in adaptation module outline & projects brief march 2016

MODULE OUTLINE

Bachelor of Science (Honors) (Architecture)Instructor : Bashira Mohd Bahar

Credit Hours : 303/2016

IN ADAPTATION (ARC 1133)

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SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING & DESIGN Centre for Modern Architecture Studies in Southeast Asia (MASSA) ______________________________________________________________________________________

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Architecture) Module: In Adaptation (ARC 1133) Prerequisite: None Credit Hours: 3 Instructor: Dr. Veronica Ng (603-56295468; [email protected]) Module Synopsis “In Adaptation” aims to explore techniques and practise methods of creative knowledge-sourcing and critical analysis. When designing, it is commonplace for emphasis to be excessively focused on a singular concept as the be-all, end-all solution to manifold problems. In this module however, the act of designing is more so an act of problem-solving, one that therefore requires the ability to generate multiple ideas of substance rapidly. In order to do so, it is crucial to have a broad range of information and knowledge from which to draw upon, as well as to engage with a subject matter in depth. Through a series of discussion-based workshops, forums, exercises and lectures, the module introduces the process of reading, translating and adapting disparate creative mediums such as film, art, and most importantly, literature in relation to architecture. It is through this critical process that students will begin to build upon their wealth of knowledge as well as exercise discernment in matters related to architectural design such as context, content and cultural relativity and relevance. Module Teaching Objectives The teaching objectives of the module are:

1. To introduce the process of reading, translating and adapting disparate creative mediums such as film, art, and most importantly, literature in relation to architecture.

Module Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

1. Critically analyse a theme or subject matter from an artistic mediums (e.g. art/architecture/film/literature)

2. Source, cite and discuss themes and references from fields related to the current and contemporary context that are significant in re-telling of stories

3. Apply learnt skills and techniques in an exercise of creative adaptation .

Modes of Delivery This is a 3 credit hour subject held over 14 weeks. The modes of delivery are through lectures, studio, field trips and self-study. The breakdown of contact hours for the module is as follows:

Lecture: 1 hours/week Tutorial: 2 hours/week Self Study: 4 hour/week











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(ARC 1133)March 2016

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Architecture

I N A D A P T A T I O N //ARC 1133MODULE OUTLINE // MARCH 2016

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Programme : Bachelor of Science (Honours) in ArchitectureModule : In Adaptation (ARC 1133)Prerequisite : NoneCredit Hours : 3Classification : Core ElectiveInstructor : Bashira Mohd Bahar ([email protected])

Module Synopsis“In Adaptation” aims to explore techniques and practise methods of creative knowledge-sourcing and critical analysis. When designing, it is commonplace for emphasis to be excessively focused on a singular concept as the be-all, end-all solution to manifold problems. In this module however, the act of designing is more so an act of problem-solving, one that therefore requires the ability to generate multiple ideas of substance rapidly. In order to do so, it is crucial to have a broad range of information and knowledge from which to draw upon, as well as to engage with a subject matter in depth. Through a series of discussion-based workshops, forums, exercises and lectures, the module introduces the process of reading,translating and adapting disparate creative mediums such as film, art, and most importantly, literature in relation to architecture. It is through this critical process that students will begin to build upon their wealth of knowledge as well as exercise discernment in matters related to architectural design such as context, content and cultural relativity and relevance.

Module Teaching ObjectivesThe teaching objectives of the module are:01 To introduce the process of reading, translating and adapting disparate creative mediums such as film, art, and most importantly, literature in relation to architecture.

