DR. YANGAS COLLEGES, INC.

Formerly Dr. Yangas Francisco Balagtas Colleges

Wakas, Bocaue, Bulacan

COURSE SYLLABUS
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COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Course Code
Course Title
Credit Units
Course Description

Contact Hours/week
Prerequisite
Course Objectives

HUM 101
ART APPRECIATION
3
This course is designed to help the student find their personal meaning in works of art and develop a better understanding of
the nature and validity of art. Emphasis is placed on the diversity of forms and content of original work of arts. Understanding,
appreciation and perception of the elements are studied in paintings, sculptures and literature. Self-expression is stressed as
the student is introduced to art experience.
54 hours/ 18 weeks
None
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Be familiarized with the fundamentals of art through the elements and principles.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the formal elements of art and principles of design.
3. Recognize historical works of art, knowing some of the history, purpose and the role of work.
4. Evaluate a range of subject matter, symbols, concepts in relation to history and cultures.
5. Appreciate art as an expression of the human condition.

COURSE OUTLINE AND TIMEFRAME

Course Content/Subject Matter
Week 1-3
Introduction to Art
Definition
Importance
Function

Week 4-5

Week 6

Week 7 -9

Week 10

Week 11 - 13

Styles
Elements

The seven art forms

Literature
Concept
Rationale for this study
General classification
Functions and values
Approaches to the teaching of literature

Preliminary Examination

Literary Types of literature and their respective elements

Short Story
Poetry
Essay
Novel
Paintings
Sculpture

Midterm Examination

Architecture
Drama
Concept
Development
Ancient
Renaissance
Early Modern (17th, 18th and 19th centuries)
Modern

Week 14

Week 15- 17

Contemporary
Music
Concept
Development
Elements
Organizations
Media
Vocal
Instrumental

Semi Final Examination

Kinds of Music
Program
Folk
Art Song
Jazz
Classical
Opera
Dance
Concept
Rationale
Component
Elements
Kinds
Philippine Folk Dance
Concept
Rationale
General Characteristics Philippine Tribal Dance and Other Folk Dances

Week 18

Final Exam

LEARNING PLAN
Desired Learning
Outcomes (DLO)
To understand
clearly the
fundamentals of the
humanities in terms
of artworks.
To discuss distinctly
and learn to value
the humanities as
art appreciation.

To discuss clearly
the concept of
classification,
function, and
approaches to
literature
To appreciate its

Course Content/Subject
Matter

Introduction to Art
Definition
Importance
Function
Styles
Elements
The seven art forms

Literature
Concept
Rationale for this
study
General classification
Functions and values
Approaches to the
teaching of literature

Textbooks/References

De Vera, Dennis A. (2010) A Brief

Guide to Symbolic Logic. Manila:
Grandwater Pub.
Doria, Kristine M. (2012).
Humanities Today: An
Experimental Approach. Quezon
City: C&E Pub., Inc.
Retrieved from
www.classicworkbooks.com/hum
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Teaching and
Learning
Activities (TLAs)
Opening
Activity;
Introduction
Definition of
terms for
further
understanding
of the cause
Discussion:
-Explaining the
fundamentals of
humanities in
terms of
artworks.
-Appreciating
art in everyday
living.
Introductory
Activity
Motivation
-What literary
type do you
appreciate

Assessment
Task (ATs)

DYCI Values
Content

Resource
Materials

Time
Table

Journal
writing on
new learning
out of the
discussion

Encourage the
students to
participate
and patience
to listen.

Whiteboard
Marker
Computer
Projector

Week
1 -3

Developing a
literary map

Audio files
of one of
the seven
art forms
not the set
book but
still useful
in hearing
oral poetry
spoken
aloud and
Week
appreciating 4 -5
the metric
quality.

importance and
values as a work of
art.
To apply these
principles to the
study of literary
types of enrich and
make student life
more meaningful
and beautiful

To discuss distinctly
each literary type of
literature as their
respective concept
and elements
To appreciate their
value
To make and/or
present any of these
types

Literary Types of
literature and their
respective elements
Short Story
Poetry
Essay
Novel

Estolas, Josefina V. (2011).

