ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT |
CURRICULUM |
The UP Manila College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Arts and Communication aims to produce competent and dynamic professionals who are well-versed in both the theoretical and practical aspects of their respective fields of study.
In line with the mission and vision of the University, the department aims to produce holistic individuals taking a lead role in the development of a globally competitive Philippines. It is geared towards providing students an immersive curriculum that equips them to be the next generation’s artists, educators, and communicators that would create solutions for international and global challenges. It offers a wide range of general education and major courses in the field of communications and the humanities to all students of the university. Furthermore, it also handles degree programs: BA Organizational Communication and BA Philippine Arts. |
FACULTY
Aba-Castellon, Mary Rose Angelica
Lecturer (Spanish) BA Philippine Arts (Cum Laude), UPM Research Interests: Spanish language and Culture |
Achanzar-Labor, Honey Libertine R., PhD
Associate Professor (Art History and Anthropology PhD Philippines Studies, UPD |
Aclan, Anna Isabel R.
Instructor (Organizational Communication) BA Organizational Communication (Cum Laude), UPM |
Adeva, Alice B.
Associate Professor (Speech Communication) MA Speech Communication, UPD Agbayani, Diana R., PhD
Associate Professor 7 PhD Communication Research, UPD (2010) MA Communication, UPD (1991) AB Journalism, UPD (1979) Publications: Agbayani. D.R. (Copy Editor). (2008). Mga Piling Kwento ni Genoveva Matute. Quezon City, New Day Publishers Agbayani, D.R. (Copy Editor), Alejo, Z.C. (2009). Akademikong Filipino sa Komunikasyon. Awards and Recognitions: Gawad Sentenaryo, UP Manila, 2014 Centennial Professorial Chair, UP Manila, 2009 William J. Shaw Professorial Chair in Creative Writing, 2012, 2001, 2000, 1991 Research Interests: Persons with Disability and Self-Esteem Image of Women in Film Joson, Odessa N.
Assistant Professor (Araling Pilipino) MA Araling Pilipino, UPD Miciano, Mishima Z.
Assistant Professor (Communication/Writing) MA English Studies, UPD Odal-Devora, Grace P., PhD
Professor 9 PhD, Philippine Studies (Philippine Studies Graduate Program, Tri-College, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City Master of Arts (Southeast Asian Region, with Indonesia as Core Country), Asian Center, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City Bachelor of Arts in English (Field of Concentration : Comparative Literature) University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City Publications: *2011. Contributor, “Healing the Earth Through Myths and Dance.” Tunza ( United Nation’s Environment Program’s International publication . Volume 8, Number 4 (May 2011), pp. 20-21. Edited by Geoffrey Lean. Also published online in three languages : the original English article, and its translations in French and Spanish, at : http://tunza.mobi/articles/healing-the-earth-through-myths-and-dance/English) http://tunza.mobi/fr/articles/dansons-pour-la-terre/ (French) http://tunza.mobi/es/articles/curando-la-tierre-con-mitos-y-danzas/ (Spanish) *2007 “Mut : The Ancient Water Goddess as Sign, Symbol and Myth of the Divine Power of Woman.” Preprint Publication of the International Conference on the Heritage of the Naqada and Qus Region. Sponsored by the Wood, Furniture and Lacquer Working Group, The International Council of Museums – Conservation Committee (ICOM –CC), held at Naqada, Egypt, from January 22-28, 2007. *2006 “Mut, Motya, Mutya and Mutyalamma : Four Variants of the Ancient Goddess as Cultural Icon, Sign and Archetypal Figure.” Preprint of the Icon and International Conference. Sponsored by the International Council of Museum, Conservation Committee – Wood, Furniture and Lacquer Working Group. King Maryut, Alexandria, Egypt. 