SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING & DESIGN

Research Unit for Modern Architecture Studies in Southeast Asia

Foundation of Natural and Built Environments

Introduction To Drawing (ARC 30103)
Prerequisite: None
Lecturers: Normah Sulaiman, Ida Mazlan, Wan Muhammad
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Project 1 (Group)
Drawings
Submission date 11
th
March 2014

Introduction

I prefer drawing to talking. Drawings is 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

In a group of five or six people, you are required to choose and investigate ONE type drawings from the list
below. You are to study and investigate the use of the drawings as a means of communication. Using the data
gathered, you are to discuss and work as a team to generate a presentation and communicate your findings to
your audience. The data gathered should include types and function of drawings, stages and examples of
drawings used to communicate ideas and presentations.

Architectural Drawings
Interior Architecture Drawings
Planners Drawings
Product Design Drawings
Quantity Surveying Drawings
Landscape Architecture Drawings
Engineering Drawings
Mechanical & Electricals Drawings


Submission Requirement

Your team will be communicating and presenting their findings to your audience on Presentation Day.
You are advice to keep the presentation short and simple using any creative medium that best suits the
content and findings for your audience.

Date : 11
th
March 2014
Time : 3.00pm 6.00 pm ( 10 mins each group )
Dress Code : Smart Casual
Presentation Flow: Mr. Wan Groups Ms. Norma Groups Ms. Ida Groups

To ensure the span of 3hours 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 prior to class time.
3. For your e-portfolio purposes, each group need to setup and record presentation using their own
camera or ONE camera using different MEMORY CARD.
4. Please print the assessment sheet for each lecturer.

Post Presentation: All videos will be compiled by group leader in a CD with proper CD Casing with
proper information of title, group members name and information, module name and lecturer. CDs must
reach module coordinator by the next class session (18
th
March 2014).