ARTS EDUCATION FOUNDATIONS: ELEMENTS, PRINCIPLES, AND CURRICULUM INTEGRATION
INDIVIDUAL TASK
(Intro Task 1)
Name: Janah Maria Hamto Course/Year: BPED-2B
In this task, you will explore and appreciate the foundations of arts education as well as identify and
analyse the elements and principles of art. You will also examine how these concepts are integrated into the
K–12 and MATATAG K–10 curricula, fostering a deeper understanding of the role of art in education. Through
this task, you are expected to reflect on the significance of the arts in developing creativity, critical thinking,
and cultural awareness.
Arts in the K-12 Curriculum
(Elements, Principles, and the Curriculum)
1. How would you define 'arts' within the context of education? (5 pts)
I define arts in the context of education as a way for us students to show our ideas, emotions, and creativity into a
specific form like drawing, music, dance, or any kind of art. It helps us express ourselves in ways that words
sometimes can’t explain. So it’s not just a painting or a performance, it’s more than that.
2. Identify and explain the elements of art, highlighting their significance and application in various artistic
practices. (10 pts)
The elements of art are line, shape, color, value, texture, form, and space. Line is like when we make outlines or
details. Shape is any flat figure like a circle, square, or triangle. We use it to form objects in our drawings. Color
makes our artwork look more alive. We use colors to show feelings like red for anger or yellow for happiness. Value
means how light or dark something is. Texture is how something looks or feels. Form is like shape but 3D so it looks
real and lastly, Space is the area around, between, or inside the objects in your artwork.
3. Identify and explain the principles of design, highlighting their significance and application in various
artistic practices. (10 pts)
The principles of design help us arrange the elements of art to make our work look neat, balanced, and beautiful.
These are balance, contrast, emphasis, movement, pattern, rhythm, and unity. Balance means the artwork looks
even. Contrast means putting things that are very different like light and dark colors or big and small shapes next to
each other to make your art more eye-catching and help people notice important parts. Emphasis is making one
part of the artwork stand out. Movement means guiding the viewer’s eyes around the art. Pattern is when
something is repeated, like shapes or colors. Rhythm is like a pattern, but it feels more like music. It gives the art a
flow or beat, like repeating waves or lines and lastly Unity means everything in the artwork fits together. Like the
colors, shapes, and lines all match or work well with each other.
4. How does the integration of the Arts in the K-12 curriculum differ from its implementation in the
MATATAG K-10 curriculum? (10 pts)
For me, the main difference between the K-12 and the MATATAG curriculum is how the arts are taught and
connected with other subjects. In the K-12 curriculum, we were taught arts in a more traditional and step-by-step
way. Like, in elementary, we started learning about basic art elements. Colors, lines, shapes and then as we moved
up, we slowly learned about different kinds of art from the Philippines and eventually other countries. It focused
more on Filipino culture and using local materials, which helped us understand our identity as Filipinos. Arts was
also treated as a separate subject, so we had specific lessons for it.
But now with the MATATAG curriculum, it feels more connected and modern. Arts is not just about painting or
drawing anymore. It's combined with music, theater, and dance. So when we do activities, we get to explore
different forms of creativity all in one. It also gives more importance to our creativity, emotions, and teamwork, and
helps us express ourselves better. So that’s the difference between these two.
5. Trace the history and development of art from early civilizations until the contemporary period, using a
Timeline Flow Chart, including a description of each period. (15 pts)
1. Prehistoric Period (Before 3000 BCE)
This is when early humans started making art. They drew on cave walls and carved small statues to express what
they saw around them, mostly animals and daily life. It’s like the first way people showed their stories without using
words.
2. Ancient Civilizations (3000 BCE – 500 CE)
Art during this time was connected to religion and power. Big buildings, statues of gods and rulers, and symbols
were common. For example in Egypt people build pyramids and tomb paintings. In Greece they build statues of
perfect human bodies and in Rome people made buildings and realistic sculptures. So in these times, they used art
to honor their gods and show who had power.
3. Medieval Period (500 – 1400 CE)
Most art here was about religion, especially Christianity. Churches were decorated with stained glass and paintings
of saints. So people believed art should teach faith and morals.
4. Renaissance (1400 – 1600 CE)
This was the "rebirth" of classical art. Artists focused more on real life, human emotions, and nature. They studied
the human body and used shading and perspective. Therefore, this is when art started to look more realistic.
5. Baroque to Romanticism (1600 – 1800s)
Art became dramatic and emotional. Baroque was bold and grand, while Romanticism focused on feelings and
nature. So this is when artists wanted people to feel something strong when they looked at their work.
6. Modern Art (Late 1800s – 1900s)
Artists started breaking the "rules" of traditional art. New styles like Impressionism, Cubism, and Surrealism
appeared. In this time, they explored art in their own personal way.
7. Contemporary Art (2000s – Present)
Today’s art can be anything. Digital, performance, installations,and even social media. Artists use art to express
their thoughts, culture, or messages. So It’s more about creativity and meaning than just beauty.
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