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DRFT 2205: Reality Capture & Digital Site Modeling
Effective date
September 2027
Department
Drafting
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
Students are introduced to digital site data capture technologies used in modern construction and infrastructure projects. Students learn to collect, process, and visualize spatial data using tools such as 3D laser scanning, airborne LiDAR, drone imagery, and mixed and augmented reality applications. Emphasis is placed on practical workflows for interpreting site information, generating digital terrain models, and integrating spatial data into CAD and BIM environments. Students gain experience transforming raw survey data into actionable information used for site analysis, infrastructure design, and project visualization.
Credits
6.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
DRFT 2101 and DRFT 2103.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain the role of digital survey technologies in construction and infrastructure projects.
- Use appropriate methods to capture site and project data using appropriate methods selected to meet project needs, which may include using 3D laser scanning, drone imagery, and airborne LiDAR workflows.
- Integrate digital survey data into CAD and BIM environments for design and planning.
- Apply mixed and augmented reality tools to visualize site conditions and project information.
- Produce a digital site model incorporating survey data and terrain analysis.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 48
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 72
Total Hours: 120
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 72
Total Hours: 120
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, handouts, group/team participation, field trip, props, videos and project/problem based learning activities are used.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C-
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
35 |
Hands on exercises processing and integrating point cloud data in CAD/BIM for basic modeling and analysis. |
|
Assignments |
30 |
Applied data processing assignments |
|
Project |
35 |
Students complete an integrated project that applies survey data, terrain modeling, and digital visualization techniques to produce and communicate an accurate digital site model aligned with industry standards. |
Course topics
- Introduction to Digital Survey and Reality Capture Reality Capture and Data Processing Site Data Collection and Terrain Modeling Scan-to-BIM Model Submission - Visualization and Presentation
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.