Culture & Civilizations
This module will equip students with theory of the Western and Eastern culture and civilization from prehistoric to present. It engages students with an overview of archeological discoveries, ancient monuments, artworks, philosophy and achievement of great leaders through investigations. The module will be presented in the form of a studio with lectures, tutorials, student presentations and class discussion.
1. Project One – (Group + Individual)
This is an introduction project to the rise of human civilization through investigation by plotting major historical events on a timeline. Students will be investigating the background and family tree of their families through a series of research and interviews. This project aims for student to work in a group of two and exchange information and background and express them in a concise info graphic and journal.
2. Project 2: Messages from the Past; Play (Group + Individual)
The second project is a role play exercise in a group. Students are to understand and adapt the chosen character in their own representation. Student will be investigating on the era through research and investigation and creatively simplify the findings for their performance. Students will work in a group of five to six people and present their findings to the audience.
3. Idea Journal - (Individual)
The final project requires student to create a photo book or a series of postcard to showcase journey and photographs shot by students from their visit of places in Malaysia / Kuala Lumpur based on certain concept and relating to specific theme. Students will be able to choose theme and propose a concept and make a compilation.