Republic of the Philippines

SORSOGON STATE UNIVERSITY

Sorsogon City Campus
Sorsogon City
EDUCATION, ACCOUNTANCY,
AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEPARTMENT
1st Semester, AY 2021-2022

Module 9
Soul Making, Appropriation, and Improvisation
Soul Making (art making)

Prepared by:
HALAMANI, VIRA YAMSA
HUBILLA, ANTHONETTE
JANOBA, JUDY MAE

Submitted to:
LIZEL D. LERIOS
Instructor |
 I. Introduction

Soul-making then is that which binds us to all things; the past, present and future,
giving equal footing to both the physical nature of living beings and the faculties we
have for thinking, feeling, loving and creating. This module will further introduce you
to the categories of soul-making.

II. Learning Outcomes

At the end of this lesson, students should be able to:

• Discuss the different concepts of soul making.
• Identify the categories of soul making
• Explain the 7 Da Vincian Principles

III. Pre-test
Directions: Let’s test your knowledge about the topic. Choose the letter of the correct
answer.
1. It is a commitment to test knowledge through experience, persistence and willingness to learn
from mistakes.
a. Sfumato b.Corporalita c.Dimonstrazione d.Connessione
2. A willingness to embrace ambiguity,paradox, and uncertainty
a. Sensazione b. Arte/Scienza c. Curiosita d. Sfumato
3. It adds up to the totality of the work of art and makes the artwork to have a distinctive quality
that crafts its individuality and identity.
a. Style b. Improvisation c. appropriation d.soulmaking
4. According to 7 Da Vincian principles which of these are not included?
a. Corporalita b. Sensazione c. Conscienza d. Sfumato
5. When an individual write down his/her own personal feedback, life values, ideas, etc.
a. Crafting stories b. Appropriation c. Soulmaking d. Crafting techniques

IV. Discussion

Soul making: Making and Deriving Meaning from Art

Semantics and grammatical rules are essential elements to remember in order for human
beings to make sense of language and derive meanings from words. Apart from this, it is
often known that meaning and symbolisms view and evaluate either verbal or written
works. In terms of art, it would involve understanding the visual elements on which art was
focused, particularly the concepts of design, in order for people to make sense of the work.
It is important to remember that the viewer must have a certain degree of understanding of
the work's style, shape, and material. It would be impossible to appreciate the visual arts in
their fullness and completeness without such understanding.
Improvisation
It is possible to describe improvisation as doing something without previous planning. There
is a decision to act upon something that might not be expected necessarily. Improvisation
has become an important part of the arts within the present context. Some would claim that
during the twentieth century, it was a response to the stiffness of the arts. There is a call for
emancipation from monotony aimed at rekindling people's creative spirits in the arts.
Infusing spontaneity and improvisation adds up to the totality of the work of art for certain
artists. The unpredictability of the changes brought on by improvisation enables the artwork
to have a distinctive quality that creates its identity and uniqueness. The principle of allowing
opportunities in the process of making the work is supported by some artists. Artists would
like, for instance, to depict the darkness brought on at night by an incoming storm or the
beauty of a meteor shower. Since they do not inherently have total influence over natural
phenomena, their dependency on opportunities may not necessarily deliver their anticipated
result. Artists who encourage their subjects to improvise can often have entirely different
outcomes.

Appropriation
Throughout history, appropriation of art has been a common occurrence. In the past, an
apprentice painter would be able to use his master 's work to copy if he wanted to hone
his skills in his art. It is as if the apprentice is attempting to explore what he is more
familiar with through his personal application of techniques. There are, however, several
individuals who have reached the extreme by assuming that an artist 's exact artwork is
replicated and credited to himself. This could pose a problem with authorship in
particular. The issue occurs when the artist of appropriation gets bits and pieces from
other works and incorporates these elements into his own work. Furthermore, when
appropriation artists escape responsibility for putting the specifics of other works and
incorporating them into their own, with that of the appropriation artist, their voices and
perceptions of the other artists are lost. A very thin demarcation line seems to exist
between the art of appropriation and forgery. Forgery can historically be categorized into
two forms: outright copies of existing works and pastiches, which are works that
incorporate elements of a work and infuse them into a new work. But forgery may be in
the form of making an interpretation of what an artist might do by prediction in
contemporary times. This can be accomplished by studying the techniques and style
used by the artist and also the focal points highlighted in his past and present works.
Since problems of plagiarism or forgery often arise, the motives of the appropriation
artists are sometimes challenged. Some would say that the purpose behind
the appropriation is that they want the audience to remember the images they
replicated. There is a desire on the artist's part that the audiences will see a new take on
the original work.
 CATEGORIES OF SOULMAKING

