)
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Happy Andrada (fashion design)
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Martha Atienza (film)
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Rocky Cajigan (multimedia arts)
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Nathalie Dagmang (inter-media arts)
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Jaime Ponce de Leon (interior design)
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Rodney Fuentebella (film)
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Gino Gonzales (stage design)
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John Herrera (fashion design)
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Lani Maestro and Manuel Ocampo (installation, sound and video art)
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Gene Paul Martin (installation art)
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Macky Pamintuan and Isabel Roxas (book illustration)
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Ryan Rubi (film visual effects)
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Bea Zobel Jr. and Paloma Zobel (local crafts)
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Raymond and Mikhail Red (film)
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Chunk 3: Role of Culture

Read “Role of Culture” by Karlo Quirino (Posted November 2018)

INTELLECTUAL VITALITY
The combined words “arts and culture” have been around us for a long time. In some ways
what’s on display in our art galleries and museums should reflect our society. But from what
has been observed so far it doesn’t seem to reflect the average person on the street and we
now have a rainbow of cultures melting in the pot of our Aotearoa.

We are still a very young country. The visual arts, film, music, dance, theatre and combined
arts make an essential involvement to our evolving national culture. It triggers economic and
intellectual vitality to our urban centres and towns throughout the country. Yet, there remains
an inadequate public understanding of who our artists are, what they do, and how their works
con-tribute to a global discourse regarding greater social, societal and philosophical issues.

Art is created largely because there is something inside an artist that needs to emerge. The
visual artist, actor, writers, performers, musicians and poets all have a desire to express what
they feel and to create something of measurable value. Many create art for the pure joy of it
and from that expression culture becomes for us more defined as it is enriched.

It also causes people to look a little closer at the social issues, at other people, their emotions,
their surroundings and the mundane objects and life forms swirling around them. It helps them
recognise what’s there even if it’s not perceived at a moment’s glance. An artist expresses
that which cannot be seen or felt so easily. Their works are the lenses that describe our world.

In this, we raise the example of one artist from the Philippines who has exhibited his works in
a number of major capitals in the world – Benedicto Cabrera, who signs his paintings as
‘Bencab’. He started his career in London in the late 1960s as a lyrical expressionist up-holding
the primacy of drawing over decorative colour. His solitary figures of scavengers emerging
from a dark landscape were piercing stabs at the social conscience of a people long inured to
poverty and dereliction. His later exploration of form in his emblematic ‘Sabel’ series portrayed
melancholic symbols of dislocation, despair and isolation – a personification of human dignity
threatened by life’s vicissitudes and vast inequities.

ITS OWN STATEMENT

When a society finds its way to see and feel clearly on these things, it provides wide
opportunities for change in thought or appreciation of the message behind the art. It can cause
people to re-examine their thinking on the subject that’s put before them. It becomes its own
statement.

It may be only a simple statement, the beauty of a hand movement in a dance for example,
but it is a statement nevertheless. Somehow the artist is trying to communicate an idea, an
emotion, or purpose in their work because the artist feels strongly enough about what they are
doing to try and put it into a form that they, and others, can come to terms with.

This product of self-expression helps others because there will always be people who feel the
same way but somehow cannot express it themselves. These people identify with the artist
and draw encouragement, purpose, and excitement about the thing expressed.

If the arts build up the human spirit, then it can enrich New Zealand’s culture. Its principal work
is to help enrich New Zealand’s culture and uplift the human spirit for all its people and that
would be good too if it can also find a place to call home in a multi-purpose centre in Wellington
that supports its activities.
https://filipinoartistsnewzealand.wordpress.com/2010/11/03/the-role-of-art-and-culture/
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ANSWER SHEET (Please submit only the answers. Do not return the entire module. Avoid using
intermediate paper or any kind of colored paper use yellow paper only for your activity.)

Name: ________________________________ Section: _______________________

LAST NAME, FIRST NAME MIDDLE INITIAL

Enabling Assessment Activity No. 4 DIGITAL POSTER

After learning about the different traditional and contemporary Filipino artists, create a digital
poster on a Filipino Contemporary artist included in our discussion. Remember, they must be
a CONTEMPORARY ARTIST. Include in your poster their most famous work as well as 1
paragraph explanation on their contribution to Philippine Arts.

