0 MESSAGES FROM THE PAST CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION (CLS30105) REPORT COMPILATION OF TEAM INDIA TUTORS: MS NORMAH SULAIMAN MS IDA MAZLAN GROUP LEADER: LIM JOE ONN GROUP MEMBERS: HARWINDER SINGH LEE KAI YUNG NG HONG BIN POH WENG CHUAN CARLSON KO CHONG JIN FENG CHONG YU XUAN CLEMENT CHEN DANIEL CHOW
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MESSAGES FROM THE PAST
CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION (CLS30105)
REPORT COMPILATION OF
TEAM INDIA
TUTORS:
MS NORMAH SULAIMAN
MS IDA MAZLAN
GROUP LEADER:
LIM JOE ONN
GROUP MEMBERS:
HARWINDER SINGH
LEE KAI YUNG
NG HONG BIN
POH WENG CHUAN
CARLSON KO
CHONG JIN FENG
CHONG YU XUAN
CLEMENT CHEN
DANIEL CHOW
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CONTENTS
TITLE PAGE
ASSIGNMENT BRIEF 2-4
RESEARCH 5-19
RESEARCH SUMMARY AND ADAPTION INTO STORY 20-21
SUMMARY OF SKETCH 22
SCRIPT OF SKETCH 23-30
KEY FRAMES 31-34
IDEAS AND FINAL COSTUMES AND PROPS 35-45
REFERENCES 46
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ASSIGNMENT BRIEF
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING & DESIGN
Research Unit for Modern Architecture Studies in Southeast Asia
Foundation of Natural and Built Environments
CULTURE & CIVILIZATION (FDES 0815)
Prerequisite: None
Lecturer : Normah Sulaiman . Ida Mazlan _____________________________________________________________________
Project 2
Messages from The Past 30% marks (20% Group – 10% Individual) Submission date: 11th December 2014
Introduction
“The history of drama stretches back to some of mankind's earliest civilizations. It's always fun to learn the history of a play that you're watching. You could be seeing something that people have enjoyed for hundreds or thousands of years. Drama as we know it got its start back in ancient Greece. Many of the plays written during the Classical period, from 525 BC to 385 BC, are still performed today”
Cheever, J. 2011
Objectives of Project
1. To examine the similarities and differences between Eastern and Western civilizations.
Learning Outcome
1. Able to recall the development of Eastern and Western human civilizations in the past as
well as present.
2. Able to demonstrate good documentation and presentation skills.
Tasks
Part I: Timeline Research: You are to research and analyze the specific given timeline through
books, and internet. Elements such as the culture, administration, social strata, tradition and history or myth are to be researched and included in the timeline. With the research that
you have conducted in mind prepare a visual timeline. Select the most important plot from the timeline for your performance. The materials gathered are to assist you for your group and
individual outcome.
Part II: Individually, your task is to study the character chosen in detail that would
demonstrate your understanding of the chosen elements in Part 1. Final submission as a group
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would be a showcase of students’ understanding of the timeline and the 20mins showcase / acting of the scene of the elements that are prominent in the timeline.
Part III: Submission as an individual would be a journal on the character in A5 size comprises of
series of sketchs, colored, complete with annotations and design the packaging of your journals.
Schedule:
*It is compulsory for you to bring your tutorial sheet each time you see your tutor. This tutorial sheet will be compiled in the final submission
Submission Requirements: Group
1. Screening Date and Assessment Day** Screening Date : 11th December 2014 Venue : Class Venue
Time : Class Time
** For E-portfolio purposes, performance of each group need to be recorded and uploaded
using proper media and compiled using a CD for lecturer’s archive.
2. An A4 report* compilation comprises of Part I and Part III.
*List of report content will as below
Document your research findings and tutorials output in A4 size with a proper cover. (Includes, refer to details below). This shall be submitted on the same day of
performance.
• Assignment brief • Research – movies and characters that have inspired you, costume research,
props research, etc.
• A summary of your research and how you have adapted the research into your story.
• A summary of your sketch. • A script of your sketch. • In each act in the script, pick the most crucial scene. Draw out that key frame
(how you visualize that scene to be). You can draw with your own style.
Week 6 : 6th Nov 2014 : Planning of Project Week 7 : 13th Nov 2014 : Progress I – 5% evaluation Week 8 : 20th Nov 2014 : Progress I – 5% evaluation Week 9 : 27th Nov 2014 : Progress II – 20% evaluation Week 10 : 4th December 2014 : Progress III – 20% evaluation Week 11 :11th December 2014 : Performance Day Week 12 :16th December 2014 : Submission of Individual
Component
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• All ideas of costumes and props must be drawn and colored. After they are
completed, photographs are to be produced to show the final outcome.
References for both text and visuals. Individual
1. A5 booklet (maximum 6 pages). The journal includes brief introduction of character,
progress of understanding and elements such as the culture, social strata, and
architecture of the timeline.
2. Journal works must be in hand drawn or collage format (No computer graphics).
3. Referencing and citation of sources is to be inserted at the back of the culture journal.
Date : 16th December 2014
Time : Class Time
Venue : Class Venue
Reminder: Works submitted late will yield 10% mark reduction. For works submitted later
than two working days, no assessment will be done.
** Subject to changes (if any and will be announced in class)
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RESEARCH
LANGUAGES IN INDIA
Different states of India have different official languages, which includes Tamil, Urdu
and Bengali. Some of them not recognized by the central government. The central
government decided that Hindi was to be the official language of India.
SOCIAL HIERARCHY
The influences of Hinduism and the tradition of the caste system have created a culture that emphasizes established hierarchical relationships. Indians are always conscious of
social order and their status relative to other people, be they family, friends, or strangers.
