Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions

Teaching Guide for Principles of Design & Form, Content, and Context

Date: December 5-7, 2017

Days: Tuesday & Thursday

CONTENT PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN & FORM, CONTENT, AND CONTEXT

The learner demonstrates appreciation of contemporary art forms,
CONTENT
found in the various regions by understanding the works in term of their
STANDARDS
form (elements and principles), content, and context.
The learner presents a form of integrated contemporary art based on
PERFORMANCE the region of his/her choice.
STANDARDS e.g. choreography, musical instrument, literary and music
composition, visual design, and/or theatrical performance
The learner:
1. Identifies various contemporary art forms and their practices
LEARNING
from the various regions CAR11/12IAC-0a-1
COMPETENCIES
2. Classifies various art forms found in the Philippines
CAR11/12IAC-0b-2
At the end of the lesson, the learner will be able to:
1. Recalls that the principles of design form the overall structure of
the arts
2. Integrate the principles of design with varied situations other
than art
3. Analyzes the design of a musical instrument
4. Give specific examples for form, content, and context
SPECIFIC LEARNING
5. Critique an artwork based on the three key elements
OUTCOMES
6. Recalls the elements of arts as a means to create contemporary
art forms.
7. Identify the three key elements in understanding a work of art
8. Gives specific examples of artworks for each key element
9. Critiques a painting based on the three key elements
10. Plans and presents a mini-group presentation based on the three
key elements.
TIME ALLOTMENT 240 minutes (2 meetings per week; 120 minutes per meeting)

MATERIALS Photos, videos of artworks (if available)

LCD projector and computer (if available)
RESOURCES Web resources, books, articles, authentic data
Benavides-Perez, A. (2016), Philippine Contemporary Arts: Expressions
and Experimentations; Brilliant Creations Publishing, Inc.
REFERENCES Benavides-Perez, A. (2016), Philippine Contemporary Arts: Expressions
and Experimentations Teacher’s Guide; Brilliant Creations Publishing,
Inc.

Lesson Outline
 Introduction: Review on Elements of Art (10 minutes)
 Motivation: 4 Concrete Examples of Principles of design (20 minutes)
 Instructions/ Delivery: (10 minutes)
 Practice: Example of subject of Art (30 minutes)
 Evaluation: Homework: Answer the Related Activity 1.2 (30 minutes)
 Enrichment: Reflection and recitation (20 minutes)

Introduction (5 minutes)
1. Recall on the different elements of art.

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 2. Let the students give concrete examples for each element. If possible, use
contemporary artworks as examples. Cite also some examples from different art forms,
and not just visual design per se.
3. Let them observe the surroundings. Make them point out actual samples of art
elements inside the classroom (e.g., singing an octave to represent an ascending line).
4. “Subject is the voice; elements are the words.”

Motivation (5 minutes)
1. Show the pictures you have prepared in the assignment. Ask them if they find the
pictures aesthetically pleasing.
2. If all or majority of the students say no, ask them what they think is wrong with the
pictures. Then, let them put more elements to the pictures.
3. Ask the students if the pictures became aesthetically pleasing after the addition of
elements.
4. Conclude the exercise by saying that the original pictures are not aesthetically
pleasing enough because each element is alone in the picture. Therefore, for an
artwork to be a true piece of art; one must know how to execute the principles of
design.
 Present a painting to the students.
 Ask them how they evaluated the painting. What are the factors they considered?

Instruction (30 minutes)

1. State the basic and the significance of principles of design. Emphasize that design
does not only occur in art, but in other fields as well, such as politics, economics, and
more.
2. Discuss the one principle at a time. Give concrete examples for each element (You
may use the paintings pp. 9-11, but regional examples are better). If possible, cite
other examples not related to art (e.g., world affairs, where you can discuss events
that deal with harmony among neighboring countries. You may also mention the
opposite of harmony, which is discord and what happens in this state. Provide solutions
if you please.)
a) Harmony
b) Unity
c) Rhythm
d) Proportion
e) Balance or Symmetry
f) Movement
3. Discuss one key element at a time. Give concrete examples for each element. If
possible, use contemporary artworks. Do not forget to cite examples from different art
categories, and not just visual design per se.

Practice (30 minutes)

1. Play a tune or song using a guitar. Then, ask the students what principle of design is
most prevalent in the tune/song.
2. Proceed to the activity. Prop the guitar onto a chair and let students analyze it. Make
sure that they will point out the principles of design present in the guitar and their
significance (e.g., The 7 strings running parallel to each other are stretched tightly to
be plucked or strummed by the guitarist. The front view shows a formal, perfect
balance between the two sides.)
3. Answers will vary for this activity. However, make sure that the students apply the
lesson in answering the activity. Let the students share their answer in class.
4. For evaluation of each group presentation, use the rubrics below.

Excellent Competent Needs

Improvement
Knowledge
Understanding of
the theme

Thinking
Concept-centered
on the theme
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 Communication
Imaginative and
effective
Presentation
Use of visual aids,
set, and props are
appropriate and
effective

Enrichment (30 minutes)

1. Ask the students what principles of design are present in each picture.
2. Let the students identify the significance of principles, not just in art, but in every field in
the world.
“Elements are the words; the principles are the syntax”
 Present at least ten Philippine contemporary artworks in the class.
 Let the students identify the form, content, and context of each painting.
“Every work of art has form, content, and context. If it lacks one key element, it is
not an art”

Evaluation (30 minutes)

 Summative Test- Chapter Test: Contemporary Arts (40 items)

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