1. K TO 12 MUSIC AND ARTS K-12
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GRADE 8 Content
Content Standards Performance Standards Learning Competencies
Art Gr.8 – UNIT 1
ARTS OF ASIA
Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore,
Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia,
Myanmar, Laos
Process:
Drawing of Asian peoples
Iconic gods
Elements:
LINES & COLORS
The Learner…
elements and processes by
synthesizing and applying prior
knowledge and skills
demonstrates understanding of the
salient features of the arts of
Southeast Asia by correlating the art
elements and processes among
culturally diverse Southeast Asian
countries
The Learner...
characteristic elements of the arts of
Southeast Asia
puts up a mini-Southeast Asian art
exhibit using their own artworks
The Learner...
principles (texture, proportion, emphasis, harmony
etc.) in the production of art and crafts
identifies characteristics of arts and crafts found in
Southeast Asia
reflects on and derives the mood, idea, or message
emanating from selected artwork
determines the effectiveness of artwork by
evaluating its utilization and combination of art
elements and principles
evaluates the effectiveness of mood, idea, or
message as depicted by the visual image in the
artwork
traces the external (foreign) and internal
(indigenous) influences that are reflected in an
artwork or in the making of a craft or artifact
Content Content Standards Performance Standards Learning Competencies
Art Gr.8 – UNIT 1

2. The Learner...
rtrait studies, etc)
al specialized expertise, and availability of resources

3. K TO 12 MUSIC AND ARTS K-12
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Content Standards Performance Standards Learning Competencies
Art Gr.8 – UNIT 2
ARTS OF ASIA
China. Japan and Korea
The Learner…
elements and processes by
synthesizing and applying prior
knowledge and skills
demonstrates understanding of the
salient features of the arts of East Asia
by correlating the art elements and
processes among culturally diverse
East Asian countries
The Learner...
characteristic elements of the arts of
East Asia
puts up a mini-East Asian art exhibit
using their own artworks
The Learner...
principles (texture, proportion, emphasis, harmony
etc.) in the production of art and crafts
identifies characteristics of arts and crafts found in
East Asia
reflects on and derives the mood, idea, or message
emanating from selected artwork
determines the effectiveness of artwork by
evaluating its utilization and combination of art
elements and principles
evaluates the effectiveness of mood, idea, or
message as depicted by the visual image in the
artwork
traces the external (foreign) and internal
(indigenous) influences that are reflected in an
artwork or in the making of a craft or artifact

4. K TO 12 MUSIC AND ARTS K-12
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Content Standards Performance Standards Learning Competencies
Art Gr.8 – UNIT 2
The Learner...
uses artwork to derive the traditions/history of a specific culture (e.g. landscapes, images of people at work and play, portrait studies, etc)
correlates the development of crafts in specific areas of a country, according to functionality, traditional specialized expertise, and availability of resources

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Content Standards Performance Standards Learning Competencies
Art Gr.8 – UNIT 3
ARTS OF ASIA
Near East countries
India, Pakistan, Middle East, Israel
The Learner…
elements and processes by
synthesizing and applying prior
knowledge and skills
demonstrates understanding of the
salient features of the arts of Central,
South by correlating the art elements
and processes among culturally
diverse Central, South and Near East
Asian countries
The Learner...
characteristic elements of the arts of
Central, South and Near East Asian
countries
puts up a mini-Central, South and
Near Eastern Asian art exhibit using
their own artworks
The Learner...
principles (texture, proportion, emphasis, harmony
etc.) in the production of art and crafts
identifies characteristics of arts and crafts found in
Central, South and Near East Asian Asia
reflects on and derives the mood, idea, or message
emanating from selected artwork
determines the effectiveness of artwork by
evaluating its utilization and combination of art
elements and principles
evaluates the effectiveness of mood, idea, or
message as depicted by the visual image in the
artwork
traces the external (foreign) and internal
(indigenous) influences that are reflected in an
artwork or in the making of a craft or artifact

6. K TO 12 MUSIC AND ARTS K-12
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Content Standards Performance Standards Learning Competencies
Art Gr.8 – UNIT 3
The Learner...
uses artwork to derive the traditions/history of a specific culture (e.g. landscapes, images of people at work and play, portrait studies, etc)
correlates the development of crafts in specific areas of a country, according to functionality, traditional specialized expertise, and availability of resources

7. K TO 12 MUSIC AND ARTS K-12
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Content Standards Performance Standards Learning Competencies
Art Gr.8 – UNIT 4
Festivals and Theatrical Forms of
Asia
Lantern Festival- Thailand
Kodo Taiko Drum Festival- Japan
Representative Theatrical
Compositions of Asia
WayangKulit
The Learner…
elements of sound, music, gesture,
movements and costume affect the
creation and communication of
meaning in Asian Festivals and
Theatrical Forms as influenced by
history and culture,
The Learner...
with accessories based on authentic
festival costumes
creates / improvises appropriate
sound, music, gesture, movements
and costume for a chosen theatrical
composition
takes part in a chosen Asian festival
The Learner...
celebrated all over the country throughout the year
reports on the history of the festival and theatrical
composition and its evolution and describes how the
townspeople participate and contribute to its festivity
and gaiety
defines what makes each of the Asian festivals
unique by a visual presentation and report on
selected festivals representing the different Asian
countries
designs with a group the visual components of a
school drama
analyzes the uniqueness of the group that was
given recognition for its performance and explain
what component contributed to their being selected

