Adventist University of the Philippines
College of Arts, Sciences, and Technology
Fine Arts Department
Course Syllabus

I. Basic Information
 a.   Instructor:  Sherwin Fronda Fiedacan
 b.   Degree:  AB English, BFA Painting, MFA in Computer Graphics (in progress)
 c.   Address:  B-14 Centro, Adventist University of the Philippines
            Puting Kahoy, Silang, Cavite, Philippines 4118 
 d.   E-mail:  sherxfied@yahoo.com
 e.   Text or call:  0917-936-9852
               Phone: (049) 541-1211 to 25 local 252
               Fax: (049) 541-1228
 f.   Website:  http://sherxfied.tripod.com
 
2. a.   Course Number:  HUMA 100
    b.   Course:  Introduction to Humanities
    c.   Credit Units: 3 units
    d.   Schedule:  MWF 11:00 – 12:00 AM
    e.   Consultation time:  4:00 – 6:00 PM, Monday - Thursday
     f.   Term: 2nd semester CY 2004-2005

II.  General Information

 AUP Mission Statement:  The Adventist University of the Philippines exists to provide quality Christian education that facilitates the growth of the students so that they may lead lives that are personally satisfying and may contribute to the welfare of the church and the society that sustain them.

 Philosophy:  The work of education and the work of salvation are one:  to restore in man the lost image of his Maker through the harmonious development of his mental, physical, social, and spiritual faculties.

 Vision:   As a Bible-based institution of higher learning, AUP envisions to become a world-class center of academic and Christian excellence.
 
 Course description:  The course surveys the seven fine arts which include painting, sculpture, architecture, music, literature, cinematography, and theatre.  Emphasis is placed on elements and historical significance.

 Course Objectives

 A.   Cognitive aims
 1.  Understand and evaluate the arts more critically
 2.  Appreciate the arts of different countries in different stylistic periods
 3.  Have a working knowledge of what influences affect works of art.

 B.  Value aims
 1.  Really enjoy art as it is.
 2.  Use the knowledge of art as a means of sharing the Gospel.
 3.  Thank God for the blessings art brings.

IV. Textbook/References

 1.  Introduction to the Humanities, Dorothy Minchin-Comm 1972
 2.  Introduction to Seven Arts, Bernadette Castaneda 1996
 3.  Introduction to Humanities, Doris van de Bogart 1999

V. Methods of Instruction

 1.  Lecture
 2.  Group Discussion
 3.  Handouts
 4.  Audio Visual aids
 5.  Field trips
 
VI. Requirements of the Course

 1.  Research papers / Reaction papers
 2.  Projects
 3.  Evaluation of Artworks / Evaluation of Exhibit

VII. Factors in Determining the Final Grade

 1.  Quizzes and Exams  40%
 2.  Assigned papers   30%
 3.  Projects   20%
 4.  Attitude   10%

VII. Course Content

 1.  General Overview/Introduction
 2.  Humanities and Other terms defined
 3.  Painting Definition and Modalities
 4.  Short History of Painting
 5.  Painting in the Philippines
 6.  Sculpture Definition and Modalities
 7.  Short History of Sculpture
 8.  Sculpture in the Philippines
 9.  Architecture Definition and Modalities
 10.  Short History of Architecture
 11.  Architecture in the Philippines
 12.  Music Definition and Modalities
 13.  Short History of Music
 14.  Music in the Philippines
 15.  Literature Definition and Modalities
 16.  Short History of Literature
 17.  Literature in the Philippines
 18.  Theater Elements and Modalities
 19.  Short History of Theater
 20.  Cinematography Elements and Techniques
 21.  Cinema History