Critiquing Materials & Techniques
A Grade 12 lesson on Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions.
Lesson Overview
This section provides the foundational context for the lesson. It outlines the core standards, learning competencies, and specific objectives (Knowledge, Skills, Attitude, and Values) that guide the entire learning experience. Understanding these goals is the first step to successfully teaching and learning how to critique contemporary art.
Content Standard
The learner demonstrates understanding of the relationship between techniques/performance practices and the promotion and preservation of contemporary arts.
Performance Standard
The learner applies research skills to propose viable strategies for promoting and preserving contemporary Philippine art forms from the regions.
Learning Competency (MELC)
Critiques available materials and appropriate techniques (Code: CAR11/12TPP-0c-e-12).
Learning Objectives (KSA-V)
🧠 Knowledge (Understanding)
Explain the criteria for evaluating the appropriateness of materials and techniques in various forms of Philippine contemporary art.
🛠️ Skills (Analyzing)
Analyze and compare the use of materials and techniques in selected contemporary artworks from different regions of the Philippines.
❤️ Attitude
Show open-mindedness and respect when evaluating artistic choices made by contemporary artists.
🇵🇭 Values (Makabansa)
Value the resourcefulness and ingenuity of Filipino artists in utilizing local/indigenous materials and modern techniques to create meaningful works.
Lesson Flow & Methodology
Interactive Lesson Timeline
This is the interactive heart of the lesson plan. The total 110-minute session is broken down into distinct phases. Click on each phase below to expand it and see the specific activities for both the teacher and the learners. This step-by-step guide ensures a structured and engaging classroom experience from introduction to assessment.
Time Allocation
The Critique Framework
How to Evaluate Art
This section details the core intellectual tool of the lesson: a three-part framework for critiquing contemporary art. Instead of relying on subjective feelings, this framework provides concrete criteria—Effectiveness, Resourcefulness/Sustainability, and Cultural Relevance—for a structured and insightful analysis. Explore each card to understand the key questions to ask when evaluating an artist's choice of materials and techniques.
1. Effectiveness
Does the chosen material and technique successfully bring the artist's concept to life? Does the final form effectively convey the intended message or emotion?
2. Resourcefulness & Sustainability
Did the artist use locally available, indigenous, or recycled materials? Does the choice of material show ingenuity and an awareness of its environmental or community impact?
3. Cultural Relevance
Does the material or technique have roots in Filipino traditions or heritage? Does it comment on a contemporary social or cultural issue relevant to the Philippines?
Learning Resources
Tools for Teaching and Learning
Effective teaching requires the right resources. This section lists all the necessary references and materials needed to conduct the lesson, from official curriculum guides to the physical items required for classroom activities. It serves as a practical checklist for lesson preparation.