SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING & DESIGN

Research Unit for Modern Architecture Studies in Southeast Asia

Foundation of Natural and Built Environments
CULTURE & CIVILIZATION (CLS 30105)
Prerequisite: None
Lecturer : Normah Sulaiman . Ida Marlina Mazlan
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Project 3 : Art + Architecture + Culture
40 % marks, (Individual Assignment)
Submission date: 28th January 2016
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.

Theme: Malaysian Architecture | Fusion Architecture | Religious Places | Spaces and People
You are free to select ONE theme of your interest.
Part II: You are to design a graphical timeline & expression of your findings in a set of 10 postcards.
The postcard series 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 e-portfolio) & timeline (must be submitted on postcard) on the places of
interest, theme and connection between historical, architecture and social aspects.
Part II: Postcard series with packaging (10 postcards).
Progress and compilation of weekly journal via E-Portfolio. (*special tab for Project 3 : Digital Diary)

*Box packaging height must not exceed 2cm height.

Part III : 1 minute video montage of 10 best photos. (Complete information of designer, lecturer, module and
universitys information)

Submission Information and Guide

Submission Date
Time
Venue

: Week 17 : 28th January 2016

: 2:00- 3:00pm
: Lecture Theatre 21, Block A.

General Reminders:
Artworks must reach printers at least a week before to avoid any miscommunication and
mistakes on the printing output. Please consider time management and business pattern
of the selected shops.
Please ensure that you do not spend more than RM50 for this project. Please cross check
printing prices in bulk with classmates.

GOOD LUCK!

Assessment Criteria Individual

Name : _________________________________ Student Id : __________________________
General Understanding
Quality of form and level of
execution of understanding the
project brief.

Content
Thorough research,
study, depth and the
effectiveness way to
communicate findings
Creativity
Creativity in preparation, photos,
layout composition and
compilation of content.

Originality
Demonstrated critical thinking
through the theme/concept
and appropriateness of the
theme/concept intended.

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
Evidence of
extensive
research and
study translated
into the postcard
8.0 - 10
The works
presented with a
strong quality of
preparation,
photos, layout
composition and
compilation of
content.

6.5 7.9
Evidence of very
good research
and study
translated into
postcard
6.5 7.9
The works
presented with a
good quality of
preparation,
photos, layout
composition and
compilation of
content.

5.0 6.4
Evidence of
good research
and study
translated into
postcard
5.0 6.4
The works
presented a fair
creativity of
preparation,
photos, layout
composition and
compilation of
content.

0 2.5
Evidence of lack
of research and
study translated
into postcard

10

0 2.5
No evidence of
creativity in
preparation,
photos, layout
composition and
compilation of
content.

10

8.0 - 10
Portray excellent
critical thinking
through the
theme and
appropriateness
of the theme
intended.
8.0 - 10

6.5 7.9
Portray very good
critical thinking
through the
theme and
appropriateness
of the theme
intended.
6.5 7.9

5.0 6.4
Portray good
critical thinking
through the
theme and
appropriateness
of the theme
intended.
5.0 6.4

2.5 4.9
Evidence of
minimal
research and
study translated
into postcard
2.5 4.9
The works
presented with
minimal
creativity of
preparation,
photos, layout
composition
and compilation
of content.
2.5 4.9
Moderate
critical thinking
through the
theme and
appropriateness
of the theme
intended.
2.5 4.9

0 2.5
Insufficient
critical thinking
through the
theme and
appropriateness
of the theme
intended
0 2.5

10

10
40

TOTAL

CULTURE & CIVILIZATION (CLS 30105)

Lecturer : Normah Sulaiman . Ida Mazlan
FINAL PROJECT: Art + Architecture + Culture
TUTORIAL SHEET

Date

NAME : ___________________________________
ID No : ____________________________________

Review / Comments

Sign

My Progress :

22nd
December
2015

Lecturers Review :

Progress to date: By this tutorial session, you should show your lecturer all literature
findings related to your theme and concept and places of interest. These literature
findings must be printed out with your own reflection of understanding. Library research
on layout, graphics, colors or photography is a good start. You must at least have 5 places
that MUST BE related to your theme and map out your findings. DO NOT PRINT BLINDLY
CONTENT FROM INTERNET.

Date

Review / Comments

Sign

My Progress :

29th
December
2015
Lecture
Slot

31st
December
2015
Tutorial
Slot

Lecturers Review :

By Appointment / Based on Individual Progress

Progress to date: By this date, you should start going to the places of your interest and
start taking photos. Please take all personal safety considerations before going out to take
photos.
Once completed, you need to create an album on PICASA/Google/Dropbox and share the
link with your respective tutor at the ALBUM (not individual pictures). Please screen,
itemize in folders and include related pictures only. Theres no specific numbers of
photos, it may vary from 200 400 with the right content.

Date

Review / Comments

Sign

My Progress :

5th
January
2016

7th
January
2016

Lecturers Review :

By Appointment / Based on Individual Progress

Progress to date: Progress to date: By this tutorial session, you progress based from
previous comment from your lecturer. Retake photos and finalize the concept photos to be
used. On the other hand, prepare the content for the postcard. Content can be in a form of
review / short journal / diary / most importantly IT CANNOT BE COPIED FROM THE
INTERNET ESPECIALLY WIKIPEDIA and OTHER FORMS OF WIKIS.

Date

Review / Comments

Sign

12th
January
2016

Progress to date: By this tutorial session, you must finalize the design of your postcard
and its packaging. You are advised to create a not to scale of your packaging, or even
start making the real one.

Date

Review / Comments

Sign

My Progress :

19th
January
2016

Lecturers Review :

Progress to date: By this tutorial session, you must finalize the design of your postcard
and its packaging. You are advised to have a mock print of your postcard using the right
paper and printed in color. A minimum of 4 postcard must be presented in class. Artworks
must reach printers at least a week before to avoid any miscommunication and mistakes
on the printing output. Please consider time management and business pattern of the
selected shops.

GOOD LUCK!

Submission Date: 28th January 2016

Time: 2.00- 3.00 pm
Venue : Lecture Theatre 21, Block A.