1) The document provides instructions for a graphic journal project on landscape architecture as part of an ARC30203 Constructed Landscape module.
2) Students are required to produce a travel sketch journal documenting their field trip to Taman Negara, including a visual map of the area and illustrations of landscape elements from 5 sites.
3) The project aims to develop students' visual communication skills through sketching, observation, and application of graphic techniques to represent the landscape. Successful completion will demonstrate understanding of landscape graphics and design processes.
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SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING & DESIGN
Research Unit for Modern Architecture Studies in Southeast Asia
Foundation of Natural Build Environment (FNBE)
CONSTRUCTED LANDSCAPE [ARC30203]
Prerequisite: None
Lecturers: Noorul Iffa Mohd Nayan, Shazreene Nurjanna Shamsuddin
Project 1
Graphic Journal (20% Individual)
Submission: 11th September 2015 (Week 6)
Introduction
Landscape architecture is designated to integrate people with the outdoor environment in a way to
make people appreciate nature. It involves all aspects of the outdoor environment from the design of
intimate gardens to the planning and management of land areas. People use this space most of the
time; when they leave a building, they will have to pass by an open space to reach next destination.
Visual communication for landscape architecture demonstrates not only how and where a range of
visual communication skills are needed, but also the knowledge of translating the observation on field
on to a presentation paper. It tests the designer competency to make everyone familiar with what is
illustrated and the meaning behind it.
By having a field trip, students will have platform to apply the visual thinking skills and map it out by
using travel sketch journal techniques. It is a medium where they can learn how to translate their
experience and speak their expression on sketch journal.
Objectives of Project
The objectives of this project:
To demonstrate knowledge of the fundamentals of landscape graphic communication and
landscape design process.
To develop visual communication thinking skills through sketching exercises and on field
observations.
To equip students with graphic media knowledge and critical exploration on coloring
techniques.
Learning Outcomes of this Project
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to demonstrate the following:
1. Understanding of basic graphic communication skill in landscape architecture such as
softscape, hardscape and natural elements through field observation.
2. Illustrate the visual thinking skills via travel sketch journal which emphasizes on landscape
features at site.
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Tasks - Methodology
This is an integrated project with ENBE Individual Photo Journal Scrapbook.
You are required to produce a travel sketch journal of your trip to Taman Negara which will is
scheduled on 21st to 23rd August 2015. The travel sketch journal is a graphic journal comprises of an
illustrative visual map of the site and a series of landscape elements. The components of graphic
journal are as follows;
1. Visual Map of Taman Negara
You have to produce a visual map that illustrates your journey in Taman Negara. The map
should start from where you enter to the site (apparently not from the school) and end
before you depart. You are to record the journey and places only regardless of how many
days you are at site, the map should only be in ONE page. Sketch the map (not in scale) and
select 5 places of interests that contain such elements needed as stated below. The map
should be understandable with legends (if necessary), information or descriptions, and labels.
You are free to sketch, doodle, and draw based on your creativity to incorporate in the ENBE
Photo Journal Scrapbook. The travel sketch journal is part of The ENBE Photo Journal
Scrapbook, not a new set apart.
Example of visual map
2. The 5 Places of Interests
Based on your experience in Taman Negara, you are to choose 5 places of interests that
attract you the most. You have to record and document the following information;
i. Softscape Elements
Draw out minimum 3 plants (1 tree/palm, 1 shrub & 1 groundcover/fern) in plan (how it
looks on top, elevation (how it looks in front of you) and the shape of leaves. Each place
should have different types of plants.
ii. Hardscape Elements
Among 5 places, you are to select only 2 places that have hardscape elements such as
shelter/gazebo/pavilion, pavement, bridge/canopy walkway etc. Take pictures of each
element and its details and trace it out.
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iii. Natural Elements
Among 5 places, you are only to select 1 place that has natural element which is stream,
waterfall or river/canal. You are to illustrate the natural element and produce the plan and
elevation of it. You can take picture as your own future reference.
iv. View of the Site
Of all places that you have been visited in Taman Negara, choose 1 place that attract you
the most and take picture of it. Find the best view to represent the uniqueness of the site.
Based on the picture taken, imagine how the site looks on plan and elevation.
** Example of all tasks will be showing in class. A lecture on Landscape Graphic Communication will be given
together with exercises in class to aid students in completing this assignment.
Submission Requirement
As it is an integration project with ENBE Photo Journal Scrapbook, you are required to fulfil ALL
requirements for both modules.
This is a trip-based assignment. To those who are unable to attend, you have to arrange your own trip
(as what you should do in ENBE) and do consult with your respective tutor regarding that. All students
have to fulfil all requirements as following;
1. The CL graphic journal should be part of the ENBE Photo Journal Scrapbook. You are free to
compose the CL components to be incorporated in the ENBE journal to look as ONE journal.
The front cover should be highlighting the trip to Taman Negara, not reflecting any
modules. However, you have to depict clearly your name and student ID and small Taylor’s
logo on the cover page.
2. You are to insert both assessment sheets (CL & ENBE) at the end of the journal and fill
up with complete information. Based on the assessment sheet, we are then can identify
which group that you are belong to.
3. Please label all components such as visual map, softscape elements up until view of the site
to ease the assessment and marking.
4. The graphic journal should be manually done, for both drawing and lettering except for
printed photos. All drawings should be all coloured, partially coloured or black and white
depending on your creativity, but it must be done properly.
5. You can use any medium of colouring at your convenience and can be a combination of
mixed media, water colour, pencil or marker. Please plan carefully as not all medium suits with
all types of paper.
6. The submission will be on the same day as ENBE, 11th September 2015, FRIDAY. You are
advised to scan your work before submission for uploading purposed in e-portfolio.
*Gentle reminder;
Any work submitted late will yield 10% mark deduction. For works submitted later than 2 days, no
assessment will be done.
If you are sick on the submission day, you have to provide MC with an official letter signed by
parents/guardian explaining about your health condition. A formal email should be written to the module
coordinator a day before/or before submission time.
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Assessment Criteria
The assessment criteria for this assignment will be based on:
Demonstrated understanding of brief
Relevance, appropriateness and depth of research exhibited in the assignment
Creative application of graphic communication skills, originality and quality of the work
Individual documentation
Marking Criteria
Demonstrated understanding and meeting the requirements
In-depth exploration on the instructions, critical observation to site and adequate content in
meeting the requirements 20%
Clarity of content and appropriateness of the structure
The clear and well-structured of the content, appropriateness and accuracy of the information
provided. 40%
Originality, creativity and workmanship
Good graphic communication exhibited in the assignment, creative illustration and has
originality as well the quality of work in every single artwork. 40%
TOTAL: 100%
Suggested References
** Refer to slides presentation on project briefing.
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PROJECT 2
Design Process: Graphic Journal
NAME: ________________________________________________________________________ Student ID: __________________________________
TUTOR NAME: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENT
No Assessment Marks Comments/Remarks
A Demonstrated understanding of brief and the effectiveness of carrying out the tasks
given
Total 5%
1. Illustrate adequate knowledge and understanding on requirement /2
2. Evidence of extensive study on choosing the right elements and adequate exercises /3
TOTAL: /5
B Originality, creativity and quality of work Total 15%
1. Illustrate good and quality of graphic communication skills in the work /5
2. Creativity and originality of the works, and exploration of various material used /5
3. Quality of workmanship executed on every single artwork. /5
TOTAL: /15
GRAND TOTAL : /20% GRADE:
COMMENTS: