Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions

Philippine Contemporary Arts: Experimentations and Digitalization

Directions. In a separate sheet of paper, write
the corresponding letter of
the correct answer in each of the item given
below.
1. The largest trick art in Asia can be found in
which major Philippine city?
A. CEBU C.
GENERAL SANTOS
B. DAVAO D.
QUEZON
2. This type of film is oftentimes called as art
film.
A. ACTION FILM C. INDIE
4. El Gamma Penumbra is a group that is well-
known for ________.
A. DANCING C.
POP ART
B. MUSIC D.
SHADOW PLAY
5. The prestigious award to be given during the
Cinemalaya Philippine Independent
Film Festival.
A. BALANGHAI AWARD C. MMFF
B. FAMAS AWARD D.
STAR AWARD
6. Paintings done most of the time in walls, façade,
or concrete fences of a structure.
A. CANVASS
7. In the field of architecture, CAD stands for
_________.
A. COMPUTER AID DESIGN C. COMPUTER
ASSESSED DESIGN
B. COMPUTER ALIGNED DESIGN D. COMPUTER
ASSIGNED DESIGN

8. What international contest did El Gamma

Penumbra won?
A. AMERICA’S GOT TALENT C. EUROPE’S
GOT TALENT
B. ASIA’S GOT TALENT D. THE
TALENT SHOW
10. A place in a community which is the starting
point of experimental art forms.
A. HOUSEHOLD C.
THEATER
B. CHURCH D.
PARKS
11. Optical art is better known as _______.
A. 3D ART
C. CONTEMPORARY ART
B. CLASSICAL ART D.
STREET ART
12. Innovation in lights and sounds production
started in _______.
13. This is considered as the “new medium”.
A. INNOVATION C. HIGH TECHNOLOGY
B. DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY D. INNOVATIVE
TECHNOLOGY
14. For visual design using digital technology,
below are some programs except:
A. ADOBE PHOTOSHOP C. MYSPACE
B. INKSPACE D. MS PAINT
15. This type of art allows the spectator to be
literally part of the artwork.
A. APPRECIATIVE C. PARTICIPATIVE
B. INTERACTIVE D. SPECULATIVE
Activity 1.1 “Picture Analysis” - Sinulog Festival earned its
prestige and fame
in the passage of time. It is well-known as the “Grandest
Festival” in the Philippines. The image labelled A was taken in
the 1980’s while the image labelled B was in the late 2000’s.
Observe each image closely and write your observations in
terms of costumes, props, choreography, etc. Use a separate
sheet of paper for your answer.
 Experimentat
ions
The best way to keep a work of art
fresh and exciting is through
experimentation. It consists of several
trial-and-error attempts until the
result is achieved. Thus, the outcomes
are original, unique, and innovative
productions. Take for example the
images in activity 5.1. The
performances of the different
contingents of Sinulog Festival are
by-products of experimentations and
innovations. Another example is the
shadow play group El Gamma
Penumbra’s performance in Asia’s
Got Talent. The group has won the
In, experimental cinema, there are
independent films, better known as indie
films. This kind of film is usually produced
with (sometimes without) a relatively small
production outfit, thus, requiring the
minimal production budget. It is also called
art film for it bears the filmmaker’s
personal artistic vision. CCP has created the
Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film
Festival. This festival showcases various
indie films during the months of July and
August where ten filmmakers compete for
the prestigious Balanghai Award.
 In visual design, performance art (also called art in
action or “happenings”) is usually done in public where
an artist or several members perform artwork on-
thespot. If the project is done on a sidewalk or part of
the street, it is temporary. Artists are also allowed to
paint along cemented fences or walls of institutions
where their murals can remain permanent. This type of
art is also rampant in many schools here in Cebu and
the neighboring provinces. Usually, a paint company in a
form of sponsorship partnered with the artist would
make this project possible. Parks have been the starting
point of experimental art forms, like the lights and sound
show which is popular in the major cities in the country.
This innovative production started in France in the
Digitalization
 Innovations of digital technology
has given rise to new directions in
the arts.
To enjoy arts, we do not even
have to get out of our seat.
Instantaneously, we can easily
download them through several apps
and sites. Social media has greatly
helped in propagating arts.
Digital technology is the new medium. It has solved many
challenges of the
artists from the previous decades in all art forms to
