The Design Journal

Introduction
Students are required to submit five artwork and research/explanation on the task given depend on the design elements and principles.

Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this assignment, students will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Able to use the design elements and principles properly in their artwork
• To understand the design process , gather it and show it with diagram and keywords

Tasks
Individually, students have to provide :

• Five Design Journal
• Journal 1: Point and Line + Balance
• Journal 2: Shape + Emphasis/Harmony
• Journal 3: Color + Contrast/Variety
• Journal 4: Texture + Pattern
• Journal 5: Culture Motivated Artwork (Celtic, Vikings or Anglo Saxon)

Submission


Design Journal 1:

Design Journal 2:

Design Journal 3:

Design Journal 4:

Design Journal 5:

Reflection

Though this project, I learnt a proper way of drawing and skills that an architect should have. This project had improved my drawing skill well although my artworks are not satisfied but I had tried my best and I will keep working hard in a wise way to improve my drawing skills so that I can be a successful architect in the future.

Besides, I also tried my best to design my artwork creatively to attract reader and I also learnt to share my information using diagram to easy the reader to understand my info.

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Project 2(C)_The Toy Display Presentation

Introduction
Students are required to draw all the required illustration by hand and to creatively produce it on boards to demonstrate their basic skills of architectural drawings, architectural rendering and architectural graphics. They are also required to produce photomontage and model(s) to visualise the proposal.

Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this assignment, students will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrate observation skills and be able to record, organize, interpret and describe a variety of issues via visual communications effectively
• Manipulate variety of media and techniques to visualize ideas leading to a finish product

Tasks
Individually, students have to make:

• Maximum three A2 presentation boards with the followings details
• One plan of the entrance wall with the proposed display (scale 1/50) 
• The elevation(s) of the entranced wall (draw both wall if you are using both side of the wall (scale 1/50) 
• One section through the entrance wall cutting through the display box and the wall (to show the height, and placement of the display box). (scale 1/50) 
• One plan of display box (scale 1/1 or 1/2 or 1/3* consult lecturer) 
• One top view of display box (scale 1/1 or 1/2 or 1/3* consult lecturer) 
•  Front, side and back elevation of display box (scale 1/1 or 1/2 or 1/3* consult lecturer) 
• One section of the display box (scale 1/1 or 1/2 or 1/3* consult lecturer) 
• One sketched perspective of the display on site or just the display box (one point or two point) - (should not be smaller than an A5 size it can be bigger)
• Design introduction, intention/concept and design process (sketches, diagrams and annotations) 
• Some brief information about the site and suitable site analysis information 
• Photo montage of the display box/casing on site (on one A3 board) – Minimum one image A5 size 
• A model (1:1) – maximum 300x300x300mm 
•  The model must be accurate to fit in the toy. This is considered as the final product.

Submission

Toy: Jack Skellington

Model:

Presentation Board:

Reflection

In this project, I learnt to observe and giving a life to my toy.
It is important to understand one's background and culture so that you can create a home for him, a good and proper home. In this project, I do research, observe and also design concept to design a proper house/box for my toy, Jack Skellington.

It is important to have a proper communication with your client and know what they want and what they don't want.
By communicate with my lecturer, Ms D, I do know what are the requirement yet I miss some tutorial and I realize it is important to attend every meeting with your client.

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Project 3_Art+Architecture+Culture

Introduction
"What travel teaches us is that we are all essentially the same. There is not a 'them' and an 'us'; there is really only 'us.'" The stunning photographs capture the theme of places of visit. A good coffee table books serve a number of purposes: they're decorative, informative, and attractive.


Learning Outcome
Through the research and understanding, students are able to:

• Able to describe the historical development of human civilization
• Able to recall the development of Eastern and Western human civilizations in the past as well as present
• Able to demonstrate good documentation and presentation skills

Task
Individually, students are required to:

• Do a literature research on places/site and study the theme given and its connection between the historical, architecture and social aspects of the place
• Design a graphical expression of your findings in a concise graphical book
• PDF compilation of individual work in a CD with proper cover and information

Submission
Graphical Book:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1gPkncedYkVU_Ez7sFhsp_MIgkSe5I165N-Q5UzWuaVs/edit?usp=sharing

Reflection

Through this assignment, I learnt the culture and civilization and also a lot of green buildings as my theme is about green buildings. It is interesting and I gain the knowledge like GBI, the Green Building Index and so on.

I learnt to take pictures and also to design the graphical book well because it is important to share your information not only in a proper but also creative and attractive way.

In this assignment, I also learnt to communicate with the strangers will getting to the destination. And also, I communicate with the guard and manager there to get the permission to take pictures.

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Project 2_Oral Presentation

Introduction
This assignment evaluates oral presentation and speaking skills. It also evaluates the student’s ability to research information and present an effective presentation of his/her research. In addition, being a group assignment, each student will experience cooperating and collaborating with other peers as a team with a common goal.


