COURSE GUIDE

Arts 1

Critical Perspectives in the Arts

2nd Trimester, AY 2023-2024

Ruth B. Rodriguez
Faculty-in-Charge
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INTRODUCTION

CONGRATULATIONS for enrolling in Arts 1 Critical Perspectives in the Arts. Before anything else, please
read this course guide and also stay updated with MyPortal - carefully, thoroughly and completely.

Arts 1 is a three-unit course aimed to explore creative, critical, and foundation concepts of art. The goal of the
course is to hone your aesthetic awareness, artistic literacy and reflexive thinking; help you develop an
understanding of critical perspectives in valuing art in various contexts; and foreground the particularities of the
Philippine condition in the study of art.
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COURSE ANALYSIS

COURSE CODE: Arts 1

COURSE TITLE: Critical Perspectives in the Arts

UNITS: 3 units

PREREQUISITES: None

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Critical Perspectives in the Arts is an introductory and foundation course that explores various analytical and
evaluative approaches to understanding and interpreting art. This type of course delves into the theoretical
frameworks, methodologies, and critical lenses that scholars and practitioners use to assess and critique artistic
works.

COURSE GOAL
At the end of the course, the student should be able to:
CO1. Discuss the different concepts in defining art from various perspectives; AND
CO2. Examine the relevance of art from an individual to a societal standpoint.

COURSE OUTLINE:

Module 1: An Introduction to Art

1. Definition and Purpose of Art
2. Historical Overview of Art
3. Elements and Principles of Art
4. The Role of the Artist in Society
5. Artistic Movements and Periods

Module 2: Art as Product of Imagination and Human Experience

1. Creativity and Imagination in Art
2. Emotion and Expression in Art
3. Art and Cultural Identity
4. Art and Personal Experience
5. Psychological Aspects of Artistic Creation

Module 3: Art as Construct

1. Symbolism in Art
2. Narrative in Art
3. Abstraction and Non-Representational Art
4. Conceptual Art
5. Deconstruction in Art

Module 4: Art Forms and Styles

1. Painting: Techniques and Styles
2. Sculpture: Traditional and Contemporary Forms
3. Photography: Artistic Approaches
4. Printmaking: Processes and Styles
5. Digital Art: Evolution and Impact

Module 5: Materials and Techniques

1. Traditional Artistic Materials (Canvas, Pigments, etc.)
2. Modern and Experimental Art Materials
3. Drawing Techniques
4. Painting Techniques
5. Sculpting Techniques
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Module 6: How Materials Are Organized

1. Composition and Design Principles
2. Spatial Organization in Art
3. Color Theory and Application
4. Texture and Pattern in Art
5. The Role of Contrast in Art

Module 7: How Art is Produced in Various Contexts

1. Studio Practices and Workspaces
2. Collaborative Art Projects
3. Public Art and Community Engagement
4. Art in Educational Settings
5. Art in the Digital Age

Module 8: How Art Is Circulated in Various Contexts

1. Galleries and Museums
2. Art Festivals and Exhibitions
3. Public Art Installations
4. Art in the Online Space
5. Art Auctions and Collecting

Module 9: How Art is Received

1. Art Criticism and Analysis
2. Cultural and Historical Context in Art Reception
3. The Audience's Role in Interpreting Art
4. Art Appreciation and Education
5. The Impact of Public Opinion on Art

