SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING & DESIGN

Centre for Modern Architecture Studies in Southeast Asia (MASSA)

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Architecture)

REPRESENTING PLACE [CLS60103]

Project 2: Interpreting and Representing the Place ‘A Visual Expression’

Learning
Assessments Type Marks Presentation Submission
outcomes
3,4 Written Artwork +
Project 2 Individual 50%
(refer to MO) Presentation Journal

https://www.pinterest.com/xyberangel2/thesis/
http://kangowork.org/architectural-wall-art/architectural-wall-art-inspiration-wall-art-ideas-on-wall-art-canvas
Introduction

The aim of project is to interpret and translate your research into a visual representation and
concept. In the previous Project and exercises, you were asked to plan, document and analyse data;
in this project, you are required to extract an abstracted design or form that will represent the
qualities and your perception about the place & theme. After the abstracted concept is finalize thru
series of exploration, you are then required to translate and represent it into a form (a 3D wall
artwork).

Creative work or production refers to the visualization of research into something tangible ‘ form ‘
as representing the place, in an experimental manner that manifests and realizes your visualization.

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Objectives of Project

The objectives of this assignment are as follows:

1. To introduce the urban-related issues of the city in relation to architecture and the
built environment.
2. To introduce research and exhibition as a strategies for learning architecture and
urbanity.
3. To develop self-directed and analytical skills in planning, conducting and
Re-presenting architecture.

Learning Outcomes of this Project

1. Analyze and interpret the urban and cultural facets of the city in relation to
architecture and the built environment.
2. Produce creative production to visualize and represent the research outcomes

Tasks - Methodology

Research Topic/Theme Documentation Analysis Interpretation Representation

Understanding & Analyzing a Place Abstraction/Creative Expression

Project 2: Re-Presenting Place

In this project, students can be as explorative as possible but within the following guidelines:
1. Re-presentation must be in an abstract form (3D wall artwork) and not a direct
translation of image of the place.
2. A-2 Poster. To include Narrative and idea behind the artwork.
3. 3D wall artwork shall be in well-crafted and handmade (laser cutting or 3D
Printing is NOT allowed). Minimum of A-3 size and maximum of A-2 size.
4. Open to any material, modelling materials, recycled materials and others type as long as
it adheres to the intention and is justified in the narrative.

Submission Format

- 3D Wall Art Work should be either A-2 or A-3 size.

- ONE (1) A2 Size board Narrative and ideation.
Indicate you name, student ID no and the Title of the Artwork or model.
- Works are to be exhibited within the duration of class (to be confirmed).

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 POOR(D-,D,D+)

SATISFACTORY

VERYGOOD

EXCELLENT
Marks %

PASS(C)

(C+,B-)
FAIL(F)

GOOD
(B,B+)

(A-)
Marking Criteria Marks

(A)
80-100
These will be assessed via the

40-49

50-54

55-64

65-74

75-79
0-39
following: 100
Design Narrative
-design narrative explaining
___/15
interpretation of the place and
research materials.
Re-presenting Place
Produce creative production to
visualize and represent the
research outcomes
-quality and degree of
___/30
expression.
-translation into an abstracted
form or artwork which is
justified in narrative
interpretation.

Quality of work/artwork
- Quality of model and boards
___/40
- Organization and Quality of
Research Poster and Journal

Presentation/ Exhibition
-Clarity of ideas and thoughts
____/15
through organization of ideas
(models and drawings)

Assessment Weight: 50% Total (Over-all) ____/100

Note:
1. Rubric Assessment is attached to the Project 2 Assessment Sheet, refer to as page 2.
Document is uploaded in the TIMeS portal and Facebook Group Page.
2. To upload softcopy in the Google drive link to be provided.

Suggested References

Main References:
1. Lynch, K. 1960, The Image of the City, Harvard-MIT Joint Center for Urban Studies
2. McGlynn, Smith, Murrain, Alcock, Bentley 2013, Responsive Environments,
Routledge Revised ed. edition (July 1, 1985)

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Additional References:
1. Kasprisin & Kastinari 1995, Visual Thinking Architects and Designers Visualiz
Context in Design: Visualizing Context in Design (Architecture). John Wiley & Sons.

Timeline and Schedule

Week 7 -8 : Tutorial-Discussion on design narrative & big Idea- sketches

Week 9-10 : Present: Narrative for final interpretation and representation
Tutorial- final draft of work
Week 11 : Online Tutorial-Discussion on idea dev’t
Week 12 : Submission and Presentation of Project 2
Week 13 : TGC Portfolio preparation
Week 14 : TGC Portfolio submission

Submission Date and Guidelines

Submission DUE: Friday, 16 November 2018 (Week 12)

Note:
1. Students are required to set up exhibition and presentation 15 minutes before time.
2. Each student are given 10-15 minutes to present work including Q&A session

Prepared by: Checked by: Approved by:

Ar. Prince Favis Isip (Phil. Reg) Dr. Keith Tan Kay Hin Mr. Mohd Adib Ramli

……………………………. ……………………………. …………………………….

Date: 20/03/2018 Date: 22/08/2018 Date: 22/08/2018
Email: princefavis.isip@taylors.edu.my Stream Coordinator Programme Director
Office Location: Academic Suite C5 (Culture, Artistic & Social Studies)

Remarks:
1. The Project Brief is to be distributed to the students in the first week of the semester.
2. Any changes to the Project Brief shall be communicated (in writing) to the Programme
Director and the approved revised version must be communicated to the students.

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