This document outlines a design project for students to explore transforming 2D elements into 3D forms. It consists of two parts. Part 1 involves students creating a 3D artwork based on a given word or phrase by translating the word into design elements and a 3D piece. Part 2 has students design a miniature display box for a Lego toy using design principles. It provides objectives, learning outcomes, methodology, submission requirements and assessment criteria for the project. The project involves several stages including understanding words, developing 3D models, adding color, using materials and creating a final piece. It aims to help students learn and apply design principles and processes.

1. 1
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING & DESIGN
Research Unit for Modern Architecture Studies in Southeast Asia
Foundation of Natural Build Environment (FNBE)
INTRO TO DESIGN - ARC30205
Prerequisite: None
Lecturers: Ms Delliya Mohd Zain, Ms Sufina Abu Bakar and Mr Fariz Hilmi
Project 2
TRANSFORMING 2D – 3D – The Miniature Toy Display
25% Individual + 15% Group Work (out of the 100% overall marks)
Project 2A – Presentation and Submission Date: 7th November 2014 Venue CODA
Project 2B - Presentation & Submission Date: 12th December 2014
Introduction
The aim of Project Two is for the students to explore the transformation from 2D elements to 3D form.
The first part students will be playing with the shapes, forms, colours, and materials and transforming it into
a 3D art piece to suite a certain given word or phrase. Students are required to explore the given words and
translate it into design elements and then to 3D art work. The end product will be a 3D artwork that instantly
reflects the given word.
In the second part of this project, individually student will create a miniature 3D box display for their Lego
character miniature toy implementing the design elements, principles and design process. This display box
will be supported by presentation boards.
Objectives of Project
The objectives of this project;
1. To form a comprehensive understanding of the basic principles, elements and design process at an
appropriate level.
2. To apply skills and basic knowledge acquired to a range of assignments, to which they will be required
to deliver visual and verbal reports, production of presentation, observation, and gathering of
information
Learning Outcomes of this Project
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to demonstrate the following:
1. To be able to explain the application of basic design elements and design principles in simple projects.
2. To be familiar with the design process, investigation, observation and interpretation in simple projects
ITEM ONE - *Ms Delliya Zain, Miss Norma Sulaiman & Miss Anna Kamelia
ITEM TWO *31st Dec 2014

2. 2
Tasks - Methodology
PART 2A – MOOD CUBE
This is a group project and it requires the students to follow the following instructions and schedule. The
main task is to translate the given words into shapes and forms and using the right principles into
3D form. Students will need to first understand and explore the given words. Then they will need to go
through 3 stages of transformation that will be executed during tutorial class.
The first process is to get the 3D form(s) that reflect the given word using plain white model boards. The
second stage, the best 3D model from the first stage will then go through a colouring process to choose the
best suited colour for the 3D to reflect the word. The third stage students are required to use different type of
materials to make the selected 3D that best reflects the word. (Week 9, 10 and 11)
For the final submission and presentation, students are required to produce the “FINAL 3D MODEL” that
best reflect the given word combining or selecting the best method and materials that was explored during
the tutorial sessions. For the final submission students are also required to prepare some simple
explanation boards. Please refer to the given guidelines for the final presentation.
WEEK 8 – Understand the word
Students will randomly accept one of the following words. Students then need to understand and explore
these words. It is best to prepare mind maps, find definitions, doodles and sketch out the possible forms,
find the best images online to represents this words etc. (Choose the type of form, shape and principles that
best represents the word). Please do this before the next tutorial class so that it will be easier to start
making the models. Bring in the research documentations etc and the proposed shapes or forms to the next
tutorial class. Do think about 2-3 different types of shapes to represent your word or its actions.
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WEEK 9 – Transforming the word into 3D
Students are required to bring your research and understanding of the given words on A4 paper, blades,
glue, masking tape, steel ruler, drawing boards, stationeries, butter paper for sketching, grid paper, cutting
mat, three white model boards, sandwich foam board (as the base) and plastic bag for rubbish. During
tutorial session students are required to come up with 3 different models to express the given word.
Students are required to cut the desired organic or geometric shapes or form or planes etc from the model
boards. At the end of the class we will choose the best model to bring forward to the next session.
Students are required to prepare the base for all of the three 3D models. 150mmx150mm using the
sandwich foam board. The 3D model should stick or be constructed on this base and maximum height is
150mm. This is a rough example of what you will need to do;
*systematic
*conflict
*deteriorate
*desire
*intersect
*exaggerating
* WEEK 10
* WEEK 10

