SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING & DESIGN Modern Architecture Studies in Southeast Asia (MASSA) Research Unit Bachelor of Science

(Honours) (Architecture)
METHODS OF DOCUMENTATION [ARC 1212] Credit hours: 2 Prerequisite: None
__________________________________________________________________________________ Abstract The subject aims to develop an understanding of building preservation principles and methods of recording it. Three documentations methods used for this course: measured drawing, written documentation and photographic documentation will be discussed. Techniques of application and management of architectural historic documentation will be incorporated as part of the overall knowledge of building conservation. Teaching Objectives This subject introduces several methods of documenting historic structures in order to preserve an accurate record of historic properties that can be used in research and other conservation activities

Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this module, students will be able to: 1. Identify and classify architectural historic structure 2. Recognize and recall architectural historic structure documentation method 3. Explain the application of architectural historic documentation 4. Explain the management of architectural historic documentation Modes of Delivery This is a 2 credit hour subject held over 7 weeks. The mode of delivery will be in the form of Lectures, Tutorials and Practical works. The breakdown of the hours is as follows: Contact Hours Lecture: Tutorial: Practial: 1 hours/week 1 hours/week 2 hour/week

General Rules and Regulations Late Submission Penalty The School imposes a late submission penalty for work submitted late without a valid reason e.g. a medical certificate. Any work submitted after the deadline (which may have been extended) shall have the percentage grade assigned to the work on face value reduced by 10% for the first day and 5% for each subsequent day late. A weekend counts as 1 day. Individual members of staff shall be permitted to grant extensions for assessed work that they have set if they are satisfied that a student has given good reasons.
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The Board of Examiners may overrule any penalty imposed and allow the actual mark achieved to be used if the late submission was for a good reason. Absenteeism at intermediate or final presentations will result in zero mark for that presentation. Attendance and Participation Attendance is compulsory. Any student who arrives late after the first half-hour of class will be considered as absent. A minimum of 80% attendance is required to pass this subject and/or be eligible for the final examination. You are expected to attend and participate actively in class. The lectures and tutorials will assist you in expanding your ideas and your research progression. Your work will be graded based on your performance throughout the semester. Your class participation is as important as the end product. It is compulsory for the student to attempt and submit all assessment components including portfolio. Failing to do so will result in failing the subject irrespective of the marks earned. It is also compulsory for the student to attend the final examination. Being absent from the final exam will result in failing the subject even though the student has achieved more than 50% in the overall assessment. Plagiarism (TU Student Handbook 2011) Plagiarism, which is an attempt to present another persons work as your own by not acknowledging the source, is a serious case of misconduct which is deemed unacceptable by the University. "Work" includes written materials such as books, journals and magazine articles or other papers and also includes films and computer programs. The two most common types of plagiarism are from published materials and other students works a. Published Materials In general, whenever anything from someone elses work is used, whether it is an idea, an opinion or the results of a study or review, a standard system of referencing should be used. Examples of plagiarism may include a sentence or two, or a table or a diagram from a book or an article used without acknowledgement. Serious cases of plagiarism can be seen in cases where the entire paper presented by the student is copied from another book, with an addition of only a sentence or two by the student. While the former can be treated as a simple failure to cite references, the latter is likely to be viewed as cheating in an examination. Though most assignments require the need for reference to other peoples works, in order to avoid plagiarism, students should keep a detailed record of the sources of ideas and findings and ensure that these sources are clearly quoted in their assignment. Note that plagiarism refers to materials obtained from the Internet too. b. Other Students Work Circulating relevant articles and discussing ideas before writing an assignment is a common practice. However, with the exception of group assignments, students should write their own papers. Plagiarising the work of other students into assignments includes using identical or very similar sentences, paragraphs or sections. When two students submit papers which are very similar in tone and content, both are likely to be penalised. Student Centered Learning Approach This subject uses the Student-centered Learning (SCL) approach. Utilization of this method embodies most of the principles known to improve learning and to encourage students participation. SCL requires students to be active, RESPONSIBLE participants in their own learning and the teachers are to facilitate the students learning process. Various teaching and learning strategies such as experiential learning, problem-based
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learning, site visits, group discussions, presentations, working in group and etc. will be employed to facilitate the learning process for this module. In SCL students are to be: active in their own learning self-directed to be responsible to enhance their learning abilities able to cultivate skills that are useful in todays workplace active knowledge seekers active players in a teamwork Blackboard 7 (BB7) Blackboard 7 (BB7) will be used as a communication tool and information portal for students to access subject materials, project briefs, assignments and announcements. Lecturers: NOR HAYATI HUSSAIN NOORIDAYU AHMAD YUSUF DELLIYA MOHD ZAIN Tutors: NURUL ANIDA MOHAMAD, HASMANIRA MOKHTAR, NOR HAYATI RAMLI, K.K. CHEAH, DR. VERO NICA NG, DR. USAMA HASSAN, SHAHRIANNE MOHD SHAH, JING HAO KOH, FAIZ AKHBAR, WAN MUHAMMAD WAN MAHMUD, SANJEH KUMAR RAMAN, MARIATUL LIZA MEO R GHEDA Office Hours Students are encouraged to visit the instructor/lecturer/tutor concerned for assistance during office hours. If the office hours do not meet the student's schedule, it is suggested that the student notify the instructor, and set appointment times as needed. Types of Assessment and Feedback Each student will be graded in the form of formative and summative assessments. Formative assessments will provide information to guide the student in the research process. This form of assessment will be conducted through Interim Critique/Review sessions. Summative assessment will inform the student about the level of understanding and performance capabilities achieved at the end of each project with form of a final examination. Assessment Plan Assessments Project 1 Project 2 Portfolio Total Type Individual Group Individual Learning outcomes 1 24 1-4 Marks 30% 20% 50% Pass/Fail 100% 18 Jan 2012 Presentation Submission 28 Dec 2011 1 Feb 2012 1 Feb 2012 norhayati.h@taylors.edu.my nooridayu.Yusuf@taylors.edu.my delliya.MohdZain@taylors.edu.my

