C&c project brief 1
- 1. 1 SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING & DESIGN Research Unit for Modern Architecture Studies in Southeast Asia Foundation of Natural and Built Environments CULTURE & CIVILIZATION (CLS 30105) Prerequisite: None Lecturer : Normah Sulaiman . Ida Marlina Mazlan __________________________________________________________________________________ Project 3 : Art + Architecture + Culture 40 % marks, (Individual Assignment) Submission date: 28th January 2016 Introduction "What travel teaches us is that we are all essentially the same. There is not a 'them' and an 'us'; there is really only 'us.'" The stunning photographs capture the theme of places of visit. A good coffee table books serve a number of purposes: they're decorative, informative, and attractive. Objectives of Project 1. To introduce the Western and Eastern culture and civilization through an overview of archeological discoveries, ancient monuments, artworks, philosophy and achievement of great leaders from prehistoric to present. 2. To show basic skills on enquiry, investigation, application and presentation of relevant information. Learning Outcome 1. Able to describe the historical development of human civilization. 2. Able to recall the development of Eastern and Western human civilizations in the past as well as present. 3. Able to demonstrate good documentation and presentation skills. Tasks Part I: You are required to do a literature research on places of interest of your site visit. From the literature review, you are to study the theme given and its connection between the historical, architectural and social aspects of the place. Documenting the right building, spaces and places with the right content is important in this project. You are advised to work closely with your tutor to ensure you are on the right track.
- 2. 2 Theme: Malaysian Architecture | Fusion Architecture | Religious Places | Spaces and People You are free to select ONE theme of your interest. Part II: You are to design a graphical timeline & expression of your findings in a set of 10 postcards. The postcard series will create awareness and educate your audience on the subject matter or focus of the study. This includes design & layout, purpose, content, writing style, colours and etc. You are strongly encouraged to meet with us regularly for further assistance. Submission Requirement Part I: Literature research (on e-portfolio) & timeline (must be submitted on postcard) on the places of interest, theme and connection between historical, architecture and social aspects. Part II: Postcard series with packaging (10 postcards). Progress and compilation of weekly journal via E-Portfolio. (*special tab for Project 3 : Digital Diary) *Box packaging height must not exceed 2cm height. Part III : 1 minute video montage of 10 best photos. (Complete information of designer, lecturer, module and university’s information)
- 3. 3 Submission Information and Guide Submission Date : Week 17 : 28th January 2016 Time : 2:00- 3:00pm Venue : Lecture Theatre 21, Block A. General Reminders: Artworks must reach printers at least a week before to avoid any miscommunication and mistakes on the printing output. Please consider time management and business pattern of the selected shops. Please ensure that you do not spend more than RM50 for this project. Please cross check printing prices in bulk with classmates. GOOD LUCK!
- 4. 1 Assessment Criteria – Individual Name : _________________________________ Student Id : __________________________ General Understanding Quality of form and level of execution of understanding the project brief. Describes introduction leads to excellent justification and execution of the project Describes thoroughly with a good justification and execution of the project Fair introduction and execution of the project with acceptable facts being discussed Minimal discussion on the important facts No basic facts were discussed 8.0 - 10 6.5 – 7.9 5.0 – 6.4 2.5 – 4.9 0 – 2.5 √ X 10 Content Thorough research, study, depth and the effectiveness way to communicate findings Evidence of extensive research and study translated into the postcard Evidence of very good research and study translated into postcard Evidence of good research and study translated into postcard Evidence of minimal research and study translated into postcard Evidence of lack of research and study translated into postcard 8.0 - 10 6.5 – 7.9 5.0 – 6.4 2.5 – 4.9 0 – 2.5 √ X 10 Creativity Creativity in preparation, photos, layout composition and compilation of content. The works presented with a strong quality of preparation, photos, layout composition and compilation of content. The works presented with a good quality of preparation, photos, layout composition and compilation of content. The works presented a fair creativity of preparation, photos, layout composition and compilation of content. The works presented with minimal creativity of preparation, photos, layout composition and compilation of content. No evidence of creativity in preparation, photos, layout composition and compilation of content. 8.0 - 10 6.5 – 7.9 5.0 – 6.4 2.5 – 4.9 0 – 2.5 √ X 10 Originality Demonstrated critical thinking through the theme/concept and appropriateness of the theme/concept intended. Portray excellent critical thinking through the theme and appropriateness of the theme intended. Portray very good critical thinking through the theme and appropriateness of the theme intended. Portray good critical thinking through the theme and appropriateness of the theme intended. Moderate critical thinking through the theme and appropriateness of the theme intended. Insufficient critical thinking through the theme and appropriateness of the theme intended 8.0 - 10 6.5 – 7.9 5.0 – 6.4 2.5 – 4.9 0 – 2.5 √ X 10 TOTAL 40
- 5. 1 FINAL PROJECT: Art + Architecture + Culture TUTORIAL SHEET Date Review / Comments Sign 22nd December 2015 My Progress : Lecturer’s Review : Progress to date: By this tutorial session, you should show your lecturer all literature findings related to your theme and concept and places of interest. These literature findings must be printed out with your own reflection of understanding. Library research on layout, graphics, colors or photography is a good start. You must at least have 5 places that MUST BE related to your theme and map out your findings. DO NOT PRINT BLINDLY CONTENT FROM INTERNET. Date Review / Comments Sign 29th December 2015 – Lecture Slot My Progress : Lecturer’s Review : 31st December 2015 Tutorial Slot By Appointment / Based on Individual Progress Progress to date: By this date, you should start going to the places of your interest and start taking photos. Please take all personal safety considerations before going out to take photos. Once completed, you need to create an album on PICASA/Google/Dropbox and share the link with your respective tutor at the ALBUM (not individual pictures). Please screen, itemize in folders and include related pictures only. There’s no specific numbers of photos, it may vary from 200 – 400 with the right content. CULTURE & CIVILIZATION (CLS 30105) Lecturer : Normah Sulaiman . Ida Mazlan NAME : ___________________________________ ID No : ____________________________________
- 6. 2 Date Review / Comments Sign 5th January 2016 My Progress : Lecturer’s Review : 7th January 2016 By Appointment / Based on Individual Progress Progress to date: Progress to date: By this tutorial session, you progress based from previous comment from your lecturer. Retake photos and finalize the concept photos to be used. On the other hand, prepare the content for the postcard. Content can be in a form of review / short journal / diary / – most importantly – IT CANNOT BE COPIED FROM THE INTERNET ESPECIALLY WIKIPEDIA and OTHER FORMS OF WIKIS’. Date Review / Comments Sign 12th January 2016 Progress to date: By this tutorial session, you must finalize the design of your postcard and its packaging. You are advised to create a not to scale of your packaging, or even start making the real one.
- 7. 3 Date Review / Comments Sign 19th January 2016 My Progress : Lecturer’s Review : Progress to date: By this tutorial session, you must finalize the design of your postcard and its packaging. You are advised to have a mock print of your postcard using the right paper and printed in color. A minimum of 4 postcard must be presented in class. Artworks must reach printers at least a week before to avoid any miscommunication and mistakes on the printing output. Please consider time management and business pattern of the selected shops. GOOD LUCK! Submission Date: 28th January 2016 Time: 2.00- 3.00 pm Venue : Lecture Theatre 21, Block A.