After successful completion of the course, students are able to create a 3D model based on GIS data sets. Students will learn principles in script- and parameter-based spatial modelling processes. In the exercise units, a special emphasis is placed on logical and spatial thinking in the script-based creation of 3D city models.

The 3D models created in this way serve as a visual basis for communication and decision making in planning processes. Within the course Web-Viewer and VR-Technologies will be presented and applied as presentation environments.

The following teaching contents were developed in the exercise units and private study:

• rule based 3D modeling with ESRI City Engine
• development of 3D models based on GIS data sets
• model preperation for planning support (web viewer)

• Lecture input on the task and introduction to the applied software
• Provision of digital exercise materials and sample file
• Supervision and support of the design and modelling process
• Final presentation with feedback

Take your own notebook along for the course!

We will install the software together in the first course unit.

This course is assigned to the following modules:

Module 8: Digital Analysis and Visualization

• model presenatation
• model contents and model implementantion
• presence

GIS basic knowledge