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Here are the two new introductions! A lot has happened in a while and making mash-ups would be ideal to summarize it all! It was a lot of fun! Hope you enjoy the videos!
Creative Thinking Skills Assignment 2 Highlights by Foundation in Science Students!
Posted on: April 5, 2016
‘Creating Something out of Nothing’ by Natasha Hishamuddin
“For their assignment 2 the FIS students were asked to observe space. From their blank space observation they were supposed to conceive a series of ideas, ultimately choosing only one, to show us what went through their heads – the questions they asked themselves – and what inspired them to create “something out of nothing”. This assignment was to demonstrate their understanding in the earlier 4 lectures namely, Observation, Knowledge and Asking.”
Ms Natasha co-facilitates the Creative Thinking class. What she does in there, is totally awesome and really out of the box! You can reach Ms. Natasha by emailing her at tasteofcontinents@gmail.com
That is the essence of Contextual Studies; to find a deeper meaning to everyday life and situations. In this case, we are using storytelling as the primary medium to explain and describe the ‘meaning behind the design!’ Here is the playlist for all the short films! You are free to pick the best ones you like and do comment!
Educational Technology
Posted on: December 29, 2015
Recently, I have managed to get some recognition for the use of Classcraft and connecting it to the Taylor’s University LMS (Learning Management System) Moodle platform. First a bronze at the Taylor’s University SPARK awards and a silver medal at the National University E-learning Carnival held at a renowned educational University in Malaysia UPSI – University Pendidikan Sultan Idris – (Sultan Idris Educational University).
When I was exhibiting my poster presentation at UPSI, during the Carnival, I have had the priviledge of meeting many innovative and inventive educators who have used different kinds of applications as well as creating new ones all for one purpose; to make learning interesting and effective in more ways than one! It was such an eye opener! I have learnt so much from many of them but there was always the nagging question about educational technology. Some have asked me questions like, ‘what technology do you use in your classroom?’ and not ‘what applications/tools did you use’.
I simply told them I just used educational ‘tools’ to assist me in my teaching. But as far as technology is concerned, I asked them ‘how you do perceive e-learning? is it the ‘technology’ or the tool? Well, to cut a long story short, basically we used the e-learning tools because that isn’t the technology. We are! The educator is the technology! More exploration coming soon!
Classcrafting!
Classcraft is just an awesome site! Thanks to Shawn Young, a Physics teacher in the USA, who took gamification to the next level, making it relevant to motivating the learner! This one is a role-playing game. This guy spoke my language and being a gamer myself, I enjoy associating teaching to storytelling and simulations! Here is their site: www.classcraft.com
This video was made by Foo Sher Ming who is a student of the Foundation In Design programme (March 2015), at Taylor’s University. I hope to make more classcraft videos, so watch this space!
Brave New World!
Well, not like the Aldus Huxley dystopian version!
This time of the year Creative Thinking Skills module has been consolidated and now it is a core module for 3 foundation programmes! They are Foundation in Design, Foundation in Natural Built Environment and Foundation in Arts! Next year, added to this list will be Foundation in Science! What a real challenge to adapt creative thinking lessons to different disciplines! I really do have my work cut out for me! But I have a great team of lecturers who are gung-ho about teaching this module so I am glad I am not alone in this at all!
We got started on the right foot! Well, this is history in the making and tons of mistakes will lead to amazing developments for the future of this module! Creativity NEVER ENDS! Woo Hoo! Some highlights of the early assignments in the playlist!
Fun, Bizarre and Creative!
Here is a youtube playlist consisting of the Creative Thinking Skills March 2015 video highlights! Towards the end of the playlist, you will be able to view the final project videos!
Building A Great Foundation!
This was a great trip! Both Contextual studies batch and creative thinking batch combined to make this trip a success! Here is the playlist of the documentaries created by these amazing and talented students!
Building Teams and Building Each Other!
This was our last trip to refreshing springs early this year and we have an amazing creative team-building sessions and of course great bonding sessions!
Ambience and Attraction!