Module 10: How Art Affects You

1. Emotional and Psychological Effects of Art
2. Art and Well-being
3. Art Therapy
4. Social and Cultural Impact of Art
5. The Role of Art in Social Change
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STUDY WORKPLAN
Week Module Discussion Content Resource/s Learning (Summative)
(Topic) Activities Assessment
(Graded assignments,
final exam, project, or
paper, etc.)
Individual Collaborative Other
Learning Learning activity/ies
Activity/ies Activity/ies
1 Introducti 1.Self- Not applicable 1. Self- Discussion Creation of
Feb 12- on introduction introduction forum student
Feb 17 Interest in new 2. Create your Facebook
media art and portfolio. Share page to
expectation in with the class share
class your online projects in
2.Experience in gallery (e.g. class.
art production Facebook fan Example
3. Share your page, website, Chiqui
thoughts when etc) where you Rodriguez |
you hear or can post your art Facebook
read the term activities in class.
“Art.” Here is an
example: Chiqui
Rodriguez |
Facebook
1 Project Create an Eg 1.Post portfolio Submit in the
Feb 12- online portfolio Facebook.com/chiquirodriguezinc and share what dedicated
Feb 17 via Facebook your artist bin in
fan page. statement is Myportal
1.Display all the about
artworks you’ve 2.React to 2 of
done from past your classmates
to present. regarding their
2.Invite your online portfolio
friends to like
and follow you.
3. Submit your
Facebook fan
page (not
group) link to
the bin
2 Module 1 1. Definition UPOU (n.d.). ARTS 1: Critical Perspectives in Readings Discussion .
An and Purpose of the Arts. Retrieved from Videos forum
FEB Introducti Art https://sites.google.com/upou.edu.ph/arts-
19-24 on to Art 2. Historical 1/overview-and-introduction?authuser=0 Film
Overview of Art showing:
3. Elements Berger, J. (1972). Ways of Seeing. Retrieved What is Art?
and Principles from (youtube.co
of Art https://monoskop.org/images/9/9e/Berger_Joh m)
4. The Role of n_Ways_of_Seeing.pdf
the Artist in This classic text explores the interpretation of What is Art?
Society art and the impact of different perspectives on (youtube.co
5. Artistic our understanding of visual culture. m)
Movements and
Periods Gombrich, E.H. (n.d.) The Story of Art. 1. What are
Retrieved from visual arts?
ia804700.us.archive.org/12/items/in.ernet.dli.2 2. In your
015.29158/2015.29158.The-Story-Of-Art.pdf own words,
A comprehensive overview of art history, this define the
book provides insights into various art word artist.
movements and their cultural contexts. 3. Name one
trait all artists
have in
common.
4. What are
your reasons
for studying
art?
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3 Module 2 1. Creativity Dewey, J. (1958). Art as Experience (Chapter Readings Discussion Discussion
Art as and Imagination 1). Retrieved from forum forum
FEB Product of in Art https://sites.evergreen.edu/danceasart/wp-
26- Imaginatio 2. Emotion and content/uploads/sites/124/2015/09/Art-as- 1.What does
MAR 2 n and Expression in Experience-ch.1.pdf ) (Full book: it take to be
Human Art https://archive.org/details/deweyjohnartasanex creative?
Experienc 3. Art and perience/mode/2up?view=theater ) 2. Are there
e Cultural Identity any specific
4. Art and skill required
Personal Geertz, C. (1973). The Interpretation of to be
Experience Cultures. Retrieved from creative?
5. https://edisciplinas.usp.br/pluginfile.php/57813
Psychological 97/mod_resource/content/1/Geertz_Clifford_T
Aspects of he_Interpretation_of_Cultures_Selected_Essa
Artistic Creation ys%20%281%29.pdf

Goodman, N. (n.d.). Ways of Worldmaking.

Retrieved from
https://monoskop.org/images/c/c5/Goodman_
Nelson_Ways_of_Worldmaking_Harvester.pdf

