Course Title: Develop 2-D and 3-D terrain visualisations

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5416 Diploma of Surveying

Course Title: Develop 2-D and 3-D terrain visualisations

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 160

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Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

COSC6249C

City Campus

TAFE

530T Built Environment and Sustainability

Face-to-Face or Internet

Term1 2023

Course Contact: Matthew Sweeney

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4105

Course Contact Email: matthew.sweeney@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

In this course you will develop the skills and knowledge required to develop two-dimensional (2-D) and three-dimensional (3-D) visualisations in a geographic information system (GIS) or computer-aided design (CAD) context. This includes the application of specialised technical and conceptual skills and a broad knowledge of spatial datasets. The course also includes the development of technical documentation incorporating mapping and scientific techniques.

This course is suitable for surveyors who use broad theoretical and technical knowledge to analyse information as well as interpret and provide solutions to unpredictable and sometimes complex surveying/spatial information problems. The course supports those who work in a technical management role in a spatial information services team in areas such as cartography, town planning, mapping and GIS.

 

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

CPPSSI6040 Develop 2-D and 3-D terrain visualisations

Elements:

1. Prepare 2-D or 3-D digital elevation model (DEM)

2. Create 2-D drawings

3. Create 3-D model or DEM

4. Produce output


Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements. 


Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights to your written tasks. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.