18- 20 September 2006. *2006 Pagtuklas sa Pinagmulan ng Salitang ‘Mutya.’ Seryeng Monograp Blg. 1 : 2006: Mutya. Maynila : Sentro ng Wikang Filipino, U.P. Manila, 2006. *2006 “Some Problems in Determining the Origin of the Philippine Word ‘Mutya’ or ‘Mutia’. Paper presented at the Tenth International Conference on Austronesian Linguistics. 17-20 January 2006. Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines. http://www.sil.org/asia/philippines/ical/papers/html *2005 “Mutya as a Path for Peace in the New Millennium : Re-discovering a Traditional Concept for Conflict-Resoluntion,” Women and Religion : Religious Violence – Conflict and Resolution, Vol. VI . Lahore, Pakistan : Heinrich Böll Foundation, Regional Office, South Asia, 2005. Publication of Selected Conference Papers on Women and Religion in Chiang Mai, Thailand. *2004 “Contributions of Women to Filipino Spirituality: Re-discovering and Re-claiming the Feminine Spirit in Culture.” Lecture Series 3 on Spirituality : Context and Expressions of Spirituality.Quezon City : Center for Spirituality – Manila, 2004. pp.53-90 (international circulation). *2002 “ ‘Bae’ or ‘Bai’ : The Lady of the Lake.” In Laguna de Bay : The Living Lake. Edited by Reynaldo Gamboa Alejandro. Metro Manila : Unilever Philippines, Inc., 2002. pp. 35- 50. (international circulation) *2002 “ ‘Mother’ Victoria Vera Piedad as a Mutya Figure : A Study of an Archetypal Image of the Self.” In Gendering the Spirit : Women, Religion and the Post-Colonial Response. Edited by Durre S. Ahmed. London & New York : Zed Books Ltd., 2002. pp. 102-128. *2001 “Exploring Mutya as a Way of Being and Becoming.” In the Service of Culture, Spirituality and Development : A Festschrift for Dr. Mina Ramirez. Edited by Dr. Leopoldo J. Dejillas. Manila: By the Authors, 2001. *2000 “The Mutya of the Pasig River : An Image of the Tagalog Water Goddess.” Pasig : River of Life. Edited by Reynaldo Gamboa Alejandro and Alfredo Yuson. Metro Manila : Unilever Philippines, Inc., 2000. (international circulation) *2000 “River-Dwellers”, Pasig : River of Life, Edited by Reynaldo Gamboa Alejandro and Alfredo Yuson. Metro Manila: Unilever Philippines, Inc., 2000. (international circulation) *2000 “Ladies of the River.” Pasig : River of Life. Edited by Reynaldo Gamboa Alejandro and Alfredo Yuson. Metro Manila : Unilever Philippines, 2000. (international circulation) *1999 “Inang Tubig : Ang Diwa ng Ba’i sa Kalinangang-Bayan”, Kasaysayang-Bayan Monograph. Diliman, Q.C. : ADHIKA Inc., 1999. *1999 “The Pasig as Mutya (Pearl),” Ugnay-Diwa No. 21. (January-June 1999), pp. 6-10. * 1999 ”Lowland Cultural Group of the Tagalogs” (commissioned article for the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, through its Subcommission for Traditional Arts and Cultural Committees). Available online at : www.ncca.gov.ph/about-culture-and-arts/article.php?igm=4&i=252 *1998 “Lanlupagat : Dambanang Sanlibutang Langit, Lupa at Dagat.” Roots of Filipino Spirituality. Edited by Teresita Obusan, PhD. Manila : Mamamathala Inc., 1998. 119-210 *1998 “Mutya.” Roots of Filipino Spirituality. Edited by Teresita Obusan, PhD. Manila : Mamamathala, Inc., 1998. 