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SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING & DESIGN
Research Unit for Modern Architecture Studies in Southeast Asia
Foundation of Natural and Built Environment (FNBE)
Design Visualization [FNBE 0155]
Credit hours: 5
Prerequisite: None
Lectu re rs : Ms D ell iya Z a i n & Mis s No rm a Su lai m a n

Abstract
Students will undergo series of lectures, tutorial and study trips that engage in the issues of communicating ideas
visually. Students will become familiar with the use of standard abbreviations, symbols and drawing conventions.
A sense of appreciation in terms of recording the design process will be inculcated within the students as variety
of recording techniques; graphic annotations; investigative observation; and personal expression are taught.
The subject can be divided into four sections as follows:
- Drawing Process Skills
- Students will apply the fundamental principles, elements and techniques in sketching, drawing, design
process and presentation skills.
- Creativity
- Students will manipulate a variety of media and techniques to visualize ideas leading to a finish product.
Sketchbooks, notebooks and relevant supporting material should form part of this evidence.
- Development of Work
- Students will illustrate series of annotated sketches and relevant supporting material in a diagrammatic
manner to support their own evolution of thoughts and processes leading to a finished piece
- Presentation Skills
- Students will compile work in a logical manner by applying drawing as a means of communication in
order to convey ideas clearly.

Objectives
The objectives of delivering this topic are to encourage the student:
 To identify a personal and expressive response to visual simulation.
 To apply basic principles and elements of design and drawing as a language to visualise and to communicate
ideas.
 To demonstrate observation and visualisation skills in a variety of ways depending on the area of
specialisation being pursued with an emphasis on the process of drawing.
 To develop confidence to use drawing as a means of communication to express two dimensional and three
dimensional ideas.
 To interpret and apply the importance of visual hierarchy and how to carry visual hierarchy across through
presentation.

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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the subject, students will be able to:
1. Recognize their potential for creativity, self-expression and visual awareness.
2. Identify the fundamental principles, elements and techniques in sketching, drawing, design process and
presentation skills.
3. Demonstrate observation skills and be able to record, organize, interpret and describe a variety of issues via
visual communications effectively.
4. Manipulate variety of media and techniques to visualize ideas leading to a finish product
5. Apply drawing as a means of communication in order to express two dimensional and three dimensional
ideas.
6. Illustrate series of annotated sketches and relevant supporting material in a diagrammatic manner to support
their own evolution of thoughts and processes leading to a finished product.

Modes of Delivery
This is a 5 credit hours subject to be held over 18 weeks. There will be 5 hours for lecture and tutorial in total per
week accompanied with site visits in between.
Students will partake in lectures, tutorials, exercises and site visits which provide an introduction to the design
process and components such as sketching, drawing conventions, observation, investigation and production of
presentation. Each assignment will assist students to form a comprehensive understanding of the basic
principles, elements and design process at an appropriate level. Students will apply skills and basic knowledge to
a range of assignments delivering visual verbal reports, production of presentation, observation, and gathering
information. Together with individual works, students will be also executing exercises in groups. Sketch Journal
and Portfolio are used to assess students’ progress and reflections of the acquisition of Learning Outcomes.

Contact Hours
Lecture:
Tutorial:
Self Study:

2 hours/week
3 hours/week
3 hour/week

Late Submission Penalty
The School imposes a late submission penalty for work submitted late without a valid reason e.g. a medical
certificate. Any work submitted after the deadline (which may have been extended) shall have the percentage
grade assigned to the work on face value reduced by 10% for the first day and 5% for each subsequent day late.
A weekend counts as 1 day.
Individual members of staff shall be permitted to grant extensions for assessed work that they have set if they are
satisfied that a student has given good reasons.
The Board of Examiners may overrule any penalty imposed and allow the actual mark achieved to be used if the
late submission was for a good reason.
Absenteeism at intermediate or final presentations will result in zero mark for that presentation.

Attendance and Participation
Attendance is compulsory. Any student who arrives late after the first half-hour of class will be considered as
absent. A minimum of 80% attendance is required to pass this subject and/or be eligible for the final examination.
You are expected to attend and participate actively in class. The lectures and tutorials will assist you in
expanding your ideas and your research progression.


