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
Department
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.
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)
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)
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