4 Module 3 1. Symbolism in Butler, J. (1990). Gender Trouble. Retrieved Readings Discussion Discussion
Art as Art from forum forum
MAR 4- Construct 2. Narrative in https://selforganizedseminar.files.wordpress.c
9 Art om/2011/07/butler-gender_trouble.pdf In Van
3. Abstraction Gogh’s
and Non- Freedberg, D. (n.d.). The Power of Images Vincent van
Representation (Chapter 1). Retrieved from Gogh. The
al Art https://eclass.asfa.gr/modules/document/file.p Starry Night.
4. Conceptual hp/AHT4108/Freedberg%20- 1889. Oil on
Art %20Power%20of%20Images%20ch%201.pdf canvas. 73.7
5. Full: 3 92.1 cm,
Deconstruction https://www.academia.edu/38145313/The_Po identify the
in Art wer_of_Images_Studies_in_the_History_and_ following:
Theory_of_Response_1989_Preface_to_the_ • Identify the
French_Edition_1998 subject
depicted in
the artwork.
• Determine
the medium
and
technique
used.
• Identify the
colors,
shapes,
lines, and
textures, and
note how
they are
organized.
• Decide
whether the
work is
successful,
and be
prepared to
defend that
judgment
with good
reasons
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5 Module 4 1. Painting: Gombrich, E.H. (n.d.) The Story of Art. Readings Discussion New media
Art Forms Techniques and Retrieved from forum artwork
MAR and Styles ia804700.us.archive.org/12/items/in.ernet.dli.2 proposal
11-16 Styles 2. Sculpture: 015.29158/2015.29158.The-Story-Of-Art.pdf In the
Traditional and painting
Contemporary The Getty Conservation Institute (1995). Leonardo da
Forms Historical Painting Techniques, Vinci. The
3. Photography: Materials, and Studio Practice. Retrieved Last Supper.
Artistic from c. 1495–98.
Approaches https://www.getty.edu/publications/resources/v Fresco. S.
4. Printmaking: irtuallibrary/0892363223.pdf Maria delle
Processes and Grazie,
Styles The National Gallery (2016-2024). How to Milan, Italy
5. Digital Art: 'read' a painting. Retrieved from 1. Explain
Evolution and https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/learning/tea What was
Impact chers-and-schools/teaching-english-and- the
drama/how-to-read-a-painting technique
used by da
International Center of Photography. (n.d.). A Vinci to give
Short History of Photography Retrieved from solidity to his
https://www.icp.org/browse/archive/collections figures and
/a-short-history-of-photography realism to
the space
The British Museum. (n.d.). Prints and around
Drawings. https://www.britishmuseum.org/our- them?
work/departments/prints-and-drawings 2. Identify
What were
Grau, O. (2003). Virtual Art: From Illusion to the shared
Immersion. The MIT Press. Retrieved from interests of
https://textinart.files.wordpress.com/2019/12/le artists during
onardo-oliver-grau-virtual-art_-from-illusion-to- the
immersion-2003-mit-press.pdf Renaissance
?
Preziosi, D. (n.d.). The Art of Art History. 3. Describe
Retrieved from How did da
https://www.academia.edu/36251998/PREZIO Vinci use
SI_The_Art_of_Art_History perspective
in his
Art in Theory 1900-2000: An Anthology of painting?
Changing Ideas" edited by Charles Harrison
and Paul Wood. Retrieved from
https://dokumen.pub/qdownload/art-in-theory-
19002000-an-anthology-of-changing-ideas-
2ndnbsped-978-0631227083.html
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6 Module 5 1. Traditional National Gallery of Art. (1997). Artists' Readings

Materials Artistic Pigments: A Handbook of Their History and Virtual field trip –
MAR and Materials Characteristics. Retrieved by choose your
18-23 Techniqu (Canvas, https://www.nga.gov/content/dam/ngaweb/res online museum,
es Pigments, etc.) earch/publications/pdfs/artists-pigments- choose an
2. Modern and vol3.pdf artwork that you
Experimental find interesting,
Art Materials The Museum of Modern Art. (n.d.). and explain in
3. Drawing Conserving Modern Paints. Retrieved from 100-300 words
Techniques https://www.moma.org/search/?query=Conser what made it
4. Painting ving+Modern+Paints interesting for you
Techniques in the context of
5. Sculpting The Getty. (n.d.). Drawing Techniques: materials and
Techniques Lessons, Tutorials, and Resources for Artists techniques.
and Illustrators (various topics, see search
results)
https://www.getty.edu/research/collections/sea
rch?q=Drawing+Techniques%3A+Lessons%2
C+Tutorials%2C+and+Resources+for+Artists+
and+Illustrators

Winsor & Newton. (n.d.). "Academy: Painting

Techniques (various topics). Retrieved from
https://www.winsornewton.com/row/?s=Paintin
g+Techniques

Caffin, C. H. (1922). "Modelling and Sculpture:

A Full Treatise on the Processes of Modelling
and Sculpture in the Many Media Used in the
Arts of Modeling and Sculpture." Charles
Scribner's Sons.Retrieved from
https://ia800404.us.archive.org/4/items/modelli
ngsculptu00toft/modellingsculptu00toft.pdf
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MAR DF 1 1.What does