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Your work will be graded based on your performance throughout the semester. Your class participation is as
important as the end product.
It is compulsory for the student to attempt and submit all assessment components including portfolio. Failing to
do so will result in failing the subject irrespective of the marks earned.
It is also compulsory for the student to attend the final examination. Being absent from the final exam will result in
failing the subject even though the student has achieved more than 50% in the overall assessment.

Plagiarism (TU Student Handbook 2011)
Plagiarism, which is an attempt to present another person’s work as your own by not acknowledging the source,
is a serious case of misconduct which is deemed unacceptable by the University. "Work" includes written
materials such as books, journals and magazine articles or other papers and also includes films and computer
programs. The two most common types of plagiarism are from published materials and other students’ works
a. Published Materials
In general, whenever anything from someone else’s work is used, whether it is an idea, an opinion or the results
of a study or review, a standard system of referencing should be used. Examples of plagiarism may include a
sentence or two, or a table or a diagram from a book or an article used without acknowledgement.
Serious cases of plagiarism can be seen in cases where the entire paper presented by the student is copied from
another book, with an addition of only a sentence or two by the student. While the former can be treated as a
simple failure to cite references, the latter is likely to be viewed as cheating in an examination. Though most
assignments require the need for reference to other peoples’ works, in order to avoid plagiarism, students should
keep a detailed record of the sources of ideas and findings and ensure that these sources are clearly quoted in
their assignment. Note that plagiarism refers to materials obtained from the Internet too.
b. Other Students’ Work
Circulating relevant articles and discussing ideas before writing an assignment is a common practice. However,
with the exception of group assignments, students should write their own papers. Plagiarising the work of other
students into assignments includes using identical or very similar sentences, paragraphs or sections. When two
students submit papers which are very similar in tone and content, both are likely to be penalised.

Student Centered Learning Approach
This subject uses the Student-centered Learning (SCL) approach. Utilization of this method embodies most of
the principles known to improve learning and to encourage student’s participation. SCL requires students to be
active, RESPONSIBLE participants in their own learning and the teachers are to facilitate the students learning
process. Various teaching and learning strategies such as experiential learning, problem-based learning, site
visits, group discussions, presentations, working in group and etc. will be employed to facilitate the learning
process for this module.
In SCL students are to be:
 active in their own learning
 self-directed to be responsible to enhance their learning abilities
 able to cultivate skills that are useful in today’s workplace
 active knowledge seekers
 active players in a teamwork

TIMES / FACEBOOK GROUP PAGE
Moodle/Times and Facebook Group Page will be used as a communication tool and information portal for
students to access subject materials, project briefs, assignments and announcements.


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Contact
Lead Lecturer
Lecturer

: Ms Delliya Zain
: Miss Norma Sulaiman

Delliya.MohdZain@taylors.edu.my/ delliya.zain@gmail.com
Normah.Sulaiman@taylors.edu.my

Office Hours
Students are encouraged to visit the instructor/lecturer/tutor concerned for assistance during office hours. If the
office hours do not meet the student's schedule, it is suggested that the student notify the instructor, and set
appointment times as needed.

Types of Assessment and Feedback
Each student will be graded in the form of formative and summative assessments. Formative assessments will
provide information to guide the student in the research process. This form of assessment will be conducted
through Interim Critique/Review sessions. Summative assessment will inform the student about the level of
understanding and performance capabilities achieved at the end of each project with form of a final examination.
*Each student MUST submit and “pass” their E-Portfolio to PASS this module.

