Course detail

Computer Technology II - 2D modelling

FA-VE2Acad. year: 2013/2014

The subject provides basic information in the field of graphic vector editors and their use in architectural design. It covers the fundamentals of 2D computer graphics and the practical use of the theoretical knowledge at work with vector editor AutoCAD 2010.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

4

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Ing. arch. Jan Foretník, Ph.D.

Department

Computer Centre (VC)

Offered to foreign students

Of all faculties

Learning outcomes of the course unit

The student is capable of electronically working out 2 D drawing documentation.

Prerequisites

The students have basic command of work with PC, Internet and basic knowledge of computer graphics.

Co-requisites

Student in his own proposal addresses the construction or territory, deepen their knowledge of theoretical categories, get an overview of trends, directions and works of contemporary architecture, become acquainted with the technical principles of design of buildings. All in the context of the history and development of the field and visual presentation.

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

Classified credit - submission of partial and final assignments in required terms.

Course curriculum

- introduction to CAD: coordinates, objects, AutoCAD 2010 environment, AutoCAD objects properties (color, linetype, layer etc.)
- geometrical transformations: moving (copying), rotating, mirroring, scaling; transformation of coordinates
- drawing of basic 2D AutoCAD objects (point, line, polyline, xline, ray, circle, arc, ellipse, spline etc.)
- editing of basic 2D AutoCAD objects
- hatches, dimensions, texts
- layouts and printing
- blocks
- overview
- final assignment

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The subject's objective is to master the procedures that enable the studens to work out independently 2D drawing documentation.

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

Continuous work on assignments.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Učební texty lektora

Recommended reading

aktuální texty a otevřené přednášky

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme ARCHURB Bachelor's

    branch ARCH , 1. year of study, winter semester, elective

  • Programme ARCHURB Master's

    branch ARCH , 1. year of study, winter semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Exercise in computer lab

52 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. arch. Jan Foretník, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Vector editors, overview. AutoCAD2002 environment.
Drawing in 2D, definition of coordinates.
Drawing in 2D.
Editing in 2D, nodal editing.
Level configuration of information, colours, line types.
Work with blocks.
Hatching.
Dimensioning, dimensioning styles, dimension editing.
Text, text styles, text editing. Use of attributes.
Drawing's preparation for printing, printing.
Solo work on a design.