Introduction to Computer Graphics

Winter
(in German: Introduction to Computer Graphics
)
Module-ID: FIN-INF-999808
Abbreviation
Credit Points
5
Semester
Winter
Term
starting at 1.
Duration
1 Semester
Language
english
Level
Master
Link:
 LSF
Limited accessability:
Responsibility:
Holger Theisel
Lecturer:
Holger Theisel
Classes:
Lecture Introduction to Computer Graphics
Exercise Introduction to Computer Graphics
 
Applicability in curriculum:
- M.Sc. VC: Visual Computing
Intended learning outcomes:
The students
understand the basic concepts of computer graphics
can apply their knowledge to create a rendering program
work in groups on exercises and programming tasks
learn both the theoretical basics and applications of computer graphics
are able to acquire in-depth knowledge of computer graphics after the course
Content:
Introduction, history, areas of application of computer graphics
Modeling and acquisition of graphical data
Graphical application programming
Transformations
Clipping
Rasterization and anti-aliasing
Lighting
Texturing
Visibility
Ray tracing
Modern concepts of computer graphics at a glance
Workload:
56h contact time + 94h self study
Pre-examination requirements:
Type of examination:
Teaching method / lecture hours per week (SWS):
oral examination
2 SWS Lecture
2 SWS Exercise
Prerequisites according to examination regulations:
Recommended prerequisites:
none
Einführung in die Informatik (Introduction to Computer Science)
Media:
Literature:
J.D. Foley, A. van Dam, S.K. Feiner, J.F. Hughes: Computer Graphics – Principles and Practice (second Edition). AddisonWesley Publishing Company, Inc., 1996
J. Encarnacao, W. Straßer, R. Klein: Gerätetechnik, Programmierung und Anwendung graphischer Systeme, Teil I und II. Oldenbourg, München, Wien, 1966, 1997
D. Salomon: Computer Graphics Geometric Modeling, Sprin-ger, 1999
A. Watt: 3D Computer Graphics. Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, Inc., 2000
Comments:
It is not allowed to take this module and Computer Graphics - an Introduction as well.