Lesson for Contemporary Arts - The Art Production

1. ART PRODUCTION
Art Production is the work of art based on the artist’s understanding of how a
concept or an expression is going to be represented. It is the artist’s internal
representations being
manifested externally throught he use of any act of materialization. In this
expression are the artist’s personal styles, and artistic traditions, as well as
representations of the world in which the artist lives in.
The study of the arts has long been integrated into the educational curriculum of
the
Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher Education
(CHED). During the formative years of the learners, the subject Arts is incorporated
in the subject MAPEH (Music, Arts, Physical Education and Health). In higher
education, Art Appreciation under the big umbrella of Humanities (and for some
educational institutions, Social Sciences) still aims to expose the learners to the arts
through classroom and hands-on experience.

2. ART PRODUCTION
The main objective of the Philippine educational system is not only to educate
students
about the arts. More importantly, it is to tap the students’ natural abilities and
inclination
towards the arts as a form of individual expression. Through these course subjects,
students are made more aware of the different capabilities that are products of
human expression and at the same time, relate to their own capabilities as potential
artists.
So how do you acquire the skills necessary to become an artist?
Ever heard the term, “Practice makes perfect”? When one chooses to become an
artist,
it is best to perform an activity or exercise a skill repeatedly or regularly in order to
improve or maintain one’s proficiency in the skill. Practice is when one carries out an

3. ART PRODUCTION
Of course, one should devote his or her time to do an advance
learning. One can utilize different art techniques but it is also essential
to read and learn, and even experiment on other available art
techniques in order to develop one’s competency as an artist. In
addition, he or she should be updated with the different trends in
contemporary art. It also helps if an aspiring artist seeks to further his or
her knowledge of contemporary art by participating in development
seminars and trainings, or lectures about art.

4. STANDARDS OF ARTISTIC ACQUISITION
It is easy to say that one can acquire artistic skills through practice, by devoting
time, by being updated and by seeking opportunities to improve one’s skills. But
what are the criteria that an artist needs to focus on during the course of his or her
artistic acquisition? The following are the standards of artistic acquisition. An artist
must be able to:
Communicate at a basic level in any of the following artistic discipline – dance,
music,
theater, or the visual arts. This includes having the knowledge and skills in the use
of the
basic terms, materials, tools, techniques and intellectual methods of his or her art
discipline.
Communicate proficiently in at least one form, including the ability to define

5. STANDARDS OF ARTISTIC ACQUISITION
Develop and present basic analyses of the work of art from structural,
historical, and
cultural perspectives, and from combinations of those perspectives. This includes
the
ability to understand and evaluate work in the various art disciplines.
Have an informed acquaintance with exemplary works of art from a variety of
cultures, historical periods, and a basic understanding of the historical
developments in the arts disciplines, across the arts as a whole, and within
cultures.
Relate various types of arts knowledge and skills within and across the arts
disciplines. This includes mixing and matching competencies and
understandings in art-making, history and culture, and analysis in any arts-

6. CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD ARTIST
1. Artistic Ability – a good artist continuously develops the ability to
further his natural,
creative skills. This may be achieved through openness to new trends
and techniques in
artistic expressions.
2. Creativity – a good artist knows how to make the most use out of his
imagination. He
should come up with original ideas and have the courage to be different
in his artistic
expressions.

7. CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD ARTIST
3. Manual Dexterity – a good artist always allots time for practicing his
skills.
5. Communication skills – a good artist should be able to convey
information to people
clearly and simply.
6. Self-Promotion / Marketing Skills – a good artist should learn how to
publicly relate
oneself to people for the purpose of selling his products and services.
Like it or not, an artist’s career can sustained one’s lifestyle.