School of Engineering and Technology, (SET)
 
AT70.09 : Computer Graphics and Animation  3(3-0)
 
Course objectives:
To introduce computer graphics as a practical discipline. The underlying theory of computer graphics, as well as implementation algorithms, will be presented in the context of a modern industry-standard graphics programming language and interface. Instruction shall be in a laboratory setting with continuous hands-on implementation of concepts and emphasis on creating animated and interactive scenes.
 
Learning Outcomes:

Introduction to Computer Graphics. OpenGL Application Programmer Interface. Curve and Surface Modeling. Animation. Interaction. Viewing and Projection Transformations. Color. Illumination and Shading. Texturing. Rendering Algorithms: Scan Conversion, Clipping and Hidden-Surface Removal.
 
Pre-requisite(s):

Basic knowledge of two- and three-dimensional co-ordinate geometry and trigonometry and C/C++.


 
 
Course Outline:
I.         Introduction to a Graphical API (Application Programmer Interface)
1.    Geometric Primitives
2.    Basic Rendering Pipeline
3.    Buffering for Animation
4.    Case Study: OpenGL

II.        Curve and Surface Modeling
1.    Approximating Curves by Polygonal Lines
2.    Approximating Curved Surfaces by Triangulated Surfaces         
3.    Recursive Subdivision
4.    Case Study: OpenGL

III.       Animation
1.    Animation Techniques
2.    Animation by Viewing and Modeling Transformations
3.    Projection Transformations
4.    Matrices and the Mathematics of Affine Transformations
5.    Interaction: Mouse, Keyboard, Menus
6.    Case Study: OpenGL

IV.       Color
1.   Color Perception
2.   Color Models and Access Modes
3.   Case Study: OpenGL
        
V.        Illumination
1.   Illumination Models
2.   Shading Models
3.   Case Study: OpenGL

VI.       Texture
1.   Texture Objects and Functions
2.   Texture Mapping
3.   Case Study: OpenGL

VII.     Advanced Rendering Techniques 
1.   Blending
2.   Antialiasing
3.   Fog
4.   Case Study: OpenGL 

VIII.    Rendering Algorithms
1.   Scan Converting Lines and Polygons
2.   Line and Polygon Clipping
3.   Hidden-Surface Removal: z-buffer
 
 
Learning Resources:

Textbook:
S. Guha:
Computer Graphics through Open GL: Experiments and Theory, Pre-print.

M. Woo, J. Neider, T. Davis and D. Steiner
OpenGL Programming Guide, 6th Edition.
 
Reference Books:
E. Angel:
Interactive Computer Graphics: A Top-Down Approach with OpenGL, Addison-Wesley, 2000.

J.D. Foley, A. van Dam, S.K. Feiner, and J.F. Hughes:
Computer Graphics Principles and Practice (2nd Edition in C), Addison-Wesley, 1996.

D. Hearn and M.P. Baker:
Computer Graphics with OpenGL, Addison-Wesley, 2003.

D. Shreiner, editor:
OpenGL Reference Manual (3rd Edition), Addison-Wesley, 1999.

R.S. Wright and M.R. Sweet:
OpenGL SuperBible (2nd Edition), Waite Group, 1999.
 
 
 
 
Evaluation Scheme:
The final grade will be computed from the following constituent parts:
 
Mid-semester exam (25-40%),
Final exam (25-40%),
Assignments/projects/presentations (20-50%).
 
Open/closed-book examination is used for both mid-semester and final exam.
 
Instructor(s):
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