Media-Based Art and Design in the Philippines

These flashcards cover key vocabulary related to media-based art and design, focusing on concepts and notable figures in the field within the Philippines.

Eye-catching

A characteristic of photography that captures the viewer's attention.

Punchline

A detail in a photograph that elicits a strong emotional reaction from viewers.

Fine Arts Photography

Photography that is created as artwork.

Portrait Photography

A specialization focused on taking pictures of people.

Scientific Photography

Photography that records scientific or medical data.

Photojournalism

The use of photographs to report news.

Glamour Photography

Photography designed primarily to sell products.

Wedding Photography

A genre that focuses on photographing the events of a wedding.

Underwater Photography

Photography that involves capturing images submerged in water.

Architectural Photography

A type of photography dedicated to capturing buildings and other structures.

Nature Photography

Photography that showcases natural environments.

Travel Photography

Photography that documents the culture, people, and landscapes of a specific location.

George Tapan

A travel photographer known for his campaign work with the Department of Tourism.

John K. Chua

Aerial photographer who specializes in various photography types.

Motion Pictures

Film, also referred to as movies or cinema.

Frames

Still pictures in a movie shown continuously to create the illusion of movement.

Development (Film Production)

Stage where film ideas are discussed and story treatment is created.

Pre Production

The phase where the director, cast, and crew are hired.

Production

The stage where the actual filming of the movie takes place.

Post Production

Phase where visual effects and audio are added to the film.

Distribution

Final phase of film production where the film is released to audiences.

Brillante Mendoza

Filipino filmmaker recognized internationally for his independent films.

Maryo J. de los Reyes

Award-winning Filipino director known for several acclaimed films.

Laurice Guillen

Actress and director known for her roles in classic Filipino films.

Animation

The art of creating the illusion of movement using sequenced drawings or images.

Storyboard

A visual representation of a film's sequence depicted in small drawings.

Inbetweeners

Animators responsible for filling in the motion between key frames.

Computer Animators

Artists who create images using computer software for films.

Stop-Motion Animators

Animators who use physical objects to create animations through frame-by-frame captures.

Juan Tamad

The first Filipino cartoon created in 1955.

Tadhana

The first full-length animated movie made in the Philippines in 1978.

Ang Panday

First Filipino cartoon series created in 1986 based on a comic character.

Adarna

The first full-length Filipino animated film that adapted local folklore.

RPG Metanoia

First full-length 3D animated film from the Philippines released in 2010.

Philippine Animation Studios Inc.

Established in 1991, known for producing various animated projects.

Toon City

Animation company also known as Morph Animation Inc.

Animation Council of the Philippines

An organization of animators promoting Filipino talent in animation.

Print Media

Any kind of printed content that disseminates information to a wide audience.

Digital Media

Content viewed using electronic devices like computers and phones.

Graphic Design

Art form involving visual communication through manipulation of elements.

Graphic Artists

Professionals who create graphic designs.

Layout Artists

Designers who organize elements of a page for visual appeal.

Advertising Designers

Designers tasked with creating promotional items and logos.

Web Designers

Artists who create visually appealing and navigable web pages.

Comic Book Artists

Illustrators for graphic novels and comic books.

Penciller

The artist responsible for pencil drawings in comic production.

Inker

An artist who traces over pencil drawings with ink.

Colorist

The artist who adds color to comic book illustrations.

Comic Strip Artists

Artists that create visual stories in limited spaces.

Editorial Cartoonist

Artists who use imagery to convey messages about social issues.

Game Developers

Professionals who design and create video games.

Industrial Designer

A person responsible for the functional design of products.

Ergonomics

The science of designing products for human comfort and usability.

Kenneth Cobonpue

A designer known for using indigenous materials in furniture.

Fashion Design

The art of designing clothing with aesthetic and functional considerations.

Haute Couture

The creation of bespoke garments for individual clients.

Mass Market

Garments produced in large quantities for wide availability.

Pret-a-porter

Ready-to-wear clothing produced in limited quantities.

Monique Lhuillier

Fashion designer recognized for her elegant dresses and bridal gowns.

Josie Natori

Fashion designer known for reinventing traditional Filipino garments.

Lulu Tan-Gan

Designer known as the ‘Queen of Knitwear’ for her innovative creations.

Ditta Sandico-Ong

Designer known for her colorful, nature-inspired fabric wraps.

Rajo Laurel

Fashion designer known for his avant-garde styles in Philippine fashion.

Aze Ong

Installation artist noted for her crocheted art pieces.