114-117. *1998 “Mahiwagang Katahimikan sa Kapistahan ng Quiapo.” Roots of Filipino Spirituality. Edited by Teresita Obusan. Manila: Mamamathala, Inc., . Manila : Mamamathala, Inc., 1998 *1997 “Mother Victoria Vera Piedad of Brookside, Pila, Laguna, Philippines : A Study of a Mutya Figure.” Women and Religion : The Hidden Woman. Vol. II . Edited by Eman M. Ahmed, PhD. Lahore, Pakistan : Heinrich Böll Foundation, Regional Office Asia, 1997. 119-141. *1997 “The Pamathalaan of our Ancestors.” In Pakikipagkapwa : The Pamathalaan Approach to Leadership. Manila : Mamamathala, Inc., 1997. *1996 “Ang Kamalayang Pang-isip sa Tagalog-Pinoy : Isang Mapaglarong Pagwawari.” Filipino Spiritual Culture Series No. 10. Manila : Mamamathala, Inc., 1996. *1994 “Ang Pagtuklas ng Karunungang Mutyang Sarili: Isang Pagsasanay sa Panloob na Pamamaraang Paglilimi.” Indigenous Knowledge and Evolving Research Paradigms. Diliman, Quezon City: Asian Center and Mamamathala, Inc., 1994. *1993 “Kaisahan Batay sa Kultura.” SALINLAHI Newsletter. Maiden Issue by the Philippine Arts Program Class in Research on Philippine Cultural Heritage, Department of Arts and Communication, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Manila, 1993. Page 16. *1982 The Javanese Wayang Kulit (Shadow-Play).” PATMOS Magazine. No. 2 (1982), 5-8. Awards and Recognitions: William Shaw Professorial Chair, 2009-2010 Recognition Award, for consistent participation at the International Earth Day Celebration Event for “Sandiwang” since 2008 (presented on April 2013 and April 2014) as Ritual Dance Leader Outstanding Artist of UP Manila (2009), presented by the UP Manila Anniversary Committee Outstanding Alumna of Ramon Magsaysay High School ( RMHS - Espana, Manila), in the Field of Literature and the Arts, RMHS(Manila) Golden Anniversary Celebration (2008-2009), given last March 30, 2009. U.P. Centennial Professorial Chair (2008) Outstanding Faculty in Research of UP Manila (2003) , UP Manila Anniversary Committee Outstanding Artist (1999), UP Manila Anniversary Committee Research Interests: Folklore and Mythology Dance as Spirituality and Healing Art Creative and Alternative Education in the Arts and Culture Indigenous Artistic and Creative Traditions Esoteric Knowledge Dance Offerings and Rituals Eco-Feminist Spirituality Manila Prehistory; Philippine Prehistory Pacific Arts and Mythology ASEAN Art and Mythology (Southeast Asian in scope) Southeast Asian Philosophies and Religions |
Alfaro, Noel Brian
Instructor (Organizational Communication, Speech Communication) BA Organizational Communication, UPM Arceta, Katherine B.
Instructor 2 BA Organizational Communication, UPM Publications: Master of Management (Educational Management) Research Interests: Organizational Change and Development (strategies for the effective and efficient introduction of change in organizations) Bautista, Donna Aelred C., PhD
Associate Professor (Art History, Philosophy) PhD, DLSU Bonilla, Celia M.
Assistant Professor (Art History) MA Art History, UPD Mangulabnan, Deseree R.
Instructor II BA Philippine Arts (Arts Management), UPM – 2012 MA Art Studies (Art History), UPD – ongoing Awards and Recognitions: 2012 CAS Most Outstanding Student Artist Research Interests: Dance Philippine Dance Arts Management Philippine Arts Ogatis, Joey
Paras
Pernia, Mary Ann Josette E.
Lecturer (Humanities) MA Language and Literature, DLSU Research Interests: Literature, museum, education Pulumbarit, Carol
Quijano, Ma. P.
Redillas, Ryan
Rondaris, Myra L., MBA
Lecturer (Organizational Communication, Management) Roque, R.
Salazar, Gina S.
