Course detail

Computer Modelling - Alias Design

FSI-YPAAcad. year: 2017/2018

Students will utilize their prior knowledge of surface modeling in Rhinoceros 3D and extending it by the techniques of CAS (computer aided styling). Students become familiar with philosophy of work in Autodesk Alias, which enables you to mix digital drawing and class-A modeling of visible surfaces. Students will acquire basics of digital drawing on LCD tablets by three practical exercises. It will demonstrate benefits, which justify frequent application of the Alias not only in the automotive industry.

The course has been upgraded with the support of the OPVK project. "The Studio digital sculpture and new media project", reg. No. CZ.1.07/2.2.00/28.0278, is co-financed by the European Social Fund and the state budget of the Czech Republic.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

4

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. David Paloušek, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Machine and Industrial Design (ÚK)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students will master the basic principles of work with the creation of the visible surfaces applicable particularly in the automotive industry in the field of class A modeling. They will also be able to switch seamlessly between the creative and the exact part of the work, ie. From the digital drawings for quality surface model. The experience gained could be used by students of diploma work in collaboration with companies and especially in practice, where is a high demand for competent graduates.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of CAD systems (Rhinoceros 3D) and knowledge of classical or digital artwork.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course is divided to practical exercises from simple designs to precise surface making directly on the scanned data.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Graded course-unit credit requirements: attendance in lessons, meeting assigned projects deadlines, practical test verifying the knowledge of work with the software and creative work ability.
Resulting evaluation consists of evaluations on projects, tasks and a test. In total it will be possible to aquire 100 points. Resulting classification will be defined by the ECTS scale.
If some of the projects and test are awarded less than half of the maximum pts., final evaluation of the course is "failed".
According to the article No. 13 of Study and Examination Rules of Brno University of Technology ECTS evaluation degree scale is used. . If some of the projects are awarded less than 50 pts., final evaluation of the course is "failed". The course is evaluated with the following grades: ECTS EVALUATION DEGREES / PTS. RATING / NUMERIC RATING: A / 100 - 90 / 1 / Excellent; B /89 - 80 / 1,5 / Very good; C / 79 - 70 / 2 / Good; D / 69 - 60 / Satisfactory; E / 59 - 50 / Sufficient; F / 49 - 0 / 4 / Failed.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Mastering the basics of CAS (computer aided styling), advanced surface modeling and 3D modeling capabilities combined with digital drawing.

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

The attendance at seminars is obligatory and checked by the lecturer. Students have to be present in scheduled hours in the computer laboratory, work on given projects and wait for consultation, unless a lecturer gives other individual plan. The excuse of absence is possible only due serious reasons such as illness. Unexcused absence may jeopardise awarding the graded course-unit credit.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

GERHILD T.L., Autodesk Alias Surface, Polic, 2012, ISBN: 6201671110 (EN)
TICKOO S., Learning Autodesk Alias Design 2010, CADCIM Technologies, ISBN: 1932709762 (EN)

Recommended reading

Kuang-Hua Chang. Product Design Modeling using CAD/CAE: The Computer Aided Engineering Design Series. Series: Computer Aided Engineering Design Hardcover: 438 pages. Academic Press; 1 edition (February 21, 2014). ISBN-10: 0123985137 (EN)
Sham Tickoo. Learning Autodesk Alias Design 2016, 5th Edition. 726 pages. CADCIM Technologies (August 11, 2015). ISBN-10: 194268911X (EN)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme M2A-P Master's

    branch M-PDS , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Computer-assisted exercise

39 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. David Škaroupka, Ph.D.
Ing. Arnošt Vespalec, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Introduction to modeling environment Autodesk Alias, philosophy of work, creation of new project, the layout of the main tools, files and objects, marking menu, stage, variant lister.
2. Introduction to the drawing environment Autodesk Alias, types of canvas, working with raster layers Canvas Layer Editor, setting the drawing tools to create user-modified tools and insertion toolbars, use background image / sketch tools for digital artwork.
3. 2D elements - curves, their creation, the class of curves, tools span points, blend, align, transform CV, curvature analysis, creation of 2D graphics based on the underlying sketch.
4. Surfaces - creating surfaces from curves, draft tool, skin, transform CV surfaces, align surfaces, surface curvature analysis, highlight, checking the quality of the surface connection.
5. Surface topology - segmentation, how it is formed, trimmed and untrimmed surfaces, sharp model, simple blend transitions, radius, chord.
6. Typical segmentation - system of connection of trimmed and non-trimmed surfaces, transition from sharp model to model with blend transitions and radii.
7. Typical segmentation - examples of solutions: the overlapping radii, boot corner.
8. Typical segmentation - examples of solutions: Y overlapping surfaces, rotating canopy area.
9. - 12. Work on the assignment for complex practice of the the acquired skills. Students work individually on the modification or completion of specified data. These are e.g.: tank cap, rear lens cap washer, roof transitions into the front and rear window etc.
13. Final test of knowledge and surface modeling using Autodesk Alias