This unit will introduce students to the use of mapping tools and data mining techniques to extract and visualise information related to the built environment. Students will engage with a range of urban datasets including Geographic Information System (GIS), Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) imagery and emergent spatial information arising from the growing impact of smart devices associated with the Internet-of-Things (IoTs). Students will be challenged to speculate on the influence and capacity of such information systems to operate as quantitative and qualitative environmental design and analytical tools.

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Interact with open-source mapping systems and Geographic Information System (GIS) data;
2. Use and extend simple code-based (algorithmic) techniques to graphically interrogate maps, datasets and images;
3. Establish formal relationships between latent and emergent urban data; and
4. Develop compelling and creative visualisations of complex urban relationships and phenomena.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development

Skills development

At the completion of this unit, students will:

> Be able to work confidently between data sources and 3D design tools.

> Automate simple tasks using visual programming techneques.

> Be confident working between 3D design tools and graphic software to produce creative and engaging urban representations. 

> Develop creative maps and urban representations using a range of media techniques

Prerequisites

11624 BE Digital Design Techniques 01: Fundamentals OR
8330 Digital Environments OR
11013 Pixels and Polygons OR
10188 Built Environment Technology 2

Corequisites

Must be enrolled in 290JA Bachelor of Landscape Design, ABB001 Bachelor of the Built Environment (Architecture), ABB002 Bachelor of the Built Environment (Interior Architecture) or ABB201 Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Honours).

Incompatible units

11135 Real Time Environments

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

1. A working knowledge of 3D CAD modelling software (preferably Rhino3D).
2. Ability to work with and manipulate vector graphics using industry standard software (i.e. Illustrator).