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The Faculty of Interior Architecture

SFA-23 Computer-aided design (1)

The Faculty of Interior Architecture / Product Design
2nd Year, sem 1, 2026-2027 | Compulsory Course | Hours/Week: 1C+1L | ECTS Credits: 2
Fișa disciplinei:
FI-D SFA-23 Proiectare asistata de calculator 1.pdf
Department:
Study of Form and Ambience
Course Leader:
conf. Andreea Iosif
Learning outcomes:
General objective:
The course provides students with the formative elements necessary to develop spatial perception, as well as the knowledge required for computer-aided design (CAD).
In the end of this course, students will gain proficiency in virtual modeling and will be able to use it regularly in the design process, from conceptual form exploration to execution detailing and technical drawing sheets.

Specific objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Create vector-based representations of plans and execution details in a CAD program
- Visualize, understand, and represent any conceptual volume
- Understand various tools and processes that form the foundation of computer-aided design
- Extract 2D views from a 3D volume
- Be familiar with professional and technical terminology
Content:
C O U R S E C O N T E N T
Theoretical Lectures and Discussions:

1. Course overview. Fundamentals of virtual modeling – 1 hour
2. Modeling tools in Rhino 8 – 1 hour
3. Drawing precision: units, tolerances, coordinates, and Osnap – 1 hour
4. Common curves (Part 1) – 1 hour
5. Common curves (Part 2). Q&A session – 2 hours
6. Common transformations and modifications – 1 hour
7. Common surfaces – 1 hour
8. CAD elements: technical detailing sheet (Part 1) – 1 hour
9. CAD elements: technical detailing sheet (Part 2) – 1 hour
10. Advanced modifications – 1 hour
11. SubD modeling – 1 hour
12. Q&A session. Course review and synthesis – 2 hours

Laboratory Practical Work – 1 hour each:

1. Familiarization with the software interface and the first graded assignment: 3D pipes.
Viewports and navigation; selection; Hide/Show; Group/Ungroup; Layers/Properties; Grid; Ortho; Osnap; Planar; SmartTrack; Gumball; RecordHistory.
2. Common curves.
Polyline; Line; Circle; Arc; Rectangle; Polygon; Helix; Spiral; Curve; InterpCrv; Offset; Array; Trim; Fillet.
3. Common modifications and tracing over a background image.
Trim; Split; Join; Explode; Move; Rotate; Scale; Array; Picture.
4. Core surface generation tools.
Plane; ExtrudeCrv; Revolve; RailRevolve; Loft; Cap; Sweep1; Sweep2.
5. Technical drawing and presentation layouts.
Make2D; Text; Dimension; Hatch; linetypes; Layout; Print.
6. Advanced tools for surfaces and solids.
SrfPt; EdgeSrf; Sweep1/Sweep2; Patch; Sphere; Box; FilletEdge; Boolean operations.
7. Transformations and deformations.
Orient; OrientOnSrf; Align; Taper; Twist; Shear; Bend; Flow; Rebuild.
Teaching Method:
R E G U L A T I O N S
Activity Description (Course / Seminar / Exam / Retake Exams)
The activity for the Virtual Modeling / Computer Graphics course consists of 14 hours of lectures, 14 hours of practical work (laboratory) over 7 weeks, 1-hour exam, and approximately 46 hours of individual study.

Lectures
Attendance at lectures is optional.
The lectures cover the fundamental concepts of the course, provide and explain public resources (tutorials, links, exercise files), and address students' questions.
Most sessions include practice quizzes for training purposes, which do not count towards grading or attendance.
The last few sessions include consultations for specific issues, including assistance with the studio project, where applicable.
After the first session (2 hours), students are invited to attend weekly 1-hour lectures
Assessment:
Final grade: 40% final questionnaire + 60% average of the seven practical assignments. The minimum passing threshold is 45% of the maximum score, subject to completing and submitting all seven assignments. The final mark is calculated from the weighted score in accordance with UAUIM grading and rounding regulations. A missed assignment may be made up during the semester with another group, subject to available space. During the re-examination session, only a single assignment may be made up or redone. The introductory training is integrated into the first graded session.

DETAILS HERE:
https://stufonote.wixsite.com/cgimincu/modelare-virtuala
Bibliography:
webpage: https://stufonote.wixsite.com/cgimincu/modelare-virtuala