Culture & Civilization

Project 1: The Rise of Civilization

The first Project of C&C was a group project. We were required to form a group of 2. My group members was Tan Ai-Qi who is my best friend in the class. Each group has to produce a Graphical Time-line Calendar and Culture Journal of the ancient civilizations in Southeast Asia. My group was doing the culture and civilization in Thailand. I was so happy because I go there almost every year and I love Thailand so much.

After that, Ai-Qi and I started finding the information about Thailand from library and Internet such as map, time line, literacy, economy, achievement and so on. We can't really find enough information from the web, so most of our information is from Taylor's Library.

Trough this project, I am able to describe the historical development of human civilization in Thailand as I have gained a lot of knowledge about Thailand. Also, I am able to  develop skills of data gathering from this project.

Here are some photos of our Project 1. Enjoy =)

Project 2: Messages from The Past

Our second project was a project combined individual task and group work. We were required to form of group of 7 to propose a play in video format from a given specific civilization. After that, each group was also required to produce a group journal which included the story board, scripts, characters, photos and so on. The individual task is to create a journal of our own character and design a packaging.

The topic that my group did was Gladiator. Firstly, I felt it was a tough task as I did not know what is gladiator at all. I did not know any culture and civilization about it. Luckily, one of my group members watched a drama of gladiator named Spartacus before. He shared with us. After watching, I got to know what is gladiator. It was an armed combatant who entertained audiences in the Roman Republic and Roman Empire in violent confrontations with other gladiators, wild animals, and condemned criminals.

After that, we started to work on our own tasks such as making the weapons, costume, scripts and so on. Once, it was done, we start filming at a garden near my condominium. It was raining, but we were still able to finished filming. It was really fun to film with friends.

In this project, I am able to recall the development of Eastern and Western human civilization in the past as well as present. Besides that, I am also able to  demonstrate good documentation and presentation skills. Also, I have built a better rapport with my friends.

Here are some photos of this group and individual project. Frankly, it is one of my favourite projects although it is challenging.

Project 3: Postcard Series

Our final project was an individual project. Each student required to do 5 postcards and one postcard size introduction that related to the theme that we chose. Also, we were also required to make a packaging for our introduction and postcards.

The theme that i chose was "Light and Shadow". It is because I love shadow since I was young. When there is light, there is shadow. The photos that I used to make my postcards were to show the presence of light and shadow gives the architecture the signs of life. When they work together, they create unique and beautiful images before they fade away.

While doing this final project, I faced some obstacles. The best moment for me to capture the light and shadow is in the morning and evening. However, it was raining those few days. I can't even capture any shadow. At the end, I was still able to complete my task, but I was not satisfy with my work as I did not plan my time well and everything was too rush. Frankly, I am regret. : (

However, From this project, I am to recall the development of human civilization in the past as well as present. In addition, I am also able demonstrate good research and documentation skills and enhance creativity through the representation of postcard series.

     Here are my postcards, introduction and packaging =D

 

Overall, I enjoy this semester so much. Thank You Miss Ida & Miss Sufina =D!

Design Visualization

 Welcome to Design Visualisation Semester 2

Pratical Class: Free Hand Lines and Writing

The photos below are what I have done in my first practical class.

-Horizontal line & Vertical line-

-Diagonal line-

-Cross Hetching-

-Combination of lines-

-Architect Handwriting Fonts-

Project 1: Visualization, Observation & Render Techniques

     It is an individual project. For this project, we were required to produce a minimum of nine drawings on different topics. The topics were Animal or Figure in Action, Object in Nature Context, Tracing a Photo, Spatial Communication, Geometric Projections, Human Activity, Series of 5 minute sketch, Creative Perspective, and Spatial Structural and Joint. Also, we were required to sketch our sketches at different places such as Sunway Pyramid, Taman Tasik Perdana, food court and so on.

     In the beginning, I found that it was hard for me to sketch nine drawings by observing the spaces and objects, and using different materials such as pen, water colour, acrylic and so on. However, through some practices, I done my project 1 in a week.

     Here are some of my own sketches...
   
                                                              -Spatial Communication-

                                                             -Creative Perspective-

                                                                  -Tracing a Photo-

                                                         -Object in Nature Context-

     Through this project, I have recognized my potential for creativity, self-expression and visual awareness. Also, I am able to identify the fundamental principles, elements and techniques in sketching, drawing, design process and presentation skills. Thanks to my tutor =)

Project 2A: Developing Architecture Drawings (Understanding Drawings Conventions)     

 
  Our Project 2A is also an individual project. I was under Mr. Angus's group. Each student has to choose 2-3 objects for this architecture drawing. I have chosen a perfume and a box for my own drawing. It was my first time do the architecture drawing which required to measure and record the objects and present them in drawings technically from direct observation. Therefore, I was excited.
   

      However, while I was drawing, I was stressed because I faced some problems such as I did not know how to use scale ruler. After explaining by Mr. Angus, I was able to use it correctly in my drawings.
    

     Here are my architecture drawings....