Module Learning Outcomes (MLO)Upon successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

No. Module Learning Outcome (MLO) PLO TGC

1 Critically analyse a theme or subject matter from an artistic mediums(e.g. art/architecture/film/literature) 2

2.22.33.1

2 Source, cite and discuss themes and references from fields related to the current and contemporary context that are significant in re-telling of stories 2 2.3

3.1

3 Apply learnt skills and techniques in an exercise of creative adaptation 2

1.12.22.33.1

Modes of Delivery and TIMesThis is a 3 credit hour subject held over 14 weeks. The modes of delivery are through lectures, studio, field trips and self-study. The breakdown of contact hours for the module is as follows: Lecture : 1 hours/week Tutorial : 2 hours/week Self Study : 4 hour/week



Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)*The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Architecture programme has as its objectives that graduates ex-emplify the following Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO) that will enable them to:

No. Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)

1 Produce designs at appropriate complexity and scales up to the schematic level usingappropriate communication tools

2 Demonstrate creativity, innovation and imagination and translate these into an architectural design solution

3 Demonstrate creativity, innovation and imagination and translate these into an architectural design solution

4Develop design to a level for regulatory application for Building Plan submission that complies to the requirements of local authorities, including understanding of building regulations, basic building construction and materials, environmental considerations and building services

5 Translate design into construction drawings with appropriate construction details and useestablished architectural drawing convention

6 Work in a team and participate in the design process

*Source: The Manual of Accreditation for Architecture Programmes, Board of Architects Malaysia, 2013

Taylor’s Graduate Capabilities (TGC)The teaching and learning approach at Taylor’s University is focused on developing the Taylor’s GraduateCapabilities (TGC) in its students; capabilities that encompass the knowledge, cognitive capabilities and soft skills of its graduates.



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Types of Assessment and FeedbackYou will be graded in the form of formative and summative assessments. Formative assessments willprovide information to guide you in the research process. This form of assessment involves participation in discussions and feedback sessions. Summative assessment will inform you about the level ofunderstanding and performance capabilities achieved at the end of the module.

Assesment Plan

AssessmentComponents Type Learning

Outcomes Submission Presentation Marks

Exercise 1 Group 1-3 Week 4 Presentation 20%Exercise 2 Group 1-3 Week 7 Presentation 20%Project Individual 4 Week 13 Presentation 60%TGC Portfolio Individual All Week 14 Pass/Fail

Total 100%

Assessment Components01 Exercise 1 The Art of Adaptations The exercise requires students to read and analyze a passage/piece of writing and examine its translation and adaptation into art/graphical representation.

02 Exercise 2 Observing the Everyday Students will be given a location within Greater KL which they will have to observe. Through any medium of choice, they will express their views on the banality of everyday life (people & place).

03 Project: Invisible Cities RE-SYNTHesized: An Experiment In this project, students will adapt the translation and adaptation of Invisible Cities into theco temporary everyday life of the Greater KL. Students will reference art, architecture and culture studies as a method of preparation and process in producing their work.

04 Taylor’s Graduate Capabilities Portfolio The Taylor’s Graduate Capabilities (TGC) Portfolio is a document that collates all assessments produced in a module and reflects a student’s acquisition of the Module Learning Outcomes and Taylor’s Graduate Capabilities. For students enrolled in the 2011 Programme Structure The TGC portfolio is an edited A3-size bound document that includes all the assessments produced in the module. Visual diary and process of work (packaged) are to be included as part of the portfolio submission. Students must reflect on their learning through the TGC Portfolio Form. For students enrolled in the 2012 Programme Structure onwards Each student is to develop an ePortfolio, a web-based portfolio in the form of a personal academic blog. The ePortfolio is developed progressively for all modules taken throughout Semesters 1 to 5, and culminates with a final Portfolio in printed form produced in the final semester. The printed Portfolio must encapsulate the acquisition of Programme Learning Outcomes and Taylor’s Graduate Capabilities, and showcases the distinctiveness and identity of the student as a graduate of the programme.

Late Submission PenaltyThe School imposes a late submission penalty for work submitted late without a valid reason e.g. amedical certificate. Any work submitted after the deadline (which may have been extended) shall have the percentage grade assigned to the work on face value reduced by 10% for the first day and 5% for eachsubsequent day late. A weekend counts as one (1) day.

Individual members of staff shall be permitted to grant extensions for assessed work that they have set if they are satisfied that a student has given good reasons. Absenteeism at intermediate or final presen-tation will result in zero mark for that presentation. The Board of Examiners may overrule any penalty imposed and allow the actual mark achieved to be usedif the late submission was for a good reason.