18-23 it take to be
creative?
2. Are there
any specific
skill required
to be
creative?
In Van
Gogh’s
Vincent van
Gogh. The
Starry Night.
1889. Oil on
canvas. 73.7
3 92.1 cm,
identify the
following:
• Identify the
subject
depicted in
the artwork.
• Determine
the medium
and
technique
used.
• Identify the
colors,
shapes,
lines, and
textures, and
note how
they are
organized.
• Decide
whether the
work is
successful,
and be
prepared to
defend that
judgment
with good
reasons

7 Reading Week
HOLY WEEK BREAK
MAR
26-30
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8 Module 6 1. Composition Gombrich, E. H. (1961). "Art and Illusion: A Portfolio: Describe

APR 1- How and Design Study in the Psychology of Pictorial 1. Present a small Did you
6 Materials Principles Representation." Princeton University Press. package design and
Are 2. Spatial Retrieved from https://toaz.info/doc-view-2 containing a construct a
Organized Organization in familiar three
Art product, such as dimensional
3. Color Theory toothpicks or dry container for
and Application cereal in your a familiar
4. Texture and Facebook household
Pattern in Art portfolio. product?
5. The Role of 2. This container Does the
Contrast in Art must act as a product fit in
visual this
symbol for the container?
product inside, so Analyze
consider carefully Does your
its overall shape design
and the images include
placed on this simplified
shape. The name colors,
of the product forms, and
must be shapes? Did
prominently you use bold
displayed on the contrasts of
container. hue, value,
4. When your and
container has intensity?
been assembled, Does this
use tempera or help draw
acrylic to paint it. attention to
Use simplified your
colors and container?
shapes; do not
focus on small
details.
5. Place your
product in the
container. It
should fit
with no room to
spare.
9 Module 7 1. Studio Eisner, E. W. (2002). The Arts and the Readings Discussion Discussion
APR 8- How Art is Practices and Creation of Mind. Yale University Press. forum forum
13 Produced Workspaces Retrieved from Film showing:
in Various 2. Collaborative https://acurriculumjourney.files.wordpress.com Behind the News
Contexts Art Projects /2014/04/eisner-2003-the-arts-and-the- (2020). What is
3. Public Art creation-of-mind.pdf Art? Mona Lisa,
and Community Van Gogh & a
Engagement Banana Stuck to
4. Art in a Wall. Retrieved
Educational from
Settings https://youtu.be/4
5. Art in the ha9nY1HLOU?si
Digital Age =fbMlPFrguxp8O
s2r

TED (2015). Why

do we need
public art?
Retrieved from
https://youtu.be/y
BPm7DWrTbI?si
=cWZNuna8Bk4
HBcFw
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10 Module 8 1. Galleries Reiss, J. (2008). From Margin to Center: The Readings Discussion Discussion
How Art Is and Museums Spaces of Installation Art. Art Journal 67(1), Videos forum forum
APR Circulated 2. Art 24-35. Retrieved from
15-20 in Various Festivals and https://www.academia.edu/44164641/Art_Medi Film
Contexts Exhibitions a_Journal_of_Art_and_Media_Studies_no_19 showing:
3. Public Art What is art
Installations for? Alain de
4. Art in the Botton's
Online Space animated
5. Art guide | Art
Auctions and and design
Collecting (youtube.co
m)
11 Module 9 1. Art Woolf, J. (2023). Transfigurations of the Readings
How Art is Criticism and Commonplace: Hirst’s Tumbler, Virtual Tour:
APR Received Analysis Joyce’s Tap. Retrieved from https://artspaces.
22-27 2. Cultural https://eprints.whiterose.ac.uk/203096/1/huma kunstmatrix.com/
and Historical nities_12_00046.pdf en/exhibitions
Context in Art
Reception
3. The
Audience's
Role in
Interpreting
Art
4. Art
Appreciation
and Education
5. The Impact
of Public
Opinion on Art
12 Module 10 1. Emotional Bourdieu, P. (1993). The Field of Cultural Film showing:
APR How Art and Production: Essays on Art and Literature. TED-Ed (2015).
29- Affects Psychological Columbia University Press. Retrieved from Who decides
MAY 4 You Effects of Art https://www.researchgate.net/publication/2758 what art
2. Art and 47991_The_Field_of_Cultural_Production_Ess means?Retrieved
Well-being ays_on_Art_and_Literature AND Chapter 1- from
3. Art Therapy https://www.franklinevans.com/cooper/1993_b https://youtu.be/H
4. Social and ourdieu_fieldofculturalproduction.pdf oXyw909Qu0?si=
Cultural MzV1gNKMuFNK
Impact of Art Pyun
5. The Role of
Art in Social TEDx (2019).
Change The Value of Art
and How It Can
Impact Our Lives.
Retrieved from
https://youtu.be/1
vhVelFc67g?si=P
4cQb2UxsF-
3nB3o
APR DF 2 1. What are visual
29- arts?
MAY 4 2. In your own
words, define the
word artist.
3. Name one trait
all artists have in
common.
4. What are your
reasons for
studying art?

