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Flexible Urban Modelling (ABPL90304)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2020
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Overview
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This elective will involve modelling and interacting with complex urban sites focusing on modelling difficult terrains, both existing conditions and topographical manipulation. Students will investigate biomorphic/organic form making and representation techniques utilising procedural modelling using 3ds Max as well as plug-in and script use. Through investigating rapidly emerging digital modelling technologies, students will learn time-saving modelling, how to manage complex files, and how to move information between a range of software.
Subject note: In 2020, this subject will be taught online. To allow for this you will need the following:
A PC (Window Operating System) desktop/laptop that complies with the MSD recommendations with a webcam, headphone and microphone please refer: https://msd.unimelb.edu.au/current-students/student-experience/it-support
You will predominantly use Autodesk software’s 3ds Max and AutoCAD which is available free to students https://www.autodesk.com/education/free-software/featured
Quantum Geographic Information Systems (QGIS) is also free software, and can be downloaded using the following instructions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q61LSk9n3U8&list=PLxhO2rXtBrKEwCHRYXXs8aQ3SswxXOTR8&index=2&t=0s
Adobe Creative Cloud (CC) can be purchased on monthly basis.
Most other plugins and scripts are available free though we are also in the process of sourcing / negotiating home licences for others for which the university has licences.
Intended learning outcomes
Throughout class, students will ‘record’ all that they learn with a ‘digital how to’ style manual. Students will be taught rapid knowledge capture techniques with the introduction of IrfanView capturing used with InDesign and Acrobat PDFs and video capture with Jing.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into a course at the Melbourne School of Design.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Basic digital skills and 3D Max would be advantageous
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A1 poster
| Week 10 | 30% |
Multipage PDF 'How to guide'
| Week 12 | 50% |
Video tutorials
| Week 12 | 20% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
Not available in 2020
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
Quota: 22
This subject is a quota subject and places are limited. Students may provisionally enrol via the Student Portal, but places are not guaranteed until selection is completed. You will be notified in writing by the Student Centre if you are selected.
Selection criteria: Academic merit. Students from the MC-URBDES Master of Urban Design and the MC-DESURBD Master of Design (Urban Design) will be given preference and selection will be based upon academic merit (overall GPA). Any remaining places will be made available to non urban design students and based upon academic merit (overall GPA).
For detailed information on the quota subject application process and due dates, refer to the EDSC Quota Subjects webpage: http://edsc.unimelb.edu.au/quota-subjects
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Reader will be available on line
- Subject notes
Incidental costs:
You will predominantly use Autodesk software’s 3ds Max and AutoCAD which is available free to students https://www.autodesk.com/education/free-software/featured
Quantum Geographic Information Systems (QGIS) is also free software, and can be downloaded using the following instructions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q61LSk9n3U8&list=PLxhO2rXtBrKEwCHRYXXs8aQ3SswxXOTR8&index=2&t=0s
Adobe Creative Cloud (CC) can be purchased on monthly basis.
Most other plugins and scripts are available free though we are also in the process of sourcing / negotiating home licences for others for which the university has licences.
Subject note: In 2020, this subject will be taught online. To allow for this you will need the following:
A PC (Window Operating System) desktop/laptop that complies with the MSD recommendations with a webcam, headphone and microphone please refer: https://msd.unimelb.edu.au/current-students/student-experience/it-support
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Urban Design Course Master of Landscape Architecture Course Master of Architecture Course Master of Architecture - Links to additional information
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022