Attendance, Participation and Submission of Assessment ComponentsAttendance is compulsory. Any student who arrives late after the first half-hour of class will be considered as absent. The lectures and tutorials will assist you in expanding your ideas and your assessments. A minimum of 80% attendance is required to pass the module and/or be eligible for the final examination and/or presentation.

Students will be assessed based on their performance throughout the semester. Students are expected to attend and participate actively in class. Class participation is an important component of every module.Students must attempt all assessment components. Failure to attempt assessment components worth 20% or more, the student would be required to resubmit or resit an assessment component, even though the student has achieved more than 50% in the overall assessment. Failure to attempt all assessmentcomponents, including final exam and final presentation, will result in failing the module irrespective of the marks earned, even though the student has achieved more than 50% in the overall assessment.



Plagiarism (Excerpt from Taylor’s University Student Handbook 2013, page 59)Plagiarism, which is an attempt to present another person’s work as your own by not acknowledging thesource, is a serious case of misconduct which is deemed unacceptable by the University.“Work” includes written materials such as books, journals and magazine articles or other papers and alsoincludes films and computer programs. The two most common types of plagiarism are from publishedmaterials and other students’ works.

01 Published Materials In general, whenever anything from someone else’s work is used, whether it is an idea, an opinion or the results of a study or review, a standard system of referencing should be used. Examples of plagiarism may include a sentence or two, or a table or a diagram from a book or an article used without acknowledgement. Serious cases of plagiarism can be seen in cases where the entire paper presented by the student is copied from another book, with an addition of only a sentence or two by the student. While the former can be treated as a simple failure to cite references, the latter is likely to be viewed as cheating in an examination. Though most assignments require the need for reference to other peoples’ works, in order to avoid plagiarism, students should keep a detailed record of the sources of ideas and findings and e sure that these sources are clearly quoted in their assignment. Note that plagiarism also refers to materials obtained from the Internet too.

02 Other Students’ Work Circulating relevant articles and discussing ideas before writing an assignment is a common practice. However, with the exception of group assignments, students should write their own papers. Plagi rising the work of other students into assignments includes using identical or very similar sentences, paragraphs or sections. When two students submit papers that are very similar in tone and content, both are likely to be penalised.

Student ParticipationYour participation in the module is encouraged. You have the opportunity to participate in the followingways:01 Your ideas and questions are welcomed, valued and encouraged.02 Your input is sought to understand your perspectives, ideas and needs in planning subject revision.03 You have opportunities to give feedback and issues will be addressed in response to that feedback.04 Do reflect on your performance in Portfolios.05 Student evaluation on your views and experiences about the module are actively sought and used as an integral part of improvement in teaching and continuous improvement.



References01 Marcus, A. & Neumann, D. (eds). 2007. Visualizing the City. Routledge: Oxford.02 Calvino, I. 1978. Invisible Cities03 Invisible Cities – Illustrating Italo Calvino | David Fleck http://archilibs.com/invisible-cities-illustrating-italo-calvino-david-fleck/04 Cite Invisibili http://www.cittainvisibili.com/tuttelecitta-en.htm

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Marks and Grading Table (Revised as per Programme Guide 2013)Assessments and grades will be returned within 2 weeks of your submission. You will be given the gradesand necessary feedback for each submission. The grading system is shown below:

Hurdle Assessment Guideline for Architectural Design StudioHurdle assessments are compulsory requirements within individual modules that must be met in order toachieve satisfactory results in those modules. The hurdle assessment for final submission of ArchitecturalDesign Studio modules is set at 40%. Students who obtain a D grade (40 - 49) for final submission andoverall D grade or higher for the module will be permitted a resubmission assessment. Students arerequired to obtain a minimum C grade in the resubmission to pass the module. Students who obtain a Fail grade (0 - 39) for the final submission will fail the module, regardless of his/her overall grade for the module. Failure of the module may impede student progression.

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Module Schedule

Note: The Module Schedule above is subject to change at short notice.