Introduction to Humanities: Arts
for Fine Living. Mandaluyong
City: National Bookstore
Marcos, Lucivilla L. [et.al.]
(2010). Introduction to the
Humanities: Visual & Performing
Arts Rev. Ed. Intramuros, Manila:
Mindshapers Co., Inc.
Retrieved from
www.nou.edu.ng/intro/hum/

most?
-Buzz session
(dyad)
-Sharing of
inputs
Discussion
-Discussing the
concept of
classification,
function, and
approaches to
literature.
Recall the
different
principles
learned in art
appreciation.
-Educational
Tour
Picture analysis
-Presentation
of different
terms of
buildings with
beautiful
architectural
designs
-Sharing
insights
Discussion:
-Explaining
the beauty of
architecture

Poetry
Writing

Perseverance
in reading
manuscripts
by using
literary
masterpieces.

Whiteboard
Marker
Computer
Projector

Week
7-9

To discuss clearly
the nature of
painting

as a work of
art
-Make simple
design through
sketching and
drafting

Paintings

To appreciate the
beauty of painting
as work of art
To experience its
value through
hands-on painting

To discuss clearly
the value of
sculpture
To site some
examples of
sculpture
To experience its
value through
hands-on soap and
candle carving.

Sculpture

Opening activity
Play viewing:
(1st part)
Discussion:
(2nd part)
-Discussing
the concept and
Development
with Philippine
drama
-Trace
historical
development of
Drama from
Ancient to
modern drama
-Research in
the different
Contemporary
Philippine
drama.
Introductory
Activity
-Song analysis
-Sharing of

Hands-on
painting
Presentation
of their own
painting

Hands-on
carving
Presentation
of their own

To appreciate the
beauty of
architecture as a
work of art
To experience its
value through
simple hands-on:
designing sketching
and drafting

Architecture

interpretation
masterpiece
(triad)
Discussion:
-Discussing
the concept,
development,
elements, and
media of music
-Explaining
the importance
of music to the
life of people
-Trace the
development of
music from our
ancestors to the
present world.
Research
activity
-Educational
Tour
Picture analysis
Presentation
Sanchez, Custodiosa A. (2011).
-Presentation
of designs of
Introduction to the Humanities,
of
different
a dream
5th Ed. Manila, Phils.: Rex Book
terms of
house
Store
buildings with
Tabotabo, Claudio V. (2013).
beautiful
Introduction to the Humanities & architectural
the Basics of Art Appreciation.
designs
-Sharing
Intramuros, Manila: Purely Books
insights
Trading and Pub., Corp.
Discussion:
Retrieved from
-Explaining

Being
industrious
and helping
students in
teaching art.

Whiteboard
Marker
Computer
Projector

Week
11

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b/

To discuss clearly
the concept and
development of
drama

To apply its concept

value and principle
to Philippine drama.

Drama
Concept
Development
Ancient
Renaissance
Early Modern (17th,
18th and 19th
centuries)
Modern
Contemporary

To discuss clearly
the concept,
development,
elements as well as
the media of music

Music
Concept
Development
Elements

To appreciate its
historical value

the beauty of
architecture
as a work of
art
-Make simple
design through
sketching and
drafting

Week
12

Opening activity
Play viewing:
Theater
(1st part)
Discussion:
Review
(2nd part)
-Discussing
the concept and
Development
with Philippine
drama
-Trace
historical
development of
Drama from
Ancient to
modern drama
-Research in
the different
Contemporary
Philippine
drama.
Introductory
Activity

Song Writing

Week
13

To learn how to
appreciate the value
of music

To discuss distinctly
the kinds of music
To be able to
distinguish one from
another
To learn how to
appreciate each
kind
To sing out any of its
kind

Organizations
Media
Vocal
Instrumental

Kinds of Music
Program
Folk
Art Song
Jazz
Classical
Opera

De Vera, Dennis A. (2010) A Brief

Guide to Symbolic Logic. Manila:
Grandwater Pub.
Yagyagan, Daniel S. (2010).
Introduction to Integrated
Humanities: Arts in the
Perspective of Time. Manila:
Mindshapers Co., Inc.
Retrieved from
http://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/7

-Song analysis
-Sharing of
interpretation
(triad)
Discussion:
-Discussing
the concept,
development,
elements, and
media of music
-Explaining
the importance
of music to the
life of people
-Trace the
development of
music from our
ancestors to the
present world.
Research
activity
Review
-Concept and
development of
music
Discussion:
-Enumerating
the kinds of
music
Distinguishing
one from the
other

Presentation
of their own
music of
interest by
singing it out

Being
resourceful in
their daily
lives.

