MEDIA DOMAINS

Republic Act no. 11904

Philippine Creative Industries Development Act, which emphasizes creativity as self-expression and an economic force that generates employment, preserves culture, encourages innovation, and contributes to national development.

creative industries

Trades involving persons (natural or juridical) that produce cultural, artistic, and innovative goods and services.

Visual Art Domain

Focuses on artworks that can be seen and experienced visually, spanning traditional, modern, or hybrid forms combining handmade and digital techniques.

Painting, drawing, sculpture, and printmaking

Forms of visual arts involving various materials and techniques to express ideas, emotions, and cultural meaning.

Photography and installation art

Visual art forms focusing on capturing images or creating immersive artistic experiences in physical, environmental, or public spaces.

Digital art, illustration, and mixed media

Visual art forms combining technology, software, and various materials to produce innovative artworks.

Public art, murals, and monuments

Large-scale artworks displayed in communities or outdoor spaces to communicate social, historical, or communal messages.

Filipino visual artists

Artists who blend traditional themes with contemporary styles to reflect Philippine culture, history, and identity.

Visual artist

A career in the visual arts domain focused on producing artworks in forms such as painting, drawing, sculpture, or mixed media.

Illustrator

A career in the visual arts domain focused on creating images to accompany text or tell stories.

Muralist

A career in the visual arts domain focused on creating large-scale public artworks on walls to convey cultural, social, or historical messages.

Photographer

A career in the visual arts domain focused on capturing images using cameras for artistic expression or documentation.

Digital artist

A career in the visual arts domain focused on using tablets, computers, and software to create artworks.

Gallery curator

A career in the visual arts domain focused on organizing art exhibitions, selecting artworks, planning displays, and educating the public.

Design Domain

A domain that applies visual creativity to solve problems, communicate ideas, and make things functional and visually appealing.

Graphic design

A form of design focusing on creating visual content for communication, such as posters, logos, and social media graphics.

Fashion and textile design

A form of design combining style, function, and personal expression in clothing and fabrics.

Product and packaging design

A form of design focused on developing practical, attractive, and user-friendly everyday products and packaging.

Interior and exhibition design

A form of design focused on planning and creating functional interior spaces or displays.

Animator

A career in digital interactive media focused on creating movement in images or objects using digital tools.

Game artist

A career in digital interactive media focused on creating characters, objects, environments, and assets for video games.

UI or UX Designer

A career in digital interactive media focused on designing user interfaces (UI) and user experiences (UX) with an emphasis on usability, functionality, and visual appeal.

Multimedia artist

A career in digital interactive media focused on combining graphics, animation, video, audio, and interactive elements.

Audiovisual Media Domain

Refers to recorded and live audio and audiovisual content distributed via broadcast media like TV, radio, and satellite.

Digital Interactive Media Domain

Digital software, programs, mobile apps, and games created for interactive digital devices where user input is essential.

Publishing and Printed Media Domain

Creation, publication, journalistic, and commercial literature in traditional print and digital formats.

Performing Arts Domain

All activities involved in the training of performers and the preservation of artistic shows and performances.

Traditional Cultural Expressions Domain

Tangible products and intangible customs of Filipino culture and heritage.

Cultural Sites Domain

Physical human-made locations, sites, and monuments vital to promoting Philippine culture.

Creative Services Domain

Demand-driven commercial creative services done on behalf of commissioning clients.

Audio Visual domain

One of the most significant domains within the Philippine creative industries, focusing on media experiences that people see and hear.

Films

Audiovisual media that tell stories or present ideas through moving images, sounds, dialogues, and music.

Television shows

Audiovisual programs produced for television or online streaming platforms.

Animated movies

Films created using drawings, AI, or digital animation techniques to produce moving visuals.

Vlogs (Video blogs)

Short or long-form videos where individuals share personal experiences and opinions.

Podcast

Audio-based programs that feature discussions, storytelling, interviews, or educational content.

Recorded music

Musical performances captured and stored in digital or physical formats for distribution.

Educational or entertainment video

Audiovisual materials created to inform, teach, or entertain.

Mobile phones

Portable and affordable technology tools with high-quality cameras and audio recording used in audiovisual creation.

Microphone

A technology tool used to capture clear and high-quality sound.

Computers and speakers

Essential hardware tools used for processing, editing, and playing audiovisual media.

Mixers

Audio devices used to control, balance, and combine multiple sound sources.

Televisions (TVs) and projectors

Display tools that allow creators to present audiovisual works to an audience.

Directors

Main creative leaders of audiovisual productions.

Producers

Professionals who manage the business, planning, budgeting, scheduling, and organizational aspects of a production.

Actors

Performers who bring stories to life through expressions, movement, and dialogue.

Musicians

Creators who write, record, or perform music to enhance storytelling and emotional impact.

Editors

Professionals who assemble and refine recorded audio and video materials into a polished product.

Digital content creators

Individuals who produce audiovisual materials specifically for online platforms.