Contemporary

Philippine Arts from

the Regions
Significance of Using Available
Materials and Applying Techniques

Quarter 2
Module 3
Most Essential Learning Competency:
Explicates the use of materials and application of techniques
 EXPECTATIONS

You will explicate the use of materials and application of techniques.

Specifically, this module will help you to
 analyze the importance of using available art materials and techniques in
creating an artwork;
 elevate one’s sense of appreciation for artworks made out of locally based
materials;
 apply basic contemporary art techniques on available art materials.

Let us start your journey in learning more on using art material

usage and technique application. I am sure you are ready and
excited to answer the Pretest. Smile and cheer up!

PRETEST

Directions: Choose the letter of the word that best completes the statement.
1. Contemporary artists use ________ materials to form creative artworks.
a. cultured c. recycled
b. limited d. trashed

2. ________ materials are combined with modern mediums to show creative

forms.
a. Foreign c. Modern
b. Indigenous d. Recent

3. ________ is created by applying gouache to paper.

a. Collage c. Frottage
b. Decalcomania d. Montage

4. ________ is a painting technique commonly used by Pacita Abad.

a. Decoupage c. Minimalism
b. Digital Application d. Trapunto

5. Art production requires the artist to apply appropriate __________.

a. access c. techniques
b. effort d. time

2
 LOOKING BACK TO YOUR LESSON

Direction: Let’s play 4 Pics 1 Word – Contemporary Arts Edition. Simply, unlock the
words as described by the following illustrations.

1. __ __ __ W __ __ __ 2. __ __ __ __ R __

3. __ __ __ E __ __ __ __ __ 4. __ __ __ __ __ __ __ U __
(left to right) MANILA. CPAR students. 2019. CPAR. RSSTHS. Photo by Ma. Aurora T. Colorado. February 14, 2019

BRIEF INTRODUCTION

Some people claim that artists are born, not made. However, in this world of
beauty and aesthetic, everyone can be a potential art enthusiast. Like no other young
artist, your hand can definitely create something out of nothing. With the right
planning and choosing of materials at hand, you can surely bring out that creative
side of yours. Can you imagine how existing and abundant materials be used for
artwork? Can you figure out techniques that you will probably apply for exploration?
Well, this lesson will help you understand why the use of available materials really
matters in contemporary arts. Likewise, it will raise your level of appreciation for basic
contemporary art techniques employed in art installation and creation.

3
DISCUSSIONS

Lesson Significance of Using Available

Materials and Applying
1 Techniques

Significance of Using Available Materials for Artwork

1. Contributes meaning and aids understanding
Materials educe response and evoke implication. Any medium used by
the artist in his/her work insinuates message. Whether high or less valued,
simple or compound materials, all of these bring variety of associations that are
relevant to content and meaning.
2. Changes perception and level of appreciation
Having an idea about the materials used in an artwork will impact the
audience. Respect for art and higher appreciation for it will likely occur once
materials and techniques coincide with form and content. It will draw out
internal and external links that can be attributed to not only the artist but also
the community, he/she belongs.
3. Increases cultural value
The use of indigenous materials in creating artworks promotes one’s high
regard to culture and heritage. Products made out of local materials stimulate
not only quality but also worth and pride.
4. Enlivens one’s creativity
The use of readily available materials in art creation was an advantage for
early Filipino artists. As time passed by, this work has started to lose its essence.
Although technology is a boom today, the use of available and local materials for
artwork still offers vast explorations and boosts creativity.
5. Interests collectability and marketing
Innovative yet resourceful artworks are hot in the eyes of art enthusiasts
and designers. Using available materials bombard impression for valuable and
marketable art choices.

4
Types of Art Technique
1. Collage - It is a technique made by sticking various flat elements like printed
illustrations and photographs into a flat surface.
2. Decalcomania - It is the application of gouache to a surface of a material like
metal, glass, and canvas.
3. Decoupage - It is done by decorating an object by gluing cutouts of paper then
coating it with transparent varnish.
4. Frottage - This art is obtained through rubbing a crayon or a pencil on a piece
of paper over an object or image.
5. Montage - It is a technique of making a picture placed overlapping another
picture or design in order to form a blend.
6. Trapunto - This quilting technique makes a raised design or area on a cloth or
other materials.
7. Digital Application - It is the used of digital technology in order to create a
new media art or presentation.

Importance of Using Art Techniques

1. Resembles originality of an artist’s work
Techniques and styles are aspects that define the signature of an artist.
Contemporary artists strive hard to work on it to establish identity of their
artwork.
2. Helps an artist create his/her own masterpiece with confidence
One important factor in driving an artist’s confidence is through the
technique he/she employs. It gives additional motivation to enjoy and express
himself/herself. Likewise, the more he/she acquires knowledge from both
experience and observation, the more he/she gains confidence.
3. Features specific period of time for an artwork’s style and technique
Artworks of the same style often belong to the same era or movement.
Although contemporary artists are inspired to do works that reflect the past,
their masterpieces do not originally belong to that era but merely resemble a
part of history.
4. Explores the use of combined or mixed materials
As artists study their own technique, they contemplate and later on
experiment the application of multifaceted features. Most of the time, it centers
on choosing immersive experiences that widen artists’ selection of medium.

