Multimedia and Graphics Applications

Lecturer:

Jan Buriánek (gar.)

Tutor:

Jan Buriánek (gar.)

Supervisor:

Department of Software Engineering

Synopsis:

Students gain practical experience with applications for raster and vector 2D/3D graphics and DTP. They learn basic methods of creating and editing computer graphics. Students also learn the theoretical fundamentals of computer graphics. During the semester, students work on various parts of a complex project involving 2D/3D graphics and DTP.

Requirements:

User-level knowledge of Linux or Windows and an ability to design static webpages is expected.

Syllabus of lectures:

1. Fundamental concepts of computer graphics.

2. 2D bitmap and vector graphics.

3. Basic operations in a 2D bitmap editor.

4. Basic operations in a 2D vector editor.

5. Printing technology.

6. [3] 3D graphics.

7. DTP.

8. Working in a DTP system.

9. Typesetting system TeX.

Syllabus of tutorials:

1. Project consultations.

2. Introduction to the seminars, project assignment, evaluation criteria.

3. [3] Working with a 2D bitmap editor.

4. [2] Working with a 2D vector editor.

5. [4] Working with a 3D editor.

6. Working with a DTP system.

7. TeX.

Study Objective:

The aim of the module is to provide solid theoretical fundamentals of computer graphics and provide a concise introduction to applications of multimedia and computer graphics. During the module, students complete a complex project.

Study materials:

1. Hammel, M. J. ''The Artist's Guide to GIMP Effects: Creative Techniques for Photographers, Artists, and Designers''. No Starch Press, 2007. ISBN 1593271212.

2. Peck, A. ''Beginning GIMP: From Novice to Professional''. Apress, 2006. ISBN 1590595874.

3. Hess, R. ''The Essential Blender: Guide to 3D Creation with the Open Source Suite Blender''. No Starch Press, 2007. ISBN 1593271662.

4. Roosendaal, T., Selleri, S. ''The Official Blender 2.3 Guide: Free 3D Creation Suite for Modeling, Animation, and Rendering''. No Starch Press, 2005. ISBN 1593270410.

Note:

Further information:

No time-table has been prepared for this course

The course is a part of the following study plans:

• Web and Multimedia (Presented in English) (compulsory course of the specialization)
• Informatics (Presented in English) (VO)