Republic of the PhilippinesBULACAN AGRICULTURAL STATE COLLEGE

San Ildefonso, Bulacan

COURSE OUTLINEFirst Semester, A. Y. 2010-2011

I. Course Code: Humanities 100

II. Course Title: Introduction to Humanities

III. Course Description: This course deals with the understanding, enjoyment and expression of feelings and ideas through the different forms of arts. It includes theories and principles of aesthetics and exposes the students to some activities essential to the appreciation of art.

IV. Credit Unit: 3 units

V. Pre-requisite: none

VI. Contact Hours: (3-hour lecture/week=54 hours)

VII. Course Objectives:At the end of the semester, the students shall be able to:

1. Acquire comprehensive understanding of the vision, mission, goals and objectives of the college.

2. Internalize the vision, mission, goals and objectives of the college to achieve excellence in education.

3. Develop his ability to perceive, understand and appreciate what the artist intends to put into a particular creation/work of art.

4. Develop student's creative self-expression.5. Encourage his worthy use of leisure hours by exploring new forms of arts and

preserving Filipino heritage.6. Develop a critical and analytical mind through art appreciation.7. Enrich student's life along arts and culture, the essence of fine and beautiful living.

VIII. Course Contents:A. Preliminaries:

1. College and the Institute1.1 History of the Institute and BASC1.2 Vision, mission, goals and objectives of BASC1.3 Definition of Humanities1.4 Roles of Humanities in Man's Life

B. Arts1. Definition, nature and importance of arts2. The subject of Art3. Functions of Art4. Ways of presenting the art subject5. Sources of art subject

C. Visual Arts1. Painting

1.1 Definition1.2 Elements of Painting1.3 Evolution of Painting1.4 Painters and their contributions

2. Architecture2.1 Meaning and Importance of Architecture2.2 Structural materials2.3 Evolution and types of Architecture

3. Sculpture3.1 Definition3.2 Features of a Sculpture3.3 Evolution of Sculpture

D. Performing Arts1. Music

1.1 Definition1.2 Elements of Music1.3 Medium of Music1.4 Kinds of Music1.5 Historical Development

2. Dance2.1 Definition2.2 Art of Dancing2.3 Origin and Function2.4 Kinds of Dances2.5 Philippine Folk Dance

3. Literature3.1 Definition3.2 Concept of Literature3.3 Functions and Values of Literature

4. Literary Types of Literature4.1 Short Story and its Elements4.2 Narrative Poetry and its Elements4.3 Drama and its Elements 4.4 Essay and its Elements4.5 Novel and its Elements

IX. References:Estolas, Josefina V., Clarita Javier and Nieves Pada-Payno. Introduction to

Humanities. Mandaluyong City, Echanis Press, Inc., 1995.Sanchez, Custodiosa A., Paz Abad and Loreto Jao. Introduction to Humanities

(Revised Edition). Q.C. Rex Printing Company Inc., 2002.Zulueta, Francisco M. The Humanities. Valenzuela. M.M. 24 K Printing Co.,

Inc., 1994.

X. Course Requirements and Basis for Computing Grades

1. Class Participation/Recitation 2. Activities, group dynamics, projects, reaction and research papers3. Quizzes/Long Test4. Midterm/ Final Examination

Computation of Grades Midterm/Finals 30% Projects, reaction and research papers, activities 25% Quizzes/Long test/Assignment 20% Class Participation/ Recitation 15% Attendance 10%

100%

XI. Consultation Hours: 10:30-11:30 am and 2:30-3:30 pm Monday

XII. Class Policies1. College rules on attendance and proper class decorum will be strictly enforced.2. Wearing of I.D. and prescribed uniform is a must.3. Dropping must be done before the midterm examination; otherwise a failing grade

will be incurred.4. Cut -off grade in quizzes, exams, etc. is 50%.5. A student is considered late when he/she comes to class 15 minutes after the start of

the class.

Prepared by:

Jeryl C. Tumale Instructor I