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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 . Ida Marlina Mazlan __________________________________________________________________________________

Project 3 (Individual Assignment) : Art + Architecture + Culture 40 % marks Submission date: 22nd January 2015 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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Theme:

1. Architecture Malaysian Architecture Fusion Architecture Religious Places Spaces and People

Part II: You are to design a graphical expression of your findings in a graphical coffee table book. The book 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 the places of interest, theme and connection between historical, architecture and social aspects. Part II: Coffee Table Book ( A5 format size). Progress and compilation of weekly journal via E-Portfolio. (*special tab for Project 3) Part III : 1 minute video montage of 10 best photos. (Complete information of designer, lecturer, module and university’s information)

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Assessment Criteria – Individual

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