Assistant Professor 6 Doctor in Public Administration (ongoing), National College of Public Administration and Governance, UP Diliman MA English Studies, UP Diliman BA English Studies, UP Diliman Publications: 1) 'Conceptualizing an Indigenous Action-based Values-derivative Leadership Mindset' The Philippine Governance Digest June 2014 2) 'On Indigenous Leadership Mindset Studies: An Annotated Bibliography' The Philippine Governance Digest June 2014 3) 'Arguing for the Centrality of Autonomy in the ARMM and the Bangsamoro' The Philippine Governance Digest January 2015 4) Book Review of Meleshevick's Party Systems in Post Soviet Countries: A Comparative Study of Political Institutionalization in the Baltic States, Russia, and Ukraine The Philippine Governance Digest January 2015 Research Interests: Cultural Governance, Culture-based governance, Leadership mindset, Institutionalization of cultural funding at the Local Government Units (LGUs) in the Philippines, Culture-based education and curriculum design Yu
Villar, Rafael
Zapata, Consuelo V.
Senior Lecturer (Sociology, Arts Management) Doctor of Philosophy, Major in Management MA Sociology, UE Research Interests: Community Arts Organization and Management Creative Industry |
Antonio, Regatta Marie A.
Assistant Professor I (Philippine Arts, Communication) Bachelor of Laws (LI.B.), San Beda College Bachelor of Arts (BA Philippine Arts), UPM Barrientos, Ermani
Lecturer (Organizational Communication, Public Relations) MA Communication, Ateneo BA Organizational Communication Bien, Juliet R.
Assistant Professor (Musicology) MA Art History, UPD Henson, Ronald M.. DPA
Senior Lecturer II Doctor in Public Administration (DPA) PUP Sta. Mesa, 2007 MA Communication, UPD, 1982 AB Journalism, UPD, 1975 Publications: Quantitative Research (2016) Writing and Packaging a Thesis (2015) Purposive Communication (2015) Communications Research (2014) Communication Campaign Strategies - How To Win an Audience (2000) Awards and Recognitions: Outstanding Faculty Performer, Lyceum of the Philippines, Manila Outstanding Lecturer, UP Manila Awardee, National Science and Technology Week, 2013 Science and Media for the book Science Popularization Research Interests: Crisis Management Science Communication Social Media Image Restoration Strategies Sy Su, Chadwick
Assistant Professor 1 MA Communication (2009) UPD BA Organizational Communication (2003) UPM Presentations Sy Su, CC. Tracing the Path Between Coaching and Performance: A Study of Coaching in an Inbound Call Center Program. 1st National Conference on Graduate Studies in Arts and Sciences. Manila, 10-11 December 2011. Sy Su, CC. The World of Limited Choices: A Film Review of the Devil Wears Prada. 1st National Conference on Graduate Studiesin Arts and Sciences. Manila, 10-11 December 2011. Sy Su, CC, Castro JR. Of Women Muting Women and Men Getting Away Scot-Free: Extra-Relational Affairs and Their Depictions in Recent Philippine Mainstream Cinema. Asian Congress for Media and Communication. Hong Kong, 13-15 November 2014. Sy Su, CC. Tenure as a Detriment to Sustainability. 1st Sustainability Initiatives in Malaysia, the Philippines, and Malaysia Conference. Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. Johor Bahru, 15 May 2015. Publications Sy Su, CC. Tracing the Path Between Coaching and Performance: A Study of Coaching in an Inbound Call Center Program. FEU Communication Journal 2011; 7:58-74 Sy Su, CC. The World of Limited Choices: A Film Review of the Devil Wears Prada. FEU Communication Journal 2011; 7:96-101 Villar, RA, Sy Su, CC. A Survey of the Persuasion Landscape. FEU Communication Journal 2012; 8:1-28 Sy Su, CC. Death, Instructive and Persuasive. FEU Communication Journal 2012; 8:94-101 Works in Progress Sy Su, CC, Castro, JR. Extra-Relational Affairs and Their Depictions in Recent Philippine Mainstream Cinema. Asian Congress for Media and Communication. Sy Su, CC. Tenure as a Detriment to Sustainability. Jurnal Teknologi. Sy Su, CC. What is Pilgrimage? Confessional Vignettes and Photos. Inter-Disciplinary Press. Sy Su, CC (ed). The Reflective Practitioner 2015 and 2016. University of the Philippines Manila. Research Interests: Critical and feminist theories, discourse in the financial sector, statistics, Spanish |