Course detail

Computer Skills – 2D CAD

FA-P2D-NEAcad. year: 2025/2026

The course introduces student to the principles of using systems for Computer Aided Design (CAD). It focuses on the CAD application in 2D drawings, and in the production of architectural and technical drawings. The CAD systems are explained in general and the application in the programme Rhinoceros 7.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Ing. arch. Jan Foretník, Ph.D.

Department

Department of Spatial Design (UPT)

Offered to foreign students

Of all faculties

Entry knowledge

Not applicable.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

The assessment consists of submitted project (60 %) and a credit test (40 %). The project includes floor plans and sections of a selected object from a different course, ideally the concurrent design studio. Students are required to work continuously. The credit test verifies student ability to apply the acquired skills.
Students are required to participate in 80 % of practicals at minimum. The absences cannot be compensated, but in case of serious reasons they can be excused.
In the case of a student's apology and with approval of the course guarantor, personal participation may be substituted with online participation in the lesson.

Aims

The course enables students to master the methods how to elaborate individually a 2D drawings and documentation of architectural design.
  • Students will learn the basic methods for 2D drawing using a CAD system.
  • Students will be introduced to the basic differences of various CAD systems.
  • Students will master computer production of 2D drawings and documentation of architectural designs.
  • Students will master computer production of 2D technical building documentation.
  • Student will have a good command of the environment of Rhinoceros 7.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

AMIROUCHE, Farid M. L. Principles of Computer-aided Design and Manufacturing. Pearson Prentice Hall, 2004. ISBN: 9780130646316. (EN)
GANOVELLI, Fabio, et al. Introduction to Computer Graphics: A Practical Learning Approach. Chapman and Hall/CRC, 2023. ISBN: 9781138583207. (EN)
ISSA, Rajaa. Essential Mathematics for Computational Design (online). Robert McNeel & Associates, 2021. https://developer.rhino3d.com/guides/general/essential-mathematics/ (EN)
Rhino User's Guide for Windows. Robert McNeel & Associates, 2023. Online: https://docs.mcneel.com/rhino/7/help/en-us/index.htm (EN)
WU, Song, et al. Computer Aided Design Guide for Architecture, Engineering and Construction. CRC Press, 2013. ISBN: 9781134005994. (EN)

Recommended reading

FORETNÍK, Jan. NURBSdemo (online tool). Brno: FA BUT, 2012. URL: http://geometrie.foretnik.net/files/NURBS-en.swf (EN)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme B_A+U Bachelor's 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. arch. Jan Foretník, Ph.D.