F o u n da premiere of works from PWU SFAD Foundation CoursesSY 2015 - 2016 1st Trimester

September 3, 2015 - 26, 2015Exhibit opens at 6:00pm

SFAD Studio Gallery Leon Guinto Wing, Philippine Women’s University, Taft Avenue, Manila

“The smulaon of creavity and self-movaon of the learner must therefore be emphasized in the educaon of the career arst. Thus, educaon must provide for the develop-ment of the individual’s full imaginave potenal in addion to technical skills, which are the basic tools for professional prac oners and leaders of the art world and creave indus-tries. It is important to point out that this emphasis must be delidelicately balanced with moulding competent arsts who are imbued with a strong sense of responsibility and a commit-ment to the advancement of the society that nurtures their art.” - “Policies and Standards for Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Program” Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Series of 2008

Then too, it describes the action of pouring and spreading, or to melt and mould as in the smelting of iron ore (fundere).

Before the word’s source in Old French (fondation),an etymology of

‘foundation’ tells us of its Latin origins; in

words that describe the bottom (fundus)

of a hollow or

“

a concavity, such as in certain anatomical parts where an opening leads to a bottom or a base (e.g., the fundus of the uterus, opposite the cervix).

Digging deeper into its roots, how we accept foundation as base should also be reinforced with the nuances of its intent. In art, the role of foundation is to be the hold before dispersal. Imagination dares to play by learning unknowns as well learning unknowns as well as unlearning what is known.

It is about abiding to collective standards and mores before unleashing individual inno-vation. It is where the student tests creative freedom and accountability as a future career artist. Foundation is the anchor of the artist’s response and responsibility to society.

For now, we uphold and appreciate process and what stands to be gained–in terms of tools, rules and decision-making; for every goal, for every desired outcome, the consensus is that the journey starts with a strong foundation.

How well a foundation is laid determines the reliable How well a foundation is laid determines the reliable support for the layers that constitute formation. The pinnacle for that progression is excellence; leadership in one’s practice, where discipline and standards of competence, creativity and ethical values make up the bases for such recognition.

A foundation is aboutwhat is basic and preparatory.

Foundation Courses

With this group exhibit, a premiere as it is to represent the first accomplishments of the for this school

year, we assemble a first look at the talent, the conceptual visions, and daring that describe our students at the entry level of PWU SFAD.What bides at the future is not fixed at ascertaining that every participant will go on to professions in the visual arts.

A student of fine arts and design

complies with various prescriptions of

foundation. In PWU SFAD, the route of

proficiency towards fulfilling a BFA

degree in the programs of

critical knowledge and creative application are exercised. An art project is about levels of preparation: laying ground or primer; establishing a

structure or an armature; making decisions in the utilization of design; and familiarization with the most primary of art materials. structure or an armature; making decisions in the utilization of design; and familiarization with the most primary of art materials.

are the series that make up the Foundation Courses in Techniques,

Materials and Visual Perception. Within each basic course, rudiments of skill,

Industrial Design, Painting

and Visual Communication

- Karen Ocampo Flores

Most importantly, these initial ventures in art practice are programmed to align with PWU’s core values, guided by “personal integrity and

responsible citizenship that fosters community engagement.”

Philippine Women's University, Leon Guinto Street, Malate, 1004 Manila, Philippines

Curators: Karen Ocampo Flores

Noel Soler Cuizon

Design by: Abbey Batocabe

Photos by: Lew Benedict Ranes

Presented by:

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