Intercultural Design - Final Project
Here is the Module Information Booklet (MIB) of Intercultural Design (GCD61304) :
Final Design
-Proposal:
Based on the requirement provided on the overviewing document The definition was shown on the browser expressed the meaning of the various aspects of human culture that are studied and analyzed in disciplines such as sociology, cultural studies, philosophy, and education. What ’s more, several paper works indicate cultural phenomena involves the use of methodologies such as analysis, induction, deduction, systematization, Synergetics, dialectics, and phenomenology.
As for our group, when conceiving the first assignment, our team members were still in the running-in stage. After several meetings and discussions, we came to the conclusion that since the first assignment is about cultural sensitivity under the cross-cultural theme, we chose to We are not that unfamiliar with Malaysian Chinese culture. In order for us to better conduct further research, we chose the two themes of Nyonya culture and Malaysian New Year.
-Objectives:
1.In the process of exploring the localization of Spring Festival culture in Malaysia, looking for the cross-cultural meaning and the reasons for the continuous change of culture
2.Analyze and understand the birth of specific cultural phenomena in the formation of contact culture
3.In accepting cultural changes and differences, holding different ideas but adhering to critical thinking and cultural logic
-Question:
1.What are the various reasons why Chinese culture has continuously developed and improved in Malaysia away from the mainland?
2.Why is Malaysia's Chinese cultural system so complete, and how Chinese culture forms new cultural characteristics after constantly colliding with other cultures?
3.For foreign cultures similar to those originating from China, in what form do local Chinese inherit them?
Week 1 Class (Tutorial&Practical)
The first day we had an online class：
Then, we listen to Ms. Anis's lecture on cultural sensitivity in design and understand the framework that she shared in the lecture. It is not about whether I can do X topic or Y topic, but rather what is the approach? How is it in relation to theme of 'cultural sensitivity'?
Week 2 Class
We started offline classes on week2, and the teacher given a breakdown of the task for assignments. Then we were broken into groups consisting of 6 people. I'm in Group 51. We elected Wang Zilong as our group leader because he has good English communication skills. We hope to communicate with teachers more easily.
Week 3～4 Class (Proposal Presentation)
Assignments Requirements
After the class, our group conducted an online voice conference and finally decided to take the Nyonya culture as our topic. We will compare the Nyonya culture with the traditional Chinese culture and find out the relationship between the two cultures.
Here is our final assignment for Task1:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ToQUSsaycrmM3zqc-imK_4hflodXx6o7/view?usp=sharing (PPT made by CHEN YUANYUAN and me)
Week 5～6 Class (Data Collection)
In the fifth week, according to the questionnaire, we divided into two teams to conduct field visits, found several shop owners to conduct interviews about Nyonya, and took some videos and photos. I made these videos into a vlog and participated in the production of PPT and drawings.
These videos are made by me
Here is our final assignment for Task2:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PCKAbVTPvMqEC76KrfRvDlw0ULPtPYQc/view?usp=sharing (PPT made by CHEN YUANYUAN and me)
Week 7～8 Class (Final)
For Task3：
As the leader of the painting team, I first drew a rough sketch, and then assigned the sketch to three people, who completed the part I assigned and finally handed it to me. My job was to complete their stitching work and color the picture.
Then, I finished all the Power Print by myself：
My overall ppt design concept comes from the "cultural sensitivity" mentioned by the teacher in class on the first day. Including my design of the final work, can also exactly reflect the subject.
The ppt of my speech is about the final design work of our group.
Feedback:
-Week 4
Since this was our first group assignment and we didn't know each other well enough, we didn't have a clear division of labor for many tasks, so it took a long time to do them.
-Week 6
With the experience and lessons of the last time, we have a clear division of labor this time, although the process is very difficult, but fortunately, everyone finally completed the task successfully.
Final Reflection:
Overall, learning cultural sensitivity inspires us to be aware of the diversity and difference in the world, encourages us to be more inclusive and open to different cultures, improves our communication skills and problem-solving abilities, and encourages us to actively seek opportunities for cross-cultural exchanges and cooperation to promote the progress and development of human society.
Also, working in groups taught us the importance of teamwork and improved our communication and collaboration skills. It also enables us to listen to others' points of view, respect and understand different opinions and working styles, develop problem-solving skills, and promote mutual assistance and support.
I think this is a process of self-growth, and I need to constantly learn, reflect and work hard. Learning how to identify clear goals and develop actionable plans to achieve those goals is very important.
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