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Synopsis: In Adaptation
“In Adaptation” aims to explore techniques and practise methods of creative knowledge-sourcing and critical analysis. When designing, it is commonplace for emphasis to be excessively focused on a singular concept as the be-all, end-all solution to manifold problems. In this module however, the act of designing is more so an act of problem-solving, one that therefore requires the ability to generate multiple ideas of substance rapidly. In order to do so, it is crucial to have a broad range of information and knowledge from which to draw upon, as well as to engage with a subject matter in depth. Through a series of discussion-based workshops, forums, exercises and lectures, the module introduces the process of reading, translating and adapting disparate creative mediums such as film, art, and most importantly, literature in relation to architecture. It is through this critical process that students will begin to build upon their wealth of knowledge as well as exercise discernment in matters related to architectural design such as context, content and cultural relativity and relevance.
Objectives
To introduce the process of reading, translating and adapting disparate creative mediums such
Learning Outcomes
  1. ​​Critically analyse a theme or subject matter from an artistic mediums
  2. Source, cite and discuss themes and references from fields related to the current and contemporary context that are significant in re-telling of stories
  3. Apply learnt skills and techniques in an exercise of creative adaptation
Project 1: The Art Of Adaptations
As a group of three, we were required to analyze and produce a painting according to a chapter from the story "Invisible Cities".
Project 2: Observing the Everyday
We were given a site and were required to visit and analyze the site. After visiting the site, we were required to produce a photo book which includes photos taken on the site and also analytical captions.
roduce a painting according to a chapter from the story "Invisible Cities".
Project 3: RE-SYNTHesized An Experiment
According to the chapter of the story given in Project 1 and the site we visited in Project 2, we were required to create a story line or narration with edited photos taken from the site. Other than that, we also construct our story based on the issues on site.
In Adaptation Board 1

In Adaptation Board 1

In Adaptation Board 2

In Adaptation Board 2

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