ENG1021 Spatial communication in engineering
Faculty of Engineering
ENG1021 Spatial communication in engineering is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 55%
- and 6 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Overview
This unit introduces the fundamentals of spatial communication in engineering. This project-oriented unit includes an introduction to engineering drawing, spatial measurement, and spatial visualisation. You will work with various spatial visualisation tools. Starting from hand sketching, you will learn how to produce engineering drawings, collect spatial data, and develop spatial visualisations.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | Flexible |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Project 1: Projections, multi-view sketching, sections and dimensionsProjectThreshold hurdle10%
- Project 2: 2D drawing and 3D modelling using computer-aided tools (Clayton campus)ProjectThreshold hurdle15%
- Project 3: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (Clayton campus)ProjectThreshold hurdle20%
- Project 2: 2D drawing and 3D modelling using computer-aided tools (Malaysia cmpus)ProjectThreshold hurdle10%
- Project 3: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (Malaysia campus)ProjectThreshold hurdle15%
- Project 4: Surveying - Topography mapping (Malaysia campus)ProjectThreshold hurdle10%
- Final assessmentExaminationThreshold hurdle55%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Create hand sketches and drawings (2D/3D)
- 2
Create digital engineering drawings (2D/3D) using computer-aided packages
- 3
Collect and communicate spatial data
- 4
Create digital visualisations containing spatial information in Geographic Information Systems (GIS); and
- 5
Communicate engineering information effectively in written and oral formats
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Practical activities24 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
This unit employs a student-centered, problem-based teaching approach that aims to enhance students' knowledge in spatial data representation and to support the development of skills in using tools and software to solve engineering problems.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
A large number of references are available at the Hargrave-Andrew Library. The following books are highly recommended for this unit: 1. Engineering Design Graphics: Sketching, Modeling, and Visualization, 2nd edition by James Leake, Wiley publishing 2. AutoCAD 2018 and AutoCAD LT 2018 Essentials by Scott Onstott, Wiley publishing 3. Introducing Geographic Information Systems with ArcGIS: A Workbook Approach to Learning GIS, 3rd edition by Kennedy et al., Wiley publishing
Where it fits
ENG1021 is part of 1 area of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Yihai Fang
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Yaser Gamil
- Dr Yihai Fang
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ENG1021?
ENG1021 has no prerequisites.
When is ENG1021 offered?
In 2026, ENG1021 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is ENG1021?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ENG1021 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 55% of the final mark, alongside 6 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include ENG1021?
ENG1021 is part of Civil engineering.