The College of Arts and Communication (CAC) offers quality academic experience in the fields of humanities and communication. In keeping with the core values of the University of the Philippines (UP), honor and excellence, CAC is committed to the development of highly-skilled and well-rounded individuals who have a fine sense of their professional and civic obligations. CAC provides unique opportunities for training in fine arts, language and literature, and communication with concentrations in journalism, broadcasting, and speech communication. Through its academic programs, CAC has produced graduates who are now among the country’s leading professionals in the different areas of communication, teaching, research, and visual arts and design.
| VISION The College of Arts and Communication as a creative hub of transformative education molding responsible citizens in a sustainable society. | MISSION Its mission is to instill ethics and accountability, critical and creative skills, and strong cultural roots and purpose among future Filipino communicators, language and literature scholars, and artists. |
Departments and Programs
Department of Communication
The Department of Communication (DC) offers a quality academic program to help students (1) acquire effective oral, written, and multimedia skills; (2) demonstrate analytical and critical skills in communication research and practice; (3) create innovative and democratic forms of communication; and (4) adopt interdisciplinary perspectives with socio-cultural rootedness, accountability, and civic responsibility.
Faculty members of the department specialize in various areas of communication such as journalism, broadcast communication, and speech communication. These are also the areas of concentration in the Bachelor of Arts in Communication program.
Department of Language, Literature and the Arts
The Department of Language, Literature and the Arts (DLLA) fosters the promotion of a learning environment that fosters the development of each student to be someone who is a to develop students who are critical thinkers; able to formulate sound arguments and express creativity that is relevant, timely and innovative; is are articulate and competent in English and Filipino; culturally grounded on Cordillera and Northern Luzon indigenous knowledge systems and practices; engaged in community issues; research-oriented; and attuned to the workings of the industry.
DLLA faculty members specialize in different areas of study: Language, Literature, Fine Arts, Art Studies, English and Filipino. The number of courses that students take under these areas depend on their program of study.
Academic Programs
- Bachelor of Arts in Communication
- Major in Broadcast Communication and Minor in Journalism
- Major in Broadcast Communication and Minor in Speech Communication
- Major in Journalism and Minor in Broadcast Communication
- Major in Journalism and Minor in Speech Communication
- Major in Speech Communication and Minor in Broadcast Communication
- Major in Speech Communication and Minor in Journalism
- Bachelor of Arts in Language and Literature
- Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Certificate in Fine Arts
- Master of Arts in Language and Literature
Faculty Roster
Department of Communication
| Faculty | Academic Background | Title and Rank |
ABALOS, CECILIA FE L. | B.A., University of the Philippines College Baguio (1996) M.A., University of the Philippines Diliman (2001) Ph.D., University of the Philippines Los Baños (2014) | Professor of Speech Communication |
| AFABLE, MARIA RINA L. | A.B., University of the Philippines (1981) M.A., University of the Philippines (1998) Ph.D., University of the Philippines (2011) | Associate Professor of Mass Communication |
| ANDRADA, JETHRO | B.A., University of the Philippines Baguio, magna cum laude (2023) | Instructor in Journalism |
BALGOS, MARKNEEL I. | B.A., University of the Philippines Diliman, cum laude (2019) | Instructor in Speech Communication |
| CHAPAP-DULATRE, ZENAS | B.A., University of the Philippines Baguio (2011) | Instructor in Journalism |
FAJARDO, CHRISTIAN EZEKIEL | B.A., University of the Philippines Baguio (2007) M.A., University of the Philippines Diliman (2016) | Assistant Professor of Speech Communication |
FONG, JIMMY B. | B.A., University of the Philippines College Baguio, cum laude (1986) M.A., University of the Philippines Diliman (1994) Ph.D., University of the Philippines Diliman (2011) | Professor of Mass Communication |
GUTIERREZ, DENNIS V. | B.A., University of the Philippines College Baguio (1998) | Instructor in Broadcast Communication |
LUAYON, CARLO FRANCES | B.A., University of the Philippines Visayas (2016) | Instructor in Broadcast Communication |
| MEAMO, BENJAMIN GEORGE P. III | B.A., University of the Philippines Baguio, cum laude (2017) | Instructor in Speech Communication |
| QUERI, SHEKINAH DORELLE P. | B.A., University of the Philippines Baguio (2007) M.A., University of the Philippines (2016) | Assistant Professor of Speech Communication |
