Undergraduate - UnitFIT1034 - Principles of computer graphics

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6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Information Technology
Offered	Caulfield Second semester 2014 (Day) Malaysia Second semester 2014 (Day) Malaysia October intake 2014 (Day)

Synopsis

This unit will introduce students to the underlying principles of computer graphics in games. Relevant mathematics will be covered, with focus on vectors and matrices. This theory will be placed into the games context and put into practice in a game engine environment. This will provide a foundation for the manipulation of graphics and content in future games programming classes and development.

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit, students should be able to:

describe the geometric meaning behind vectors and be able to solve mathematical problems using their relevant operations;
describe the geometric meaning behind matrices, Euler angles and quaternions, and be able to solve mathematical problems using their relevant operations;
demonstrate how these mathematical principles are used in computer game functions, such as player movement, cameras and collisions;
demonstrate the ability to implement these principles practically in game programming.

Assessment

Examination (3 hours): 60%; In-semester assessment: 40%

Chief examiner(s)

Mr Derrick Martin

Workload requirements

Minimum total expected workload equals 12 hours per week comprising:

(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:

Two hours of lectures
One 2-hour tutorial

(b.) Additional requirements (all students):

A minimum of 8 hours of personal study per week for completing lab and project work, private study and revision.

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Games development

Additional information on this unit is available from the faculty at:

http://www.infotech.monash.edu/units/fit1034