Course detail

Rhinoceros 1 – 3D Modelling for Artists and Designers

FaVU-1RH-1Acad. year: 2024/2025

This course focuses on the basics of modeling in Rhinoceros with an emphasis on its use in art and design applications. Students will learn basic tools and techniques such as creating and editing basic geometric shapes, tools for modeling 3D objects from curves and surfaces. Selecting, editing and transforming objects. Boolean operations, cuts and intersections of objects. Theory of the principles of basic digital fabrication methods and what to consider in design for manufacturability or cost minimization. Creation of 2D documentation and the possibility of exporting data for further work with them in other programs or production. This will be followed by practice using several sample objects for each technology, including the implementation of several of them.

 

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

MgA. Martin Králík, Ph.D.

Department

Department of 3D Technology (K3D)

Entry knowledge

Basic knowledge of working with a personal computer, ability to navigate in virtual space.

 

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

The following conditions are set for the award of credit:

  • Attendance at classes and active work at workshops
  • Work on practical tasks and projects
  • Continuous submission of work outputs
 

Teaching takes place in the classrooms of the FFA BUT in the hours determined by the schedule. Attendance is compulsory (2 unexcused absences allowed). Higher number of absences can be compensated by submitting an alternative assignment after agreement with the teachers.

 

Aims

The aim of the course is to teach students the basics of 3D modelling using Rhinoceros software and to enable them to create objects in digital space for the purpose of art and design. Furthermore, the course aims to introduce learners to the principles for creating spatial models suitable for subsequent realization using 3D printing, CNC or robotic machining. It should also introduce the learner to the procedures for creating simple technical drawings and presenting models.

 

After completion of the course, student will:

  • gain a basic understanding of Rhinoceros software and its features
  • master the designing of 3D models and know how to optimize data preparation for a specific method of digital manufacturing technology
  • gain skills to create simple technical drawings and visualizations
  • be able to import and export data from other programs.
 

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

CHENG, Ron. Inside Rhinoceros 5. Boston: Cengage Learning, 2013. ISBN 9781111124915. (EN)
Mary FUGIER - Jerry HAMBLY, Rhinoceros v5.0, Level 1, Training Manual. Seattle: Robert McNeel & Associates, 2018.

Recommended reading

CALMETTES, Julien Martínez. Best of 3D: virtual product design. Barcelona: Monsa Publications, 2005. ISBN 84-964-2915-6. (EN)
DEMPSKI, Kelly. Focus On Curves and Surfaces. Course Technology PTR, 2002. ISBN 978-1592000074. (EN)
KIM, Eddy Man a RHEE, Jinmo. Digital Media Series: Rhinoceros. Independently Published, 2019. ISBN 978-1798011355. (EN)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme VUM_B Bachelor's 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
  • Programme DES_B Bachelor's 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
    2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
    2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
    2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
  • Programme VUM_B Bachelor's 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
    2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
    2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
    2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
    2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
    2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
    2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
    2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
    2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
    2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
    2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
    2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

18 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

MgA. Martin Králík, Ph.D.

Syllabus

  1. Introduction to Rhinoceros software.
  2. Tools for creating basic geometric shapes.
  3. Tools for modelling 3D objects from curves and surfaces.
  4. Selecting, editing and transforming objects.
  5. Production and preparation of 3D models for printing and digital fabrication.
  6. Using Rhinoceros to create product designs.
  7. Creating visualizations using Rhinoceros Render.
  8. Creating 2D documentation.
  9. Importing and exporting files.
  10. Working with the resulting data in slicer and CAM systems.
  11. Final project: creation of a custom 3D model.

Exercise in computer lab

8 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

MgA. Martin Králík, Ph.D.