HOLY CROSS OF DAVAO COLLEGE

Sta. Ana Avenue, Davao City

Bachelor of Arts (AB)

Area: Social Science

COURSE OUTLINE

Art Appreciation and Aesthetics

I. Course Number: HUMANITIES 1 Credit: 3 units

II. Course Title: Art Appreciation and Aesthetics Pre-Requisite:

III. Course Description:

The yearning for beauty and the pursuit are inherent in every man, but these yearnings can
be sharpened with a course in art appreciation. Humanities therefore, are designed to help
students develop an insight into the technique of the artists and guide them to have the proper
awareness and appreciation for the various arts. A course in Humanities will lead the students to
realize that they are already an aesthetician.

IV. Course Objectives:

At end of the course, the student should be able to:

Cognitive (Knowledge):1. To acquaint the students theoretically to the visual, auditory, and
performing arts, (traditional & contemporary through the study of
the types, mediums, basic elements and principles of organization
of each form);
2. To provide the students with a general overview of the humanities
making them see their own world from many vintage points.
3. Help them grow up to become better human beings.

Affective (Attitude): 1. Stimulate philosophical thinking about the creative-perceiving

process as reflected in art objects.
2. Express human rights concept through their work of art especially
in visual arts, performing (music, drama, dance, and theater).

Psychomotor (Skills): 1. Encourage the students to perform well and to use the
corresponding sensitive faculties that are endowed with to promote
arts.

V. Course Outline No. of Hours

A. Introduction to Humanities and Arts

1. Significance 2
2. Creation of Arts 2
3. History of Art 2
4. Functions of Art 2
5. Purpose of Arts 2
6. Classifications of Arts 2
7. Importance of Arts in Educational Institutions 2

B. Introduction to Aesthetics Arts and Crafts

1. Categories of Arts and Crafts 4
2. Principles in Understanding Artistic Composition 5
3. Motivated Functions of Art 5

C. Paintings 7
1. Elements
2. The Color Wheel and its Categories
3. Primary Colors: Symbolism and Meaning
4. Mediums in Painting
5. Classifications of Painting styles

D. Sculpture 7
1. Importance
2. Types
3. Medium and Techniques
4. Basic Sculpture Terms

E. Basic Photography 7
1. Importance
2. History of Digital Photography
3. Rule of Thirds
4. Types of Photography
5. Important Parts and Features of a Camera
6. Basic Terms in Photography

F. Drama 6
1. What makes a Good Drama
2. Elements of Drama and other Dramatic elements
3. Types of Drama
4. Benefits in Drama and the Role of Artists
5. Drama Forms

G. Music 5
1. The Importance of Music in Our Lives
2. Elements of Music
3. Essentials in Song Writing
4. Different Music Genres
5. Classification of Musical Instruments

H. Dance 4
1. Nature of Dancing
2. Components of Dance
3. Types of Dances

I. Poetry 4
1. Importance
2. History of Poetry
3. How to Create a Poem
4. The Sound and Meaning of Words
5. What Makes a Poem Good?

VI. References

A. Books

Ref.1. Bascara, L., et.al. (2006). Humanities and Digital Arts. Manila: Rex Book Store.
Ref.2. Marcos, L. (2010). Introduction to the Humanities Visual & Performing Arts.
Metro Manila: Mindshapers, Co., Inc,
Ref.3. Ramos, A. (2012). Introduction to the Humanities: Arts, Appreciation and
Aesthetics. Davao City: SMKC Publishing and Printing,
Ref.4. Sanchez, C., et.al. (2011). Introduction to the Humanities: Fifth Edition. Manila:
Rex Book Store.