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Texas A&M University | Department of Architecture | ARCH 250 | Spring 2021 | Nancy Klein | Assignment One: The Medieval Castle at Krac des Chevaliers and Protection of Cultural Heritage in Times of Conflict Objectives: In this assignment, you will design a (Powerpoint) slide presentation with text and images that include an introduction to the castle of Krac des Chevaliers, a description of its architectural design, and a reflection on its importance to cultural heritage in the 21
st
century. A well-designed slide presentation will demonstrate your ability to:
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Visually recognize and identify significant elements in architectural illustrations (plans, elevations, sections). •
Observe, analyze, and describe, using formal and technical vocabulary, the defining characteristics of buildings. •
Explain the importance of this site as an example of cultural heritage, its contribution to social memory and identity, and the challenges presented by social and military conflict. This assignment also addresses the following skills required for Core Curriculum in Creative Arts •
Critical Thinking •
Written and Visual Communication •
Teamwork •
Social Responsibility Reading and resources available on eCampus: •
Texas A&M University Writing Center Critical Writing Guidelines •
Krac des Chevaliers in Oxford Art Online
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UNESCO World Heritage List, Crac des Chevaliers and Qal’at Salah El-Din •
“UNESCO to create an Observatory for the Safeguarding of Syria’s Cultural Heritage” •
“Stop the Destruction” appeal by the UNESCO Director General •
Krac des Chevaliers Slides Important Dates Tuesday, February 2: Class Discussion and Extra Credit Opportunity •
Prepare a draft of your presentation to share and discuss in breakout rooms. •
If you would like to earn one extra credit point towards your final grade you can upload a draft of your slides through the Turnitin link on eCampus before the beginning of class at 11:30
. The content, length, and format of the draft slides should be the same as the final document. Tuesday, February 9: Deadline to submit paper on eCampus by 11:59 pm •
Click on the link to Turnitin “view/complete” in the Writing Assignment One Folder •
Upload the document from your computer •
Confirm the submission of your paper and take a screen shot of the digital receipt Slide One: Title Slide Your title slide should include the following information, along with whatever images you feel are appropriate. •
Your name •
ARCH 250 Spring 2021 Assignment One •
Due Date •
The Aggie Honor Code: “On my honor, as an Aggie, I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid on this academic work.” ASSIGNMENTS WITHOUT THIS STATEMENT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Slide Two: Introduction to the monument
The purpose of an introduction is to provide your reader with important factual background to your subject. This slide should include the following information, along with appropriate images: 1.
What is the name of the castle? 2.
Where is this castle is located? 3.
When it was built? 4.
Who built or made renovations to the complex? 5.
What was the purpose of this castle and how does this relate to its location?
Texas A&M University | Department of Architecture | ARCH 250 | Spring 2021 | Nancy Klein | Assignment One: The Medieval Castle at Krac des Chevaliers and Protection of Cultural Heritage in Times of Conflict Slide Three: Description of the castle
The design of a medieval castle is related to its purpose. In this slide, you will identify the most important architectural features of the castle, using correct vocabulary and appropriate images, and explain how these features protect the castle and its inhabitants during a siege. Slide Four: Reflection: Why is it important to protect cultural heritage?
The Texas A&M University Writing Center describes critical reflection as follows: “Reflective writing looks back at something seen, heard, experienced, or learned and tries to understand it better through writing. Reflections … can express beliefs, ideas, ruminations, opinions, or reactions. If you’re asked to “write a reflection” about something, you’re being asked not only to describe the topic, but also to provide a thoughtful analysis of it.” For this slide, you should visit the UNESCO webpage about the “Safeguarding of Syrian Culture” and watch the video appeal by the UNESCO Director General to “Stop the Destruction,” then write down your reflection in your own words
on what you have learned about the following points: 1. The importance of Krac des Chevaliers to cultural heritage in 21
st
century Syria 2. How the site contributes to social memory and identity 3. The challenges to its survival presented by the ongoing conflict. Slide Five: References (Optional) If you have used any sources other than those provided for this assignment, you must provide a reference to them in a final slide. Format guidelines for the slides (Design Communication) The four required slides (or sheets or pages, depending on your choice of software) can be assembled in Powerpoint, Photoshop or another program, as long as the final product can be submitted as a PDF. Further information on how to prepare the slides in Powerpoint and export as a PDF file are found below. Your design will be evaluated on the following basis: •
Are the powerpoint slides well designed, with appropriate images? •
Are the images and fonts appropriately sized to be readable? •
Is the information on the powerpoint slides well-organized, with proper coordination of text and images? Grade Calculation •
Each assignment is worth 10% of your final grade (7% for Honors Sections). •
Your score out of the total points (35) will be converted to a percentage and your points (out of 10 or 7) will appear on the eCampus gradebook. Plagiarism Policy:
According to the Texas A&M University Definitions of Academic Misconduct, plagiarism is the appropriation of another person’s ideas, processes, results or words without giving appropriate credit. You should credit your use of anyone else’s words, graphic images, or ideas using standard citation styles. If I should discover that you have failed to properly credit sources or have used a paper written by someone else, you will receive a zero for the assignment and I will report the matter to the Aggie Honor System Office. Definitions of plagiarism and the Aggie Honor System Office processes for adjudication and appeals can be found at http://aggiehonor.tamu.edu
. Grading Rubric for Assignment One
Failing Poor Fair Good Very Good Excellent Introduction 1 2 3 4 4.5 5 Description of castle design 1-5 6 7 8 9 10 Critical reflection on cultural heritage 1-5 6 7 8 9 10 Poster design 1 2 3 4 4.5 5 Spelling/Grammar/Format 1 2 3 4 4.5 5
Texas A&M University | Department of Architecture | ARCH 250 | Spring 2021 | Nancy Klein | Assignment One: The Medieval Castle at Krac des Chevaliers and Protection of Cultural Heritage in Times of Conflict How to make and export your slides using Microsoft Powerpoint If you are unfamiliar with Microsoft powerpoint, here are some tips for creating your slides for ARCH 250 Assignment One. Directions for how to create and export your slides using Microsoft Powerpoint (PC) 1. Create new presentation 2. Using the Home tab, select Blank Presentation Designing your slide 1. Your slide may be either portrait or landscape 2. Select the images from the powerpoint posted on eCampus that you want to use and import into your slide. 3. Add text boxes to that respond to the assignment instructions Saving your slides as a PDF 1. Select File from the top menu 2. Select Export 3. Select Create PDF/ XPS Document (at top of window) 4. Enter File name (ARCH 250 Assignment One_YourName) 5. Click Publish or Save Directions for how to create and export your slides using Microsoft Powerpoint (Apple) 1.
Create new presentation 2.
Using the Home tab, select Blank Slide Designing your slide 1. Your slide may be either portrait or landscape 2. Select the images from the powerpoint posted on eCampus that you want to use and import into your slide. 3. Add text boxes to that respond to the assignment instructions Saving your slide as a PDF 1.
Select File from the top menu 2.
Select Export 3.
Select File Format (at bottom of window) as PDF 4.
Enter File name (ARCH 250 Assignment One_YourName) 5.
Click Export
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