 

     At the end of this project, I was happy and satisfied as I have learnt to identify the fundamental principles, elements and techniques in sketching, drawing, design process and presentation skills. In addition,  I am also able to demonstrate observation skills and be able to record, organize, interpret and describe a variety of

issues via visual communications effectively through this project.

Project 2B: Bubble Diagrammatic Analysis

     It was my first group assignment in this subject. We were required to form a group of six. My group members were Tan Ai-Qi, Aidil, Sharon Wong, William Tan and Phang Kai Sheng. Then, each group has to choose a site from Taylor's University Lakeside Campus. After that, we were required to visit the site and collect all of the data and information such as spaces functions, circulation, sensory factors, daylight, ventilation and so on. Also, we discussed together and distributed the works to every group members to work on the site analysis report. My part is to do the S.W.O.T (Strengths, Weakness, Opportunity, Threat) and Geographical Factors.

     Once we have done our report, we were also required to do it into slides form for our group presentation. I did not satisfy with my presentation as I was nervous and did not prepare well before my presentation. However, I was happy that I have built a better rapport with my group members.

     Same as Project 2A, I was able to identify  identify the fundamental principles, elements and techniques in sketching, drawing, design process and presentation skills. Furthermore, I am also able to demonstrate observation skills and be able to record, organize, interpret and describe a variety of issues via visual communications effectively through this project.

Final Project: Art Installation (Art Tree)

     Our final project is an art installation which was divided into two parts, one is individual and another one is group work. First of all, in a group of six, we were required to choose a location for our art tree. The location we chose was outside the Grand Hall. After that, for individual work, each student has to design an art installation which related to a theme or issue. Then, individually, we have to produce one A2 sheet which included a brief written explanation explaining the thinking behind the scheme (150 words), doodle, location plan, architecture drawings, one key perspective sketch and selection of materials. Also, each student has to produce a study model to communicate ideas visually.
    

     Frankly,  it was a tough task for me. My ideas have been rejected by my tutor and I have no idea how to do a study model at all. I was stressed at that moment. However, my final idea came from an article which is about animal abusing. Therefore, I decided to use the theme of Circus Cruelty: Stop Animal Abusing in my art installation. After approved by Mr. Angus, I started work on my  individual final project and here is a few of my own architecture drawings and photos of my model...

 

     This art installation is to show that we know that most people go to the circus because they love animals, what they do not realize is that they are supporting an industry that engages in animal cruelty. After the submission of everyone's A2 presentation board and study model, lecturers will choose a total of 15 art trees from all of our art trees. 

     Although my art tree was not selected by lecturers, I am able to demonstrate observation and visualization skills in a variety of ways depending on the area of specialization being pursued with an emphasis on the process of drawing at the end of this individual part of this final project. In addition, I have also developed my confidence to use drawing as a means of communication to express two dimensional and three dimensional ideas. Furthermore, I am also able to interpret and apply the importance of visual hierarchy and how to carry visual hierarchy across through presentation.

     I enjoy this subject very much. I have gained some knowledge about design visualization. Thank you myb tutor, Mr Angus =D

Social Psychology Assignment 2: Article/Advertisement Analysis

     My second assignment of social psychology is a group assignment. We were required to form a group of 4-5. My group members are Tan Ai-Qi, Cheah Hoong Fei, Joshua Ting and Ong Kok Sheng. In this assignment, we need to search articles or advertisements from magazines or newspapers and apply the concepts that we learnt from Chapter 6 Part 1 to Chapter 9. We were required to submit a total of 10 articles or advertisements (2 from each chapter) and then present 5 of the articles in front of our lecturer and friends.
 
      First of all, my group members and I read through all the notes given by Miss Tan from Chapter 6 to Chapter 9 to make sure that we understand all the theories and concepts in those particular chapters. Then, we searched the articles and advertisement that related to the concepts we learnt from the newspapers. I realized that there are more articles/ advertisements that related to Chapter 6 (Attitude and Persuasion) and Chapter 9 (Aggression) if compared to Chapter 7 (Stereotyping, Prejudice & Discrimination) and Chapter 8 (Prosocial Behavior). However, through the cooperation of all the group members, we were able to found 10 articles and advertisement in not more than 3 hours. In this group assignment, I realized that teamwork is very important to complete our task well. Nevertheless, we knew that we had a bad presentation as we applied a wrong concept and we were nervous, but I was very happy that we have built a better rapport among each others through this assignment.
 
       In addition, I have learnt to apply psychological theories and concepts to my personal life and that of others. For example, when i saw a Pizza Hut discount advertisement with a deadline, I knew that the concepts applied is Deadline Technique. Also, through this assignment,  I learnt to understand myself better and my interaction with others in terms of psychology. I have learnt that my weakness was too nervous while giving a presentation in front of lecturer and friends, whereas my strength was that I can complete my task on time to avoid last minute work. Overall, it was one of the interesting assignment in this subject. Thank you Miss Tan for giving us this opportunity to learn and gain more experiences in this assignment. Thank You :D !