Dynamic Modelling of Cities
Duration
- One Semester or equivalent
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.
2024 teaching periods
| Hawthorn Higher Ed. Semester 2 |
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Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: Last withdraw without fail: |
Aims and objectives
This unit explores the potential for data and the use of emerging spatio-temporal and environmental modelling and analysis technology as an integrated part of design processes.
1. Demonstrate cognitive and technical skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex spatial information and problems, and to perform critical analysis and synthesis.
2. Use relevant technical tools for data collection, analysis and mapping, and have knowledge of quantitative methods, spatial mapping, relevant digital software, and geographic information systems (GIS).
3. Identify problems and devise ways to investigate and solve these problems drawing on data and research based evidence that is integrated into their design process.
4. Translate data between multiple digital analysis and design platforms including geographic information systems (GIS), computer aided design (CAD), city information modelling (CIM) and building information modelling (BIM).
5. Use knowledge-capture approaches and related technical skills.
6. Gather, analyse and communicate qualitative and quantitative data relevant to differe
Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO)
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
1. Demonstrate cognitive and technical skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex spatial information and problems, and to perform critical analysis and synthesis.
2. Use relevant technical tools for data collection, analysis and mapping, and have knowledge of quantitative methods, spatial mapping, relevant digital software, and geographic information systems (GIS).
3. Identify problems and devise ways to investigate and solve these problems drawing on data and research based evidence that is integrated into their design process.
4. Translate data between multiple digital analysis and design platforms including geographic information systems (GIS), computer aided design (CAD), city information modelling (CIM) and building information modelling (BIM).
5. Use knowledge-capture approaches and related technical skills.
6. Gather, analyse and communicate qualitative and quantitative data relevant to differe
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment and content.
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
Type | Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total |
On-campus Studio | 3 | 12 | 36 |
Unspecified Activities Various | 1.5 | 12 | 18 |
Unspecified Activities Independent learning | 8 | 12 | 96 |
TOTAL | 150 hours |
Assessment
| Types | Individual or Group task | Weighting | Assesses attainment of these ULOs |
| Exercises (x5) | Individual | 25% | 1, 2, 3, 6 |
| 10 x ‘How-to’ guides | Individual | 30% | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
| Research project video presentation | Group | 45% | 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 |
Content
- Exploration of contemporary and emerging digital analysis and design methods
- Exploration of methods of data collection, cleaning and translation
- Moving between cartesian and georeferenced spaces
- Integration of data and analytics into the design process
- Exploration of the potential for cross disciplinary technology to architecture and urban design problems
- Development of knowledge-capture approaches and technical skills
- Presentation of design concepts and processes using short videos.
Study resources
- Reading materials.
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required texts will be made available in the Unit Outline.