CS470/CS670/CS770 Introduction to Computer Graphics

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Course Outline:

• I. Generic Computer Graphics hardware
• II. Drawing lines
• III. Co-ordinate systems, clipping, 2D transfomations, Windows/Viewports
• IV. 3D transformations, Homogeneous Coordinates
• V. Perspective
• VI. Parametric Cubic Curves (Hermite, Bezier, B-Spline)
• VII. Parametric Cubic Surfaces (Hermite, Bezier, B-Spline)
• VIII. Color
• IX. Input Devices
• X. Raster Hardware, Scan Conversion
• XI. Aliasing
• XII. Hidden Surface Elimination
• XIII. Shading
• XIV. Constructive Solid Geometry, Ray Tracing

This course is a broad overview of Computer Graphics. Hardware and Software topics are traced from the early 1960's up to the present day. Class work is language independent; there is a significant programming component, primarily using C++ and OpenGL.

Programming Assignments

• HW0: Getting started
• HW1: Learning geometric transformations and coordinate systems with a toy robot
• HW2: Interpolation and graphics packages

There will be one in-class Mid-Term and a Final Examination.

Grades are based on both the programming assignments and the examinations.

CS470 students will do group projects (small teams of 3-5 students).

CS670 students will do individual projects, including a flashy demo, an inclass presentation, and a short report.

CS770 students will do individual projects similar to the CS670 projects, but will produce papers of publication quality.