SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING & DESIGN Research Unit for Modern Architecture Studies in Southeast AsiaFoundation of Natural and Built Environments

Introduction to Drawing (ARC 30103)Prerequisite: None Lecturers: Ida Mazlan, Normah Sulaiman (ITD) Ann See Peng / Hasmanira (ICI) _____________________________________________________________________Project 1: Understanding Different types of Professions and Drawings in the Built Environment20% Group PresentationPresentation: 7th May & 8th May 2015 / CD submission: 15th May 2015

Introduction

“I prefer drawing to talking. Drawings are faster and leave less room for lies. “Le Corbusier

Objectives of Project

To introduce drawing as a communication tool in the construction industry.

Learning Outcomes

Interpret the type of drawing representation used in the construction industry

Tasks

This is an integrated project between Introduction to Drawing(ITD) ,Introduction to Construction Industry (ICI)

In a group of five or six people, you are required to investigate type of drawings from ONE of the profession below:

No Profession (ICI) Types of Drawing (ITD)1 Architect Architectural Drawings 2 Interior Architect/Interior Designer Interior Architecture Drawings3 Town Planner/Master Planner Planners Drawings4 Product Designer (Furniture) Product Design Drawings5 Quantity Surveyor Quantity Surveying Drawings –what do they refer to6 Landscape Architect Landscape Architecture Drawings 7 Structural Engineer Structural Engineering Drawing8 Electrical Engineer Electricals Drawings

(1)Introduction to Drawing (ITD) Task (20%)-GROUP

You are to research and investigate the use of the drawings as a means of communication. The data

gathered should include types and function of drawings, stages and examples of drawings used to communicate ideas and presentations.

( 2)Introduction to Construction Industry (ICI) Task (10%)-GROUP

You are to research and investigate the scope of work handled by them, their responsibilities and tasks at different stages of construction.

Submission Requirement

Using the data gathered, you are to discuss and work as a team to generate a presentation slide which includes item 1 and 2 listed in the TASKS section.

One or two of your team members will be communicating and presenting their findings to the class on Presentation Day. You are advice to keep the presentation short (5 minutes per task) and simple using any creative medium that best suits the content and findings for your audience.

Presentation Day

Date : 7th May 2015 & 8th May 2015Time : TBCDress Code : Smart CasualPresentation Flow: TBC

To ensure the span of presentation is used wisely, please follow these guidelines on presentation day to avoid interruptions and delay of time.

1. The whole class presentation will be using ONE laptop throughout all presentation. 2. You are advice to transfer all softcopies of presentation materials into the laptop prior to class time. 3. Each group need to setup and record presentation using their OWN CAMERA or ONE camera using different MEMORY CARD- for E-portfolio and CD submission4. Please print the assessment sheet for each lecturer BEFORE the presentation

Post Presentation: As a team, you are required to compile the following components in a CD:

1-Presentation slide2-Video of your presentation3-References (Optional)

All items above will be compiled by group leader in the CD with proper CD Casing with proper information such as the title, module name, group members name and ID, and the name of your respective tutor . CDs must reach module coordinator by the next class session. (15 th May 2015). Assessment criteria

The assessment for this assignment will be based on: demonstrated understanding of brief content creativity and clarity

Marking criteria

Marks shall be distributed as follows:Work will be assessed based on (Introduction to Drawing):

TGC Acquired

Assessment Criteria Marks %

Group Component

Demonstrated understanding of brief5%

Content10%

Creativity and clarity of presentation5%

(Refer assessment sheet for detail breakdown)TOTAL 20%

NOTE: PLEASE BE INFORMED THAT INVIDUAL COMPONENTS IN GROUP WORKS IS EVALUATED BASED ON PEER EVALUATION AND INSTRUCTUR’S EVALUATION ON INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE OF A GROUP MEMBER.

Suggested References