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Coursework This module will be graded in the form of coursework. It consists of one group project with individual components and a portfolio submission. Project 1: Sketches and journals (30%) This project is an on-site exercise where students have to sketch and document all the physical and intangible qualities of the building as well as the context in an A4 bound sketchbook (20 pages). Project 2: Report on building (70%) In groups, students are to come out with a complete report (A4 landscape format) of the building that has been measured based on the guidelines given by the course instructor. Taylors Graduate Capabilities Portfolio (Pass/Fail) The portfolio is an edited document to include all the work produced in this module. Visual diary and process of work (packaged) are to be included as part of the portfolio submission. The portfolio should be an A3 bounded document and well-crafted. Images, drawings, text and so on must be well edited, legible and composed. Text should be kept minimal . Student Input Student participation is encouraged through various means. In this module, students have the opportunity to participate in the following ways: Students ideas and questions are welcomed, valued and encouraged. Student input is sought to understand their perspectives, ideas and needs in planning subject revision. Students are offered opportunities to give feedback with the assurance that issues will be addressed in response to that feedback. Students reflect on their performance in personal portfolios. Student evaluation allows their views and experiences about the sessions are actively sought and used as an integral part of improvement in teaching and continuous improvement.

Marks and Grading Table (Revised as per 2011 programme guide) Assessments and grades will be returned within 2 weeks of your submission. You will be given the grades and necessary feedback for each submission. The grading system is shown below: Grade A Marks 80 100 Grade Points 4.00 Definition Excellent Description Evidence of original thinking; demonstrated outstanding capacity to analyze and synthesize; outstanding grasp of module matter; evidence of extensive knowledge base Evidence of good grasp of module matter; critical capacity and analytical ability; understanding of relevant issues; evidence of familiarity with the literature Evidence of grasp of module module; critical capacity and analytical ability, reasonable understanding of relevant issues; evidence of familiarity with the literature Evidence of some understanding of the module matter; ability to develop solutions to simple problems; benefitting from his/her university experience Evidence of minimally acceptable familiarity with module
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AB+ B BC+ C D+

75 79 70 74 65 69 60 64 55 59 50 54 47 49

3.67 3.33 3.00 2.67 2.33 2.00 1.67

Very Good

Good

Pass

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44 46 40 43 0 39 0 -

1.33 1.00 0.00 0.00 -

Marginal Pass

matter, critical and analytical skills

Fail Withdrawn Fail Incomplete Pass Audit

Insufficient evidence of understanding of the module matter; weakness in critical and analytical skills; limited or irrelevant use of the literature Withdrawn from a module before census date, typically mid semester Withdrawn after census date, typically mid semester An interim notation given for a module where a student has not completed certain requirements with valid reason or it is not possible to finalise the grade by the published deadline Given for satisfactory completion of practicum Given for a module where attendance is for information only without earning academic credit

Recommended Reading Main References : 1. 2. Additional References : 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. John, Burn ed. 2004. Recording Historic Structure. New Jersey. John Wiley & Sons. Marks, Stephen. 1996. Concerning Buildings. UK. Architectural Press Arnold, Dana. 2002. Reading Architectural History. London. Routledge Radford, W.A. 2002. Architectural Details and Measured Drawings of Houses of the Twenties. Dover Publication Strikes, James. 1994. Architecture in Conservation: Managing Development as Historic Sites. Routledge Urban Redevelopment Authority Singapore (URA). 1993. Our Heritage is in Our Hands. Singapore. Weaver, Martin E. 1997. Conserving Buildings: A Manual of Techniques and Materials. New York. John Wiley & Sons Young, Robert A. 2008. Historic Preservation Technology: A Primer. New Jersey. John Wiley

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Module Schedule Week/Date Week 1 (13 Dec 2011) (14 Dec 2011) Description Subject Introduction Introduction to subject and briefing on project Lecture No 1 Historic structure Definition, Identification & Principles of Recording Documentation methods Measured Drawing, Written Documentation, Photographic Documentation Project 1: Sketches and journals Fieldwork Tutorial Submission of Project 1: Sketches and journals Tutorial Lecture No 2 Application of and Managing Architectural Documentation Tutorial Tutorial Presentation of findings Group 20% Individual 30%

Week 1/ 2 (16 Dec 2011) Week 3 (28 Dec 2011) Week 4 (4 Jan 2012) Week 5 (9 Jan 2012) (11 Jan 2012) Week 6 (16 Jan 2012) (18 Jan 2012)

CHINESE NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS (23 to 27 JANUARY 2012) Week 7 (30 Jan 2012) (1 Feb 2012) Week 8 (6 Feb 2012) Preparation of report and portfolio Submission of portfolio and report Group 50% Individual 10%

Marking

(8 Feb 2012) Marks due Note: This module outline is subject to change within short notice

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