Assessment Plan
Assessments

Type

Learning
outcomes

Marks

The DESIGN Journal
Project One

Individual
Individual
Individual
30% &
Group 10%
Individual

1,2,3,4
2,3
3,4,5,6

20%
30%

NA
W4

W18
W4 & W10

40%

W13 & W18

W13 & W18

1,2,

10%
100%

NA

Final Project
E-Portfolio
Total

Presentation

Submission

W18

Coursework
This module will be graded in the form of course work and portfolio. It consists of 2 projects, 1 journal and a
portfolio.
The DESIGN Journal
The aim of The Journal is as a medium for students to express, record ideas and process. Students will also be
given task and exercises to be placed in the sketch journal as an ongoing learning process. Sketches, different
types of sketching, rendering technique, rendering media, architectural lettering, scale exercise, line weight
exercise, elements and principles of design exercises and recording of observations are examples of items
that will be placed in The DESIGN Journal.
Project
Project 1A is to give an introduction to architectural sketching and observation. 1B aims to guide the students to
prepare architectural drawings and to apply drawing conventions to the drawings. Students will be given a site in
to be measured, observed and present it as proper architecture drawings. It will also aim to guide the students to
illustrate Bubble Diagrams and Diagrammatic Analysis through observation and drawings of the same site given.
Final Project
The aim of the Project 2 will be a review that demonstrates the entire topic learned in this course subject.
Students will be introduced to site investigation and case study and undergo an introduction to the “design
process” to help them visualize their idea and they will present it in a systematic manner with visuals, drawings,
sketches, diagrams, models etc. Students will be given a particular task to propose a design for a particular
object or structure. The first part of the Final Project will concentrate on the development of ideas through
sketches, diagrams and working models. Once presented the students will continue to produce sketches and

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drawings and prepare the “presentation documents”. The students are required to give a 5 minute verbal
presentation of their work.
E-Portfolio
Students will produce a hard copy portfolio and an online TGC portfolio to showcase their work and their learning
reflections throughout the semesters. Lectures and tips on preparing a portfolio will help the students to produce
this portfolio. Students will need to apply their basic graphic and visual knowledge learned throughout the
semester to enhance their portfolio.

Student Input
Student participation is encouraged through various means. In this module, students have the opportunity to
participate in the following ways:
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

Students’ ideas and questions are welcomed, valued and encouraged.
Student input is sought to understand their perspectives, ideas and needs in planning subject revision.
Students are offered opportunities to give feedback with the assurance that issues will be addressed in
response to that feedback.
Student evaluation allows their views and experiences about the sessions are actively sought and used as
an integral part of improvement in teaching and continuous improvement.


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Marks and Grading Table
Assessments and grades will be returned within 2 weeks of your submission. You will be given the grades and
necessary feedback for each submission. The grading system is shown below.
Grade

Marks

Grade
Points

A

80 – 100

4.00

Definition

Description

Excellent

Evidence of original thinking; demonstrated outstanding
capacity to analyze and synthesize; outstanding grasp of
module matter; evidence of extensive knowledge base

Very Good

Evidence of good grasp of module matter; critical capacity
and analytical ability; understanding of relevant issues;
evidence of familiarity with the literature

Good

Evidence of grasp of module module; critical capacity and
analytical ability, reasonable understanding of relevant
issues; evidence of familiarity with the literature

Pass

Evidence of some understanding of the module matter;
ability to develop solutions to simple problems; benefitting
from his/her university experience

Marginal
Pass

Evidence of minimally acceptable familiarity with module
matter, critical and analytical skills

A-

75 – 79

3.67

B+

70 – 74

3.33

B

65 – 69

3.00

B-

60 – 64

2.67

C+

55 – 59

2.33

C

50 – 54

2.00

D+

47 – 49

1.67

D

44 – 46

1.33

D-

40 – 43

1.00

F

0 – 39

0.00

Fail

Insufficient evidence of understanding of the module matter;
weakness in critical and analytical skills; limited or irrelevant
use of the literature

WD

-

-

Withdrawn

Withdrawn from a module before census date, typically mid
semester

F(W)

0

0.00

Fail

IN

-

-

Incomplete

P

-

-

Pass

Given for satisfactory completion of practicum

AU

-

-

Audit

Given for a module where attendance is for information only
without earning academic credit

Withdrawn after census date, typically mid semester
An interim notation given for a module where a student has
not completed certain requirements with valid reason or it is
not possible to finalise the grade by the published deadline

