DLP Arts (1-4) G8

LEARNING ACTIVITY
ARTS Grade 8 No. 1.1
Name: Grade/Score:
Year and Section: Date:
Type of Activity: (Check or choose from below)_______________________
Concept Notes Drawing/illustration Skills: Exercise/Drill Others_______________
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Activity Title: Fabric Design of Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam
Learning Target: a) Identify the background of fabric design in Asian countries.
References: (Author, Music and Arts of Asia Grade 8 pp. 170-173

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Concept notes:
Thailand - Thai silk is produced from the cocoons of Thai silkworms. Thai weavers from this
region raise the caterpillars on a steady diet of mulberry leaves.
Cambodia- Silk weaving in Cambodia dates to as early as the first century since textiles were
used for trading. Modern textiles have traces of motifs imitating clothing details on
ancient stone sculptures.
Laos – According to Lao tradition, stories of their history were not passed on orally nor
was it written, they were woven. Strand by strand, Laos stories were weaved in the
intricate dance patterns and motifs of textiles.
Vietnam – Golden Thread silks were born in Vietnam. Many of our Vietnamese fabrics
originated from Ha Dong, the center of weaving and sericulture.
Exercises:
1. Explain the role of fabric in Asian countries in relationship with its culture and
traditions.
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Activity Title: Fabric Designs of Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei
Learning Target: a) Identify the background of fabric designs in Asian countries.

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Concept Notes:
The fabric most common to both countries is the Batik. The term batik is an Indonesian –Malay
word, believed to be related to the Malay word Titik, which means “point”, or “drop”.
Two Categories if Batik designs:

1. Geometric motifs
2. Free form designs
Malaysian Batik is famous for its geometric designs or spirals while Indonesian batik patterns are
larger and simpler. In Singapore, the existence and use of batik has been recorded since the 12 th
century but has receded in popularity through the years. Brunei’s traditional textile is also called
batik but their designs have their national flower simpur, sumboi-sumboi and Brunei’s traditional
design of air muleh.
Exercises:
1. Which country uses batik more patriotically? Why?
2. In your own opinion, why do you think is the reason why these countries shared almost the
same fabric design? Explain.
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Activity Title: Batik Making

a) Create a simple batik design in a handkerchief.
Learning Target:
b) Cooperate actively in the art activity.
References: (Author, Music and Arts of Asia Grade 8

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Instructions:
1. Students are tasked to create a simple batik design in their handkerchief.

2. Students are allowed to use any color of thread in designing their work.
3. The teacher will assist the students during the activity.
Reflection:
1. What is the essence of fabric design to ones culture and tradition? Explain.
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Activity Title: Arts and Crafts of Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam
a) Describe the arts and crafts of Asian countries.
Learning Target:
b) Explain the influence of arts to the Asian culture.

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Concept Notes:
Thailand
In Thailand, flying lanterns are used during the year for festivals, the most popular being the Loy
Krathong. This festival is held on the 12 th full moon, usually in November. Flying lanterns are made out of
rice paper with a bamboo frame, which contains a fuel cell or small candle. When the fuel cell is lit, the
flame heats the air inside the lantern, causing the lantern to rise.
Cambodia
Handicrafts are part of their traditional culture and their livelihood as they produce textiles,
baskets, jars, pottery, and other tools for their daily use. Many indigenous groups have established small
enterprises and produced traditional products to generate supplementary income in order to support
their livelihood.
Laos
Northern Laos, where it is now used to create lamp shades, writing paper, greetings cards and
book marks.
Vietnam
Silk painting is one of the most popular forms of art in Vietnam. Silk paintings typically showcase
the countryside, landscapes, pagodas, historical events, or scenes of daily life.
Exercises:
1. What is the most common purpose of arts and crafts in these Asian countries?
2. How will you describe the role of arts and crafts of these Asian countries?
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Activity Title: Arts and Crafts of Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei.

a) Describe the arts and crafts of Asian countries.
Learning Target:
b) Explain the influence of arts to the Asian culture.