RUBRICS
Image/ photo with citation – 5 points
Layout is creative and appealing – 10 points
Text provided is concise and not plagiarized – 10 points
Citation – 5 points
ANSWER SHEET (Please submit only the answers. Do not return the entire module. Avoid using
intermediate paper or any kind of colored paper use yellow paper only for your activity.)

Name: ________________________________ Section: _______________________

LAST NAME, FIRST NAME MIDDLE INITIAL

Performance Task Activity No.4 FILIPINO ARTISTS

ASSIMILATION
Group Work: Think about how you can represent an ideal artist. You are a contemporary
artist that will showcase his/her talent; In a ½ illustration board or canvas size 3x3 or any textile
and create an art using a drawing/ painting/poster. Your artwork will be displayed at the exhibit
on the 30th Foundation Day of Colegio de Los Baños, so make sure to make it beautiful and
pleasing.

Group 1: "Three Decades of Achievement: Celebrating Our Heritage"

Group 2: "A Legacy of 30 Years: Building Tomorrow Together"

Group 3: "Celebrating 30 Years: A Tradition of Excellence"

Group 4: "Three Decades of Dedication: Inspiring Generations"

Group 5: "30 Years of Innovation: Shaping Minds, Transforming Lives"

Group 6: "Honoring 30 Years of Growth and Learning"

Group 7: "30 Years of Unity and Progress: Moving Forward Together"

Rubric

Creativity 30%

Visual Impact 30%

Relevance to the theme 20%

Use of color and other art materials 10%

Neatness 10%

Total 100%
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PRE-REQUISITE ASSESSMENT
A. Do you admire any of the Filipino artists mentioned in the previous
discussion?
B. In your opinion, what is the role of these artists in Philippine Contemporary
Arts?

LESSON 5: ELEMENTS AND PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN

Learning Materials: Module, pen, paper, internet (if applicable)
Prerequisite Content-knowledge: Filipino Artists’ Role and Contribution to Contemporary Arts
Prerequisite Skill: Explaining the roles and contributions of Filipino artists to the country’s
contemporary arts’ scene.

INTRODUCTION
A. TIME ALLOTMENT: 4 hours
B. CONSULTATION: For questions and clarifications, please make sure that you
consult your subject teacher on any lessons or activities you may be confused about. Your
teacher will get back to you as soon as possible.
C. RUA: At the end of the lesson, you should be able to:
Evaluate contemporary art forms based on the elements and principles,
D. INSTITUTIONAL VALUES: Critical Thinking and Creativity
Learners will be able to apply critical thinking in:
Evaluating art forms using the elements and principles of design.
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E. OVERVIEW OF THE LESSON
This lesson is on the different elements and principles of design that can be used to evaluate
different contemporary art forms.

STUDENT’S EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

Even though contemporary art does not have uniform principle or standard, it still covers the
different elements and principles of design as traditional art. Contemporary artists get
inspiration or use elements from traditional arts and merge them with modern or contemporary
art.

Chunk 1: Subject

By definition, a subject or topic is any person, animal, thing, or issue that is described or
represented in a work. A subject is different from theme or content. The theme is the recurring
idea or element in a work of art. It refers to the ideas, thoughts, and feelings of the artist.

Anything can be considered a subject in the arts, from the simpler idea, or an object to the
most complex thing. In painting, artworks with subjects that are recognizable are called
realistic, representational, or objective art. Therefore, those that are not difficult to recognize
are termed non-representational or non-objective art.

Contemporary artists have their own styles. Authorities in art are one in their view that different
methods/styles used by the artist in presenting the art subjects are the following: any single
style or combination, such as realism, distortion, abstractions, symbolism and non-objectivism.