13 Knowledge Share with the

MAY 6- check class 3 things
11 that you’ve
learned during
the term.
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MAY CLASS
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READINGS:

Art in Theory 1900-2000: An Anthology of Changing Ideas" edited by Charles Harrison and Paul Wood. Retrieved from
https://dokumen.pub/qdownload/art-in-theory-19002000-an-anthology-of-changing-ideas-2ndnbsped-978-
0631227083.html

Bourdieu, P. (1993). The Field of Cultural Production: Essays on Art and Literature. Columbia University Press. Retrieved
from
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/275847991_The_Field_of_Cultural_Production_Essays_on_Art_and_Literature
AND Chapter 1-
https://www.franklinevans.com/cooper/1993_bourdieu_fieldofculturalproduction.pdf

Berger, J. (1972). Ways of Seeing. Retrieved from https://monoskop.org/images/9/9e/Berger_John_Ways_of_Seeing.pdf

This classic text explores the interpretation of art and the impact of different perspectives on our understanding of visual
culture.

Butler, J. (1990). Gender Trouble. Retrieved from https://selforganizedseminar.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/butler-

gender_trouble.pdf

Caffin, C. H. (1922). "Modelling and Sculpture: A Full Treatise on the Processes of Modelling and Sculpture in the Many
Media Used in the Arts of Modeling and Sculpture." Charles Scribner's Sons.Retrieved from
https://ia800404.us.archive.org/4/items/modellingsculptu00toft/modellingsculptu00toft.pdf

Dewey, J. (1958). Art as Experience (Chapter 1). Retrieved from https://sites.evergreen.edu/danceasart/wp-

content/uploads/sites/124/2015/09/Art-as-Experience-ch.1.pdf ) (Full book:
https://archive.org/details/deweyjohnartasanexperience/mode/2up?view=theater )

Eisner, E. W. (2002). The Arts and the Creation of Mind. Yale University Press. Retrieved from
https://acurriculumjourney.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/eisner-2003-the-arts-and-the-creation-of-mind.pdf

Freedberg, D. (n.d.). The Power of Images (Chapter 1). Retrieved from

https://eclass.asfa.gr/modules/document/file.php/AHT4108/Freedberg%20-%20Power%20of%20Images%20ch%201.pdf
Full:
https://www.academia.edu/38145313/The_Power_of_Images_Studies_in_the_History_and_Theory_of_Response_1989_
Preface_to_the_French_Edition_1998

Geertz, C. (1973). The Interpretation of Cultures. Retrieved from

https://edisciplinas.usp.br/pluginfile.php/5781397/mod_resource/content/1/Geertz_Clifford_The_Interpretation_of_Culture
s_Selected_Essays%20%281%29.pdf

Gombrich, E. H. (1961). Art and Illusion: A Study in the Psychology of Pictorial Representation. Princeton University
Press. Retrieved from https://toaz.info/doc-view-2

Gombrich, E.H. (n.d.) The Story of Art. Retrieved from

ia804700.us.archive.org/12/items/in.ernet.dli.2015.29158/2015.29158.The-Story-Of-Art.pdf
A comprehensive overview of art history, this book provides insights into various art movements and their cultural
contexts.

