This document outlines the requirements for an individual assignment on art, architecture, and culture as part of a course. Students must research places of interest related to their chosen theme of Malaysian architecture, fusion architecture, or religious places. They must then design a 20-page coffee table book presenting their findings graphically. The assignment involves literature research, taking photographs, and compiling the information into the book along with a 1-minute video montage. Progress will be evaluated based on understanding, content, creativity, and originality. Tutorial sheets provide checkpoints for completion and feedback from instructors.

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SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING & DESIGN !
Research Unit for Modern Architecture Studies in Southeast Asia!
Foundation of Natural and Built Environments !
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CULTURE & CIVILIZATION !
Prerequisite: None !
Lecturer : Ida Marlina Mazlan & Sufina Abu Bakar !
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Project 3 (Individual Assignment) : Art + Architecture + Culture!
40 % marks!
Submission date: 4th June 2015
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Introduction!
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"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.!
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Learning Outcome!
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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.!
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Tasks!
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2. 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: !
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Malaysian Architecture!
Fusion Architecture !
Religious Places!
Spaces and People!
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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!
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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 / 20 pages). 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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3. Assessment Criteria – Individual !
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General
Understanding!
!Quality of form
and level of
execution of
understanding the
project brief.!
Describes
introductio
n leads to
excellent
justificatio
n and
execution
of the
project
Describe
s
thoroughl
y with a
good
justificati
on and
execution
of the
project
Fair
introducti
on and
execution
of the
project
with
acceptabl
e facts
being
discusse
d
Minimal
discussi
on on
the
importan
t facts
No basic
facts
were
discusse
d
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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
translate
d into
postcard
Evidence
of !
good
research
and study
translate
d into
postcard
Evidenc
e of !
minimal
research
and
study
translate
d into
postcard
Evidence
of lack !
of
research
and !
study
translate
d into
postcard
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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
preparatio
n, photos,
layout
compositi
on and
compilatio
n of
content.
The
works
presente
d with a
good
quality of
preparati
on,
photos,
layout
compositi
on and
compilati
on of
content.
The
works
presente
d a fair
creativity
of
preparati
on,
photos,
layout
compositi
on and
compilati
on of
content.
The
works
presente
d with
minimal
creativit
y of
preparat
ion,
photos,
layout
composi
tion and
compilat
ion of
content.
No
evidence
of
creativity
in
preparati
on,
photos,
layout
composit
ion and
compilati
on of
content.
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8.0 - 10 6.5 – 7.9 5.0 – 6.4 2.5 – 4.9 0 – 2.5 √ X 10
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Originality !
!Demonstrated
critical thinking
through the
theme/concept
and
appropriateness
of the theme/
concept intended. !
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Portray
excellent
critical
thinking
through
the theme
and
appropriat
eness of
the theme
intended. !
Portray
very
good
critical
thinking
through
the
theme
and
appropria
teness of
the
theme
intended.
Portray
good
critical
thinking
through
the
theme
and
appropria
teness of
the
theme
intended.
Moderat
e critical
thinking
through
the
theme
and
appropri
ateness
of the
theme
intended
.
Insufficie
nt critical
thinking
through
the
theme
and
appropri
ateness
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
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FINAL PROJECT: Art + Architecture +
Culture
TUTORIAL SHEET
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!!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.
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!!Progress to date: By this tutorial session, you progress based from the previous
comments. You should FINALIZE findings related to your theme and concept and places of
interest. You can start taking pictures, once your proposal is approved by your tutors.
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Date Review / Comments Sign
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02.05.2014
*Online
Submission
due to Public
Holiday
My Progress :
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Lecturer’s Review :
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Date Review / Comments Sign
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08.05.2014
My Progress :
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Lecturer’s Review :
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Date Review / Comments Sign
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CULTURE & CIVILIZATION (FDES 0815)!
Lecturer : Normah Sulaiman . Delliya Mohd Zain
N A M E :
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6. !!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.
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!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 journal / review /
diary / findings – most importantly – IT CANNOT BE COPIED FROM THE INTERNET
ESPECIALLY WIKIPEDIA and OTHER FORMS OF WIKIS’.
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!!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.
!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.
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15.05.2014
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Date Review / Comments Sign
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22.05.2014
My Progress :
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Lecturer’s Review :
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Date Review / Comments Sign
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29.05.2014
My Progress :
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Lecturer’s Review :
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GOOD LUCK!!
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Submission Date: 3rd June 2014!
Time: 2.00- 3.00 pm !
Venue : Academic Suite, Block C – Level 9
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