Course detail

Computer technology in architecture

FA-DA6Acad. year: 2011/2012

The subject's aim is to gain new knowledge in the field of computer graphics. The students improve their knowledge of modern hardware and software. Emphasis is put on modern data formats suitable for storing architectural presentations (Rich Media etc.). The students are made acquainted in detail with computerised colour processing and with the significance of the technologies of colour management.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Jan Viktorin, CSc.

Department

Computer Centre (VC)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

The student deepens his or her theoretical knowledge of computer graphics.

Prerequisites

The student has ample knowledge of computer graphics and information technologies

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Examination - working out a seminar work, its defence.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The subject's aim is to gain new knowledge in the field of computer graphics.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Submission of a seminar work, in due term, quality and extent.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Žára,J.,Beneš,B.,Sochor,J.,Felkel,P.: Moderní počítačová grafika, ComputerPress 2004, ISBN 80-251-0454-0 (CS)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme ARCHURB Doctoral

    branch ARCH , 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme ARCHURB Doctoral

    branch ARCH , 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme ARCHURB Doctoral

    branch ARCH , 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme ARCHURB Doctoral

    branch ARCH , 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

39 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Jan Viktorin, CSc.

Syllabus

Information technology in architecture, computer aided architectural design, hardware for computer graphics.
Modern CAAD systems, overview of used systems, merits, drawbacks, use
Composition and concept in designing 3D scene
NURBS modelling, theory, examples of implementation, overview of use in CAD, conversion to other representations
Procedural modelling
Fractal geometry, basics of theory, examples of use in modelling architectural objects
Colour in computer. CMS colour management. Digital photography
Light in architecture - light's influence on architectural space, requirements put on lighting and insolation, computer aids for work with light in architecture, comparison, examples
Physical and virtual building
Radiosity, scene's composition, method and its use in architecture, examples
Raytrace, scene's composition, method and its use in architecture, examples
Presentation of architectural design works on the Internet - possibilities, 2D and 3D technologies, data formats, overview, presentation of architectural studios, evaluation, recommendations.