By: Joey Luces
Capiz State University-Mambusao Satellite College through the Office of Socio-Cultural Affairs chaired by Dr. Caster A. Kapunan conducted a two-day virtual clinic, Sept. 29-30.
The two-day virtual clinic with the theme “Talent Development Continuity amid and beyond the Pandemic: Padayon and Abilidad, CAPSU-MSC” aimed to provide quality service in terms of honing the talents and skills of the students and broadening their cultural outlook.
On the first day, the subjects of the virtual clinic were dance and visual arts. The resource speaker for dance was Eliza Mae C. Capa, artistic director of Capa Dance Academy. Ms. Capa discussed the importance of dance and made an interactive discussion by asking random participants to share their own definition and the significance of dance in their lives. She tackled the elements of dance, genres and the benefits of dance, especially during this pandemic.
In the afternoon, Professor Vivian B. Apuang, music instructor at CAPSU Main Campus, shared her expertise on music. Prof. Apuang discussed the significance of music in one’s life and how music binds people. She also mentioned the benefits that people can gain from music such as improving health and well-being, boosting confidence and resilience, developing team work and leadership skills, and serving as a creative outlet and opportunity to express emotions.
The webinar series continued the following day. Dr. Warren S. Celoso and Dr. Gerard Lee L. Atienza were invited as resource speakers. Dr. Celoso is an Industrial Technology Extension Coordinator at CAPSU Main Campus while Dr. Atienza is the Research and Quality Assurance Chairman at CAPSU Burias Campus.
Dr. Celoso shared his ideas, experience and expertise in visual arts. He highlighted the important things to ponder on poster making such as considering the theme, materials needed, color combination and orientation. In order for students to learn, Dr. Warren provided some examples based on his experience from the competition he participated.
According to Dr. Celsoso, proper training and embodying values play a vital role in joining such contest because they link to new knowledge, development of skills, and a higher chance of winning. “A better artist known for his better artworks while the best artist is known for his character and influence,” he added.
On the latter part of the webinar, Dr. Atienza elucidated the five literary genre such as impromptu speaking, storytelling, short and sweet play, radio drama, and essay writing. He cited various tips on how to ace the said events.
In impromptu speaking, it is significant to greet the judges and the spectators, start with short introduction and make a stance, state the reasons, and end the speech with a conclusion.
On storytelling, he discussed the PASUC guidelines and the role of intensive checking of script and delivery. Dr. Atienza let the participants watch an example of short and sweet play performed by the students he coached from CAPSU Burias. He further elaborated the things to remember and the guidelines on radio drama and essay writing.
The success of the webinar series is an appendage to the achievements of the Socio-Cultural Affairs Office. It proves that the development of talents and skills continues amidst the pandemic.