Special Program in the Arts

Curriculum Guide

MEDIA ARTS
GRADE 10

Media Arts under the Special Program in the Arts is the study of human communication
through photography, broadcasting, print media, online media, videography and film. In this art
form, students are trained to use the elements of space, time, light, motion, color and sound to
express their perspectives, feelings and ideas creatively. Likewise, students are taught to
appreciate the values of cultural identity and inculcate or include these themes for a more
significant and high sense of identity. Critically, they learn to interpret and evaluate media within
aesthetic, cultural and historical contexts to become more enlightened consumers, critical
individuals and effective citizens.

The learners are taught creative use of communications technologies to tell stories and
explore concepts for diverse purposes and audiences. Media artists represent personal, social and
cultural realities using platforms such as television, film, video, newspapers, magazines, radio, and
the worldwide web. Media Arts explores the diverse artistic, creative, social and institutional factors
that shape communication and contribute to the formation of identities. The learners participate in,
experiment with and interpret the rich culture and communications practices surrounding them.

SPECIAL PROGRAM IN THE ARTS CURRICULUM CONTENT: GRADE 10 MEDIA ARTS

The learner demonstrates an understanding of the basic concepts and principles of film and cinema through active participation in
creative projects and artistic endeavors for self-development, the development of aesthetic potential, the promotion of cultural identity,
and the expansion of ones world vision.
CONTENT
FIRST QUARTER
Film Art and
Appreciation
I.History and appreciation of global
cinema
II.History and appreciation of
Philippine mainstream, independent
and regional cinema

CONTENT
STANDARDS
The learner

PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS
The learner

Understands
history of Film and
Cinema and
comprehends the
principles and
concepts as they
are applied in the
form

Appreciates the
distinct qualities,
aspects, and
performance of the
cinematic arts and
culture as evident
in the film media

LEARNING COMPETENCIES

CODE

The learner
1.

Outline the history of

global and local cinema

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2.

Demonstrates genuine
appreciation by watching
quality representative
mainstream and
independent films.

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3.

Compiles significant
works and masterpieces
in
Philippine cinema and
broadcast arts.

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III.Cinematic language
IV.Basic Film Appreciation and
Criticism
4.

5.

Identify Cinematic
language
Comprehends, by way of
cinematic examples
(films), film as art,
expression and form of
entertainment.

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CONTENT
SECOND QUARTER
Developing stories
I.Major global cinematic
movements, genre and styles
II.Story and narrative structures
III.Basic Scriptwriting for Film

CONTENT
STANDARDS
The learner
develops a story
and understands
the cinematic
products and how
they convey
messages, ideas
and emotions

PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS
The learner
appraises the
distinguishing
characteristics,
factors and
performance as of
the Western arts
and culture as
reflected in the
narratives of film.

LEARNING COMPETENCIES
1.

Evaluates films, film

genres and the directors'
styles.

2.

Identifies basic
screenplay writing

3.

IV.Shots, Framing and Composition

4.
V.Film equipment familiarization
5.

CODE

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SPA_MAOutlines basic film

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sequence treatment of his
own story.
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Identifies the basic shots
and composition of
cinematography
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The learner operates
properly the basic
equipment for film/video
production.

CONTENT
THIRD QUARTER
The Cinema of Actuality Through
The Documentary Film
I.The documentary medium
II.Documentaries that moved the
Philippines and the world
III.Research and data management
IV.Point of view

CONTENT
STANDARDS
The learner

PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS
The learner

relates Arts
Perspectives and
Issues in the
Contemporary
World as reflected
in films.

produces an
insightful and
engaging
nonfiction film
project that directly
or indirectly
comments on or
makes
observations about
contemporary
reality and society

LEARNING COMPETENCIES
The learners
1.

2.

3.

V.Documentary filming techniques

4.
VI.Sound Recording and Design
VII.Editing and Postproduction for
documentaries

CODE

Develops a critical eye for SPA_MAnon-fiction works of

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media.
SPA_MAFamiliarizes themselves
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with famous Philippine
documentaries
SPA_MASystematizes shooting
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processes and research
aspects of the
documentary.
SPA_MACreates a series of
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film/video activities that
show knowledge of
documentaries, filming
techniques, sound and
editing.

CONTENT
FOURTH QUARTER
Film as it innovates and transforms
the Human Condition
I.Script and concept development
II.Preproduction planning

CONTENT
STANDARDS
The learner

PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS
The learner

Reconstructs the
role of film as a
vehicle to innovate
and transform
human lives

Produces a short
film that integrates
in a skillful and
creative way the
various techniques
and principles of
filmmaking.

LEARNING COMPETENCIES

CODE

The learner
1.

Experiences the whole

pre-production,
production and postproduction processes.

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2.

Displays creativity and

command of technical
aspects of filmmaking by
way of a short film output.

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3.

Exhibits a sense of pride

in their own work and the
work of others

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4.

Mounts a festival or
screening of works
produced by the class for
viewing by the school or
members of the
community

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III.Visual Storytelling and

IV.Storyboarding
V.Production design
VI.Production
VII.Management
VIII.Editing and
Postproduction for film