MUSIC: AFRO-LATIN AMERICAN AND POPULAR MUSIC ARTS: TECHNOLOGY BASED ART

Music of Africa In the 21st century, the advancement of technology is

- Used by the African for work, religion, and fast, and the creation of high-tech gadgets such as
communication. mobile phones, phablets, laptops and computers
- Important to religious expression and political upgrade from time to time.
events.
- Singing, dancing, hand clapping, and beating Reasons why digital artists use modern technology as a
of drums are essential to many African tool for empowerment:
ceremonies.
a. A form of communication- It expresses ideas
Technique used by African Music through visual elements and principles in an
 Call and Response artistic, advanced and creative way. S
- It is much like question and answer sequence b. Accessible to massive consumption- artworks
as communication. are easier to access and share in the different
- A leader will speak or sing first, and it will social and multimedia platforms.
answered by group. c. Wider range of art forms to produce- With the
different applications and software available in
Types of African Music making digital artworks.
1. Afro-beat- a term used to describe the fusion of d. More productive and practical- uses limited
West African with black American music. materials.
2. Apala or Akpala- it used to wake up the
TWO TYPES OF DIGITAL ART- MOTIVATED
worshippers after fasting during the Muslim
AND NON-MOTIVATED.
holy feast of Ramadan. Instruments used are
rattle (sekere), thumb piano (agidigbo), bell, NON-MOTIVATED- based on one’s perspective and
and two or more talking drums. does not fulfill a specific external purpose.
3. Axe- it fuses the Afro-Carribean styles of the
Marcha, reggae, and calypso. a. Basic human instinct- harmony, balance, and rhythm-
4. Jit- hard and fast beat music. It is usually played It is a personal and internal appreciation of aesthetic
on drums with guitar accompaniment. value (balance and beauty).
5. Jive- lively and uninhibited variation of a
b. Experience of the mysterious- It gives brand new
jitterbug (sway/ swaying).
experience to people by valuing the meaning of the art.
6. Juju- popular style from Nigeria. A drum kit,
keyboard, and accordion. c. Expression of the imagination- It shares the
7. Kwassa-kwassa- a style begin in ziare. The hips experience of the artist through forms, symbols and
move back and forth while the arms follow the ideas with meaning that can be perceived in the
hip movements. Shake your booty dance style. artwork.
8. Marabi- three-cord Township which evolved
d. Ritualistic and symbolic function- In many cultures,
into African Jazz. It allow dances more time on
art is used in rituals, performances and dances as
the dance floor.
symbols and decorations such as part of the
Latin American Music Influenced by African Music background, in different apparels and costumes.
1. Salsa- Cuban, Puerto Rican, and Colombian MOTIVATED- These arts are intentional, and they are
dance music. The Musical genres including the used by the artist or creator. They can function to bring
Cuban son montuno, guaracha, cha-cha, about political change.
mambo, and bolero.
2. Samba- it has lively and rhythmical beat with a. Art as entertainment. Digital art gives mixed
three steps to ever bar. emotions and moods.
3. SOCA- also known as “soul of calypso”. It is b. The Avant-Garde. This is the Art about politics
from two ethnic groups of Trinidad and c. Art as a “free zone”- about cultural differences
Tobago. d. Art for Social Causes. Art can be used to raise
4. Zouk- it is fast and carnival like rhythmic awareness in the different issues in the
music. It is originated in the Carribean Islands of surrounding.
Guadaloupe and Martinque. Gwo ka and e. Art for Medical Purposes. Art is also used as a
tambour bele drums are the instuments used.
therapy.
5. Maracatu- It has a strong rhythm of African
percussion instruments with Portuguese Mobile phone art- used in mere communication tool
melodies. They ensemble numbering up to 100 into a creative device. It can manipulate with myriad
accompanied by singer, chorus, and a catorie effects.
of dancers.
The instruments used are alfia (large wooden Applications/ Software can be downloaded
drum), Tarol (shallow snare drum), and Gongue 1. Pixlr- free online image editor
(metal cowbell). 2. Pic collage- allows you to make collages
 3. Photo grid- the frame or grid is already Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Acts of 2002
available (RA 1965)
4. Doodle booth- it allows you to make doodle.
 Importing of dangerous drugs and/or controlled
Computer Generated Images (CGI) precursors: life: imprisonment to death Fine:
P500,000.00 to 10,000,000.00)
- Revolutionized technology (advance)
- Virtual reality  Selling, trading, administering, dispensing,
delivering, distributing, and transporting
Programs: dangerous drugs: Penalty: life imprisonment to
GIMP death Fine: P500,000 to P10,000,000

Paint. Net  Possessing dangerous drugs, equipment,

instrument, apparatus, or other paraphernalia.
Adobe (Penalty: Imprisonment of 6 Months & 1 day to
4 years Fine: P10,000 to 50,000)
Digital Photography- generating an original image
using digital camera. Republic Act 9512 or the National Environmental
Awareness And Education Act of 2008 this Act
Two types of Photography
promotes environmental awareness through
Point shoot- automatically adjust the brightness, filter, environmental education.
etc.
Republic ACT No. 7394 or the Consumer Act of the
DSLS- known as digital single lens reflex- you can Philippines. It has three main objectives:
manipulate based on your own preference.
 Protect the interest of the consumer
Video Games- it includes the graphics, design,
 Promote his/her general welfare
characters, sound, motion, and other special effects.
 Establish standards of conduct for business and
Digital Painting- method of creating an artwork or
industry
masterpiece using a computer. It uses stylus pen as paint
brush or pencil. Republic Act No. 10175 or the Cybercrime
Prevention Act of 2012. This law mandates the
Video Technology- it refers to the different applications
prohibition of cybersex, child pornography, and
used to edit and enhance videos (e.g capcut).
computer-related identity theft.
HEALTH
Republic Act no. 9775 or Anti-Child Pornography
Four pillars as responsible parenthood Act of 2009

 Informed Choice- unbiased information and Republic Act No. 8049 or the Anti-Hazing Law. It
services. penalizes those who will go too far during initiation
rites.
 Respect for life- abortion is illegal
Republic Act no. 10586- It penalizes those who will be
 Birth control- healthcare information caught driving under the influence of drugs, alcohols,
 Responsible Parenthood- determine the ideal and other similar substances.
family size PHYSICAL EDUCATION
 REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10354- provides the WARM UP EXERCISE- it elevates the body’s
maternal and child healthcare, family planning, temperature to prepare the muscles for any succeeding
and responsible parenthood. strenuous activity.
 The Republic Act No. 8504 or the Philippine
AIDS Prevention and Control Act of 1998 was
passed by Congress on July 28, 1997.
TOBACCO REGULATION ACT OF 2003 (Republic
act no. 9211)
 To promote a healthy environment,
 The Act also restricts access to the sale of
tobacco products to minors.
 it comes to advertising and promotions Neck
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 government should provide programs and
projects
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Tricep stretch

Knee bend
Side stretch

Shoulder rolls
Quadricep stretch

Tricep stretch

Arm circles

Body Rotation stretch