Republic of the Philippines

NORTH LUZON PHILIPPINES STATE COLLEGE

Candon City, Ilocos Sur

COURSE SYLLABUS

I. Subject Code: HUM 101
II. Credits Units: 3
III. Descriptive Title: ART APPRECIATION AND AESTHETICS
IV. Course Description:
An introductory course on the creative output of the human being designed to introduce and expose the students to the different arts
both in theory and practice; visual, auditory, and performing arts. It also aims to develop the students inner life, increase their
awareness and sensitivity to the state of arts and culture, more particularly, the Philippine arts.

V. Course Objectives:
A. General Objectives:
1. To provide the students with a general overview of the humanities making them see their own world from vantage points and
help them grow up to become better human beings.
2. To acquaint the students theoretically to the visual, auditory and performing arts (traditional and contemporary) through the
study of the types, mediums, basic elements and principles of organization of each form.
3. To become aware of his surroundings and associate them with people of the past thereby integrating the past and present, thus
making the world a better place to live in.
B. Specific Objectives:
1. To gain knowledge of how to use leisure time productively.
2. To familiarize students with both local and foreign arts, providing them aesthetic satisfaction and increased understanding of
contemporary trends.
3. To appreciate the role of Philippine art in the development of our national identity and our historical consciousness.


VI. Course requirements:
1. Attendance
2. Quizzes
3. Recitation
4. Project
5. Midterm and Final Examination


VII. Grading System Used:
1.0 = Excellent
1.1 - 1.5 = Superior
1.6 - 2.0 = Very Good
2.1 - 2.5 = Good
2.6 - 3.0 = Fair or Passing
3.1 - 5.0 = Conditional Failure
4.1 - 5.0 = Failure / Incomplete

VIII. Statement of the Vision and Mission of NLPSC
VISION
NLPSC is a dynamic institution of higher learning producing competent and socially responsible human resource for the
sustainable development of North Philippines.

MISSION
NLPSC is committed to produce competent graduates through innovative, quality and relevant academic programs, and to
create and disseminate new knowledge and appropriate technologies anchored on responsive research and extension programs, for the
sustainable development of North Philippines.



IX. Course content:
Topics / Sub-Topics Objectives
No. of
Hours
Teaching Strategies
/ Technique
Assessment Value Infuse Reference
A. Vision and Mission of NLPSC To acquaint the students with the
Vision, Mission of the institution
1 Discussion Recitation Awareness Syllabus
B. Significant Concepts and
General Overview of the
Humanities
To have a deeper understanding on the
meaning and importance of
Humanities and imbibe on the students
on how to become better human
beings.
6 Lecture-cum-

Discussion
Workshop
in Drawing
Quiz
Creativity and
Artistry
Sanchez,
Custodiosa A.
et.al.1989.
Introduction to
the Humanities.
Quezon City: Rex
Printing Co., Inc.
C. Methods of Presenting the Art
Subjects
c.1 Realism
c.2 Abstraction
c.3 Symbolism
c.4 Tauwism
c.5 Dadaism
c.6 Futurism
c.7 Surrealism
c.8 Expressionism
To present to the students the different
methods of art subjects and make a
painting applying the insights they
have gained.
5 Lecture

Discussion
Workshop
in Painting

Quiz
Creativity &
Artistry
Sanchez,
Custodiosa A.
et.al.1989.
Introduction to
the Humanities.
Quezon City: Rex
Printing Co., Inc.
D. Mediums of the Visual Arts
d.1 Painting
d.2 Sculpture
d.3 Architecture
To acquaint the students to the visual
arts through the study of the mediums
of each form
4 Lecture

Discussion
Workshop
in Clay
Sculpture

Quiz
Creativity &
Artistry
Sanchez,
Custodiosa A.
et.al.1989.
Introduction to
the Humanities.
Quezon City: Rex
Printing Co., Inc.
E. Elements of Visual Arts
e.1 Line
e.2 Color
e.3 Texture
To provide students sample
knowledge on the elements of visual
arts and develop their skill in doing
artwork using the techniques learned.
5 Lecture

Discussion
Workshop
in Etching

Quiz
Creativity &
Artistry
Sanchez,
Custodiosa A.
et.al.1989.
Introduction to
e.4 Perspective
e.5 Volume
the Humanities.
Quezon City: Rex
Printing Co., Inc.
F. Organization of the Visual Arts
f.1 Principle of Design
f.2 Harmony
f.3 Balance
f.4 Proportion
f.5 Rhythm
f.6 Emphasis
To familiarize students on how visual
arts should be organize and coming up
with an output.
5 Lecture

Discussion
Creative
Artwork

Quiz
Resourcefulne
ss
Zulieta, Francisco
M. The
Humanities.
Manila: National
Bookstore, Inc.

G. Elements of Literature and the
Combined Arts
g.1 Classification of Literature
g.2 Elements of Poetry
g.3 Elements of the Short Story
g.4 Elements of the Essay
g.5 Elements of the Novel
g.6 Elements of the Drama
Identify the elements of literature.

To paraphrase, internalize and recite
the poems clearly.

To read the stories correctly and
express their insights regarding the
read stories.
5 Lecture

Poetry

Story Mapping
Poem
Compositio
n

Quiz
Analytical
thinking skills
Manaois. Art
Education and
Appreciation.
National
Bookstore, Inc.
1987
H. The Drama
h.1 Development of the Drama
h.2 Brief History of the
Philippine Cinema
h.3 Present Movie
Development
To trace the development of drama
and appreciate the role of Philippine
arts.
7 Lecture

Film Viewing
Role
Playing

Recitation
Cooperation

Art
Appreciation
Panizo and
Rustia.
Introduction to
Art Appreciation.
Novel Publishing
CO., Inct, UST,
1990
I. The Medium of Music
i.1 The Properties of Musical
Sound
1.2 Two Mediums in Music
i.3 The Different Musical
Instruments

To become aware of the different
medium of music and play different
musical instruments.
6 Lecture

Group sharing
Seatwork

Quiz
Musicality Sanchez,
Custodiosa A.
et.al.1989.
Introduction to
the Humanities.
Quezon City: Rex
Printing Co., Inc.
J. Form: Musical Structure and To have a deeper understanding on the 4 Group Dynamics Community Team Spirit Sanchez,
Design
j.1 Structural Distinctions
j.2 Variation Forms
j.3 Therapeutic Music
musical structure and design and be
appreciative of music as a form of art.
Singing

Quiz
Talent
Development
Custodiosa A.
et.al.1989.
Introduction to
the Humanities.
Quezon City: Rex
Printing Co., Inc.
K. Dance
k.1 Why People Dance
k.2 Kinds of Dancing
k.3 Elements of the Dance
To know the different kinds and
elements of dance and have a dance
presentation applying the lessons
learned.
5 Video Presentation Dance
Presentation
Team Spirit

Talent
Development
Sanchez,
Custodiosa A.
et.al.1989.
Introduction to
the Humanities.
Quezon City: Rex
Printing Co., Inc.

Prepared by: Noted by: Approved by:

HAIDEE FRANCES N. REOTUTAR JANNAH T. AROMIN, MS Crim. ESTRELLA C. GAERLAN, MAN
Instructor Dean, Criminology Department Director for Academic Affairs