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SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING & DESIGN Research Unit for Modern Architecture Studies in Southeast Asia Foundation of Natural Build Environment (FNBE)

Creative Thinking Skills [FDES0213/ ARC30104] Prerequisite: None Lecturers: Ms Delliya Zain and Ms Anna Kamelia Project 1

Musical Performance - Daily Objects as Props and Performer 20% Group Work + 10% Individual Performance Date: Week 7 - 14th May 2015 – 8AM Individual Document Submission: Week 7 - 14th May 2015 – before 3PM

Introduction

In this first assignment students are required to think beyond the common performance styles and functions of daily objects. Students are required to explore and experiment on the variety of possibilities that may come out of the object as a prop and as the main object of a performance. Utilizing object as a prop for a performance is part of the creative process that will enhance the student’s imagination. Object has played an important role in all type of performances, from the Chinese fan dance to the Malay traditional candle dance. Often it’s easy to disregard the inanimate object and focus on the human performer. It’s only natural to notice the person performing and not the object. However in this assignment the object should be the main highlight of the performance. Artists involve in object as props includes; The A.O. Movement Collective, Rebecca Davis, Martin Lanz, Abigail Levine, Juri Onuki, Nina Schwanse and Felisia Tandiono.

Objectives of Project

The objectives of this project;

• To identify critical thinking and idea generation skills through the investigation and application of a wide range of thinking skills and techniques.

Learning Outcomes of this Project

On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to demonstrate the following:

1. Apply practical, critical and creative thinking skills within a variety of academic assignments

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Tasks - Methodology 1. GROUP TASK – MUSICAL PERFROMANCE & POSTER In groups of 10-11, students are required to produce a 5-8 minutes musical performance using the given object as props and as the main highlight of the performance. The musical performance can be presented in any way as long as the performance uses the given object as the main props. In groups student should think and consider about the variety of possibility functions and abilities of the object, a theme or metaphor that relates to the object, suitable music suitable for the object and the movement of the performance, suitable performance delivery or style, costume, multimedia projection on screen and background if necessary. It is important for the students to show progress during tutorial session and to document these ideas generating process in a simple Group Documentation. 2. INDIVIDUAL TASK – IDEA PROCESS REPORT Individually students are required to prepare an “idea process report” documenting the student’s individual ideas. A template will be provided on TIMES as guidance. Students are required to document the following;

a. Your own ideas of what the performance could be, like a second option or idea that is not the same as the group’s idea but with the same requirements and object. You are required to explore using SCAMPER techniques to help you to generate ideas for this second performance option. You may refer to this website http://creatingminds.org/tools/scamper.htm or any other books from the library.

b. Individually students are also required to prepare a digital A4 size poster for their group to promote the group’s performance. The best design will be the group’s poster for this event. Please show the process of how you decide and design this poster in this report.

Submission Requirement

1. GROUP TASK – MUSICAL PERFROMANCE & GROUP DOCUMENTATION COMPILATION PERFORMANCE & SUBMISSION: 14th May 2015 – Week 7 – 8AM This is a group performance participate by all group members. Marks will not be given to non-attendees. Performance shall not be less than 5 minutes and not more than 8 minutes. Students are advice to think about their costume and maybe some supporting video as back ground. Every group must make sure to record the performance. The students are advised to dress up uniformly. Students are required to record their performance during presentation day and up load their video on YouTube. The Group Documentation Compilation is a compilation of the group progress. This documentation should include all group’s mind map, brainstorming session, sketches, research etc. It should be in an A4 size format and to be compiled in an A4 size clear folder with the best poster design as the cover. The choice of music, songs, lyrics and performance must NOT contain any profanity content(s) or content(s) that may offend others.

2. INDIVIDUAL TASK – IDEA PROCESS REPORT SUBMISSION: 14th May 2015 – Week 7 – before 3PM All work should be hand drawn and hand written on any type of A4 paper. Students are required to bind the document for submission and use their individual poster as a cover. Students are required to discuss about the item above during tutorial sessions with their lecturers. Students are required to show and elaborate idea generating process using SCAMPER plus the design process, concept and inspiration, justification and selection process of the individual poster. 10-20 pages only.

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Assessment criteria The assessment for this assignment will be based on Group Performance:

Appropriateness and suitability of the performance with the object

Originality, creativity and quality of the performance, song selection and sequence

Team collaboration and progress *refer to the Group Documentation

Idea Process Report:

Depth of ideas and the use of the SCAMPER technique

Clarity of ideas, content, explanation, justification and idea generating process

Marking criteria Marks shall be distributed as follows: Work will be assessed based on:

Group Performance

Appropriateness and suitability of the performance with the object 40%

Originality, creativity and quality of the performance, song selection and sequence 40%

Team collaboration and progress *refer to the Group Documentation 20% (20% final marks) Total: 100%

Idea Process Report:

Depth of ideas and the use of the SCAMPER technique 50%

Clarity of content, explanation, justification and idea generating process 50% (10% final marks) Total: 100%

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 1. de Bono, Edward, 1994, De Bono’s Thinking Course, BBC Books 2. Igor Byttebier, Ramon Vullings, G. Spaas, 2009, Creativity Today,