This documentary is about Ashley’s investigation about what makes the cafe’s ambience interesting and appealing to customers. She explores the context of enjoying your coffee within an interior space and why it works!
Visual Kei!
This documentary chronicles what a ‘visual kei’ fan does to follow this style and why does this appeals to her. This explores the context of self-identity and the courage to embrace it’s eccentricities!
This short animation tells the story which states that no two person is the same. But we live a a world where it is easier to conform than to stand up for what is new and unique.
Discovering local and patriotic brands! A contextual studies documentary.
Posted on: October 1, 2015
Contextual Studies documentary by Amer Eizwann exploring the context of local t-shirt brands. This documentary explores and investigates the popularity of local t-shirt brands which emphasises on patriotism. His search led him to travel as far as the east coast to interview with T-short vendors and buyers about why they chose to buy these specially designed T-shirts.
This year’s contextual studies short film highlights some good entries! This short film, ‘midnight’ tells the story of why vigilantism happens. The main protagonist decides to take matter into in hos own hands during the crucial moment in his life when he needs to discover who he really is and what he is meant to do. It takes courage but sometimes we are driven to action when motivated by a traumatic incident. The context explored is why we take action and get things done.
This recent documentary production addresses the purpose and meaning behind body art; specifically tattoos. One of our Foundation In Design semester 2 student groups, interviewed our Foundation in Design Programme Director Ms. Yip Jinchi, who have embraced tattoos as not just an extension of her appearance but it is also a form of adornment, sense of expression and a form of identity. Jinchi lectures in theoretical studies in the design degree programmes at the Design School at Taylor’s. In this Interview she provides some insights about the perception and about tattoos with some interesting take on social stereotypes, design style and some helpful advice to those who are contemplating to embrace this timeless form of body art. Enjoy!
What if we used SCAMPER method to enhance a product and the product is ourselves. What will be become? This was one of our Foundation in Design assignment and the outcomes were figurines as the conceptual prototype.
Another batch and another trip to Refreshing Springs Resort! This time, more challenges and also more bonding time! Time was well spent by applying their creative minds to solve specific challenges throughout the trip. I decided to bring ideation and problem solving to nature in which all groups actively participated to apply their creative thinking knowledge and teamwork dynamics to create actual prototypes. Enjoy!
What an awesome experience! Our FID students did a great job! Working with Kakiseni was a really good learning experience!
We learnt so much from them and we do appreciate the encouragement and motivation given to our students. What our FID students usually do to spread their creative mayhem at the lakeside campus have now made their way to the heart of Kuala Lumpur! Kakiseni did a fantastic job organising such a huge event! They organise countless events every year and this time onwards, we will be in each other’s radar for future involvements! Follow their events here: http://kakiseni.com
Our documentary comprising of slides and some clips:
Two of our Diploma in Multimedia Design students, Nilanka and Sina have produced a sculpture in conjunction with Malaysia Day which was comprised of 4000 screws! I was motivated by their drive to make their vision materialise! Sleep was indeed a luxury! Below is the time-lapse of their work, created by Sina.
I really appreciate the Creative Team at Kakiseni and my colleague Natasha who always performed selflessly above and beyond the call of duty to always ensure that the students get the best creative exposure which they so deserve! I am also glad that the Taylor’s University has always been there to provide this platform for us to continually explore bigger and more diverse possibilities and always providing the support we need as a Design School.
Chess Pieces with Attitudes!
This was an interesting assignment! Each student was tasked to design their very own chess piece which not only related to the role of the actual piece itself but which also represented their own characters. Their chess pieces represented their characteristics and traits through unique modifications and adornment! The end result was amazing! All 32 pieces looked unique and different!
Behold the Chess Board!
Observe and Listen
Posted on: May 20, 2014
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This is one of Brian Eno’s beautiful pieces. It’s enthralling and does make you ‘escape’ as you just watch the planet from above and you would feel that the world seems smaller at the same time. Don’t try to figure anything out but just listen and observe. Just surrender and let your spirit take flight.
Surrender to Serendipity
Posted on: May 20, 2014
Play & Learn! 