Date/Week Lecture/Presentation Discussion/Tutorial Self-directed Study

1st April 2016Lecture:‘Introduction to In Adaptation’ Project Briefing:

Exercise 1

Reading: 1 chapter for each group to read;Book: Invincible Cities by Italo Calvino

Week 1 1 hour 2 hours 4 hours

8th April 2016 Forum: Reading Italo Calvino’s Invicible Cities theme analysis Abstraction of elements from selected theme


15 April 2016 Lecture/Discussion:Theme Analysis of the literature

Tutorial: Mind mapping of the abstracted elements

A3 Painting of theabstraction


22 April 2016 Presentation: Exercise 1 Project Briefing:Exercise 2

Data Collection ofselected site


29 April 2016 Field Work: Experiencing the banality of Greater KL Data Collection ofselected site


6th May 2016 Lecture/Discussion:The banality of a city

Tutorial: Experiencing Greater KL and issues on site

Data compilation and issues found on site


13th May 2016 Presentation: Exercise 2 Project Briefing:Final Project

Mind mapping of ideas about the city

Week 7 1 hour 2 hours 4 hoursNon- contact

week Mid Semester Break & Activity Week

27th May 2016 Lecture/Discussion:Projection of issue on a timeline

Tutorial: AdaptationExploration

Storyline writing(200 words)


03rd June 2016 Submission of Project Storyline (200 words) : Online

Diagrams andexploration image for timeline projection

Week 9 1 hour 2 hours 4 hours10th June

2016 Tutorial/Discussion: Adaptation Exploration Detailing of idea and timeline projection

Week 10 1 hour 2 hours 4 hours17th June


Week 11 2 hours 4 hours24th June


Week 12 1 hour 2 hours 4 hours1st July 2016 Presentation: Final Project Preparation of e-portfolio

Week 13 1 hour 2 hours 4 hoursNon- contact

week Hari Raya Aidilfitri Break

15th July 2016 Portfolio Submission: OnlineWeek 14 1 hour 2 hours 4 hours

PROJECT BRIEF

Bachelor of Science (Honors) (Architecture)IN ADAPTATION (ARC 1133)

Instructor : Bashira Mohd BaharCredit Hours : 3

03/2016

EXERCISE01 : THE ART OF ADAPTATIONGROUP WORK, 30%





















Programme : Bachelor of Science (Honours) in ArchitectureModule : In Adaptation (ARC 1133)Instructor : Bashira Mohd Bahar ([email protected])

Exercise 1 : The Art of AdaptationType : Groups of 3Marks : 20%Submission : Week 4Duration : 4 weeks Mode : Presentation & Hardcopy SubmissionIntroductionThis exercise is in preparation in the lead-up to the Final Project of adapting the literature InvisibleCities to the local conditions of the Greater KL. The everyday life of cities and its banality is a scene that has been taken for granted. While the experience of the everyday life is banal, there are a plethora of mediums/channels by which stories of cities are told/expressed, one of which is literature. Literature is a medium in which stories are told, some of them original but most are tales from across the centuries adapted to a contemporary or different context, or to a modified theme to enhance the storyline. Using the literature, Invisible Cities, as the basis, students are to study, analyse and creatively adapt it using a graphical representation.

Objective of ExerciseThe objective(s) of this project are as follows: To introduce adaptation from literature through different artistic mediums.

Excerpt from Invisible Cities:Berenice (Hidden Cities 9, p163)

“From my words you will have reached the conclusion that the real Berenice is a temporal succession of different cities, alternately just and unjust. But what I wanted to warn you about is something else: all the future Berenices are already present in this instant, wrapped within the other, confined, crammed,inextricable.”



Source : Kish, M. (2015). Seeing Calvino. Seeingcalvino.tumblr.com. Retrieved 24 September 2015, from http://seeingcalvino.tumblr.com/

Learning Outcome of this ExerciseLearning outcomes assessed in this exercise include:

01 Critically analyse a theme or subject matter from an artistic mediums. Focus only on three elements. (e.g. art/architecture/film/literature)02 Source, cite and discuss themes and references from fields related to the current and contemporary context that are significant in re-telling of stories.03 Re-present the story in a graphical approach based on the contemporary context of time.

Tasks MethodologyYour task is to observe the city and her people and document your findings in any of the format options.