Realism – the attempt to portray the subject as it is. The

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realist tries to be very objective. The artist’s main objective is to
describe as accurately and as honestly as possible what is
observed through his senses.
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Sugarcane Farmer, Jun Martinez

Distortion – The artist uses his or her imagination and alters

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the subject according to his or her own desire.
The Fishermen, Ang Kiukok

Abstraction – The artist breaks apart a subject and

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rearranges it in a different manner. Pablo Picasso innovated this
style in 1900s.
Electric Prisms, Sonia Delaunay

Non-objectivism – This is described as an art form which

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has totally no subject at all. Simply, it is an interplay of pure
elements like line, shape, color, and so on. Artists of this style is
conscious that he is no longer subject to Western ideas, concepts
and forms.
Wildflower Series, Constancio Bernardo

Chunk 2: Elements of Arts

These elements are the basic tools of expression in any art form. They can be found in
nature and in a man-made environment. Filipino artists use, arrange, and manipulate them
to express feelings or mood and to convey their message to the viewers, listeners or
readers.
Space – it can be defined as a void, an
emptiness which can either be positive
or negative. The positive space refers
to a space enclosed in a shape, while
the negative space denotes the
opposite. It can also be referred to as
an interval or pause. In literature, it is
the pause between words, whereas in
music, it is the interval between notes.

Line – It is the extension of a point, a

short or long mark drawn or curved on
a surface. It suggests: a. direction:
vertical, horizontal, diagonal; b.
character: curved, jagged, series of
dots or broken lines
In performing arts and literary arts, a
line is described differently. In theater,
a line may refer to the script of the
actor and in a dance, it is the series of
steps that a dancer makes.
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Shape and form – When the ends of a

line meet, they form a shape. It can
also mean geometric (angular) or
organic (curvy). Form is related to
shape yet, is still different. It is an
enclosed line; a figure separates from
its background. However, the shape is
two-dimensional, while form is three-
dimensional. For example, the square
is an example of shape; the cube is a
form. The circle is a shape, and the
sphere is a form.
Color – The most interesting and
striking art element is the color. Color
creates a mood or tone, such as red for
passion, anger or love, blue for peace,
nobility or sadness and yellow for
gaiety, innocence or jealousy. Color
also varies from dull to bright,
depending on its intensity. In music,
the intensity can also mean loudness
or softness of a sound.
Value – It is the degree of lightness or
darkness of a color. In music, it is
called pitch. It is the highness or
lowness of a tone. The tone color or
timbre refers to the quality of the
sound. Value also suggests an
atmosphere or mood, and it is also
found in other art forms just like a
strong contrast suggests strong
emotional responses especially in
writing.
Texture – It is the surface of an art
work, It can be actual or tactile. It can
be touched or it can be simulated or
illusory or it can be seen and not felt. In
the field of music, texture is the quality
or style of composition. The sounds
from different musical instruments
allow one to hear texture in sound.

Chunk 3: Principles of Design

It is important to know the principles of designs to be able to evaluate the art value. Sometimes,
it is also called the organization of elements. These principles are tools for organizing the
elements of art to produce a unified and harmonious design, composition, and/or performance.

Harmony – it is the wholeness of the design, the pleasing arrangement of parts and
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the agreement between parts of a composition, resulting in a unified whole.
Variety – refers to the variety/kinds/differences in all of our surroundings. This is
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necessary to prevent monotony and add to uniformity.
Rhythm – or beat is the regular, repeated pattern in the elements of art
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Proportion – means the relationship between and among the work of art
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Balance – it is the principle that deals with equality. To be specific, it can either be
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Movement – in dance, it is the important principle in choreography and in theater arts.

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It also conveys feelings and emotions through bodily movement of a dancer or stage performer
Emphasis or subordination – it is a way to give importance or dominance to a unit or
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an area

These elements and principles are sued by many artists to create their art works. With the
same elements and principles, we can analyze or critique an art work. Of course, we are not
experts nor professionals. But being able to analyze an art work, it gives us at least a slight
understanding of what the work is about, what the artist was feeling when he created it and
the differences each of us have on our interpretation of the artwork.

