The End

Well, time's up for me here. Now that another semester has come to an end, so is my service for The University of Pasig City.

I guess you may celebrate for my leave since I won't be coming back. Though I might, if God permits, pop my head once in a while in the DSA since I love being there so much.

Honestly, my days here have been memorable: conspiracies, piracies, rebellion, mutinies, hostile take overs. Oh you know, the usual boring stuff.

What I won't ever forget of course is being in the Department of Student Affairs. Now, I know I am not paid for helping, but I just can't stand aside watching a poor old lady be overwhelmed by herculean work. She's alone there for goodness' sake.

So for the students who happen to read this, please. Take care of Director Buni for me. She needs all the help she can get and more.

As to why I must leave, I think you already know. My family is my first priority and being an underpaid, late paid, abused, mocked, questioned, unrehired part-time teacher won't feed my family.

Happiest times. I'll miss you guys a lot. No. I do.

I know that once I am out, the vultures will start to hover on the ol' office.

But mark my words: Our director is a fighter. She WILL NEVER GIVE UP.

Besides, your regular rebellious teacher, Master Takeshi will still be here fighting along her side, all bloodied and rampaging.

As for me, well... God knows where the wind will take me next. At least I have hope that God will provide. He always does.

Been applying to other schools so I'm hoping for the best.

But worry about yourselves and worry more, you vultures. Timbal is gimbal and Director Buni's name is "Rejoice" for that is what will happen in the end.

By that time, I'll just sit on the belchers, eating popcorn, watching them win.

And they will..



THEY WILL.
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A Project on Architecture

Just as you wanted, we didn't hold any class. Now, for your group assignment as you promised me...

What you do with the spare magazines you got is to look for parts of a structure you want included in your dream building / house. (eg. doors, windows, arches, pillars, plants, etc)

What you do is to put them together in a collage to make up your ideal establishment. Now, you must remember that it must be aesthetically pleasing. It need not be too convincing but amiable enough to make a person believe it is one picture from afar. Take a look at this for instance...




Heh... Pardon the example. It's a little rough.

Now, for the criteria of your work, it goes like this:

Originality = 40%

Design = 50%

Cleanliness = 10%


For a total of 100%

So work on it and prepare your explanation on your proposed building. Remember to use the lesson on architecture in explaining your work!

Shabhu...
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Introducing Architecture

Now, I know you feel I'm not particularly the best teacher you got, but hey... I'm doing the best I can. Appreciation is hard to come by these days...

Anyway... Since I see that you are now... interested... in reading my blog (which I have for months been telling you to do but you don't) Here's a copy of the upcoming lesson (that I wish to avoid spoonfeeding you with)

Remember that I am no Caregiver to do these things for you. Pff... 4th years...



Humanities 101
An Introduction to a Basic Understanding of Architecture
Architecture, in its purest sense, is always meant for making shelters against nature’s elements. But the architecture itself must also be able to balance the diversity of natural surroundings and of those living within a man-made structure, less both sides may perish if one overcomes the other.
Environmental Issue
Before any architecture is raised, concerns about the environment are usually put in mind. All of us are always involved with environmental issues. And each one of us may respond in one of the following ways:
a. Individual or Family Economizing
- This uses immediate, small-scale solutions.
o Water thriftiness
o Less electricity consumption
o House-cleaning
o Basic waste segregation management

b. Abandonment, Denial, and Escalation
- All three is a cause of a person’s belief that everything will work itself out and nothing can ever go wrong. This eventually leads to increased pollution.
o Excessive consumption of water and electricity
o Leaving litter to be cleaned by “neighbor”
o Community service dependency

c. Social and Professional Role
- Our own professional and social rank can actually help in preserving ecology, no matter what line of work or status you are in.
o Cooks = biodegradable waste segregation management
o Tourist Guides = Ecology information drive or eco-tourism
o Doctors = Health and environmental issues
o Janitors = Waste management and recycling





The Four Basic Areas of Concern
These are the four things one must also put into mind in doing architecture. Balancing all four requires a certain skill, but the rewards are astounding.
A. Information
- Availability of environmental, commercial information must be first given a priority. This is to ensure the success of an establishment. If the desired architecture doesn’t meet the criteria needed in a particular location, no structure must be erected.