01 Select a chapter from Invisible Cities by Italo Calvino.02 Read and describe the story and the ideas extracted from the story using mind-mapping. (Focus only on three elements and ways to resemble it’s characteristic)03 Creatively adapt the story by way of graphical/visual representation. (painting on an A3 sized paper, complete with black frame)04 Take photo of each work for Portfolio Submission.

Submission RequirementSubmission is to be presented on week 4, and works is to be uploaded on the In Adaptation Facebook page on week 4.

It is compulsory for each group to offer constructive critique using the Assessment Criteria as the basis.

Prior to the submission, each group must submit a project file containing all works developed during theweekly exercises/forums and including the final product of Exercise 1.

Assesment CriteriaThe assessment for this assignment will be based on the following:

01 Analysis of a theme or subject matter from an artistic mediums and its translations (e.g. art/architecture/film/literature)02 Use appropriate materials and methods of research when analyzing a subject matter03 Source, cite and discuss themes and references from

Criteria Overall Marks Acquired TGCIdentify the key concept/theme 5% 2.2, 2.3Critical thinking and maturity of idea(mind-map) 8% 2.2, 2.3, 3.1

Graphic interpretation 5% 2.2, 2.3, 3.1Presentation Skills 2% 2.3TOTAL MARKS 20%

Recommended References

01 Marcus, A. & Neumann, D. (eds). 2007. Visualizing the City. Routledge: Oxford.02 Calvino, I. 1978. Invisible Cities03 Invisible Cities – Illustrating Italo Calvino | David Fleck http://archilibs.com/invisible-cities-illustrating-italo-calvino-david-fleck/04 Cite Invisibili http://www.cittainvisibili.com/tuttelecitta-en.htm



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EXERCISE02 : OBSERVING THE EVERYDAYGROUP WORK, 30%






















Exercise 2 : Observing the EverydayType : Groups of 3Marks : 20%Submission : Week 7Duration : 3 weeksMode : Presentation & Report Compilation

IntroductionThe purpose of this exercise is to have a deeper understanding of the city in which we inhabit but do not necessarily seek to understand, Kuala Lumpur, and her greater surroundings but that of an objective standpoint in comparison to personal subjectivity.

In this exercise of objectivity and subjectivity, you will select an artiste/philosopher/”idol” of choice whose methodology you prescribe to or can identify with, and observe a selected area in or around the city of your choice in the eyes of him/her.

Made In TokyoKajima, Kuroda & Tsukamoto

“..to look at everything flatly…eliminating the divisions between high and low cultures, beauty andugliness, good and bad.”



Photos: (left) Decrepit shopfront on Jalan Tun HS Lee, 2012, (right) Graffiti and illegal parking in alleyway in Bangsar Baru, 2011.

Objective of ExerciseThe objective(s) of this project are as follows:

01 To create an objective observation of the people and society of a specific area within KL 02 To draw analytical inferences from informed yet authentic observations03 To be aware of the difference between forming an assumption and making an informed conclusion

Learning Outcome of this ExerciseLearning outcomes assessed in this exercise include:

01 Critically analyse the Greater KL02 Use appropriate materials and methods of research in the process of observing the Greater KL

Tasks MethodologyYour task is to observe the city and her people and document your findings in any format as you wish.

01 Identify in what tools/perspective/lense did Calvino uses to identify the city characteristics02 Identify an area within KL or Greater KL (a bird-eye view image is required)03 Apply Calvino’s tools/perspective/lense in a one-day observation of your area: specifically to the type of users/background demographics.04 Record and document your observation.05 Highlight main physical character of the city (i.e. architecture language, planning pattern, landmarks,etc.)06 Select three strong image of the site to describe your findings

Submission Requirement

01 A4 compilation of group work02 Three A3 framed images of the site03 Both digital and hard copies

Submission is to be presented on week 7, and works is to be uploaded on the In Adaptation Facebook page on week 8.


Prior to the submission, each group must submit a project file containing all works developed during theweekly exercises/forums and including the final product of Exercise 2.