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Concept Notes:
Indonesia
Shadow puppetry is famous in Indonesia. Wayang, in modern Indonesian language means
“show” or “perform”. Kulit means “Skin” a reference to the leather material that the figures are carved
out of. Other says that wayang is also attributed to the Indonesian word bayang which means “shadow”.
Wayang kulit is a type of puppet shadow play performed around the Indo-Malayan archipelago,
tracing its origins to India. It is derived from a Javanese Hindu- Buddhist tradition, where hand-crafted
leather puppets depict epic stories of the Gods in shadow play. A traditional gamelan orchestra would
accompany the story- telling.
Malaysia
Wau kite inMalay is a uniquely designed Malaysian kite. Its wings are similar to an Arabic letter
(pronounced, “Wow”). Farmers used kites as scarecrows in the fields and as a means to lull their
children to sleep, so they could work with little interruption.
Brunei
The songkok (also known as peci or kopiah) is a cap widely worn in Indonesia, Brunei, Malaysia,
Singapore, the Southern Philippines, and Southern Thailand, mostly among Muslim males in formal
gatherings such as wedding feasts, funerals, or festive occasions such as the Muslim’s Eidil – Fitr and Eid
al-Adha.
Exercises:
1. Describe the arts and crafts of Indonesia.
2. What is the relevance of the songkok to the culture of Brunei?
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Activity Title: Wayang Kulit Puppet making.

a) Create a wayang kulit puppet using recyclable materials
Learning Target:
b) Apply designs in ones output.

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Materials:
 Pattern or template
 Old cardstock
 Water color
 Cutter
 Paper fasteners
 Wooden sticks
 Glue
Instructions:
1. Students are tasked to create a wayang kulit puppet using recyclable materials.
2. They are also tasked to apply designs in their output. Students may find a partner in doing the
activity.
3. Outputs will be graded by a rubrics made by the teacher.
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Activity Title: Wayang Kulit Puppet Show

a) Perform a wayang kulit show using their outputs.
Learning Target:
b) Create as short story about the puppets.

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Instructions:
1. Groups are tasked to perform a wayang kulit show using their puppets.
2. The show should be based on a short story made by each group. It can be in English or tagalong
language.
3. The performance will be graded by a rubrics made by the teacher.
Reflections:
1. What values have you learned in the activity?
2. Explain the process in making and performing your wayang kulit story.
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Activity Title: Painting Subjects or themes in East Asia.
Learning Target: a) Identify subjects or themes of Easy Asian paintings.
References: (Author, Music and Arts of Asia Grade 8 pp. 239

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Concept Notes:
Country Painting Subject or Themes

China 1. Flowers and birds
2. Landscapes
3. Palaces and temples
4. Human figures
5. Animals
6. Bamboos and stones
Japan 1. Scenes from everyday life
2. Narrative scenes crowded with figures and
details
North and South Korea Subjects are divided into 5 categories:

1. Landscape paintings
2. Minhwa (the tradtitioanl painting)
3. Four gracious plants (plum, blossoms, orchids
or wild orchids, chrysanthemum and bamboo)
4. Bamboo
5. portraits
Exercises:
1. Why do you think why nature is the common themes in Asian paintings? Explain.
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Activity Title: Calligraphy Making

a) Identify and create your own calligraphy.
Learning Target:
b) Demonstrate skills in writing calligraphy.

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Concept Notes:
To the Chinese, calligraphy is the art of beautiful hand writing. Traditional painting involves
essentially the same techniques as calligraphy and is done with a brush deepen in black or colored ink:
oils are not used. In calligraphy, the popular materials which paintings are made of paper and silk. Poets
write their calligraphy on their paintings.
Instructions:
1. Students are tasked to create their own calligraphy on a bond paper.
2. Students may use colored pens, or any coloring materials appropriate for calligraphy.
3. The teacher will assist the student during the activity.
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Activity Title: Asian Mask Making

a) Create an Asian mask.
Learning Target:
b) Apply designs and ornaments to ones output.

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Instructions:
1. Students are tasked to create an Asian mask with designs and ornaments
2. Outputs will be graded by a rubric made by the teacher.
Reflection:
1. Explain the process in making the Asian mask.
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Activity Title: Origami

a) Define the term Origami
Learning Target:
b) Explain the role of origami in Japanese culture.

