Course Guide on Art Appreciation

COLEGIO DE SAN JUAN DE LETRAN-CALAMBA
Bucal, City of Calamba, Laguna 4027, Philippines

PHL 413 (Art Appreciation)
Course Guide

A. Course Overview: This a course in the understanding and appreciation of the four main arts namely painting, sculpture, architecture and music from the ancient to modern times. It includes the study of the elements, respective milieu and functions in society of these forms of arts.

B. Course Goals: At the end of the semester, you are expected to:
Determine the organization of elements, media and techniques of different art forms
Determine standards in judging different works of art
Classify art forms into different period and genre
Appreciate art forms in its socio-historical content

C. Topics and Subject Matter:

PRELIM
1st WEEK
I. Meaning and Nature of Art
II. The Subject of Art
III. Functions of Art
2nd WEEK
IV. Art Perception
V. Medium and Technique
VI. The Elements of the Visual Arts
1. Line
2. Shape
3. Texture
4. Color
5. Value
6. Space and Movement
7. Principles of Design
3rd and 4th WEEK
VII. Painting
1. Mediums
· Encaustic
· Tempera
· Fresco
· Watercolor
· Oil
· Acrylic
2. Notable Paintings in History
5th and 6th WEEK
VIII. Sculpture
1. Techniques in Sculpture
· Free-standing
· Carved in Relief
· Kinetic
2. Methods in Sculpture
· Carving
· Modeling
· Casting

3. Materials of Sculpture
· Stone
· Wood
· Ivory
· Metals
· Plaster
· Clay
· Glass
· Plastics
4. Notable Sculptures in History

MIDTERM
1st and 2nd WEEK
IX. Architecture
1. Mediums of Architecture
· Post and lintel
· Arch
· Truss
· Skeleton construction
· Cantilever
2. Notable Architectural Wonders in the World
3rd and 4th WEEK
X. Literature
1. Literary Genres
· Novel
· Poetry
· Short Story
· Essay
· Drama
2. Elements of Fiction
· Character
· Plot
· Theme
· Point of View
3. Elements of Poetry
· Connotation
· Figurative Language
· Imagery
· Sound and Rhythm
4. Elements of Essay
· Theme or Content
· Style
· Form and Structure
5. Elements of Drama
· Plot
· Character
· Discovery, Reversal, Dramatic Irony
· Language and Idea
· Mode
5th and 6th WEEK
XI. Music
1. Medium of Music
· Musical Instruments
· The Human Voice


2. Qualities of Sound
· Timbre
· Pitch
· Intensity
· Duration
3. Elements of Music
· Rhythm
· Melody
· Direction
· Register
· Harmony
· Tone Color
· Texture
· Form
4. Musical Genres

FINAL
1st and 2nd WEEK
XII. Dance
1. Elements of Dance
· Content (Theme)
· Movement
· Music
· Spectacle
2. Dance Genres
3rd and 4th WEEK
XIII. Theater
5th and 6th WEEK
XIV. Cinema
1. Elements of Cinema
· Time (Physical, Psychological, Dramatic)
· Space (Scale, Shooting Angle, Lighting)
· Sound
2. Central Techniques in Cinema
· Cutting
· Camera Movement
· Framing
3. Film Genres


D. Course Requirements: To pass the course, you must attend classes regularly and take all quizzes and major exams to be administered and obtain a satisfactory mark. Other requirements include class presentations and projects relevant to the lesson.

E. Reference: Below is the title of the textbook that you may refer to for this subject. However, you are free to consult any reading materials that may be related to the lesson being taken up.

Art: Perception and Appreciation by A. Ortiz et. al.

It is also encouraged that you visit websites containing topics relevant to the lessons.







F. Grading System:

Prelim/Midterm/Final Grade:
Average Quizzes+ (Major Exam x 2) + *Class Standing
4

* 10% Attendance, 50% Critique, 40% Project/Presentation

FINAL RATING: Prelim Grade + Midterm Grade + Final Grade
3

G. Contact Information and Consultation Hours:
For class-related concerns, you may see me at the School of Arts and Sciences Faculty Room every Wednesday at 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM. You may also e-mail your concerns to laarni_apacionado@yahoo.com. Lectures and articles related to the subject may be viewed at lapropagandista.blogspot.com and lda7.multiply.com.