Access https://ualr.edu/art/files/2013/05/Sample_Paper_1.pdf for an example of a simple art

analysis.

To further guide you in analyzing art, you may use this guide:

I.Description
a. What do you see?
b. Describe the art work’s history, when it was made, who the artist is
c. Background of the artist
d. Description of elements and principles of design

II.Analysis
a. What do you think is the subject and what do you think it means?
b. Go back to the elements and principles you describe. Do they give any symbolisms
and meanings?
c. How do the different elements and principles work together to convey the meaning of
art work?

III.Interpretation
Why do you think the artist created the art work and what does it mean?

IV.Judgement
a. Is it a good artwork?
b. What can be learned with analyzing the art work?
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ANSWER SHEET (Please submit only the answers. Do not return the entire module. Avoid using
intermediate paper or any kind of colored paper use yellow paper only for your activity.)

Name: ________________________________ Section: _______________________

LAST NAME, FIRST NAME MIDDLE INITIAL

Enabling Assessment Activity No. 5 and Assimilation Performance Task Activity No.5
Elements and Principles of Design
Do this activity with partner: Look at the art work below analyze and answer the questions
thoroughly. Same rubric for lesson 4.

Süleiman the Magnificent ca. 1555-60

1. What elements and principles did this artist use to create rhythm?

2. If this painting were a song, what would it sounds like? How do the lines, color, and rhythm
create the song?

3. How does rhythm create mood or emotion in the artwork?

Katsushika Hokusai Ejiri in Suruga Province 1830

4. How did this artist show movement?

5. Name two or more elements of art the artist utilized to create movement.

6. How does movement create mood or emotion in the artwork?

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PRE-REQUISITE ASSESSMENT
A. What are the different elements and principles of design?
B. Can all the elements and principles of design be used in evaluating art?

LESSON 6-7: THE SIGNIFICANCE OF ART FORMS FROM

THE REGIONS
Learning Materials: Module, pen, paper, internet (if applicable)
Prerequisite Content-knowledge: Elements and Principles of Design
Prerequisite Skill: Evaluating visual art forms using elements and principles of design.

INTRODUCTION
A. TIME ALLOTMENT: 4 hours
B. CONSULTATION: For questions and clarifications, please make sure that you
consult your subject teacher on any lessons or activities you may be confused about. Your
teacher will get back to you as soon as possible.
C. RUA: At the end of the lesson, you should be able to:
Relate the significance of arts forms from the regions.
Compare forms of arts from different regions.
D. INSTITUTIONAL VALUES: Critical Thinking
Learners will be able to apply critical thinking in:
Comparing art forms from different regions and relating their significance with one
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another.
E. OVERVIEW OF THE LESSON
This lesson is on significance of arts forms from different regions and their significance with
one another.

STUDENT’S EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

Chunk 1: Culture and Arts of the Philippines

Spoliarium (Juan Luna) The painting features a

glimpse of Roman history centered on the
bloody carnage brought by gladiatorial matches.
Spoliarium is a Latin word referring to the
basement of the Roman Colosseum where the
fallen and dying gladiators are dumped and
devoid of their worldly possessions. At the
center of Luna’s painting are fallen gladiators
being dragged by Roman soldiers. On the left,
spectators ardently await their chance to strip off
the combatants of their metal helmets and other armoury. In contrast with the charged
emotions featured on the left the right side meanwhile presents a somber mood. An old man
carries a torch perhaps searching for his son while a woman weeps the death of her loved
one.
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Planting Rice (Fernando Amorsolo) Truest

Philippine culture, this is the theme that
composes most of Fernando Amorsolo’s
artworks. Rice planting is among those that
depicts the real Filipino tradition that is still
applicable until the present time. The painting
is set on the rice field wherein farmers,
regardless of their gender, are on with their
usual work under a bright sunny day. Its visual
weight is light because the colors used were
mostly pastel in nature. No dark colors were
used to produce a feeling of calm and peace.

