Online learning experiences for integrated multidisciplinary course during the covid-19 Pandemic

Bahrudin, Fadzli Irwan and Abdul Rahim, Asiah and Alias, Nur Ulfah Awatif Umairah (2022) Online learning experiences for integrated multidisciplinary course during the covid-19 Pandemic. Design Ideal Journal, 4 (2). pp. 38-44. E-ISSN 2735-1785

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Abstract

In Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design of IIUM, students are commonly required to solve relevant and real problems related to the built environment. One of kulliyyah's courses is the Integrated Multidisciplinary Project. The course presents a short-term architectural development project to a cohort of students from various departments who will tackle these challenges with innovative and creative solutions. Since the Movement Control Order (MCO) began, the course has been conducted online. Transitioning to online learning can be pretty challenging for architecture and design students as the lack of a physical studio environment limits intensive design discussion. Furthermore, students are required to work in groups to produce the design solutions for the multidisciplinary project. Therefore, this paper investigates the learning experiences, including the challenges of online studios for the Integrated Multidisciplinary Project during the COVID-19 pandemic. The experiences were investigated by reviewing studio meetings and the final presentation recording and conducting a semi-structured interview with the project leaders. The findings of the study point to a range of difficulties and advantages in online studio sessions. The overall students' performance is positive, but the lack of physical cues and technical limitations hindered a practical design discussion. Students expressed satisfaction with their learning experience but highlighted the need for physical interactions. Though the online studio was convenient, the students felt they needed more interactive, stimulating, and efficient design discussions. Also, physical interaction would ease the division of tasks and overall project management.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Architecture Design Studio, Online Studio, Online Learning, Multidisciplinary Project
Subjects:	L Education > L Education (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design > Department of Applied Arts and Design Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design > Department of Architecture
Depositing User:	Asst. Dr Fadzli Irwan Bahrudin
Date Deposited:	05 Jan 2023 08:43
Last Modified:	05 Jan 2023 08:53
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/102781

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