Goodman, N. (n.d.). Ways of Worldmaking. Retrieved from

https://monoskop.org/images/c/c5/Goodman_Nelson_Ways_of_Worldmaking_Harvester.pdf

Grau, O. (2003). Virtual Art: From Illusion to Immersion. The MIT Press. Retrieved from
https://textinart.files.wordpress.com/2019/12/leonardo-oliver-grau-virtual-art_-from-illusion-to-immersion-2003-mit-
press.pdf

International Center of Photography. (n.d.). A Short History of Photography Retrieved from

https://www.icp.org/browse/archive/collections/a-short-history-of-photography

National Gallery of Art. (1997). Artists' Pigments: A Handbook of Their History and Characteristics. Retrieved by
https://www.nga.gov/content/dam/ngaweb/research/publications/pdfs/artists-pigments-vol3.pdf
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Preziosi, D. (n.d.). The Art of Art History. Retrieved from

https://www.academia.edu/36251998/PREZIOSI_The_Art_of_Art_History

Reiss, J. (2008). From Margin to Center: The Spaces of Installation Art. Art Journal 67(1), 24-35. Retrieved from
https://www.academia.edu/44164641/Art_Media_Journal_of_Art_and_Media_Studies_no_19

The British Museum. (n.d.). Prints and Drawings. https://www.britishmuseum.org/our-work/departments/prints-and-

drawings

The Getty Conservation Institute (1995). Historical Painting Techniques,

Materials, and Studio Practice. Retrieved from
https://www.getty.edu/publications/resources/virtuallibrary/0892363223.pdf

The National Gallery (2016-2024). How to 'read' a painting. Retrieved from

https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/learning/teachers-and-schools/teaching-english-and-drama/how-to-read-a-painting

The Museum of Modern Art. (n.d.). Conserving Modern Paints. Retrieved from
https://www.moma.org/search/?query=Conserving+Modern+Paints

The Getty. (n.d.). Drawing Techniques: Lessons, Tutorials, and Resources for Artists and Illustrators (various topics, see
search results)
https://www.getty.edu/research/collections/search?q=Drawing+Techniques%3A+Lessons%2C+Tutorials%2C+and+Reso
urces+for+Artists+and+Illustrators

UPOU (n.d.). ARTS 1: Critical Perspectives in the Arts. Retrieved from https://sites.google.com/upou.edu.ph/arts-
1/overview-and-introduction?authuser=0

Winsor & Newton. (n.d.). "Academy: Painting Techniques (various topics). Retrieved from
https://www.winsornewton.com/row/?s=Painting+Techniques

Woolf, J. (2023). Transfigurations of the Commonplace: Hirst’s Tumbler,

Joyce’s Tap. Retrieved from https://eprints.whiterose.ac.uk/203096/1/humanities_12_00046.pdf
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Participation in the Discussion Forum
2. Submit the Knowledge Check Assessment.
3. Submit the Final Project.

Activity Percentage Due Date

Online portfolio 15% Feb 17
Discussion Forum 1(Modules 1 to 5) 35% March 23
Discussion Forum 2 (Modules 6 to 10) 35% May 4
Knowledge Check 15% May 11
Total 100%

GRADING SYSTEM

GRADING RUBRICS FOR THE COURSE REQUIREMENTS*

Set 1. Discussion Forum (DF) and Knowledge Check (KC) Posts
Answer to Guide Questions Score
Conceptual Understanding: Demonstrates a clear and deep understanding of the theory 25
and the “big ideas” presented in the modules
Connections: Makes appropriate, insightful and critical connections between the 20
issue/problem and the theory, practice and personal experience
Collaboration
Respond to main DF post of at least 2 fellow learners 15
Reactions/Replies to fellow learners who respond to your main post that show clear 10
understanding and analysis of the post being answered
Answers are well supported by theory/practice/personal experience 10
Writing skills
Writing shows clear and concise presentation of ideas and is free of grammar, spelling 10
errors. All written feedback, posts have a bibliography. Written work does not exhibit
plagiarized content and not generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI) robots.
Timeliness
Posts are timely/made during the period specified. 5
Courtesy/Netiquette
Shows respect to fellow learners' opinion and strict observance of netiquette. 5
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Set 2. Projects, Assignments, and

Exams
Score
Content: The required information is complete and when necessary is based on research/credible 40
sources. Cites bibliography and content is not plagiarized. Creativity, quality, and clarity of
presentation.
Conceptual Understanding: The analysis/discussion shows a clear understanding of the relevant 30
theories and concepts.
Writing Skills: Clear and concise presentation of ideas; writing is free of grammar and spelling 15
errors. Free from plagiarized content and not AI-generated content.
Timeliness: Submitted on time, not late. 15
*Scores highlighted for Set 1 and Set 2 will turn to negative scores per segment if the student violates any of
the categories in the grading rubric.