01 Objectivity in observations02 Application of Calvino’s ideology in observations03 Your understanding and translation of the current society’s situation in the studied area

Criteria Overall Marks Acquired TGCSite Selection in reference to selected theme 3%Objectivity in Observations 5% 2.2Application of Calvino’s ideology in observations 4% 2.2Understanding and translation of the current studied situation 8% 2.2TOTAL MARKS 20%



PROJECT BRIEF



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FINAL PROJECT:RESYNTHESIZED AN EXPERIMENT

INDIVIDUAL WORK, 60%






















Project : RE-SYNTHesized An ExperimentType : IndividualMarks : 60%Submission : Durations : 6 weeksMode : Storyline Write-Up & Presentation

IntroductionExercise 1 is an attempt to adapt literature into graphics/visual expression of the city, while Exercise 2 is an attempt to ‘see’ the ordinary city in an extraordinary or unique way. The final project is a synthesis of the surrealism and imaginary in Exercise 1, and the realism and physical fabric of the urban conditions in Exercise 2. It stretches further the idea of ‘adaptation’ in the style of how a film maker would overlay an imaginary (utopian/dystopian) city into the real space. In brief, this project is about the exploration of an adaptive process between the imaginary and the real, and non-physical and the physical.



Source: Projected Realities,. (2014). Movie Review: WALL-E. Retrieved 24 September 2015, from https://projectedrealities.wordpress. com/2014/01/22/movie-review-wall-e/

Objective of ExerciseThe objective(s) of this project are as follows: To understand the process of translating ideas through the process of creative adapation

Learning Outcome of this ExerciseLearning outcome(s) assessed in this exercise include: Apply learnt skills and techniques in an exercise of creative adaptation (video/model)

Tasks MethodologyYour task is to ranslate and adapt the essence of Invisible Cities into the context of Greater KL.

01 Based on Exercises 1 & 2, identify the issue that contributes to the significant characteristic of the city as narrated by Calvino.02 Structure a storyboard proposal of how the city changes through time if the issue is unresolve. Make a projection timeline of predicted situation in 25 years, 50 years and 100 years from now.03 Identify the projected timeline to be visualized as a dystopia or utopia city.04 Produce the creative adaptation using the appropriate tools and references that you have identified in your proposal.05 Produce a 250-word post-production text explaining the elements translated in your short and why it is appropriate/relevant with accurate references and citations.06 Visualize your idea through any media as you wish to best resembles the scenario.

Submission Requirement

[A] Interim Submission [Online Submission] 01 A4 200-word synopsis of your adaptation. 02 A4 storyboard proposal for adaptation.[B] Final Presentation 01 The final creative adaption product on 420mm x 1189mm presentation board consisting: i) related issue carried through from Exercise 1, ii) site visit findings from Exercise 2, and iii) final scenario of a dystopia/utopia city throughout the stated projection timeline. 02 250-word post-production text. 03 Both digital and hard copies.

Submission is to be presented on week 13, and works is to be uploaded on the In Adaptation Facebook page on week 14.


Prior to the submission, each group must submit a project file containing all works developed during theweekly exercises/forums and including the final product of the Project.


01 Applications and references to relevant cultural themes and settings as tools in story-telling and the adaptation of the piece02 Appropriate citations, creative sourcing and analytical use of references03 Aesthetic finesse and execution of creative adaptation.



Criteria Overall Marks Acquired TGC1.0 Fabricating core issue of the theme/chapter (10%) 1.1 Evidence & understanding of issue findings from the book 5% 1.1 1.2 Clarity of issue elaboration/exploration 5% 1.1, 3.12.0 Site-relation (5%) 2.1 Evidence of site understanding on projected scenario 5% 1.13.0 Interpret and Analyze (30%) 3.1 Maturity of the story-telling/timeline flow 5% 3.1 3.2 Developed issue and application on site 10% 1.1, 3.1 3.3 Creative adaptation to projected scenario 10% 1.1, 3.1 3.4 Richness of content 5% 3.14.0 Presentation and product (15%) 4.1 Clarity of presentation board 10% 4.2 Presentation skills 5%TOTAL MARKS 60%

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