B. Economics
- The danger of not being able to balance the other areas may lead to economical danger. Economics pertains to the affordability of materials needed for construction and energy consumption.

C. Materials
- Simply put, all materials must always suit the environment.

D. Energy
- It can be of two types, natural and artificial. Natural like water and solar energy, or artificial as that of electricity coming from either a power plant or a nuclear source. If either natural or artificial is too much, ecological and economical imbalance occurs.
Architecture in Humanities
Since all we are after are the aesthetic and environmental appeal, we veer away from too much technicality that makes up the whole study of architectural design. Instead, what is left for us is the exploration of the output of all efforts done in creating an artistic structure. It is therefore necessary that architecture must be experienced by all the senses and not just something to be viewed.
Environment and architecture is also often designed specifically for a given site and a local context. It should be closely and contextually related to terrain, local materials, landscape, and the microclimate.
Two Kinds of Sensitivity
A. Kinesthetic Sensitivity
- It concerns the awareness towards the body position and movement in relation to a given space.

B. Intuitive Sensibility
- It is of how we response “psychologically” towards a space in architecture.
The following talk in particular of the different sense attributes one experiences in an architecture.
1. Light – A correct manipulation can emit a desired mood. These can also be done by way of the direction of the light source. Light can either be produced by the following.

o Time – bound
 Affected by weather and time
 Natural light such as sunlight, fire, and moon light can have levels of warmth and coldness.
o Simulated
 Fixtures and other types may or may not give exact desired effect as that of natural light.

2. Tactile Sense – Buildings and their materials evoke different feelings when touched. Certain materials, however, may also be affected by changing climate.

3. Quality of Taste and Smell – There is a strong physiological and psychological connection between taste and smell and so locations inside the architecture can affect both. Of all our senses, smell gives us a direct link with the environment of the architecture.

4. Response to Space – Our bodies react to changes of space whether small or big. Our sense of hearing also helps us to understand spaces and the environment.






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Group Four: Surrealism

The weirdest thing about the human mind is on how it creates familiar objects into something that becomes quite unfamiliar. Similar to that guy next to you who's acting a bit... "queer."

First off, I deeply regret to inform group number four that one of their powerpoints entitled "Origin of Surrealism" is not working. However, the rest of their power points seem to be in working order.

Showing here...


Introduction to Surrealism -


Disturbia -


Dream of a Man in Dreams: Salvador Dali -
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Group Three: Dadaism Movement Report

This is perhaps one of the most complex yet entertaining form of art ever to come in the 20th Century. For those interested to learn more about it, read the following powerpoint presentations.



Dadaism: Definition and History -


Highlights of Dadaist Art -


Artists of Dadaism -


Other Artists of Dadaism -


More other Artists of Dadaism -


Art Techniques in Dada Art -

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Next stop: Sculpture

This is our lesson in the near future, once all reports have been presented.
And please try to prepare beforehand?



What is Sculpture? -

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Group Two: Graffiti Art Report

One of the most intriguing and yet controversial art form is this one from group two. I hope you won't be using spray paints soon.



Definition of Graffiti Art -



The Origin of Graffiti Art -



Theory of Graffiti Art -



The Facets of Graffiti Art -


If you find these confusing, go ask the reporters first...

I still have to upload some notes on the topic.
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A Report on the Optical Illusion Art

If you want to find out about Group One's Report


History of Optical Illusions -





Examples and kinds of Optical Illusions -




Optical Art: Cognitive Illusion -



Explaining Cognitive Illusions -


Explaining Cognitive Illusions -




Famous Optical Artists -

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