Crafting Stories – He or she is already

creating stories when an individual write
down his or her own personal feedback, life
values, deep feelings, ideas, ideals, and
even high and low emotions. Similar to
crafting images, he or she may be portrayed
by different means when one craft story is
presented. Stories can be relayed via vivid
photos, calming music, and impactful
sentences.

Crafting Instruments – Crafting instruments are

treated as "a bridge to the unknown because the
instrument creates sounds that exceed our thoughts
, emotions, and sensations. The soul is accompanied
by a vessel so that the soul will not disappear."
Instruments help people explore the magic behind
music and its unique impact on a person. Such
musical instruments can establish the soul's
harmonious sustenance and the mind's balance.

Crafting Movements – Life is movement,

according to Dr. Narciso (2016). [One's] life
is full of different rhythms. "Our life is full of
movements, it is full of different rhythms, life
is full of flowing images accompanied by
narratives, and this melodic flow symbolizes
how the universe gives every human being
the ability in their respective lives to
experience the highs and lows." For artists
who are more inclined to crafting
movement, the pattern that life serves a
person provides a source of inspiration.

Crafting Techniques – Crafting techniques

in soul making are the artist's reflection
of his life and experiences in any piece of
art. The approach, preferably, should be
methodological. A soulmaker, though,
when he executes his creative expression,
is unbounded.
 The 7 Da Vincian Principles: A framework for Geniuses

Curiosita (Curiosity) - An Dimonstrazione

insatiably curious approach to (Demonstration)- A
life and an unrelenting quest commitment to test
for continuous learning. knowledge through
experience, persistence, and
willingness to learn from
mistakes.

Sensazione (Sensation) - Sfumato (Smoke) -

The continual refinement of Becoming open to the
the senses, especially sight, unknown. A willingness to
as the means to enliven embrace ambiguity, paradox,
experience. and uncertainty

Arte/Scienza (Art and Corporalita (The Body) -

Science) - Whole-Brain The cultivation of grace,
thinking. The development of ambidexterity, fitness, and
the balance between science poise. Balancing the body
and art, logic and and mind.
imagination.

Connessione (Connection)
- A recognition of and
appreciation for the
interconnectedness of all
things and phenomena.
Systems thinking.

V. Evaluation (10 points)

Directions: Answer the following questions in 1 sentence only using English as the
medium.

1. How will you craft your own story?

______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
2. Define soul making in your own perspectives and understanding.
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
3. Write one paragraph about how you will apply to yourself the 7 Da Vincian
Principles.
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
VI. References
Relly Montebon (2020) Module 4 Lesson 1 - Art Appreciation Soul Making. Retrieved from:
https://www.studocu.com/ph/document/st-michaels-college-iligan/art-appreciation/module-4-
lesson-1-art-appreciation-soul-making/10824645
Soulmaking-Appropriation-and-Improvisation. Retrived from:
https://www.coursehero.com/file/59423143/408835585-Art-App-06-Soulmaking-
Appropriation-and-Improvisation-pptx-
1pptx/?fbclid=IwAR0FczQJFRIApEr7Zbc1d01lFM1KvcjIeyDbBaNj1zUamfUpizFRKZtdgVs
Harris & Wamack (2008) A Foundation for Life Long Learning - The Seven Da Vincian
Principles. Retrived from:
https://ezinearticles.com/?A-Foundation-For-Life-Long-Learning---The-Seven-Da-Vincian-
Principles&id=1725615&fbclid=IwAR0WqriKzmqGxZNl_28oGTQMAtExn8rfCAQ1LytT1vCM
0UiJXBtqPzH-vxY
https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/48624870967671592/feedback/?invite_code=9a8cc9a79d084e
9eab7fd510a4196929&sender_id=687150993053580923
https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/7318418135982697/feedback/?invite_code=1a66971a4b3f4ed7
8d87a1441042350e&sender_id=687150993053580923