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Concept Notes:
The term origami came from “ori” meaning “folding” and “kami” meaning “paper”. It is the
traditional Japanese art of paper folding. The goal of this art is to transform a flat sheet of paper into a
finished sculpture through folding and sculpting techniques without cutting as much as possible.
Flowers, animals, birds, fish, geometric shapes, and dolls are the common models of origami.
An ancient Japanese legend promises that anyone who folds a thousand origami cranes will be
granted a wish by a crane. Some stories say you are granted eternal good luck, instead of just one wish,
such as long life, or recovery from illness, or injuries and can be given as a gift to anybody. They believed
that the crane is a mystical or holy creature and is said to live for a thousand years.
Exercises:
1. What is Origami?
2. What is its significance in Japanese culture? Explain.
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Activity Title: Asian Mask Parade and Origami Exhibit

a) Perform a mask parade by group
Learning Target:
b) Conduct an art exhibit showcasing Asian art outputs.

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Instructions:
1. Students are tasked to perform a mask parade wearing their Asian mask output.
2. Students are also tasked to conduct an exhibit, showcasing their Asian art out puts by group.
3. Groups may have their own booth designed with Asian motif
4. Students are encouraged to participate in the activity.
Reflections:
1. What Values did you practice during the activity?

2. Explain the role of influence of Asian art in ones culture.
LEARNING ACTIVITY
ARTS GRADE-8 No. 2.6
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Activity Title: Test Your Self

a) Answer the test correctly and honestly.
Learning Target:

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Instruction:
1. Read each item carefully and refrain from making erasures.
Note: The teacher is given the freedom to construct his/her own test questions depending
on the coverage of his/her discussion.
Concept Notes:
Ancient Period
Some evidences of the early civilization are bronze and copper statues and steatite which show
vigor and concern for surface, textures, as constantly characterized in Indian Art.
The Ajanta caves of Maharashtra, India are 30 rock-cut cave monuments that date back from the 2 nd
century BCE to the 600 CE, including paintings and sculptures considered to be master pieces of Buddhist religious
art as well as fresco.
Classical Period
The image of Shiva the Destroyer, develops into Shiva the Cosmic-dancer represented by a four –armed
figure. In this figure one hand holds the fire with which he destroys, another holds a drum, which is the first sound
heard in the world during creation, then the third hand points up in a reassuring gesture, and the fourth hand
points down to the dwarf in which he dances to.
LEARNING ACTIVITY
ARTS GRADE-8 No. 3.1
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Periods of Indian Art
Activity Title:
a. Understand how art played significant role in the daily life and activities of the
Learning Target: people.
References: (Author, Music and Arts of Asia Grade 8 pp.304 -306

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Islamic Ascendency or Islamic Period
This was the period of evolution from the Vedism into Hinuduism or Brahmanism. The two great Indian
Epics, the Mahabharata and the Ramayana, emerged in this period.
Mogul Period
The most splendid example is the Taj MAhal built in 1632 by Shah Jehan, in the memory of his wife.
Exercises:
1. Do you agree that Religion played a very significant role in Indian culture? Why?
2. Which period is considered as the evolution of India? Explain.
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Activity Title: Rangoli

a) Create simple Rangoli art on a bondpaper
Learning Target:
b) Apply designs and color to ones art.

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Concept Notes:
Rangoli is one of the most beautiful and most pleasing arts of India. It is comes from the words,
“rang” meaning “color” and “aavalli” meaning “colored creepers or “row of colors”. Rangoli is the art of
making designs on the walls or the floor of the house, using finely ground white powdered along with
different colors.
The traditional form of rangoli made use of designs and motifs based on nature, such as
mangoes, creepers, flowers, swans, peacocks, etc. Even the colors in the traditional art form were
extracted from natural dyes, like barks of trees, leaves, indigo plants etc.
Activity:
1. Create a simple rangoli in a piece of bond paper.
2. Students may use any kind of coloring materials in their own preference.
3. Outputs will be graded by a rubric made by the teacher.
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Activity Title: Pakistan Architecture
a) Understand how art plays significant role in the daily and activities of the
Learning Target:
people.
References: (Author, Music and Arts of Asia Grade 8 pp.308 - 309