Indians typically define themselves by the groups to which they belong rather than by their status as individuals. Someone is deemed to be affiliated to a specific state,
region, city, family, career path or religion. ETIQUETTE AND CUSTOMS
Indians do not like to express 'no,' be it verbally or non- verbally. Since they do not like to give negative answers, Indians may give an affirmative answer but be deliberately vague about any specific details.
Religion, education and social class all influence greetings in India. This is a hierarchical culture, so the eldest or most senior person is greeted first. Indians are also known to
always respect their elders and never talk back at them. Objecting the elder’s decision is a taboo.
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Men may shake hands with other men and women may shake hands with other women;
however there are seldom handshakes between men and women because of religious beliefs.
RELIGIONS
India is very diverse in terms of religion. This country is the origin of Buddhism. Most of
its citizens are Hindus or Muslims.
NAMING CONVENTIONS
Indian names vary based upon religion, social class, and region of the country.
Hindus:
In the north, many people have both a given name and a surname.
In the south, surnames are less common and a person generally uses the initial of their father's name in front of their own name.
The man's formal name is their name "s/o" (son of) and the father's name. Women
use "d/o" to refer to themselves as the daughter of their father. At marriage, women drop their father's name and use their first name with their
husband's first name.
Muslims:
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Many Muslims do not have surnames. Instead, men add the father's name to their own name with the connector 'bin'. Women use the connector 'binti'.
The title Hajji or Hajjah before the name indicates the person has made their pilgrimage to Mecca.
Sikhs:
Sikhs all use the name Singh. It is either adopted as a surname or as a connector name to the surname.
DINING ETIQUETTE
Indians entertain in their homes, restaurants, private clubs, or other public venues, depending upon the occasion and circumstances.
Take off your shoes before entering the house. Dress modestly and conservatively.
There are diverse dietary restrictions in India, and these may affect the foods that are
served:
Hindus do not eat beef and many are vegetarians. Muslims do not eat pork or drink alcohol.
Sikhs do not eat beef. Lamb, chicken, and fish are the most commonly served main courses for non-
vegetarian meals as they avoid the meat restrictions of the religious groups.
Table manners:
Much Indian food is eaten with the fingers.
Always use your right hand to eat, whether you are using utensils or your fingers. In some situations food may be put on your plate for you, while in other situations
you may be allowed to serve yourself from a communal bowl.
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Leaving a small amount of food on your plate indicates that you are satisfied. Finishing all your food means that you are still hungry.
SOCIAL STRUCTURE THROUGHOUT HISTORY
Hinduism has strict rules about social
structure, called a caste system.
Brahmins consist of priests, Kshatriya’s
consist of warriors, Vaishya consist of
merchant and farmers, Shudras are
unskilled workers while Untouchables
and Adivasis are seen as unclean and
perform the unclean tasks of society.
These tasks include cleaning human
waste and cleaning drains. They are
treated terribly by others and are always
discriminated by other classes.
The most significant minority population in
India today is the Muslim population. This
stems out of a period of several hundred years
of Indian history where Muslims ruled over
much of the subcontinent. During Muslim rule,
changes were done to the caste system.
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Emperor Akbar, a Muslim Mughal ruler from 1592 to 1605, attempted to remove
some aspects of discrimination against Hindus in Indian society. He envisaged
an India where major religious groups could work together (also including Christianity and Buddhism). This created
a social pyramid where leaders from different religions were equal.
MOGHUL MARRIAGE CEREMONY
Origins
Traditional Muslim pre-wedding ceremonies are similar to ancient Moghul customs since they originated from the Persian Empire. However, the practice of Hindu-Muslim
marriages of Moghul princes to Rajput princesses (such as that of Jodhaa Akbar) involves some Rajput engagement customs as well.
Moghul marriage were usually arranged by elder family members. Today’s Muslim
equivalent of this arranged marriage process is called istikhara – where the religious or political head of a community takes rights from Allah to perform and approve the marriage ceremony.
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The Moghul betrothal process called magni involves a display of affection and wealth from both the bride’s and groom’s sides of the family. The groom and his family pay a
visit to the bride’s home with gifts – including silk clothing and gold jewellery.
Pitha
Moghul brides would wear bright yellow and gold lehengas while they were covered in
turmeric (haldi) powder by her female relatives. The haldi makes the bride’s skin
glow naturally – reflecting her happiness for her wedding day.
The pitha ceremony is the ancient equivalent of today's haldi tradition followed in both
Hindu and Muslim wedding cultures.
Mehendi
Intricate floral, peacock, and
mango print designs are delicately painted in henna paste on the hands and feet of
the bride. It is ancient tradition to have the groom’s name hidden in the bride’s mehendi
design as well – so that he will spend the whole night
searching for it!
Despite the commonality of Hindu-Muslim marriages
amongst royalty, Moghul customs were primarily practiced with adaptations from
The day of the wedding is just as lavish as the extensive engagement ceremonies that precede it. The groom has his wedding procession, the baraat, which is his grand
entrance to the wedding venue. He brings with him the daala - which are gifts of clothing and jewelry from his family to the bride.
The wedding ceremony is officiated by a priest. The fathers of both the bride and the groom are both heavily involved in the ceremony. Once legal matters are settled,
the priest makes the bride and groom sign a marriage contract known as a nikah-nama. It is also signed by the other family witnesses.
After verses from the Quran are read and
martial responsibilities are agreed upon, the bride and groom are officially married and receive blessings while they pray together.
The acceptance of these verses is called the Ijab-e-Qubul.
An interesting wedding tradition in Moghul,
and now Muslim, culture is the concept of gender-segregation at the ceremony. The
men and women sit on opposite sides of the venue, while the bride and groom are only allowed to view each other through a mirror