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Progress Update : 8th July 2015
Submission Date : 5th August 2015
Introduction
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to demonstrate the following:
1. To recognise and identify the different elements of the natural and built environment
2. Understand how to communicate ideas through observation and using different media/
tools/techniques to present information of the study of natural and built environment
Tasks
THE TASK
Individually students are required to create visual notes related to the two main component of the module.
Part 1
Natural Environment - Students are to formulate topics related to the word ECOSYSTEM.
Formulation example :
E - Environmental forces
C - Climates
O - Oasis in the dessert
S - Soil fertility
Y - Youth Engagement on environment
S - Sustainable forests
T - Terrestrial ecosystem
E - Exploitation of natural resources
M - Marine pollution
Part 2
Built Environment - Students are to formulate topics related to the word SPACES
Formulation example :
S - Sustainable constructions
P - Productive environments
A - Advance architecture
C -Climatic solutions
E - Earthquake engineering
S - Street Design
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Submission Requirement
This is an individual assignment. Students are required to follow the instructions stated in this brief.
All visual notes must be produce in A3 cartridge paper for each topics.
Students must include conclusion from part 1 and part 2, conclusion visual note must not exceed 2
pages.
All information of the notes will be hand written and hand drawn. Minimal printed images are
allowed. However, students MUST AVOID DECORATIONS in the compilation.
The submitted work should be in a visual note taking style or mapping. Students may use pencil
colours or coloured pens etc.
Student must SCAN their work before submission and upload it to their Eportfolio.
All sketches, doodles, research, planning, discussion to be place in the e-portfolio. Its the
responsibility of every student to make sure they record the process and final product of
their work.
Marking criteria
Suggested References
These are just some links and books that should start you with your independent learning through research.
1. The Sketchnote Handbook: the illustrated guide to visual note taking Paperback December 13,
2012 by Mike Rohde
2. Mind Maps: Quicker Notes, Better Memory, and Improved Learning 3.0 Paperback Large Print,
January 3, 2014 by Michael Taylor
3. How to Take Great Notes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAhRf3U50lM
4. Sketcho Frenzy: The Basics of Visual Note-taking https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=gY9KdRfNN9w
5. Sketcho Frenzy: Mind Map - https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=Xfx4PIg0rpI&list=PLOOGmeXtM8mSY2i3N9N0jZGGxm6Xn_eqX&index=3
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