Chairperson Dr. Elsie C. Albis
Head for Dance Ms. Maria Erika D. Aliliran
Head for Theater Dr. Kevin Paul E. Dayan
Head for Film Ms. Jennifer Lyn M. Romano
Head for Digital Arts Ms. Edlaine Ann S. Mercado, MCGA
Head for Visual Arts Mr. Ara Yosef O. Valiente
Head for Literary Arts Ms. Gladys B. Esteve, MA
Administrative Assistant Ms. Maria Arlie F. Isidoro
The CEC is under the Office of the Dean for Research and Creative Endeavors (RACE) and is composed of several council members, with one member acting as Chairperson. The council members are representatives from various creative arts fields who have experience and potential in creative production and publication in their respective fields.
1. Literature - The Literature unit provides opportunities for the development of story writing and creative writing skills among ADNU students, faculty, and personnel through training and seminars/workshops. The literature representative shall promote participation and engagements in the Literary Arts, envisioning new paths in fiction, short story, poetry, and creative non-fiction, with a special preference for Bikol aesthetics and literature.
2. Visual Arts (Traditional) - The council member [representing this creative arts area] shall promote appreciation of the paintings and sculpture across the units in various modalities; facilitate the enhancement of painting and sculpture skills; spearheads training on the use of various traditional media in composing creative output; facilitates exhibition and display of student or faculty/staff paintings or multi-dimensional (sculpture) works in the campus or other exhibition areas outside the school; promotes Bicolano artists and style by cataloging or making a documentary of top-selling, national or world-renowned artists.
3. Digital Arts and Animation - The Digital Arts and Animation unit shall provide opportunities for the creation and production of still and moving images using digital technology for the Ateneo de Naga University community. It shall promote Bikol identity and culture through digital media. It aims to equip digital artists and animators with the necessary creative and technical skills by providing training, workshops, linkages, and other possible support.
4. Film - The CEC-Film unit aims to contribute to the development of regional and national cinema by providing platforms, linkages, and opportunities for the Ateneo de Naga 69 University community where they can explore their filmmaking endeavors. It seeks to instill an increased appreciation for local cinema and culture; and upgrade filmmaking skills (e.g., scriptwriting, directing, cinematography, mise-en-scene, sound, and editing) amongst the community.
5. Dance - The CEC Dance will take charge of coming up with training - workshops on different dance genres, choreography techniques, and other related activities involving rhythmic body movements. This creative field will also screen/recruit/encourage dancers/dance enthusiasts to hone and share their talents or take part in different projects/activities related to dancing (Regional and National).
6. Theatre Arts - The Theatre Arts unit provides the Ateneo de Naga University, especially the students, a venue to showcase their artistic skills and talents in performing arts, such as acting, set designing, lighting, sound designing, producing, costume designing, coordinating, marketing, directing, and scriptwriting. Ultimately, it aims to aid in the development and visibility of Bikol dramatic arts.
7. Music -The Music unit provides opportunities for the development of musical skills, e.g., basic music composition, group and individual vocal techniques, basic arranging, and scoring, etc., across all units in the university, especially the students. It aims to promote the preservation, proliferation, and upliftment of Bikol music through the integration of global and periodical influences and practices and the application of technology and research, welcoming all music genres.
1. Review, formulate, recommend, and monitor the implementation of relevant programs, policies, guidelines, and mechanisms.
2. Identify potential artists and creatives and/or facilitate conceptualization of student, faculty, and staff creative productions; design its own creative projects.
3. Set standards, facilitate screening of proposals and evaluation of outputs, and mobilize technical guidance/assistance.
4. Implement programs, policies, guidelines, and mechanisms and conduct its own creative projects.
5. Coordinate the various tasks and activities of the council, monitor the progress of creative arts projects, coordinate with other councils/committees, and units across basic and higher educational levels, link with other organizations, and manage the finances of the council.
6. Take part in institutional activities related to creative arts and promote creative endeavors in the university