5
 ACTIVITIES
Activity 1.1. Jumbled Words

Direction: Unscramble the key words that signify the importance of using available
materials in artwork. Indicate your answer on the blank provided after each box.
Then, answer the discussion questions.

1.____________ 6. _________

2. __________ 7. 7._________

3. ___________ 8. _________

4. ___________ 9. _________

5.

5. ___________ 5. ___________ 10. ________

6
1. Why is it essential for contemporary artists to master the use of their chosen
medium?
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________

2. In art production, why is technique important?

___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
3. Technique and material are inseparable. Why?

___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________

ACTIVITIES
Activity 1.2. Art Critiquing
Direction: Describe the artworks below by filling out the box beside each picture.

Type of Art: _________________

Subject Matter: _____________
Materials Used:
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
Significance of Materials
Used:
_____________________________
_____________________________
STEM 1201 Batch 2019. Wine bottle painting. RSSTHS. _____________________________
Photo by Ma. Aurora T. Colorado, October 10, 2018.
_____________________________
_____________________________
Type of Art: _________________
Subject Matter: _____________
Materials Used:
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
Significance of Materials
Used:
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
Daryl Ray B. Saluta. 2018. Bayong bag painting. RSSTHS. _____________________________
Photo by Ma. Aurora T. Colorado. September 20, 2018.
_____________________________

7
 Type of Art: _________________
Subject Matter: _____________
Materials Used:
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
Significance of Materials
Used:
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
ABM 1204B Batch 2019. 2018. Rock art. RSSTHS.
Photo by Ma. Aurora T. Colorado. September 20, 2018.
_____________________________
_____________________________

ACTIVITIES
Activity 1.3. Costume-designing

Direction: If you are to create a costume for your school’s Ginoo at Binibining
Malikhain, what design are you going to make? What available materials and
techniques will you use and apply? Draw/sketch and color it in a bond paper/or any
available paper and attach it to the printed module (for modular modality). You may
ask the ideas of your family regarding this task. After creating your own design, answer
the given questions. Be guided by the given sample. Then, post your work in the class’
Google classroom (for blended learning modality).

Title of Artwork: ________________________________

Artist: __________________________________________
Medium/Materials: _____________________________
Technique Used: ________________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
Process of Making the Artwork: __________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
Implication of the Materials and Techniques Used:
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
_______________
Rose Ann Capote. 2019. Costume designing using local materials. RSSTHS. Photo by Ma. Aurora T. Colorado. November 15, 2019.

8
Rubric for Costume-designing

OBTAINED
CRITERIA DESCRIPTION POINTS POINTS

Originality The student was able to design a costume

that is unique and imaginative. 10

Creativity The design was created artistically using

10
his/her own design.
Resourcefulness The student was able to use available local
5
materials innovatively.
Technique The student demonstrated mastery of a
5
rendering technique.
Total 30

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Directions: Make an interpretative statement about the abstract painting by
answering the questions below.

1. What do you think are the objects used

in the painting?
______________________________________
_____________________________________.
2. What is the significance of using
available materials employed by the
painter?

________________________________________
________________________________________
_______________________________________.
3. What technique did the artist employ?

______________________________________
______________________________________
_____________________________________.
4. What is your interpretation about the
paint?

______________________________________
______________________________________
_____________________________________.
ABM 1204B Batch 2020. CPAR Class. Abstract painting. Acrylic on canvas. 12x16cm. RSSTHS. Photo by Ma. Aurora T. Colorado

9
 REMEMBER

 Contemporary artists utilize a broad range of materials and techniques,

depending on availability.
 Appropriate techniques are considered keys and biggest influencers to
form, content, and innovation.

POST TEST
Direction: Analyze the statements below and encircle the letter of the word/s that
best complete the sentence.
1. Any medium or material used by an artist insinuates a specific ______.
a. Content c. Message
b. Meaning d. Perspective
2. Contemporary artists utilize a broad range of materials depending on
___________.
a. Availability c. Handiness
b. Convenience d. Readiness
3. Appropriate ________ are the best fit to form, content, and innovation.
a. Method c. Skill
b. Performance d. Technique
4. Using available materials basically contributes meaning and aids ________ to
an artwork.
a. Kindness c. Understanding
b. Knowledge d. View
5. Filipino _______ is promoted through consideration of indigenous materials
in art making.
a. Culture c. Practice
b. Life d. Tradition
6. ____________ is a combination or collection of images and printed
illustrations that are stick on a single surface.
a. Collage c. Mosaic
b. Collection d. Tapestry

10
7. ____________is the craft of decorating objects and items with paper cutouts.

a. Decorative Art c. Graffiti

b. Decoupage d. Installation
8. Not only in artworks, ___________ is used in photography or film to make a
whole out of fragmented and overlapping images.
a. Cutaway c. Montage
b. Cross Cutting d. Quick Transition

9. Pacita Abad is known for ____________ type of technique in arts.

a. Architectural Photograph c. Trapunto
b. Painting d. Whimsical Collage
10. More generally, ____________ emerged through the application of technology
in art production.
a. Concept Art c. Earth Art
b. Digital Art d. Minimalism

11