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Concept Notes:
Pakistani Architecture is divided into four recognized periods:
a. Pre-Islamic
b. Islamic
c. Colonial
d. Post-Colonial
Around the middle of the 3 rd millennium BCE, and advanced urban culture developed for the first time in
the region, with large buildings, some of which still survive this day like Mohenjo Daro, Harappa, and Kot
Diji which are among the pre-Islamic settlements that are now tourist attractions.
Across Pakistan, brightly colored flamboyant trucks painted with images idealized landscapes,
famous personalities, flowers, and trees turned village lanes, city streets, and long distance highways
into a gallery without walls: a free form, kaleidoscopic exhibition in motion.
Exercises:
1. What are the four recognized periods in Pakistan architecture?
2. Describe the truck art if Pakistan.
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Activity Title: Pakistan Art Truck Drawing

a) Draw a simple Pakistan art truck.
Learning Target:
b) Apply background and designs in ones drawing.

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Instructions:
1. Draw a simple Pakistan art truck in a long bond paper.

2. Apply any desired design in ones drawing.
3. The output will be graded by a rubric made by the teacher.
4. The teacher will assist the student during the activity.
Reflections:
1. How does art influence ones culture?

2. How do you compare our trucks from the Philippines and Pakistan?
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a) Answer the test correctly and honestly.
Learning Target:

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Instruction:
on the coverage of his/her discussion
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Activity Title: Peking Opera
Learning Target: a) Describe the Chinese peking Opera

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Concept notes:
China is known for their traditional theatre art form, the Peking oper or Beijng Opera which combines,
vocal performance, phantomime, dance and acrobatics.
Peking Roles and Characters:
1. Xiasheng – actors are often involed with beautiful women by virtue of the handsome and young image.
2. Wusheng – is a martial character for roles involving combat.
3. LaoSheng – Is a dignified older role
4. Sheng – Is the main male role in the Opera
5. Dan – Refers to any female role.
6. Laodan – An old woman
7. Wudan – A martial woman
8. Daomadan – young female warriors
9. Qingyi – Virtous and elite women
10. Huadan – Vivacious and unmarried women
11. Jing – a role entails a forceful character that has strong voice and exaggerated gestures.
12. Chou – A male clown role.
Exercises:
1. How would you describe the roles of the Chinese Peking opera?
2. If you are to play a role in a Peking opera, what role would you play and why?
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Activity Title: Video Presentation (Peking Opera)

a) Watch attentively in the video viewing.
Learning Target:
b) Take note of the elements of the Peking opera

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Instructions:
1. Students will be watching a video of Peking opera.
2. They are also tasked to take note of the important elements and events observed in the
video.
3. After the video viewing, they are tasked to write a short reaction paper about the video
shown.
Reflection:
1. What are your observations in the Peking opera shown?
2. What elements of the Peking show do you find most interesting? Why?
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Activity Title: Kabuki Theatre of Japan

a) Define the term kabuki
Learning Target:
b) Explain the categories of kabuki play
References: (Author, Music and Arts of Asia Grade 8 pp. 354 - 357
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Concept notes:
Kabuki is a form of traditional Japanese drama with highly stylized song, mime, and dance,
now performed only by male actors.
Kabuki is known for the stylization of its drama and for the elaborate makeup worn by some
of its performers. Kabuki is believed to derive from the verb Kabuku, meaning “to lean” or to be out
of the ordinary.
The three main categories of the Kabuki play:
 Jidaimono – historical or pre-Sengoku period stories

