Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives On completion of the subject students will have an understanding of basic computer graphics algorithms; raster line display, clipping, transformations, synthetic camera models, hidden surface elimination and shading; knowledge of graphics programming languages for 2D and 3D graphics programming; a basis of understanding for more advanced study at honours and postgraduate level.
Synopsis Computer graphics deals with techniques for generating lines, curves and surfaces. This subject covers graphics devices, graphics software, line, arc and curve drawing, clipping, scan conversion and overlapping regions, 2D and 3D transformations, shading and hidden surface algorithms, synthetic camera models.
Assessment Examination (2 hours) + Practical work