Example below:
Courtesy/Netiquette If violated, 5
becomes...
Shows respect to fellow learners' opinion and strict observance of netiquette. -5

General Guidelines
I. Discussion Forum (DF)

A. This is a graded requirement and illustrates your ATTENDANCE & PARTICIPATION.

B. No EXT Grade - Non-submission of a requirement will automatically mean zero portion of your grade and
will be computed accordingly.
C. Refer to Course Guide and MyPortal for details.
D. Minimum requirements for DF – post an answer with a minimum 100 to a maximum of 300 words
only and reply to main postings of at least 2 classmates with a minimum of 100 to a maximum of 300 words
per post. Exceeding the number of words would mean a deduction. This trains you to be concise. ALWAYS
cite your sources.
E. Non-participation in the discussion forum will automatically mean zero point for this portion of your
grade. Sending DF responses via email are not acceptable, since the purpose of posting in the DF is for you
to interact with your classmates and not only with the FIC. The discussion forum is an academic opportunity
to enhance critical thinking and team dynamics appreciated not only within the University but in real-world
settings.
F. The DF will only have one thread per module – This shall start with the FIC’s DF question for each module.
Having only one thread, we can focus on one issue at the same time, and have a more in-depth discussion of
the DF topic No other member of the class is authorized to open a new topic or separate thread. If you have
a slightly different idea you wish to discuss, formulate such idea in a manner that you can post to make it
relevant to the topic under discussion.
G. The FIC reserves the right to moderate the forum. This includes deletion of unsolicited and prohibited
posts that violate the academic standards of the University on top of the class General Guidelines stated
herein. Non-compliance of this rule will receive sanctions accordingly.

II. Exams, Assignments, and Project Submissions

A. This is a graded requirement for this course.

B. No EXT Grade - Non-submission of a requirement will automatically mean zero portion of your grade and
will be computed accordingly.
C. Refer to Course Guide and MyPortal for details.
D. Submission should be sent directly to each submission bin.
E. Submission, Email inquiry format - of the (1) email subject line and (2) document file name title –should
use the format below, using ALL CAPS:
i. Last Name, First Name of Student
ii. Student Number
iii. Course Code
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iv. Class Section

v. Class Project Name/Exam Name
vi. Individual or Group Work number – only if applicable
Example: CRUZ_JUAN_ 2020-12345_MMS194_MMS194_1_GROUP1

F. Page Set-up - Please use 8 ½” x 11” page set-up with a margin of 1” on all sides, single-spaced. Use Arial
font 11. Use MSWord.
G. Pagination – each page should be labeled using the submission format plus the page number located at
the extreme right side of the page:
Example: CRUZ_JUAN_ 2020-12345_MMS194_MMS197_1_GROUP1– PAGE 1 (for groups)
CRUZ_JUAN_ 2020-12345_MMS194_MMS197_1_PAGE 1 (individual)

III. Submission Standards

You are a student of one of the best universities in the Philippines. Please adhere to the highest academic
standards in your submissions. Apply grammar principles AND be concise when you share your thoughts
during discussions. Demonstrate that you have read and understood the topics. Personal comments based
on stock knowledge are not encouraged/not welcome. Summarize carefully using inclusive words and terms.
Share your ideas succinctly. Be open to new concepts and learn from each other. If there is a need to
express an opinion, cite your reference/s.

When you upload your posts to the discussion board, exams, or projects, ALWAYS follow the rules of
grammar, sentence construction, and netiquette. ALWAYS review your posts before uploading them. Always
follow instructions. Those who want to be leaders must first learn to follow.