 Sewamono – domestic or pos-Sengoku stories
 Shosagoto – dance pieces
Exercises:
1. What does the word Kabuki mean?
2. Explain the categories of a kabuki play.
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Activity Title: Wayang kulit video watching

a) Create a short reflection about the Wayang Kulit
Learning Target:
b) Explain the importance of Wayang kulit in arts
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Concept notes:
Wayang refers to kinds of puppet theatres. Sometimes the puppet itself is

referred to as wayang. Performances of shadow puppet theatres are accompanied by a
Gamelan orchestra in Java, and by gender wayang in Bali. Kulit means skin and refers to the
leather construction of the puppets that are carefully shaped with every fine tools and
supported with buffalo horn handles and control rods
Instructions:
1. Students are tasked to take note of the important elements found in the
Wayang video show.
2. After the video viewing, students are tasked to create a short reaction paper
about their understanding of the Wayang kulit puppet show.
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Activity Title: Kabuki Performance

a) Perform a simple Kabuki play using Filipino language
Learning Target:
b) Show cooperation during the activity
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Instructions:
1. Each group is tasked to perform a simple Kabuki play using Filipino language.
2. Presenters may use any available or desired props or costumes to enhance their
presentation.
3. Performance will be graded by a rubric made by the teacher.
4. Student participation is encouraged.
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b) Answer the test correctly and honestly.
Learning Target:

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Instruction:
on the coverage of his/her discussion

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LEARNING ACTIVITY

ARTS Grade 8 No. 1.1

Year and Section: Date:

Type of Activity: (Check or choose from below)_______________________

Concept Notes Drawing/illustration Skills: Exercise/Drill Others_______________

Activity Title: Fabric Design of Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam

Learning Target: a) Identify the background of fabric design in Asian countries.

References: (Author, Music and Arts of Asia Grade 8 pp. 170-173

Year and Section: Date:

Type of Activity: (Check or choose from below)_______________________

Concept Notes Drawing/illustration Skills: Exercise/Drill Others_______________

Activity Title: Fabric Designs of Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei

Learning Target: a) Identify the background of fabric designs in Asian countries.

References: (Author, Music and Arts of Asia Grade 8 pp. 174-177

Two Categories if Batik designs:

Year and Section: Date:

Type of Activity: (Check or choose from below)_______________________

Concept Notes Drawing/illustration Skills: Exercise/Drill Others_______________

Activity Title: Batik Making

References: (Author, Music and Arts of Asia Grade 8

1. Students are tasked to create a simple batik design in their handkerchief.

Year and Section: Date:

Type of Activity: (Check or choose from below)_______________________

Concept Notes Drawing/illustration Skills: Exercise/Drill Others_______________

References: (Author, Music and Arts of Asia Grade 8 pp. 178-180

Year and Section: Date:

Type of Activity: (Check or choose from below)_______________________

Concept Notes Drawing/illustration Skills: Exercise/Drill Others_______________

Activity Title: Arts and Crafts of Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei.

References: (Author, Music and Arts of Asia Grade 8 pp. 181-184

Year and Section: Date:

Type of Activity: (Check or choose from below)_______________________

Concept Notes Drawing/illustration Skills: Exercise/Drill Others_______________

Activity Title: Wayang Kulit Puppet making.

References: (Author, Music and Arts of Asia Grade 8 pp. 199-203

Year and Section: Date:

Type of Activity: (Check or choose from below)_______________________

Concept Notes Drawing/illustration Skills: Exercise/Drill Others_______________

Activity Title: Wayang Kulit Puppet Show

References: (Author, Music and Arts of Asia Grade 8

Year and Section: Date:

Type of Activity: (Check or choose from below)_______________________

Concept Notes Drawing/illustration Skills: Exercise/Drill Others_______________

Learning Target: a) Identify subjects or themes of Easy Asian paintings.

References: (Author, Music and Arts of Asia Grade 8 pp. 239

Country Painting Subject or Themes

North and South Korea Subjects are divided into 5 categories:

Year and Section: Date:

Concept Notes Drawing/illustration Skills: Exercise/Drill Others_______________

Activity Title: Calligraphy Making

References: (Author, Music and Arts of Asia Grade 8 pp. 245-246

Type of Activity: (Check or choose from below)_______________________

Concept Notes Drawing/illustration Skills: Exercise/Drill Others_______________

Activity Title: Asian Mask Making

References: (Author, Music and Arts of Asia Grade 8

Year and Section: Date:

Type of Activity: (Check or choose from below)_______________________

Concept Notes Drawing/illustration Skills: Exercise/Drill Others_______________

Activity Title: Origami