Course detail

Computer Technology I - Computer Aided Architectural Design

FA-VY1Acad. year: 2012/2013

The subject's purpose is to impart to the students fundamental information on computer art. In the framework of this subject, the students complete their secondary school knowledge of hardware and software, get additional information on communication and information retrieval, and extend their ability to make use of the office software. All is taken into account in the work with graphic data. Provided is basic information on graphic vector editors and their use in architectural practice.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

General knowledge of the defined fields, basic skills of work with gaphic data

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of informatics, knowledge of work with office software,Internet.

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

Classified credit - getting through final test, evaluation of assignments

Course curriculum

Laboratory: Work on faculty computer networks, in net VUT, accessible services, Internet, electronic mail, source of information.
Lecture: Computer support at sheet. drafting,basic of computer graphics
Laboratory: Preparation and processing visual data – scanning, digital photograph
Laboratory: Processing visual data – PhotoShop
Laboratory: Production of collage – PhotoShop
Laboratory: Production of poster – Illustrator
Laboratory: Internet presentation of architectural data – meaning, design, tools
Laboratory: Internet presentation of architectural data – meaning, design, tools
Laboratory: Internet presentation of architectural data – Adobe Flash
Laboratory: Internet presentation of architectural data – Adobe Flash
Laboratory: Processing of architectural model - Sketchup
Laboratory: Processing of architectural model - Sketchup
Classified credit

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The subject's purpose is to impart to the students fundamental information on informatics, primarily computer graphics. In the framework of this subject, the students complete their secondary school knowledge of hardware and software, get additional information on communication and information retrieval, and extend their ability to make use of the office software for work with graphic data. They gain basic information on computer graphics used in architectural practice.

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

80% participation in tutorials, active work at seminars, presentation in due term of required assignements

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Internet: www.grafika.cz, www.typo.cz, www.aec-data.com a další (CS)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme ARCHURB Bachelor's

    branch ARCH , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Exercise in computer lab

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer