Inf4/Inf5 Computer Graphics - 2012/13

The course description outlines the context, syllabus and activities. You will find course prerequisites and course recommended texts there too.

The course covers the fundamental algorithms associated with line drawing, polygonal decriptions for 3D objects, curve and surface representation, object transformations and viewing transformations and projections, shading and illumination techniques.

Lecture series.

Probable timetable for lectures. For each lecture there will be links to the webpage containing a copy of the lecture slides and a link to a printer-friendly version. Lectures take place Tuesday and Friday, 11:10-12:00, Zone: Central. LT1 7 Bristo Square. The course begins with the first lecture on Tuesday 18th September 2012.

Coursework

Inf4: There are two coursework submissions, one from each of the two sections of the course. Both exercises will be programmed in C++. All work is submitted electronically using the Informatics generic electronic submission procedure.

submit cg {1|2} file1, file2, etc.
- or -
submit cg {1|2} directory - to give the directory name to submit (submits all below it, so be careful).

The program must be compiled and run on DICE, and you must submit your work through the above route. Work will not be accepted otherwise.

Coursework #1 Deadline 26th October 2012

- The practical work for the first part of the course requires you to draw a wireframe model of a teapot. Computer Graphics Practical 2012

Coursework #2 Deadline 30th November 2012 Computer Graphics Practical 2012

Inf5(MSc): - The MSc students need to implement at least one of the extra functions in the list for bonus marks.

submit cg {1|2} file1, file2, etc.
- or -
submit cg {1|2} directory - to give the directory name to submit (submits all below it, so be careful).



 

 



Taku Komura tkomura@ed.ac.uk
September 2010.


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