3. 3
WEEK 10 – Playing with colours to enhance the word
Students are required to bring 3 new sets of the selected 3D (it could be in pieces or fixed), paint and
brush etc, blades, glue, masking tape, steel ruler, drawing boards, stationeries, butter paper for sketching,
grid paper, cutting mat, three white model boards, sandwich foam board (as the base) and plastic bag for
rubbish.
During tutorial session students are required to come up with 3 different models with colours to express the
given words. Students are required to do their own research before coming to tutorial class. You are allowed
to use maximum 4 colours only. One of the models must be monochrome.
Students are required to prepare the base for all of the three 3D models. 150mmx150mm using the
sandwich foam board. The 3D model should stick or be constructed on this base. You may colour the base
if necessary.
WEEK 11 – Expressing the word using materials
Students are required to bring 3 type of suitable materials please consult your tutor, wires, wire cutter,
blade, glue, masking tape, steel ruler, drawing boards, stationeries, butter paper for sketching, grid paper,
cutting mat, three white model boards, sandwich foam board (as the base) and plastic bag for rubbish.
During tutorial session students are required to come up with 3 different models using the different types of
materials to express the given words. Students are required to do their own research before coming to
tutorial class.
Model one: Wire Frame Model two: One material only Model three: Mix material
No colouring or painting allowed. The material must be at its original colour.
WEEK 12 – Produce the best model
After going through the transformation process, students are required to create the “FINAL MODEL” that
best suit the given word. Students may choose any material or technique that they have done during the
previous tutorial session but students are not allowed to change the shape or form that has been
selected from week 9. The final model base will be 300mmx300mm and the maximum height would be
300mm. For tutorial purposes students are required to show the draft models and the presentation boards.
For presentation students are required to prepare as follows, it will be set on a table or on the floor flat.
The 150x150mm model
The 150x150mm boards to explain about the
Model made
The 300x300mm board to explain about the
concept and the FINAL MODEL.
The 300x300mm of the FINAL MODEL.
The plain models -
The colored models -
The “material” models -
Presentation boards and
FINAL MODEL -
* WEEK 11
* WEEK 12
* WEEK 13 - PRESENTATION

4. 4
Submission Requirement
This is a group work project with individual component. Presentation will be at CODA.
PART 1A – Submission Week 5 – 5th of September 2014, Friday 3PM
 The orientation of the drawings should be all the same. As shown on page 2.
 Students are required to paste the explanation page(s) behind the sketches beautifully.
 The explanation page should include diagram(s) and key words to explain further about the design
elements that you are emphasising on the sketch. Please provide a small picture of the
subject/item drawn and it must be from the site – Tanjung Bidara, Melaka. Do not use the photo to
for explanation.
 The subject/item that you are drawing should be all natural elements. (Item A- H)
 Please write the labels and title using white pencil and it has to be architecture hand writing.
 The A2 mounting board must be black.
 Please take pictures of the process of making this artwork to be placed in the e-portfolio.
 Please SCAN your work before submission and keep the art work save until the end of semester.
All sketches, doodles, research, planning, discussion to be place in the e-portfolio. It’s the
responsibility of every student to make sure they record the process and final product of
their work.
Assessment criteria
The assessment for this assignment will be based on your
 Demonstrated understanding of design element and design principles and how its translated into 3d
forms
 Originality, creativity and workmanship quality of the 3D model to enhance the design elements and
principles that reflect the given word.
 Clarity and content of the explanations of elements and principles of design.
Marking criteria
Marks shall be distributed as follows:
PART 2A -
 Demonstrated clearly the translation of word to 3D form. (process & final) 5%
 Originality, creativity and workmanship quality of the artwork. (process & final) 5%
 Clarity and content of the explanations of elements of design. (final presentation) 5%
Total 15%
NOTE: PLEASE BE INFORMED THAT INVIDUAL COMPONENTS IN GROUP WORKS IS EVALUATED BASED ON PEER
EVALUATION AND INSTRUCTUR’S EVALUATION ON INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE OF A GROUP MEMBER.
Suggested References
1. Hashimoto, Alan, 2003. Visual Design Fundamentals : A Digital Approach, Charles River Media /
Cengage Learning
2. Greet Hannah, Gail, 2002. Elements of Design : Rowena Reed Kostellow and the Structure of
Visual Relationships, Princeton Architectural Press
3. Ching, Francis D.K., 2002. Architecture: Form, Space and Order, Van Nostrand Reinhold.
4. http://architizer.com/blog/folding-architecture-top-10-origami-inspired-buildings/
*submission week 13