Course: Methodological Course 2 Three-Dimensional Documentation and Virtual Reality

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Course title Methodological Course 2 Three-Dimensional Documentation and Virtual Reality
Course code KAR/MEK2D
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Doctoral
Year of study 1
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 8
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Veber Jan, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
  • Roubal Michal, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Thematic areas: 1. Collection of spatial data via 3D scanner. 2. Processing of spatial data taken on a 3D scanner. 3. Opportunity to visualize 3D data and use virtual reality tools. 4. Archiving spatial data taken on a 3D scanner.

Learning activities and teaching methods
  • Contact hours - 26 hours per semester
  • Individual project (40) - 182 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
Students have a grasp of archaeological theory and methodology (MA level). Students are familiar with approaches and literature relevant to their PhD theses.
Skills
Students understand scientific text in Czech and English and are able to interpret and critically assess its content. Students know how to utilize electronic information resources. Students are capable of working systematically and independently. Students are capable of formally presenting their research and leading scientific discussions.
learning outcomes
Knowledge
Students are acquainted with the collection, processing, visualization, and administration of 3D data.
Skills
Students are capable of applying their knowledge in the field of 3D documentation and virtual reality in the preparation of research projects.
teaching methods
Knowledge
Seminar
Laboratory work
Individual study
Skills demonstration
assessment methods
Project
Combined exam
Recommended literature
  • Görner, Tomáš; Hořejší, Petr,; Kurkin, O. Virtuální realita a DP. [Plzeň] : SmartMotion, 2012. ISBN 978-80-87539-07-1.
  • Opitz, Rachel S.; Cowley, David C. Interpreting archaeological topography : airborne laser scanning, 3D data and ground observation. Oxford : Oxbow Books, 2013. ISBN 978-1-84217-516-3.
  • Sherman, William R.; Craig, Alan B. Understanding virtual reality : interface, application, and design. Boston : Morgan Kaufmann Publishers, 2003. ISBN 1-55860-353-0.
  • Smith, M., Queiroz, Ch. Unity 5.x Cookbook. Birmingham, Mumbai: Packt Publishing, 2015. ISBN 978-1784391362.


Study plans that include the course
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