Three Dimensional Landscape (11035.2)
Please note these are the 2025 details for this unit
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-Campus |
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.
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.
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
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 skills1. 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 EnvironmentCorequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.
Availability for enrolment in 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 05 February 2024 | On-Campus | Mr Angus Tarlinton |
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 03 February 2025 | On-Campus | Mr Angus Tarlinton |
The information provided should be used as a guide only. Timetables may not be finalised until week 2 of the teaching period and are subject to change. Search for the unit
timetable.
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
- Kirkwood, Niall. The Art of Landscape Detail¿: Fundamental, Practices, and Case Studies. New York: Wiley, 1999. (https://library.canberra.edu.au/permalink/61ARL_CNB/esmov/alma991000148399703996
- McLeod, Virginia. Detail in Contemporary Landscape Architecture. London: Laurence King, 2008. (https://library.canberra.edu.au/permalink/61ARL_CNB/esmov/alma991001481239703996)
- Petschek, Peter. Grading for Landscape Architects and Architects. Basel: Birkhäuser, 2008.(https://library.canberra.edu.au/permalink/61ARL_CNB/esmov/alma991001514419703996)
- Strom, Steven, Kurt Nathan, and Jake Woland. Site Engineering for Landscape Architects. 6. Aufl. Somerset: Wiley, 2013.(https://library.canberra.edu.au/permalink/61ARL_CNB/pons8o/cdi_askewsholts_vlebooks_9781118419090)
- Untermann, Richard K. Grade Easy¿: An Introductory Course in the Principles and Practices Grading and Drainage. McLean, Va: American Society of Landscape Architects Foundation, 1973.(https://library.canberra.edu.au/permalink/61ARL_CNB/esmov/alma991000072099703996)
- Zimmermann, Astrid. Constructing Landscape¿: Materials, Techniques, Structural Components. 2nd ed. Basel: Birkhauser, 2011. (https://library.canberra.edu.au/permalink/61ARL_CNB/esmov/alma991003965999703996)
- Detail: review of architecture journal (https://www.detail-online.com/) (https://library.canberra.edu.au/permalink/61ARL_CNB/esmov/alma991000958289703996)
- Edition 12/2008 Urban Space and landscape
- Edition 12/2011 Architecture and landscape
Participation requirements
This unit is delivered on campus, unless students are located offshore, in which case it will be offered remotely.
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