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Content Content Standards Performance Standards Learning Competencies
Music Gr.8 - UNIT 1
MUSIC OF ASIA
Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore,
Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia,
Myanmar, Laos
− Vocal Music
− Instrumental Music
− Cultural Context (History and Traditions)
− Composition
− Social Functions
− Performance Styles/Techniques
The Learner…
elements and processes by synthesizing
and applying prior knowledge and skills.
demonstrates understanding of salient
features of Southeast Asian music by
correlating musical elements and
processes to our native forms
The Learner...
music, alone and with others, in
appropriate tone, pitch, rhythm,
expression and style
The Learner...
correlates Southeast Asian music to the lives of the
people
analyzes examples of Southeast Asian music and
describes how the musical elements are used
explains the distinguishing characteristics of
representative Southeast Asian music in relation to history
and culture of the area
performs on available instruments from Southeast Asia,
alone and/or with others
improvises simple rhythmic/harmonic accompaniments
to selected Southeast Asian music
develops musical awareness and creativity in
expressing oneself while doing the fundamental
processes in music
explores ways of producing sounds on a variety of
sources that would emulate instruments being studied
evaluates music and music performances applying
knowledge of musical elements and style

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Content Standards Performance Standards Learning Competencies
Music Gr.8 - UNIT 2
MUSIC OF ASIA
Review of Elements and Processes
China, Japan and Korea
− Vocal Music
− Instrumental Music
− Cultural Context (History and Traditions)
− Composition
− Social Functions
− Performance Styles/Techniques
The Learner…
elements and processes by synthesizing and
applying prior knowledge and skills
demonstrates understanding of salient
features of East Asian music by correlating
musical elements and processes to our
native forms
The Learner...
alone and with others, in appropriate tone,
pitch, rhythm, expression and style
The Learner...
others
people
analyzes examples of East Asian music and
describes how the musical elements are used
explains the distinguishing characteristics of
representative East Asian music in relation to
history and culture of the area
performs on available instruments from East Asia
alone and/or with others
improvises simple rhythmic/harmonic
accompaniments to selected East Asian music
develops musical awareness and creativity in
expressing oneself while doing the fundamental
processes in music
explores ways of producing sounds on a variety
of sources that would emulate instruments being
studied
evaluates music and music performances
applying knowledge of musical elements and style

10. K TO 12 MUSIC AND ARTS K-12
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Content Standards Performance Standards Learning Competencies
Music Gr.8 - UNIT 3
MUSIC OF ASIA
Music of Central Asia, South Asia and
Near East countries
India, Pakistan, Middle East, Israel
− Vocal Music
− Instrumental Music
− Cultural Context (History and Traditions)
− Composition
− Social Functions
− Performance Styles/Techniques
The Learner…
elements and processes by synthesizing
and applying prior knowledge and skills
demonstrates understanding of salient
features of music from Central Asia, South
Asia and Near East countries by correlating
musical elements and processes to our
native forms
The Learner...
Asia and Near East countries’ music, alone
and with others, in appropriate tone, pitch,
rhythm, expression and style
The Learner...
Near East countries alone and/with others
listens to music from Central Asia, South Asia and
Near East countries
correlates Central Asia, South Asia and Near East
countries’ music to the lives of the people
analyzes examples of Central, South Asia and Near
East countries’ music and describes how the
elements are used
explains the distinguishing characteristics of
representative Central, South Asia and Near East
countries’ music in relation to the culture of the area
performs on available instruments from Central
Asia, South Asia and Near East countries alone
and/or with others
improvises simple rhythmic/harmonic
accompaniments to selected Central Asia, South Asia
and Near East countries’ music
develops musical awareness and creativity in
expressing oneself while doing the fundamental
processes in music
explores ways of producing sounds on a variety of
sources that would emulate instruments being studied
evaluates music and music performances applying
knowledge of musical elements and style

11. K TO 12 MUSIC AND ARTS K-12
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Content Standards Performance Standards Learning Competencies
Music Gr.8 - UNIT 4
Traditional Asian Theater Music
− Kabuki
− Wayang Kulit
− Peking Opera
The Learner…
features Asian traditional music by
correlating musical elements and processes
to our native forms
The Learner...
music and theater, alone and with others, in
appropriate tone, pitch, rhythm, expression
and style
The Learner...
through Asian musical and theatrical forms
illustrates how the different elements of music
contribute to creating the dramatic action in Asian
traditional musical and theatrical forms
creates/improvises appropriate sound, music,
gesture, movements, and costume for a rendition of a
chosen Asian traditional musical and theatrical form
sings songs appropriate for a rendition of a chosen
Asian traditional musical and theatrical form
performs on available Asian musical instruments or
improvised musical instruments for a rendition of a
chosen Asian traditional musical and theatrical form