enhance, supplement, or
sometimes , replace the content, form, and style of their
works. Take for example in
the field of architecture and design, The CAD (Computer Aid
Design) has taken over
and replaced the work of a draftsman. This program does
the architectural or
engineering drawings of the professional architect or
engineer that will become the
blueprint for construction resulting to more efficient
production in hitting the target
date.
Digital technology is
the new medium. It has solved many
challenges of the artists from the previous
decades in all art forms to enhance,
supplement, or sometimes , replace the
content, form, and style of their works. Take
for example in the field of architecture and
design, The CAD (Computer Aid Design) has
taken over and replaced the work of a
draftsman. This program does the
architectural or engineering drawings of the
In visual design, there are variations
of software programs that can be
used which will allow you to create
digital art. Some software programs
are InkScape, GIMP, MS Paint, and
Adobe Photoshop. To create video
productions, there are Windows
Movie Maker, Sony Vegas, Adobe
Premiere, Adobe After Effects, and
Macro Media Flash. 3D animation can
Interactive art is one notable innovation in experimental art. In
this type of
art, the spectator can literally be part of the artwork. Oftentimes. The
intensity of
the art depends on the participation and interpretation of the spectator.
Optical art
is the most popular kind of interactive art or better known as “3D art” or
“trick
art”.Guhit Visual Arts Group – a former university based visual arts group
pioneered in the 3D art in our country. It consists of artist who have
masterminded the
works in Manila trick art
museums like Tutuban
Virtual Zoo and Seriland
Trick Art Museum. Several
trick art museums have
opened in the country, with
a small number nestling in
Metro Manila, two in
Boracay and in Cebu. The
In literature, there are e-
books, animated poetry,
interactive fiction, and
hypertext fiction and poetry.
Frank G. Rivera, a theater
director and playwright,
popularized a poetry series
that is written and read on
mobile phones called
“textula”.
 Choreography also uses
technology for dance
notations and interactive
techniques, breeding a new
form of choreographic
practice. Social media also
helped a lot in getting a
broader scope of audience in
showcasing different kinds of
choreography.
Musicians nowadays use digital
music to devise new forms of
expression.
Technology is being utilized for
recording, mixing, storing,
editing, and performing
music. Music broadcasting can
easily be accessed by listener
through apps like
Soundcloud and Spotify. Thus,
local musicians are now able to
reach a larger
Theater and cinema use technology to
enhance and innovate visual, lighting
and sound effects together with the
performers onstage or on the screen.
Digital technology has changed the art
scenery in creating multimedia forms. It
is the new medium of the arts.
Activity 1.2 “Best of Cebu 3D Art”
Choose from either of the following subjects:
heritage, iconic person, indigenous material,
events, places, or structure that is best known
here in the island of Cebu. What you need: 1
short bond paper, marking tools, any coloring
materials

What to do: Create only one 3D artwork

(optical art or trick art) of your choice from the
given subjects above. Be creative, innovative,
and efficient. The artwork must embody the
essence and richness of Cebuano culture and
its people that is worthy to be proud of.
Activity 1.3 Discuss briefly and precisely
the following points. Use a separate sheet
of paper for your answers. Your answers
will have a corresponding point.
(10pts= substantial answers, 7pts=
somewhat substantial, 5pts=
unsubstantial answers).
1. How have the social media helped in
making each art form more popular at
present than the previous decades?
2. How has digitalization affected the arts
in your region?
Activity 1.4 In a separate sheets of short bond paper, write a
production
plan for the following scenario.

The Scenario: You will be preparing for a grand festival. Your

participation is that
you will manage and choreograph one contingent that will join
the Sinulog Festival
in 2021. Take into consideration to incorporate multimedia and
integrative art as
part of the total production value. The contingent will be
composed of 200
participants.

Here are some important guidelines:

1. Explain your plan step-by-step, from planning and preparation