Advanced Computer Graphics

Course guarantor:

Lecturer:

Jan Dvořák, Vladimír Hamata

Tutor:

Supervisor:

Department of Architecture

Synopsis:

The aim of the course is to acquaint students with the current state of computer graphics. Presentation of new principles, methods and tools (software and technical means) suitable for architectural creation. Classification of computer models, issues of data transfer between programs. Modern methods and techniques of presentation of graphic work results.

Requirements:

Entry requirements:

- Basic knowledge of computer graphics.

Conditions for passing the course:

- Compulsory active participation in classes, a maximum of 3 excused absences.

- Submission of the graphic project on time.

Syllabus of lectures:

- Introduction to virtual reality, conditions for granting credit

- Representation of solid geometry, modeling systems, boundary representation, properties of polygons

- Basic concepts of computer graphics, color spaces

- Materials, lighting and shadows, textures and their application, shaders

- Level of detail (LOD), MIP mapping, billboard, instances, switches, boundig boxes, collisions

- Virtual reality hardware resources

Syllabus of tutorials:

1 - 6 Familiarization with the implementation of the concepts from the lectures in the selected software

7 - 12 Work on a seminar project

Study Objective:

The ability to apply the principles of creating 3D virtual reality models in construction and architecture.

Study materials:

1. Žára, J., Beneš, B., Sochor, J, Felkel, P. Moderní Počítačová Grafika. Computer Press, 2004; ISBN 80-251-0454-0.

2. Žára: Jazyky pro popis virtuální reality. ČVUT FEL Praha 2000, ISBN 80-01-02100-9.

3. Žára: VRML 97 - Laskavý průvodce virtuálními světy.1999, ISBN 80-7226-143-6, Computer Press Praha.

4. Manuals and teaching texts for the used software tools - in electronic form..

5. Internet sources of information - Wikipedia, etc.

Note:

Time-table for winter semester 2024/2025:

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Time-table for summer semester 2024/2025:

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The course is a part of the following study plans: