Culture & Civilization

Kristopher Teoh

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Foundation in

Natural and built

Environment

Project 1: The Rise Of Civilization

Tasks

• In a group of 2, produce

Time-line Calendar and

Culture Journal

Objectives

• To explore to the rise of human civilization

• To demonstrate factors that developed a civilization

• To develop skills in gathering information and synthesizing it.

Timeline of

Indonesia

Learning Outcomes

• I learned a lot about how Indonesia was formed.

• I also learned more about the ancient leaders of Indonesia that ruled certain civilizations.

• Factors such as good leaders assisted in developing great civilizations like the Majapahit kingdom.

Journal of the ancient civilizations in Southeast Asia

Discovery of ancient Hobbitmen in Indonesia

Ancient weapons used by the ancient civilization

The map with locations of ancient

civilization of Indonesia

Ancient architecture of

Indonesia

Layout of the ancient

Indonesian temple

Traditional houses

such as the Torajan

Kindred Houses

Ancient literature of Indonesia The Shadow Puppets or ‘Wayang Kulit’

Traditional Musical Instruments Traditional clothings

Forms of traditional dances

Traditional fighting styles

Traditional Rituals Ancient Folklore

Learning Outcomes

• I learned about the ancient civilization of Indonesia such as the Hobbitmen who existed long ago.

• Weapons like the keris and spears were used by warriors in the past.

• There were simple forms of entertainment like the shadow puppets and various forms of dances accompanied with music from traditional instruments.

• Besides that, there were various folklore and rituals in the past.

Project 2: Project Runway

Tasks • Part I: Conduct research on the given timeline. The outcome of this research is showcased through a runway show done as a group.

• Part II : Individually, your task is to produce an interior model..

Objectives • To examine the similarities and differences between Eastern and Western civilizations.

Part I of Project Runway

The double crown

The Pharaoh outfit

Combination of Red Crown and White

Crown. Bottom part of the crown

represented Lower Egypt while the top

part represented Upper Egypt.

The royal apron was the main piece of

clothing in a pharaoh's ensemble.

Egyptian men wore robes of linen over

their kilt-like garments.

• The crown was handmade using red and yellow color boards.

• The outfit was sewed using a sewing machine.

• The crown and outfit were made with some references.

Front view Back view

Side elevation

• The title Pharaoh was used by many rulers of the Ancient Egyptian dynasties.

• I discovered the outfits worn by the western and eastern civilizations were very different.

• I also learned to work well with my team members.

Part 2 of Project Runway

The Pharaoh’s Tomb

Learning Outcomes

• I found out, there were many treasures and offerings in the tomb.

• The Egyptian civilization was similar to the other eastern and western civilization in this situation.

• The Pharaoh would be mummified and placed in a gold coffin in the tomb.

Project 3: Postcard Series & Portfolio

Tasks

• Part I: You must make postcard designs and produce a packaging.

• Part II: E-Portfolio: You must produce a suitable visual presentation to display your projects.

Objectives

• To capture the essence of culture and civilization in the chosen site route.

Part I: Postcard Series

New versus Old buildings

• The theme of the

postcard series is new

buildings vs old

buildings.

• I took photos of many

old and new buildings in

Kuala Lumpur to make a

postcard series.

Front view of the package Back view of package

Architecture themed postcard package

• I decided to make a package for my postcard with an architecture theme.

Learning Outcomes

• I have learned to take nice pictures from different perspectives.

• I have also learned how to edit pictures.

Part 2: E-Portfolio

• This E-Portfolio has the

compilation of all the

projects I have done

along with the pictures

of the projects.

Learning Outcomes

• I have learned to make an

interesting and more appealing

portfolio.

• I also learned a lot about the

culture and civilization of the past

• Group work has helped improve my

tolerance with others.

Thank You