Whiteboard
Marker
Computer
Projector

Week
15 16

*Folk song
*Art song
*Jazz
*Classical
*Opera etc.
-Sing by heart
To discuss clearly
the concept,
elements, and
classification of a
dance
To learn how to
appreciate the
cultural value of a
dance

To discuss distinctly
the concept and the

Dance
Concept
Rationale
Component
Elements
Kinds

Philippine Folk Dance

Dance
Presentation

Opening Activity
Dancing
(Music is played
and all
students are
asked to dance)
Personal
reflection:
-What did you
feel while
dancing?
-Did you enjoy
the activity?
Why?
Discussion:
-Discussing
the concept,
elements
and
classification of
a dance
-Appreciating
the value and
importance to
Folk dancing
dance to the
by group
persons body

Week
16 17

general
characteristics and
brief history of the
topic
To learn how to
appreciate folk
dances as symbol of
national identity
To experiencing
their value by folk
dancing

Concept
Rationale
General
Characteristics
Philippine Tribal
Dance and Other Folk
Dances

and feelings too. guided by set

of criteria
Review
-Dance
concept,
elements and
classification
Discussion:
-giving the
rationale and
concept of
dances
-Explaining
the general
characteristics
of dances
-Tracing the
history of
dances as
rational identity
Appreciating the
life that exudes
while dancing
-Experience
dancing folk
dances that
traces our
national
identity.

Suggested Readings
and References

Suggested Readings from Infotrac Custom 100:

Architectural Design
Architecture Update
Graphic Arts Monthly
International Journal of Arts and Humanities
Journal of Architecture and Urbanism
Marg, A Magazine of the Arts
Opposing Viewpoints: Eco-Architecture
Performing Arts Journal

Sculpture Journal

Visual Arts Research

References:
A. Books
De Vera, Dennis A. (2010) A Brief Guide to Symbolic Logic. Manila: Grandwater Pub.
Doria, Kristine M. (2012). Humanities Today: An Experimental Approach. Quezon City: C&E Pub., Inc.
Estolas, Josefina V. (2011). Introduction to Humanities: Arts for Fine Living. Mandaluyong City: National Bookstore
Marcos, Lucivilla L. [et.al.] (2010). Introduction to the Humanities: Visual & Performing Arts Rev. Ed. Intramuros, Manila: Mindshapers Co., Inc.
Sanchez, Custodiosa A. (2011). Introduction to the Humanities, 5th Ed. Manila, Phils.: Rex Book Store
Tabotabo, Claudio V. (2013). Introduction to the Humanities & the Basics of Art Appreciation. Intramuros, Manila: Purely Books Trading and
Pub., Corp.
Yagyagan, Daniel S. (2010). Introduction to Integrated Humanities: Arts in the Perspective of Time. Manila: Mindshapers Co., Inc.
B. Web page
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C. Media
NCCA. (1998). Tipong Pinoy: museum. Manila, Philippines : National Commission for Culture and Arts.
NCCA. (1998). Tipong Pinoy: Philippine architecture. Philippines : National Commission for Culture and Arts.
NCCA. (1998). Tipong Pinoy: Philippine drama. Philippines : National Commission for Culture and Arts.
Course
Requirements
Grading System

Classroom Policies

Prepared by:

Exams
Exercises and Assignments
Class Participation
Class Standing -------------------------------40%
Recitation, quizzes, seatwork, assignments, group activities
Written Examination ----------------------40%
Major Examination
Character ------------------------------------10%
Project----------------------------------------10%
Any learning-related output
Cheating will result in a grade of 5.0
A student with a failing semi-final standing should not miss the final exam
Once inside the classroom, all cellular phones must be turned off or should at least be turned to discreet/silent mode
All requirements should be submitted on the date and time agreed upon.
References Reviewed by:
Approved by:

Prof. Joseph I. Andagan

Faculty

Ms. Charo Galang

Chief Librarian

Dr. Maria Visitacion G. Fernandez

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