MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS

Computing & Information Technology Handbook 1996

Published by Monash University
Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia

Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996

GCO3817

Computer graphics

M Hassan

6 points + 4 hours per week + Second semester + Gippsland, Distance + Prerequisites: GCO1812 or a good knowledge of C/C++ + Prohibitions: CSC3130, RDT3622

Objectives On completion of this subject students should understand 2D and 3D computer graphics theory; be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of graphics hardware and software; and be experienced in graphics programming.

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. Transformations; translation, rotation, scaling, shear. Three-dimensional graphics: 3D curves and surfaces; projections.

Assessment Programming assignments: 40% + Examination (3 hours): 60%

Prescribed texts

Foley J D and others Introduction to computer graphics Addison-Wesley, 1994

Recommended texts

Angel E Computer graphics Addison-Wesley, 1990
Hearn D and Baker M P Computer graphics Prentice-Hall, 1986

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