GCO3817

Computer graphics

(IT)

R D Smith

6 points + 4 hours per week + First and Second semester + Gippsland, distance + Prerequisites: GCO1811 or a good knowledge of Java + Prohibitions: CSC3130, RDT3622

Synopsis: Introduction to computer graphics: brief history, applications, hardware and software and the fundamental ideas behind modern computer graphics. Two dimensional graphics: device-independent programming; graphics primitives and attributes. Interactive graphics: physical input devices; event-driven input; user interface. Three-dimensional graphics: 3D curves and surfaces; projections. Transformations: translation, rotation, scaling, and shearing. Access to the university's computer systems through an Internet service provider is compulsory for distance education students.

Assessment: Assignments: 40% + Examination: 60%