Course detail

Digital Imaging

FA-DA6Acad. year: 2025/2026

The subject's aim is to gain new knowledge in the field of computer graphics. The students improve their knowledge of modern hardware and software. Emphasis is put on modern data formats suitable for storing architectural presentations (Rich Media etc.). The students are made acquainted in detail with computerised colour processing and with the significance of the technologies of colour management.

Language of instruction

Czech

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. arch. Jiří Palacký, Ph.D.

Department

Department of Spatial Design (UPT)

Entry knowledge

The student has ample knowledge of computer graphics and information technologies

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Examination - working out a seminar paper, its defence in front of the lecturer and fellow students.
Submission of a seminar work, in due term, quality and extent.

Aims

The subject's aim is to gain new knowledge in the field of computer graphics.
The student deepens his or her theoretical knowledge of computer graphics.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Hodis, Z.: Úvod do parametrického modelování a konstruování, MU Brno, 2011 (CS)
Internetové zdroje: www.rhino3d.cz a www.dimension.cz/grasshopper (CS)
Matějus, J., Šedivý, J.: Technical Problems of Making Model by Parametric Methods for Support Authoring Tools, Journal of Technology and Information Education, 1/2011, Volume 3, Issue 1, ISSN 1803 (EN)
Žára,J.,Beneš,B.,Sochor,J.,Felkel,P.: Moderní počítačová grafika, ComputerPress 2004, ISBN 80-251-0454-0 (CS)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme ARCHURB Doctoral

    specialization URBAN , 2 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    specialization ARCH , 2 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme ARCHURB Doctoral

    specialization URBAN , 2 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    specialization ARCH , 2 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Guided consultation

2 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. arch. Jiří Palacký, Ph.D.

Computer-assisted exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. arch. Jiří Palacký, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Information technology in architecture, computer aided architectural design, hardware for computer graphics.
Modern CAAD systems, overview of used systems, merits, drawbacks, use
Composition and concept in designing 3D scene
NURBS modelling, theory, examples of implementation, overview of use in CAD, conversion to other representations
Procedural modelling
Fractal geometry, basics of theory, examples of use in modelling architectural objects
Colour in computer. CMS colour management. Digital photography
Light in architecture - light's influence on architectural space, requirements put on lighting and insolation, computer aids for work with light in architecture, comparison, examples
Physical and virtual building
Radiosity, scene's composition, method and its use in architecture, examples
Raytrace, scene's composition, method and its use in architecture, examples
Presentation of architectural design works on the Internet - possibilities, 2D and 3D technologies, data formats, overview, presentation of architectural studios, evaluation, recommendations.