Any form of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. Students suspected of cheating, leakage, plagiarism or
other forms of dishonesty will be approached by the FIC online. If proven guilty, the student/s will receive a
grade of 5.0. Further offences will be escalated to receive sanction from the University. Additionally, those
who are suspected of violating RA 8792 and RA 10175 will possibly be filed criminal charges.

Always reach out to your FICs if you have questions or clarifications about the course. This class is a safe
space for learning. Always aim for excellence because it is the way to live.

IV. Citing References

Follow the APA format for ALL citations. All plagiarized work will be sanctioned accordingly by the University
of the Philippines System.

V. Punctuality

Submit requirements on time.

VI. Supplemental References

In addition to the UP Online Library Services (Resources - Library (upou.edu.ph) you are encouraged to
share additional reading references with the class and highlight your reason for recommendation.

VII. Mid-Term Exam, Final Exam, and Projects

Details will be announced during the course. The FIC reserves the right to waive the final exam depending on
the individual and collective performance of the class.
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VIII. Study Tips and Guidelines

Start posting and answer the DF question as soon as possible at the start of each week of the module, not on
the last two days so as to have the opportunity to react to each other’s post.

You are encouraged to visit the course site at least twice weekly, interact with the class, and contribute your
ideas to the discussion threads uploaded by the Faculty Lecturer and respond to the ideas contributed by
your classmates.

Once the term has ended, communication on the Course Site will no longer be monitored. The class will
follow the corresponding deadlines of the course requirements accordingly.
AGAIN, please be guided and manage your time accordingly.

MOST IMPORTANTLY, have fun sharing your creative ideas in class!

CONTACT INFORMATION

Dr. Ruth Rodriguez, Faculty-in-Charge

I am an artist, founder of an e-commerce company, and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts in London. My
work examines how to further support craftspeople and entrepreneurs through communication and Artificial
Intelligence technology. I hope to present a myriad of options for designing communication tools that are
inclusive and promote regenerative growth in the cultural and creative industries.

I encourage the class to reach me at ruth.rodriguez@upou.edu.ph for all class-related inquiries. To learn
more about my work, visit https://rbrodriguez.xyz
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ARTS 1 ASSIGNMENT PACK

DF PRE-WORK ACTIVITY: ESTABLISHING AN ONLINE PORTFOLIO (OP) 15%

Each one of you is a practitioner in your own right regardless of the discipline that you are now engaged in.
For this requirement, which would constitute 15 percent of your grade, each one of you will establish an Online
Portfolio to show your artworks via Facebook Page.

Take the following steps in creating your OP:

1. Create a Facebook page. See example facebook.com/chiquirodriguezinc

2. Write a brief introduction of your page to give the public an idea of what your art theme is about.
3. Upload at least one (1) artwork to your Facebook page. You may upload to a maximum of five (5)
artworks. For each artwork, please include the title of your artwork, year created, medium, and
artist name.
4. Set your Facebook page available to the public.
5. Invite your friends to view and comment about your new media artwork/s on your Facebook page.
The more comments and fans the better.
6. Submit the Facebook page link of your OP to the dedicated DF space so that your peers will
be able to comment also.
7. React to 2 of your classmates’ online portfolio.

DISCUSSION FORUM (DF)

A requirement in Arts 1 is your participation in the discussion forum.

Make sure that your analyses are thorough, indicative of the scholar that you are, and that your posts are
well-crafted and substantive. To me, what matters are your thoughts and opinions. Do not quote from
others. Cite your references.

DF 1 (DF) 35%
1.What does it take to be creative?
2. Are there any specific skill required to be creative?
3. In Van Gogh’s Vincent van Gogh. The Starry Night. 1889. Oil on canvas. 73.7 3 92.1 cm, identify
the following:
• Identify the subject depicted in the artwork.
• Determine the medium and technique used.
• Identify the colors, shapes, lines, and textures, and note how they are organized.
• Decide whether the work is successful, and be prepared to defend that judgment with good reasons

DF 2. (DF) 35%
1. What are visual arts?
2. In your own words, define the word artist.
3. Name one trait all artists have in common.
4. What are your reasons for studying art?

KNOWLEDGE CHECK (KC) 15%

Share with the class 3 things that you’ve learned during the term.

Best of luck to all of you and have a productive term!