Tinikling it is a traditional folk dance which

originates from the Spanish colonial era. The
dance imitates the movement of the tikling birds
as they dodge bamboo traps set by rice
farmers. Dancers mimic the tikling bird’s grace
and agility by dancing between large bamboo
poles. The tinikling is one of the oldest dances
from the Philippines, and originated in the
islands of Leyte in Visayas. According to the
legend, the Tinikling was started by people who
worked in the paddies and farms of the
Philippines.

It is an indigenous dance from the Philippines

in which coconut shell halves that are secured
onto the dancers’ hands and on vests upon
which are hung four or six more coconut shell
halves. The dancers –all male –perform the
dance by hitting one coconut shell with the
other –sometimes the ones on the hands,
sometimes, the ones on the body, and
sometimes the shell worn by another
performer, all in time to a fast drumbeat.
Originally performed in Binan, Laguna as a mock-war dance that demonstrates a fight between
the Moros and the Christians over the prized latik or coconut meat during the Spanish rule,
the dance is also shown to pay tribute to the town’s patron saint, San Isidro Labrador.

The Oblation is a concrete statue by Filipino artist

Guillermo E. Tolentino which serves as the iconic
symbol of the University of the Philippines. It
depicts a man facing upward with arms
outstretched, symbolizing selfless offering of
oneself to his country. The statue’s height of
3.5 meters symbolizers three and a half centuries
of Spanish colonial rule, while its pose of self-
offering represents Tolentino’s interpretation of
Rizal’s second stanza above –in particular the
“unknown heroes who fell during the night”.
Furthermore, its base is a stylized representation
of the Philippine archipelago, with rocks from Montalban Gorge to highlight its cultural and
historical significance.
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ANSWER SHEET (Please submit only the answers. Do not return the entire module. Avoid using
intermediate paper or any kind of colored paper use yellow paper only for your activity.)

Name: ________________________________ Section: _______________________

LAST NAME, FIRST NAME MIDDLE INITIAL

Enabling Assessment Activity No. 6 GRAPHIC ORGANIZER

Visit the UPLB campus and study the newly-renovated Oblation in front of the Humanities
Building. You are also encouraged to read about the history and background of the sculpture
through research of printed and online sources. Afterwards, create a graphic organizer on
what is its importance as a work of art in your community. You may create your graphic
organizer in the Answer Sheet. You may also be creative by adding design to your graphic
organizer. Submit the activity at the end of the week. A sample is given below (do not copy).

SIGNIFICANCE TO SIGNIFICANCE TO
REGION REGION
ART FORM

SIGNIFICANCE TO SIGNIFICANCE TO
REGION REGION

RUBRIC
Graphics used appropriately with proper link to text – 10 points
Concept is easy to understand – 5 points
Design is pleasing and creativity is applied – 3 points
Citation – 2 points

ANSWER SHEET (Please submit only the answers. Do not return the entire module. Avoid using
intermediate paper or any kind of colored paper use yellow paper only for your activity.)

Name: ________________________________ Section: _______________________

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LAST NAME, FIRST NAME MIDDLE INITIAL

Assimilation Performance Task Activity No.7 ART FORMS FROM THE REGIONS
Art Promotion: Assuming you are a tour guide, write a speech promoting arts from your
parents’ province or region. Take note of the following criteria.

CRITERIA:
Content 60%
Organization of thoughts 20%
Neatness 20%
TOTAL 100%

A. Can you give an example of a popular art from your own region?
B. What do you think is the significance of that art form?

LESSON 8: AVAILABLE LOCAL MATERIALS AND

APPROPRIATE TECHNIQUES USED IN CREATING ART
Learning Materials: Module, pen, paper, internet (if applicable)
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Prerequisite Content-knowledge: Significance of Art Forms from the Regions

Prerequisite Skill: Identifying the importance of art forms in different regions.

INTRODUCTION
A. TIME ALLOTMENT: 4 hours
B. CONSULTATION: For questions and clarifications, please make sure that you
consult your subject teacher on any lessons or activities you may be confused about. Your
teacher will get back to you as soon as possible.
C. RUA: At the end of the lesson, you should be able to:
Promote arts from the regions.
Research on techniques and performance practices applied to contemporary arts.
D. INSTITUTIONAL VALUES: Creativity
Learners will be able to apply creativity in:
Promoting arts from their region through a poster.
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E. OVERVIEW OF THE LESSON
This lesson is on the examples of art forms where local materials are used.

