Course detail

Computer Science for Architects

FAST-AU05Acad. year: 2015/2016

Introduction to the modern techniques of presentation of architectural design with an emphasis on processing raster graphics, composition and image content, creating photorealistic assembly, guiding principles for the design of printed and online presentations.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Ing. Lenka Krejčová

Department

Institute of Computer Aided Engineering and Computer Science (AIU)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Advanced skills in raster image processing and internet presentation design

Prerequisites

Advanced knowledge of 2D ad 3D modelling, Internet technologies, basics of computer graphics

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Not applicable.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Not applicable.

Course curriculum

Lectures (6 x 2 hours)
1. Computer graphics: vector and raster graphics, features of raster graphics, color models, digital raster and vector formats.
2. Global image editing: resize and image resolution, work with color information, images, color schemes, conversion .between color modes, color gamut, color management, color adjustments in the image.
3. Basic principles of raster graphics: work in layers, work with color channels, work with parts of the image (local regulation).
4. Principles of creating montages: a pixel selection and paste it into another image, masking layers.
5. Fundamentals of architectural photography, geometric transformations in painting, working with perspective.
6. Visualization of the model, rendering module, saving rendered image, pasting into photos, animations.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Infrastructure of multimedia presentations of architectural design

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

Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Jan Juřica: Video na počítači. Computer Press, 2003.

Recommended reading

Ted Boardman: 3D Studio Max. Computer Press, 2003.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme B-P-C-APS Bachelor's

    branch APS , 3. year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

13 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Lenka Krejčová

Exercise

13 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Lenka Krejčová