ARTSS

• Photography:

  • Process of recording visible images by light action on light-sensitive materials
  • Comes from the Greek words "Photos" meaning light and "Graphos" meaning writing
• Noteworthy Philippine photographers:

  1. George Tapan:

  • Award-winning travel photographer
  • Won two international awards
  • Won the National Geographic photo contest in 2011
• 2. John Chua:

  • Showcases the beauty of the Philippines through his photo artistry
  • Also works as an advertising and commercial photographer
• Film/Cinema:

  • An art form that has evolved due to technological advances
  • Previously known as "motion picture"
• Philippine Filmmakers:

  1. Laurice Guillen (Salome, Tanging Yaman)

  2. Maryo J. Delos Reyes (Magnifico)

  3. Brillante Mendoza (Kinatay, Thy Womb)
• Film Genres:

  • Horror/Suspense
  • Drama
  • Comedy
  • Adventure
  • Romance
  • Action
• Animation and Print Media:

  • "Urduja" (2008): Legend of the warrior princess of Pangasinan, first fully animated Filipino film
  • "Dayo: Sa mundo ng elementalya" (2008): Presents Philippine mythical creatures, first all-digital full-length animated feature film
  • "RPG Metanoia" (2010): Story of a young gamer who uses a yoyo as a weapon, the country's first Filipino full 3D animated film
• Philippine Printed Media:

  • Advertising: Physically printed advertisements in newspapers, magazines, posters, and brochures
  • Cosmic Books: Known as "komiks," originated in 1920
  • Book Designs and Illustration: Artistic and creative designs and visualizations
  • Digital Media: Initially available only in print, gradually converted into digital format, also known as E-books
• Innovative Arts and Designs:

  1. Kenneth Cobunpue: Cebuano multi-awarded designer, director of HIVE

  2. Monique Lhuiller: Fashion designer specializing in bridal wear

  3. Jose Natori: Filipino-American designer, CEO, and founder of the Natori company

  4. Rojo Laurel: Judge on the television series Project Runway Philippines, a much-admired Filipino

  5. Lulu Tan Gan: Hailed as the 'Queen of Knitwear,' known for hand-woven line and Indigenous couture

  6. Dita Sandico-Ong: Wrap artist of the Philippines, known for bold-colored wraps