GCO3817

Computer graphics ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: R Smith

Offered:
Gippsland First semester 2006 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2006 (OCL)
Singapore First semester 2006 (OCL)

Synopsis: Introduction to computer graphics: brief history, applications, hardware and software and the fundamental ideas behind modern computer graphics. Development of visualisations of two dimensional and three dimensional objects and environments using device-independent programming, graphics primitives and attributes. Study of mathematical transformations including translation, rotation, scaling and projections. Introduces ray-tracing, texture mapping, transparency and shadows. Utilises the OpenGL graphics library for practical work.

Assessment: Assignments: 40% + Examination: 60%

Contact Hours: 4 hours per week

Prerequisites: GCO1811 or GCO9805 or a good knowledge of Java OR C/C++

Prohibitions: CSE3313, GCO3817