STUDENT’S EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

Chunk 1: Pangkat Kawayan

Filipino artists are very creative when it comes to the use of materials in their chosen art form.
The contemporary (and even traditional arts) found in the different regions use unusual or
uncommon materials not only to show creativity but also to make use of what is available
around us.
Since the Philippines is also rich in natural resources, a lot of our artists maximize the use of
these materials in their art master pieces. Some of local materials found in the Philippines
which are mainly used in crafts are abaca, bakbak, bamboo, buntak, buri, coir, nito and
pandan. Aside from these indigenous materials, recyclable materials are also utilized by artists
to help in saving the environment.
Take note that these are not only used in the visual arts but in music as well.
The “Pangkat Kawayan” otherwise known as the “Singing Bamboos”of the Philippines ” is a
unique orchestra that draws music from unconventional bamboo instruments. This orchestra
is composed of musically – talented students from the elementary schools of Quezon City and
Manila whose ages range from 8 to 19 years. Its direction and management is under Maestro
Victor O. Toledo, conductor and Musical Director; Miss Elena C. Carlos, Managing Director
and Miss Laura Gorospe, Executive Director. This dynamic troika has led the group through
the years since September 6, 1966 when it was founded.

The group's musical instruments, numbering more than a hundred are made of six genera of
the versatile bamboo in various sizes, shapes and designs. Include the bamboo tube or
“bumbong,” the bamboo marimba or” “talungating,” the bamboo piano or “tipangklung,” the
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bamboo flute or “tulali,” the bamboo knockers or “kalatok,” and the bamboo musiscal rattles,
the Philippine “angklung”. Completing the bamboo assortments are the drums, cymbals gong
and triangle.

The forte of this bamboo band is native Philippine airs, mostly folksongs from different regions
of the country. However, the group's repertoire also includes folk melodies from other
countries, modern and popular music and some light classics.

This bamboo orchestra has fascinated and thrilled big audiences abroad in Japan , Hawaii ,
continental U.S.A. , Canada , Australia , Spain , the Peoples Republic of China and Hong
Kong as component of the official cultural missions under the auspices of the Ministry of
Tourism. It was a big hit in three World's Fairs and Expositions namely, the 1070 Expo in
Osaka , Japan ; the 1974 World's Fair in Spokane , Washington U.S.A. and the 1982 World's
Fair in Knoxville , Tennessee , U.S.A. It performed for Filipino and American communities in
Maryland , Virginia , New York , Washington D.C. during the State Visit of the late President
Marcos to the U.S.A. in 1983.
On the local and national scene, the Pangkat Kawayan performs at command performances
for the President and the First Lady, at special concerts and cultural shows, at national and
international conferences, and on T.V., radio and cultural outreach programs.

Today, as in the past, the “Pangkat Kawayan”

continues in its mission to enhance and
preserve Filipino musical culture and goodwill
through the lifting sounds of the “Singing
Bamboos.”

ANSWER SHEET (Please submit only the answers. Do not return the entire module. Avoid using
intermediate paper or any kind of colored paper use yellow paper only for your activity.)

Name: ________________________________ Section: _______________________

LAST NAME, FIRST NAME MIDDLE INITIAL

Assimilation Performance Task Activity No. 8 LOCAL MATERIALS

Make a plan? Colegio de Los Baños will celebrate its 30th Foundation Day, and your class is
assigned to present one Filipino Contemporary Dance (Festival Dance). You are assigned as
the leader for the said activity. Using the template below, create a plan about your chosen
dance. Write a 500-word narrating your chosen Festival Dance. Criteria for this activity will be
the same on lesson 7.
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Art Form Place of Origin Significance to the Personal perception to

place/region the art form

Title of the Dance Background/History/Purpose Materials /Costume No. of Participants

(Festival)

Essay:

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