HUMANITIES 101: Course Syllabus

Course Title Introduction to the Humanities

Course No. Humanities 1
School Year & Semester
Faculty
Department Humanities
College College of Arts and Social Sciences
Consultation Period
Course Pre-requisite None
Course Description
The course provides the students with a working knowledge of the meaning and
importance of the arts as process of the creative imagination in dynamic interaction with
a society. Its purpose is to develop deeper understanding of the human personality in
the context of global and national development such that in the process, ones
appreciation for his/her cultural heritage is enhanced.
Course Goals
1. What is the value of art in mans life?
2. How is art related to society?
3. How does the language of art facilitate critical appreciation and enhance cultural
breadth and human experience?
Learning Outcomes
A. Cognitive
Define Humanities
Discuss the value and functions of art in mans life
Distinguish the different art forms and their respective qualities (elements and
principles)
Determine the distinctive qualities of art works and interpret accordingly
B. Psychomotor
Use language of the arts in discussion / appreciation of art works
Experiment on familiar mediums of art
React critically to artistic events/development in the community
C. Affective
Express understanding and appreciation of the different arts in relation to their socio-
historical milieu
Manifest understanding of cultural differences in the critical appreciation of art works
Demonstrate love of country through literacy of Philippine Art.

Course Requirements
And Grading System
A. Course Requirements
Written Exam
Portfolio
Projects
Occasional Papers
Oral Presentation
B. Grading System
Assessment and Evaluation
Traditional Assessment
Rubrics
Portfolio
Grading
Written Exams 35%
Project/Portfolio 25%
Oral Presentation 15%
Attendance, participation 10%
Others (papers, quizzes) 15%
Total 100%
Course Policies
A student with 20% absences of the total number of hours would
automatically be dropped from the course
Non-compliance of any of the requirements would mean an incomplete grade
Failure to accomplish any of the course requirements would mean an incomplete
grade.

Course Content
Overview
Topics:
A. Understanding the Arts: Its meaning and importance
1. The value of art
2. The Nature of Art
3. Functions of art
4. Art and aesthetics
B. Horizons of meanings
1. The artists perspective
2. The perceivers perspective
C. Art and society
1. The milieu and environment of art
2. The specific forces of art
3. The development of art in Philippine society

D. The Forms of Art and Style
D.1. Visual arts
Painting and related arts (drawing, printmaking, photography)
a. medium and processes / techniques
b. elements and organization
c. styles/ movements
Sculpture
a. medium and processes / techniques
b. elements and organization
c. styles/ movements
Architecture
a. medium and processes / techniques
b. elements and organization
c. styles/ movements
D. 2. Auditory
a. Music
Musical instruments
Human voice
Elements and Organization
Style/ movements
D.3. Literature and the Combined Arts
Literature
a. medium and processes / techniques
b. elements and organization
c. style / styles
Dance
a. medium and processes / techniques
b. elements and organization
c. style / styles
Theater arts, cinema and other media arts
a. medium and processes / techniques
b. elements and organization
c. style / styles
Course References
Primary Reference:
1. Cerbo, S., Gonong, G., Morales G., Roman, L. The Arts: An introduction to the
Humanities. Manila, 2010
Additional References:
Arnold, Nellie. The Interrelated Arts in Leisure, Perceiving and Creating. St.
Louise: Mosby Co. 1976
Ballo, Guido. The Critical Eye. A New Approach to Art Appreciation. London:
WH Ltd., 1969
De Leon, Felipe Jr. On Art, Man and Nature, Selected Readings in Humanities.
QC: Jingle Clan Pub. 1978
Doermer, Max. The Materials of Artists. London: Rupert Hart Davies, 1963
Dudley, Faricy and Rice. The Humanities. New York: Mc Graw-Hill, 1978
Humanities: Art and Society Handbook. QC: CHED-TPH, SS&CD, UP CAL
Foundation Inc. 1998
Ortiz, Ma. Aurora et al. Art: Perception and Appreciation. Manila, UE, 1976
Van de Bogart, Doris. Introduction to the Humanities. New York: Barnes and
Noble, 1970
Zulueta, Francisco M. The Humanities. Manila National Bookstore, 1994
Additional Materials
Tuklas Sining, CCP Publications
CDs, DVDs, other digital media
Readings on the Arts