1. The document provides instructions for a project assignment in a course on Culture and Civilization. Students are asked to research places of interest they visited and document the historical, architectural, and social aspects of the place. 2. Students must then design a graphical coffee table book to showcase their findings and create awareness about their subject. The book should include design, layout, writing style, and other elements. 3. Students will be assessed based on their general understanding, thoroughness of content and research, creativity in presentation, and demonstration of critical thinking through their chosen theme. They must submit documentation of their research, the coffee table book, and a one-minute video montage.

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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
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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)

3. 1
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