Learning Outcome
Through the research and understanding, students are able to:

• Apply the principles of communication and behaviour in analyzing interaction with others, both at individual and at group levels.
• To be aware of the importance of cultural differences and respect cultural differences as well as to build healthy and positive relationships with fellow students, co-workers and clients.
• To communicate the relevant ideas in a clear, logical and appropriate academic English.

Task
Choose any two businesses of your choice and describe the following:

• Background information about the businesses.
• Analysis in terms of competitors, obstacles or challenges, nature of business and strategies used.
• Recommendation – future plans, expansion and ways to sustain the business.

Submission
Presentation Slide:

Presentation Video:

Reflection

Throughout this assignment, I found that I get a deeper understanding to business and the hardship that people faced when having a business.It is hard to start a business but it is happy when you achieve a well result.

Besides, I also learnt a lot about communication skill. By interviewing the businesses, I have improved both my verbal and also the nonverbal skill. It's important to have a effective communication skill to public because when we step into the society, we will have to speak well to show our opinion and ourselves.

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Debate

Introduction

Why people debate and what is debate? Debate is a formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward. People debate not to start an argument but actually to show their options and knowledge on the topic.



Learning OutcomeThroughout this assignment, student will be able to:

•  To be able to explain the basic ideas of each chosen topic with reference to the related theories learned in this course.
• To be aware of the importance of cultural differences and respect cultural differences as well as to build healthy and positive relationships.
• To demonstrate an ability to analyse and response to various issues including handling conflict
• Apply the principles of communication and behavior in analyzing interaction with others, both at individual and at group levels.
•  To prove mastery of the topic clearly and accurately in the form of a debate

Tasks
Students have to observe and explore a tool or object from kitchen then produce:

• Do a research on the topic given
• Having a debate section with an opposite group

Submission
Topic:Online learning is a buzz word, is not necessarily a more effective form of delivering lessons and module content than the traditional methods of the past.

We do notes and also discuss in Facebook group.
Our information and research are from the website below:

1. http://everydaylife.globalpost.com/online-learning-vs-classroom-learning-4190.html
2. http://www.ncu.edu/why-northcentral/online-learning/learn-more
3. http://ezinearticles.com/?Three-Disadvantages-of-Traditional-Classroom-Learning&id=7193366
4. http://seacstudentweb.org/top-benefits-of-online-education.php
5. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tom-snyder/the-benefits-of-online-le_b_2573991.html

Reflection

It is important to understand the brief well so that students can score and be well prepared before they start their debate section. Throughout this assignment, I learnt to understand the brief and my topic well so that I can be more well prepared. I feel safe and happy as the brief given is clear and I understand what I have to do clearly.

Before my group start the debate section, we do a lot meetings and communicate well to divide our task.
I feel happy to work with my groups as they have their great ideas and opinion and I really learnt from it.


Lastly, I would like to thank Taylor's to provide us a chance to debate and I love debate!

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Research Assignment

Introduction
Business is important in our daily life as people do business to trade and maintain their life.
In this project, students are assigned to focus on comparative research that is to compare and contrast a specific business with their skills that learnt in class.


Learning Outcome
Throughout this assignment, student will be able to:

• Identify the key issues in the question and explain them clearly and logically.
• Select and present information clearly and appropriately to one’s target audience
•  Communicate the relevant ideas and analysis in clear, logical and appropriate academic English.
• Demonstrate the ability to analyse and synthesize information and compile them in the report.
• Demonstrate the ability to prepare questionnaires and interviews to obtain information about the topic.

Tasks
In a group of 5, students have to:

• Select 3 business within the same industry
• Conduct preliminary research 
• Interview the business and submit a 2500-3000-word research report
• Presentation of 10-minute length

Submission

Reflection

Throughout this report, I have learnt to prepare the proper questionnaire and what to do before an interview that is to understand the background of the business and company. Besides, I also learnt to conduct a well researched report with correct format and also to deliver and share the information fluently and effectively to the audience.

Moreover, communication skills is very important requirement especially in this project as we have to interview the manager or shop keeper of the business and also within my group members to finish our report well.

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Project 2_Project Runway

Introduction
This project aims to examine the similarities and differences between Eastern and Western civilizations.
It concentrates on costumes, culture, architecture and styles of different ancient country.


Learning Outcome
Through the research and understanding, students are able to:

• recall the development of Eastern and Western human civilization in the past as well as present. 
• demonstrate good documentation and presentation skills

Task

• Timeline Research of the movie or play given
• Scene acting of 10 minutes
• Booklet on study of character individually

Submission
Video: *soon
Booklet:* soon as my works is with Norma now (Macbeth - character Banquo)

Reflection

Through this assignment, I learnt the culture and civilization of Celtic as my play is "Macbeth" which in Celtic period. It's interesting and excited because I don't know the Celtic at all before this, but finally I learnt their costume, arts, war and others.

I learnt to reuse the old materials to make my costumes in order to reduce the cost and it's environmental friendly.

In this assignment, I also learnt to communicate with all my teammate well and I found that I have changed =)
I'm quite satisfied with this assignment and majority of my teammate done well and prepared well.

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