1. SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING & DESIGN
Research Unit for Modern Architecture Studies in Southeast Asia
Foundation of Natural and Built Environments
CULTURE & CIVILIZATION (FDES 0815)
Prerequisite: None
Lecturer : Normah Sulaiman . Delliya Mohd.Zain
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Project 3 (Individual Assignment) : Art + Architecture + Culture
40 % marks
Submission date: 4th February 2014 (Week 17)
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.
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2. Theme:
1. Food Culture
Kopitiam,
Street Food
Coffee Culture
2. Pop Culture
Sports ( Cycling/Fixie)
Music
Street Art (Graffiti) and Arts
3. Architecture
Malaysian Architecture
Fusion
Religious Places
Spaces and People
Part II: You are to design a graphical expression of your findings in a concise graphical book. The
book will create awareness and educate your audience on the subject matter or focus of the study. This
includes design & layout, purpose, target audience, content, writing style, colours and etc. You are strongly
encouraged to meet with us regularly for further assistance.
Submission Requirement
Part I: Compilation of literature review in A4 and comb bound format. (Guidelines of content will be
provided during class)
Part II: Coffee Table Book – A5 format size
Part III : PDF compilation of individual work in a CD* with proper cover and information.
(*Students may opt to compile this as a group)
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3. Assessment Criteria – Individual
General Understanding
Quality of form and level of
execution of understanding
the project brief.
Content
Thorough research,
study, depth and the
effectiveness way to
communicate findings
Creativity
Creativity in preparation, photos,
layout composition and
compilation of content.
Originality
Demonstrated critical thinking
through the theme/concept
and appropriateness of the
theme/concept intended.
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
Evidence of
extensive
research and
study translated
into the book
8.0 - 10
The works
presented with a
strong quality of
preparation,
photos, layout
composition and
compilation of
content.
6.5 – 7.9
Evidence of very
good research
and study
translated into
journal
6.5 – 7.9
The works
presented with a
good quality of
preparation,
photos, layout
composition and
compilation of
content.
5.0 – 6.4
Evidence of
good research
and study
translated into
journal
5.0 – 6.4
The works
presented a fair
creativity of
preparation,
photos, layout
composition and
compilation of
content.
0 – 2.5
Evidence of lack
of research and
study translated
into journal
√
X
10
0 – 2.5
No evidence of
creativity in
preparation,
photos, layout
composition and
compilation of
content.
√
X
10
8.0 - 10
Portray excellent
critical thinking
through the
theme and
appropriateness
of the theme
intended.
8.0 - 10
6.5 – 7.9
Portray very good
critical thinking
through the
theme and
appropriateness
of the theme
intended.
6.5 – 7.9
5.0 – 6.4
Portray good
critical thinking
through the
theme and
appropriateness
of the theme
intended.
5.0 – 6.4
2.5 – 4.9
Evidence of
minimal
research and
study translated
into journal
2.5 – 4.9
The works
presented with
minimal
creativity of
preparation,
photos, layout
composition
and compilation
of content.
2.5 – 4.9
Moderate
critical thinking
through the
theme and
appropriateness
of the theme
intended.
2.5 – 4.9
0 – 2.5
Insufficient
critical thinking
through the
theme and
appropriateness
of the theme
intended
0 – 2.5
√
X
10
√
X
10
40
TOTAL
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4. CULTURE & CIVILIZATION (FDES 0815)
Lecturer : Normah Sulaiman . Delliya Mohd Zain
FINAL PROJECT: Art + Architecture + Culture
TUTORIAL SHEET
Date
NAME : ___________________________________
ID No : ____________________________________
Review / Comments
Sign
My Progress :
18.12.2012
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. DO NOT PRINT BLINDLY
CONTENT FROM INTERNET.
Date
Review / Comments
Sign
My Progress :
31.12.2013
#Lecture time is
replaced with
Tutorial.
Lecturer’s Review :
Progress to date: By this tutorial session, you progress based from the previous
comments. You should show your lecturer all literature FINALIZE findings related to your
theme and concept and places of interest. You must at least have 5 places that MUST BE
related to your theme and map out your findings.
Date
01.01.14
Public Holiday
Review / Comments
Sign
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 your PICASA/Google
page and share the link with your respective tutor at the ALBUM (not
individual pictures). Please screen and include related pictures only.
There’s no specific numbers of photos, it may vary from 200 – 400 with the
right content.
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5. Date
Review / Comments
Sign
My Progress :
08.01.2014
Lecturer’s Review :
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 use in the
graphical book. By this tutorial session, you must prepare the final layout of the book and
the content for the pages. Content can be in form of journal / review / diary / findings –
most importantly – IT CANNOT BE COPIED FROM THE INTERNET ESPECIALLY
WIKIPEDIA and OTHER FORMS OF WIKIS’.
Date
Review / Comments
Sign
My Progress :
15.01.2014
Lecturer’s Review :
Progress to date: By this tutorial session, you are advised to have a mock print of your
book using normal paper and printed in color.
Date
Review / Comments
Sign
My Progress :
22.01.2014
Lecturer’s Review :
Progress to date: By this tutorial session, you must finalize the whole design and artwork
of the book. Mock print out is very much appreciated.
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6. Date
29.01.2014
CNY Holiday
Review / Comments
Sign
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 during festive season.
GOOD LUCK!
Submission Date: 4th February 2014
Time: 1030 am -11.30 am
Venue : Academic Suite, Block C – Level 9
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