The purpose of the module is to advance the students' capacities across a range of digital data-gathering, mapping and representation techniques required in the practice of landscape architecture, including training students in using software that can assist in understanding larger landscape dynamics and change which is increasingly needed in analysing threats to landscape, such as flooding events and coastal erosion. For students of Landscape Architecture, this module addresses the following required 'areas of knowledge and skill' as set out in Appendix 1 of the Addenda to the International Federation of Landscape Architects IFLA/UNESCO Charter for Landscape Architectural Education when implemented in the European Region: -"The development of the skills of communication, negotiation and presentation." -"Data processing techniques: Knowledge of, and the skill to apply, the techniques of inventory and assessment of landscapes and sites, the use of Geographic Information Systems, and the use of computers in design and planning process."

The following is indicative of the content of the module. Expanding to encompass a range of digital skills and techniques, this module will build on the analogue techniques developed in Spatial and Visual Representation Methods and Practices I. The skills and capacities developed will include the mapping of territories at larger scales, using GIS; outputs of remote sensing; modelling and simulation; along with developing skills in the use of drone photography; 3-D printing; laser cutting; Photoshop and InDesign. Students will be trained to use software that can assist in understanding larger landscape dynamics and change, skills that are particularly urgent given the pace of climate and environmental change.

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to: Identify the range of digital methodologies available for the gathering and analysis of site data. Analyse site data using digital tools and software. Create digital visual representations and digital mappings of sites and regional territories, in both two- and three-dimensions.

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to: Demonstrate digital representation and mapping techniques to communicate site research and analysis.

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to: Execute large-scale mapping using digital software in both two- and three-dimensions. Execute three-dimensional physical models using 3-D printing and laser cutting techniques. Execute perspective drawings of landscape space using digital software. Execute layouts of text and visual documents using digital software.

The module is taught in the studio environment, using students' laptops and computers with relevant software. The skills will be taught through intensive day-long workshops, developing these digital techniques each week of the semester. This area of the field of digital representation techniques for the advancement of design is continually evolving, so incorporating recent developments in the discipline will be done through the choice of modelling contemporary case studies. This module develops the students' COURAGEOUSNESS as they develop their innovation and tenaciousness through the learning of these cutting-edge representational skills. The students in this module develop their capacity to be ARTICULATE in working with one another to collaborate on the learning of these digital skills. The students on this module become AGILE in developing their independence in utilising these techniques and adaptive and flexibile in demonstrating their judgement on which digital skill to use in any particular situation of landscape data gathering, analysis and design.