Note: A student who fails a module with a final grade of D+, D or D- will be allowed to re-sit the examination (or
resubmit an assessment) for the failed module, to be determined by the Board of Examiners, before the
commencement of the next semester. The maximum passing grade awarded for the re-sit examination will be a
grade C (RS), irrespective of the actual mark of the re-sit examination/assessment.
(TDS_Handbook 2011, pg 46)


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Assessment Criteria
This unit is assessed by coursework in the form of design projects. The general assessment criteria are as
follows:
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

The quality and content of assignments submitted.
The clarity in communication of information in the presentation slides or boards.
Clearly and logically organised of the report structures.
Creativity in presenting the works.
Conclusion based on the student’s evaluation of the site visits.
Proper referencing quoted.

All assignments must be completed and submitted to receive a final completion grade in this unit. In the case
where assignment is NOT completed or NOT submitted, a final grade of FX (Did Not Submit) will be issued for
the assignment and subsequently an X (Incomplete) will be issued for the course.

References
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Ching, Francis D.K. 2002. Architectural Graphics. John Wiley & Sons, Inc, New York, 4th ed.
Ching, Francis D.K. 2002. Architecture: Form, Space and Order. Van Nostrand Reinhold.
Ching, Francis D.K. 2000. Drawing: A Creative Process. John Wiley & Sons, Inc, New York.
Clark, Roger H. 2004. Precedent in Architecture: Analytical Diagrams, Formative Ideas, and Partis. 3rd ed.,
John Wiley & Sons, Inc, New York.
Lawson, Bryan.1994. Design in Mind. Butterworth, Oxford.


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Module Schedule (DV) – September 2012
Week/
Date
W1

Lecture / Topic/ Event
(Monday)
L1.Introduction

Tutorials/Activities
(Friday)
Briefing – Project 1A

The Design Journal
Submission & Brief

W2

L2. Sketching Part 1

[Tutorial] Project ONE A

[IDJ 01 Brief]

W3

L3. Sketching Part 1


W4

L4. Principles & Elements of
Design

Briefing – Project 1B
[Tutorial] Scale + Arch Handwriting

W5

L5.Drawing Convention
PIN UP SUBMISSION 1A
23/10/2013
[Tutorial] Project ONE B

W6
W7
W8
W9
W10
W11
W12
W13

((MEASURING SITE))

[IDJ 02 Brief]
IDJ 01 Submission
25/10

[Tutorial] DRAWING

SEMESTER BREAK / ACTIVITY WEEK 2nd-10th Nov 2013
L6.Diagrams
[IDJ 03 Brief]
IDJ 02 Submission
22/11
L7. Design Process & Design
Concept and Approach
L8. Intro to Site Analysis Part 1
SUBMISSION 1B 29/11/2013
EPORTFOLIO
Briefing – FINAL PROJECT
SUBMISSION
L9. Presentation Part 1

[Tutorial] Final Project Part A (group)
[Tutorial] Final Project Part B
11/12/2013 HOLIDAY
[Tutorial] Final Project Part A (group)
SULTAN OF SELANGOR BDAY [Tutorial] Final Project Part B
L10. Portfolio + Model Making
PRESENTATION FP - PART A
20/12/2013
CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR 21st-29th DEC 2013
01/01/2014 HOLIDAY
[Tutorial] Final Project Part B
NEW YEAR

W14

L12. Presentation Part 2

PRESENTATION FP – PART B
10/01/2014
17/01/2014 HOLIDAY
THAIPUSAM
[Tutorial] Final Project Part C

W15


W16

L13. Visual Montage

W17

Presentation Preparation

IDJ 03 Submission
14/12

[IDJ 05 Brief]
IDJ 04 Submission
3/1

CHINNESE NEW YEAR 25th JAN 2014 - 2nd FEB 2014
L14. Final Lecture

W18

[IDJ 04 Brief]

PRESENTATION SUBMISSION FP –
PART C - 14/02/2014

Note: This subject outline is module to change with short notice


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IDJ 05 Submission
24/1

IDJ FINAL
SUBMISSION **
FINAL EPORTFOLIO
SUBMISSION**

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