BE Digital Design Techniques 03: Digital Cities (11626.2)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-campus Online real-time |
Bruce, Canberra South Bank, QLD |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Arts And Design |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| School Of Design & Built Environment | Level 2 - Undergraduate Intermediate Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Learning outcomes
After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Identify the key aspects of sustainability across scales and their relationship to climate change, outcomes for Country and health and wellbeing;
2. Understand operational, embodied and whole life carbon;
3. Interpret impact on the built environment through the processes and systems of construction social and cultural ecologies; and
4. Develop design responses to sustainable cities and architecture.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. 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
Prerequisites
11624 BE Digital Design Techniques 01: Fundamentals OR8330 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 EnvironmentsEquivalent 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).
| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 10 August 2026 | On-campus | Dr Mike Louw |
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 10 August 2026 | Online real-time | Dr Mike Louw |
| 2026 | South Bank, QLD | Semester 2 | 10 August 2026 | On-campus | Ms Corinne Trang |
| 2027 | South Bank, QLD | Semester 2 | 09 August 2027 | On-campus | Mr Tom James |
| 2027 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 09 August 2027 | On-campus | Mr Adam Wigg |
Required texts
Please refer to the Unit's Canvas teaching site for all core reading material.
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
Artificial intelligence
Guided - Students will be guided in how GenAI must/may be used in completing the assessment as detailed in the unit outline and assessment instructions. More detailed information can be found at GenAI and Assessment at UC
Special assessment requirements
Students are permitted to use Studiosity Writing Feedback Plus to seek feedback on drafts of their assessments, but not for the writing itself. Please note that the University of Canberra has enabled the Turnitin AI Writing detection tool.
GenAI may only be used for visualisation purposes for Assessment item A03 [Design] in which case design process work that was not produced using GenAI should be included (as part of the submission or as an appendix), and the submission must include the relevant prompts used. It must be used in accordance with the University of Canberra's Artificial Intelligence position 2025 - see 2025 Artificial Intelligence position (including GenAI) - and all students must include the required GenAI Acknowledgement Statement in their assessment submission to indicate whether GenAI has or has not been used in the preparation of the assessment.
Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.
Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.
UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).
UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.
Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.
Participation requirements
The skills necessary to complete this unit will be developed during the weekly tutorials. As such, in order to succeed in this unit it is expected that every student attends all weekly tutorial sessions.
Required IT skills
No specific IT skills are required, however a basic working knowledge of 2D CAD drawing, 3D Modeling, vector graphic manipulation, image post-production and interaction with data (spreadsheets) will be advantageous.
In-unit costs
The unit will use printed drawings for some presentations. There will also be a minor cost per student for a subscription to a required AI platform. Students should carefully plan their work to make use of printing facilities to reduce costs incurred.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None.
