1. SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING & DESIGN
Research Unit for Modern Architecture Studies in Southeast Asia
Foundation of Natural and Built Environments
Introduction To Drawing (ARC 30103)
Prerequisite: None
Lecturers: Ida Mazlan, Sufina Abu Bakar, Anna Kamelia, Noorul Iffa Mohd Nayan
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Project 1 (Group)
Drawings
Submission date – 9th Sept 2014
Introduction
“I prefer drawing to talking. Drawings are faster and leave less room for lies. “
Le Corbusier
Objectives of Project
• To introduce drawing as a communication tool in the construction industry.
Learning Outcomes
• Interpret the type of drawing representation used in the construction industry
Tasks
In a group of five or six people, you are required to choose and investigate ONE type drawings from the list
below. You are to study and investigate the use of the drawings as a means of communication. Using the
data gathered, you are to discuss and work as a team to generate a presentation and communicate your
findings to your audience. The data gathered should include types and function of drawings, stages and
examples of drawings used to communicate ideas and presentations.
• Architectural Drawings
• Interior Architecture Drawings
• Planners Drawings
• Product Design Drawings
• Quantity Surveying Drawings
• Landscape Architecture Drawings
• Engineering Drawings
• Mechanical & Electricals Drawings

2. Submission Requirement
Your team will be communicating and presenting their findings to your audience on Presentation Day.
You are advice to keep the presentation short and simple using any creative medium that best suits the
content and findings for your audience.
Date : 9th Sept 2014
Time : 10.00am – 12.00 pm/ 16:00 pm- 18:00 pm ( 10 mins each group )
Dress Code : Smart Casual
Presentation Flow: According to the posted list
To ensure the span of 4 hours is used wisely, please follow these guidelines on presentation day to
avoid interruptions and delay of time.
1. The whole class presentation will be using ONE laptop throughout all presentation.
2. You are advice to transfer all softcopies of presentation materials prior to class time.
3. For your e-portfolio purposes, each group need to setup and record presentation using their own
camera or ONE camera using different MEMORY CARD.
4. Please print the assessment sheet for each lecturer.
Post Presentation: All videos will be compiled by group leader in a CD with proper CD Casing with
proper information of title, group members name and information, module name and lecturer. CDs must
reach module coordinator by the next class session (16th Sept 2014).