TATCHO, ORVILLE B. | B.A., University of the Philippines Baguio, cum laude (2011) M.A., University of the Philippines Diliman (2017) Ph.D., University of Alabama (2021) | Associate Professor of Speech Communication |
WILSON, DORIS B. | B.A., University of the Philippines Baguio (2013) M.A., Universiteit Utrecht, The Netherlands (2018) | Assistant Professor of Speech Communication |
Department of Language, Literature, and the Arts
| Faculty | Academic Background | Title and Rank |
| AQUINO, FRIEDRICH A. | B.A., cum laude, University of the Philippines | Instructor in Language and Literature |
| AQUINO, JOHN REY DAVE P. | B.A., University of the Philippines | Instructor in Language and Literature |
AMPAGUEY, LEARANE K. | A.B., Ph.B., cum laude, Saint Louis University; M.A. (Language and Literature), University of the Philippines | Assistant Professor of English |
| CABATO, JUSTIN NICCOLO M. | A.B., Ateneo de Manila University | Instructor in Language and Literature |
CARVAJAL, JOSEPH ANDREW | B.A., Ateneo de Manila University; B.F.A., magna cum laude, University of the Philippines; M.F.A., Montclair State University, NJ | Assistant Professor of Fine Arts |
FLORENDO, MA. ROSARIO Y. | B.A., cum laude, M.A. (Language and Literature), University of the Philippines | Assistant Professor of English |
GALLETES, FELICISIMO G., JR. | B.S.E., cum laude, (Philippine Normal University); M.A. (ongoing), University of the Philippines | Instructor in Filipino |
ILAGAN, LIZA ANN A. | B.F.A., M.A., University of the Philippines | Assistant Professor of Fine Arts |
JACINTO, ERIKA | B.A. Art Studies, University of the Philippines | Instructor in Art Studies |
JULARBAL, IO M. | A.B., Saint Louis University; M.A. (Language and Literature), University of the Philippines | Assistant Professor of Language and Literature |
LAZAGA, JUNLEY L. | B.A., M.A. (Language and Literature), University of the Philippines | Associate Professor of Literature |
MACAPANPAN, IDES | B.F.A. Industrial Design, University of the Philippines | Instructor in Fine Arts |
| MALLARI, ALBERT JOHN | Assistant Professor of Fine Arts | |
NOLASCO, FARA | B.F.A. (Visual Communication), M.F.A. (Art Theory), University of the Philippines | Assistant Professor of Fine Arts |
PILUDEN, LIOBA ASIA | B.A. Language and Literature cum laude, University of the Philippines; Prof. Ed, Benguet State U | Instructor in Language and Literature |
PITLONGAY, RACHEL P. | B.A., M.A. (Language and Literature), University of the Philippines | Assistant Professor of Language and Literature |
RABANG, ROLAND ERWIN P. | B.A., University of the Cordilleras; M.A. (Language and Literature), University of the Philippines | Assistant Professor of Language and Literature |
SALVADOR, RAI ALDRIN | B.A., (Language and Literature), cum laude, University of the Philippines | Instructor in Language and Literature |
| SENIN, REYNALDO, JR. | Instructor in Fine Arts | |
SUBIDO, GRACE CELESTE T. | B.A., M.A. (Language and Literature), University of the Philippines; Ph.D. (Comparative Literature) candidate University of the Philippines | Associate Professor of English |
TINDAAN, RUTH M. | B.A., cum laude, M.A. (Language and Literature), University of the Philippines; Ph.D. (Cultural Studies) candidate, Goldsmiths University of London | Associate Professor of English |
TOLENTINO, DELFIN, JR. | A.B., University of the Philippines; M.A. (Literature), Ateneo de Manila University | Professor Emeritus of Literature |
TORRES, ANNA CHRISTIE V. | A.B., cum laude, Ph.D. (Philippine Studies), University of the Philippines; M.A. (English), Ateneo de Manila University | Professor of English |
Facilities
TEATRO AMIANAN
The CAC’s micro theater which also serves as a venue for various events such as public lectures, film showing, and live performances.
MEDIA LABORATORY
Recently upgraded with the latest equipment for television and radio production classes.
JOURNALISM LABORATORY
A simulated newsroom for journalism and new media courses.
DARNAY DEMETILLO ART SPACE
Named after the late Fine Arts professor and artist Darnay Demetillo, the hall is primarily used for workshops and exhibitions of Fine Arts students and faculty.
FINE ARTS MEDIA ROOM
A workstation for the production of digital illustrations and other graphics-intensive forms of electronic media.
FINE ARTS PHOTOGRAPHY LABORATORY
Currently under renovation, this dedicated space for the production and development of photographs includes a darkroom.
GRADUATE RESOURCE CENTER
A repository of undergraduate and graduate student theses and a place where graduate students can interact with each other.
College Executive Board (2021-2024)
Dean:
Jimmy B. Fong (2021-2024)
College Secretary:
Jermaine Beltran (2021-2023);
Learane K. Ampaguey (2023-2024)
Department of Communication Chair: Doris B. Wilson (2021-2022);
Orville B. Tatcho (2022-2024)
Department of Language, Literature and the Arts Chair:
Joseph Andrew Carvajal (2021-2024)