This document summarizes Charlene Chan's culture and civilization portfolio from her second semester in 2012. It includes 3 projects: 1) a timeline and culture journal on Vietnam, 2) a costume and interior model project on Egypt, and 3) a postcard and packaging project on Malaysian culture. For project 1, Charlene worked with a partner to produce the timeline and journal. In project 2, she worked in a group to create a costume of the Egyptian goddess Nephthys and an interior ritual ceremony model. Finally, for her individual project 3, Charlene designed a postcard series and packaging focused on traditional Malaysian desserts. Through these projects, she learned about different civilizations and enhanced her research, design, and presentation

1. Culture and Civilization
Portfolio
Charlene Chan
0308518
FNBE SEM II 2012

2. There were 3 major projects in total in the
semester:
Project 1 – Rise of Civilization
Project 2(a) – Costume runway show
Project 2(b) – Interior miniature model
Project 3 – Postcards design and packaging

3. Project 1
Rise of Civilization
Working in groups of 2, we are required to:
• Produce a Graphical timeline of Vietnam
• Produce a Culture Journal of Vietnam
Paired up with
Jasmine for this
project

4. The Objectives of Project 1:
• To explore to the rise of human
civilization through research and
analysis
• To study the change of human living
from Neolithic period to Civilizations
• To demonstrate the various factors
and issues that developed a particular
civilization
• To develop skills in gathering
information and synthesizing relevant
information into a concise
presentation

5. So together we produced:
The Graphical timeline of Vietnam
• From the Paleolithic period to the 21st century.

6. And also the
Culture issues regardingof Vietnam
• Focuses on the
Journal Geographical,
Economy, Politics, Culture, Characteristic &
Achievements
Civilization Culture

7. Examples of our Civilization Journal

8. Examples of our Civilization Journal

9. Examples of our Culture Journal

10. Examples of our Culture Journal

11. The Learning Outcomes of Project 1:
I have understand the rise and I have fully understand the
fall of Human Civilization importance of teamwork!
through research & analysis.
Gained a deeper I have also understand the
understanding on the various factors and issues that
civilization as well as culture contributes to the
of Vietnam as a country. characteristic of a
civilization.

12. Project 2
Costume Runway Show
Working in groups of 6-7, we are required to:
• Produce a costume & runway show
based on a research on Egypt
• Produce an interior model, that
would demonstrate your My group members
consist of:
understanding of Egypt. Conie Lim
Nicole Lim
Helsa Josephine
Manar Sanad
Nick Lim
Joseph Kong

13. Costume & Runway show
• Required to showcase my understanding on
elements such as the culture, social strata,
architecture, and style.
EGYPT CIVILIZATION

14. The Objectives of Project 2(a) & (b):
• To examine the similarities
and differences between
Eastern and Western
civilizations.
• To understand the culture of
the given civilization and the
dressings of the people
during that era.

15. Goddess Nephthys
• Nephthys is the goddess of nature, lamentation, sleep, river and rebirth.
• Appearance : She was described as having long black hair and regal
features, like Isis, but kinder eyes and smile. She was dressed in a green
dress and a golden Egyptian crown.
• Personality : She is kind and caring. Although her powers and abilities still
remain vague, it is said that she has the power to resurrect the dead as well
as take away the life of one.

16. My Costume
Front View
Necklace
The necklace is an important piece
in the costume. It symbolizes
Nephthys toetomic form.
Headdress
Side Elevation
The headdress mimics the shape
of a vase. It brings a symbol that
Nephthys collects the lost souls
and resurrects them.

17. My Costume
Bangles Necklace
Egyptian-like Bangles The 5 petal-like
charms on the
necklace
Self-made Bangle that Goddess symbolizes the
Nephthys wears five jobs of
Nephthys.
Arm Bangle

18. Group photo
More photos of the runway show
The Egypt Group

19. The Learning Outcomes of Project 2(a):
I have understand the I have fully understand the
differences and similarities importance of applying
between Western and Eastern creativity in my works!
Civilizations.
Gained a deeper I have also learnt how to sew!
understanding on the culture A very important skill to pick
of Egypt and their costumes up, even as an architect!
as well as rituals.

20. Interior Miniature Model
• Required to showcase my understanding on
elements such as the culture, rituals,
ceremonies and civilization of Egypt

21. My interior model
Front View
Goddess Nephthys &
Goddess Isis in a ritual
ceremony.
Side Elevation

22. My interior model
Side View of the wall decorations
Goddess Nephthys &
Goddess Isis in a ritual
ceremony.
Top View

23. The Learning Outcomes of Project 2(b):
I have understand and able to I have fully understand the
recall the differences and importance of presentation
similarities between Western skills and documentation of
and Eastern Civilizations. the project.
Gained a deeper I have also learnt how to
understanding on the culture make small miniature human
of Egypt and their costumes beings! A very important skill
as well as rituals. to pick up, and it was fun!

24. Project 3
Postcard series & Packaging
Working individually , we are required to:
• To produce a site route to identify the chosen
route. This route has to be related to the theme
and concept that has been generated. The final
outcome for this project would be a postcard
series. You are also required to research on
postcard designs and produce a packaging that
would compliment the final postcard series
design. Individual Project

25. The Objectives of Project 3:
• To examine the similarities
and differences between
Eastern and Western
civilizations.
• To understand the culture of
Malaysian as well as portray
it out in a series of
postcards.

26. Project 3 : Postcard series
The Food- Roadside stalls of Malaysia
Culture
Theme & - Malaysian Favorite – Cendol
Concept - Malaysian Favorite – Rojak
- To capture the essence of the culture of
Cendol & Rojak

27. The postcards series that I have taken and produced

28. The front designs of the
postcard series

29. The back of the postcard series
The Rojak series
postcards
The Cendol series
postcards

30. Project 3 : Postcard series
The packaging of the postcards
Front View
Culture’s Echo
From Right
From Left
Open View

31. The Learning Outcomes of Project 3:
I have fully understand the
I have understand and able importance of presentation
to recall the differences and skills and documentation of
similarities between Western the project.
and Eastern Civilizations.
Gained a deeper
understanding on the
culture of Malaysians and
the tradition practiced by I have also learnt how to
them appreciate cendol and
rojak! These are the
Malaysian delicacies that
would forever be imprinted
in my childhood!