CS 421 - Advanced Computer Graphics

2 lecture hours 2 lab hours 3 credits

Course Description
In this course, students explore the field of interactive 3-D computer graphics. Lecture topics provide theoretical and practical knowledge of common 3-D graphics algorithms and techniques. Laboratory exercises focus on the creation of interactive 3-D applications using existing software libraries. The course culminates in a student-chosen design project implementing various aspects of 3-D graphics. (prereq: SE 2811 or CS 321X)

Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Understand and apply 3-D graphics algorithms related to transformations, illumination, texturing, etc. with the aid of software libraries
Understand the issues relevant to computer animation
Develop interactive applications using 3-D graphics
Investigate and apply software libraries for 3-D graphics and related software needs

Prerequisites by Topic

Basic 2-D and 3-D graphics algorithms and concepts
Object-oriented language programming

Course Topics

Tests and reviews
OpenGL, programmable pipeline, vertex and fragment shaders
Transformations
Illumination
Optimization
Animation
Texture
Shading
Ray tracing
Curves
Fractals

Laboratory Topics

Software library introduction
Interactive presentation graphics
Illumination
Animation

Coordinator
Dr. Derek Riley

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