Three Dimensional Landscape (11035.2)

Please note these are the 2023 details for this unit
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Three Dimensional Landscape
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
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 Bruce, Canberra
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Arts And Design
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
School Of Design And The Built Environment Level 2 - Undergraduate Intermediate Unit Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
Manipulating topography is a key landscape architectural expertise that works with natural & artificial drainage, external activities and ecological systems. This unit introduces surface finishes & elements, universal access and teaches technical grading skills required to shape the land surface in three dimensions using both manual and digital tools.

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Use surface grading methods to design common drainage solutions;
2. Utilize professional drawing conventions to represent topographical manipulation; and
3. Appreciate functional grading, water-sensitive urban design and standards of universal access.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems


Prerequisites

11624 BE Digital Design Techniques 01: Fundamentals OR 8330 Digital Environment

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.
Availability for enrolment in 2026 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
2025 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 03 February 2025 On-campus Ms Gay Williamson
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 16 February 2026 On-campus Ms Gay Williamson
Not available

Required texts

Main Text

  • Williams, George R. Grading, A Workbook of Manual Land Grading Techniques. Revised Edition. Brisbane: Queensland University of Technology, 1994. (https://eprints.qut.edu.au/75917/)

Additional Resources

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

Artificial intelligence

Students are permitted to use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) as indicated in the assessment instructions for this unit.

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the Unit Convener has authorised GenAI use for that assessment
the student uses GenAI in the way that the assessment instructions allow
the student fully acknowledges their use of GenAI, with proper citations, references and a GenAI Acknowledgement Statement in line with the assessment instructions.
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Participation requirements

Studio learning is critical. This unit will be presenting new material each week. 

Required IT skills

Basic 3D modelling and drafting skills are assumed, and a refresher workshop is included.

In-unit costs

Materials, as specified.

Work placement, internships or practicums

None