MABALACAT COLLEGE

Dolores Mabalacat, Pampanga

INSTITUTE OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT AND TOURISM
SYLLABUS IN HUMANITIES: ART APPRECIATION
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Course Title
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General Objectives

Introduction to Humanities: Art Appreciation

Course Description
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This introductory course in Humanities deals in studying arts on variety of approaches. As an introduction to Arts
Appreciation, this course deals with arts as an important and dynamic venture of man. Hence, the course will attempt to define, identify, and study the
different forms of arts and its social relevance in connection to its role to humanity.

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At the end of the course, the students should be able to:
1. Recognize, analyze, and identify the significance of the elements and medium of arts.
2. Acquire knowledge and develop self realization on the importance of the principles of design and the process of art making.
3. Understand and appreciate the life of the artist and their individuality in expressing their creativity.
4. Develop a deeper understanding about the significant meaning of arts as an expression and way of life.
5. Learn to appreciate arts on the level of cognitive and perceptual ability.

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Time Allotment
Credit Units
Course Content

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3 hours per week

3 units

PRELIMINARY PERIOD:
Instructional
Periods
Week 1

Specific Objectives

Understand and learn the significant

relationship of arts and humanities,
and their importance in everyday
living.

Learning Content
A. Introduction: Nature of
Humanities
1. Definition of Humanities
2. Brief Historical Background on
the Development of Humanities
and Arts
3. Importance of Studying
Humanities and Arts

Methods /
Strategies
Input Discussion
Visual Aids
Lecture
Group Discussion
Structured Learning
Experience (SLE)

Values Integration
Appreciate the social
relevance of arts.

Evaluation

Recitation
Quizzes
Assignment
Group work
(Seatwork)

Week 2

Week 4

Develop a broad understanding

about the meaning and importance
of arts through its purposes and
functions.

B. The Nature of Art: Meaning and

Importance
1. Division of Art
2. The Subject of Art
3. Ways of Presenting the Subject
4. Functions of Art

Identify and define the different

mediums of arts.

C. The Mediums of Arts:

1. Classification of Arts
According to Medium
2. Medium of Visual Arts
a. Painting
b. Drawing
c. Printmaking
d. Sculpture
e. Architecture

Input Discussion
Visual Aids
Lecture
Group Discussion
Power Point
Presentation

Appreciate the implication of

arts and humanities.

Recitation
Quizzes
Assignment
Art Activity

Input Discussion
Visual Aids
Lecture
Group Discussion
Power Point
Presentation

.Develop a sense of
responsibility.

Recitation
Quizzes
Assignment
Group work
(Seatwork)
Art Activity

Input Discussion
D. The Elements and Organization
Visual Aids
of Art
Lecture
1. Elements of Visual Arts
SLE
a. Line, Shape, Texture,
Color, and Value
Understand how the principles of
b. Space and Movement
c. Perspective
design used on the different forms
2. Principles of Design
of artworks.

Learn the different elements of

visual arts and understand their
significant importance on the
different artworks.

Self appreciation on
personal art works

Recitation
Quizzes
Assignment
Group work
(Seatwork)
Art Activity

MIDTERM PERIOD
Instructional
Periods
Week 6

Week 9

Specific Objectives

Learning Content

E. The Medium of Music

Broaden students understanding
1. The Vocal Medium of Music
about the differences between vocal
2. Instrumental Medium
and instrumental medium.
3. Qualities of Sound
4. Elements of Music
a. Rhythm and Melody
b. Harmony and Tone Color
c. Texture and Form

Broaden students understanding

about the different literary genres
with their respective elements.

F. Combined Arts: Elements of

Literature
1. Literary Genres/ Types
a. Fiction and Non Fiction
b. Poetry
c. Essay
d. Drama

Methods /
Strategies
Power Point
Presentation
Input Discussion
Lecture
SLE

Values Integration

Appreciate the importance of

music.
Sensitivity on the meaning
and passion of music.
Listening skills

Evaluation

Power Point
Presentation
Input Discussion
Lecture
SLE
Film Viewing

Self Awareness
Social, Intellectual, and
Emotional Awareness

Recitation
Quizzes
Assignment
Group work
(Seatwork)
Art Activity

Recitation
Quizzes
Assignment
Group work
(Seatwork)
Art Activity

FINAL PERIOD
Instructional
Periods
Week 12

Specific Objectives

Understand the importance of Arts

in relation to the historical
development of human society.

Have a broader understanding on

how arts influence the human
culture and society.

Learning Content
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Art History and Development

Prehistoric Art
Egyptian Art
Classicism and Greco Roman
Tradition
Roman Art
Medieval Art
Renaissance Art
Modern and Contemporary Art

Methods /
Strategies
Input Discussion
Visual Aids
Lecture
Group Discussion
SLE
Power Point
Presentation

Values Integration

Self Realization
Individual Differences
Social Awareness

Evaluation

Recitation
Quizzes
Assignment
Group work
(Seatwork)

Week 14

Week 15

H. Glimpses of Asia Art

Understand and learn the
1. Chinese Art
similarities and differences of the
2. Japanese Art
Philippine arts with the other Asian
3. Indian Art
arts.
4. Philippine Art

Broaden ones understanding

about the lives and the works of
renowned artists.

Understand their significant

contribution on the development of
Arts.

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The Lives and Works of Renowned

Artist
1. Visual Arts
a. Pablo Picasso
b. Vincent Van Gogh
2. Auditory Arts : Music
a. Ludwig Van Beethoven
b. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
3. Filipino Artist
1. Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo
2. Juan Luna
3. Fernando Amorsolo
4. Levi Celerio

Input Discussion
Lecture
Group Discussion
SLE

Sense of Nationalism
Individual Differences
Social Awareness

Recitation
Quizzes
Assignment
Group work
(Seatwork)

Power Point
Presentation
Input Discussion
Lecture
SLE

Sympathy and Empathy

Recitation
Quizzes
Assignment
Group work
(Seatwork)

REFERENCES:

Tabotabo, Claudio V. (2010). Art Appreciation: Introduction to the Humanities (Revised Edition).
Manila. Mindshapers Co., Inc.
Marcos, Lucivilla L. (2006). Introduction to the Humanities Visual and Performing Arts. Manila.
Mindshapers Co., Inc.
Zulueta, Francisco (2003). The Humanities ( Revised Edition).Mandaluyong City. National Book Store
inc.
Sanchez, Custodiosa A., Abad, Paz F., & Jao, Loreto V. (2002). Introduction to the Humanities
(Revised Edition). Q.C. Rex Printing Company Inc.

Prepared by: Mr. Arnel G. Perez

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

Individual and Group Quizzes

Individual and Group Seat Works
Assignments
Lecture Note
Film Viewing
Field Trip ( Cultural and Art Exposure)/ Stage Play
Reflection / Reaction Paper
Major Exams
Major Requirement (Compilation of Different Art Activities)