Course detail
Computer Science for Architects
FAST-AU005Acad. year: 2018/2019
Introduction to modern techniques of presentation of architectural design with an emphasis on processing raster graphics and to the guiding principles for the design of printed and online presentations with an emphasis on composition and image content.
Practical examples of global and local editing of a raster image, retouching, inserting texts into a raster image, work in layers, creating simple photomontages, work with color and alpha channels, with masks, with tools for geometric transformations.
Practical examples of the use of a photorealistic montage in the final phase of model visualisation.
Individual work demonstrating that a student has mastered the main principles of processing a raster image and of creating presentation documents.
Work in Adobe Photoshop.
Supervisor
Department
Institute of Computer Aided Engineering and Computer Science (AIU)
Learning outcomes of the course unit
Introduction to modern techniques of presentation of architectural design with an emphasis on processing of raster graphics.
Getting skills for creating a photorealistic assembly in Adobe Photoshop.
Getting knowledge of guiding principles for the design of printed and online presentations with an emphasis on image composition and content.
Understanding the basics of photography with an emphasis on photography of architecture (exterior, interior).
The final phase of model visualization, completing visualization in a raster graphics editor.
Prerequisites
Advanced knowledge of 2D ad 3D modelling, Internet technologies, basics of computer graphics.
Co-requisites
Creating text documents, main principles of computer typography.
Recommended optional programme components
Not applicable.
Recommended or required reading
Not applicable.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The course is taught through practical classes and self-study assignments. For self-study is LMS Moodle with textbooks and task assignments created. The course is supplemented by the prezentation of photography especially photography of architecture.
Attendance at classes is compulsory.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
Conditions for obtaining of credit:
1. Participation activity in seminars.
2. Individual project, which is specified:
- creating a photomontage with any theme, demonstrating mastery of basic techniques for working with raster graphics.
- creating a leaflet A4 that contains text and pictorial documentation of the procedure for creating photomontages and should demonstrate that student has mastered the main principles for creating presentation documents.
Language of instruction
Czech
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.
Classification of course in study plans
- Programme B-P-C-APS (N) Bachelor's
branch APS , 3. year of study, winter semester, 2 credits, compulsory
Type of course unit
seminars
26 hours, compulsory
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
1.Introduction to work with raster graphics.
Adobe Photoshop and its user interface. Basic editing raw images: color adjustments, image size and resolution .
2. Image layers.
Main principles of image processing for printed and electronic documents.
3. Image color channels.
Retouching bitmap, painting and retouching tools.
4., 5. Working in a part of a picture: local editing, creating a simple photomontage. Tools for selecting image areas, combinations of selections, more accurate selection border. Creating photomontages.
6. Vector graphics in Photoshop – paths, converting paths to selection borders.
7. Inserting objects to an image, light in the image, creating a contact and drop shadows.
8. Channels: color channels, alpha channels, Quick Mask mode.
Masking of layers .
9., 10. Geometric transformations in an image. Working with perspective. Vanishing Point Filter .
11. The final phase of model visualization, rendering, export from 3D modelers, inserting the model into real photo.
12. Basics of photography, photography of architecture. Consult of individual works.
13. Test, credit.
eLearning
eLearning: currently opened course