CIS 681: Introduction to Computer Graphics

Description

Introduction to display hardware and applications, interactive techniques, 2D scan conversion, 2D and 3D transformations, clipping, 3D viewing, introduction to visible surface algorithms and illumination models.

Level, Credits, Class Time Distribution, Prerequisites

Level	Credits	Class Time Distribution	Prerequisites
U G	4	Three one-hour lectures	CIS 560; Math 568 or 571

Quarters Offered, General Information, Exclusions, Cross-Listings, etc.

Au, Wi, Sp
Labs are programmed in C. Heavy programming load.

Objectives

Master using basic rasterization algorithm (line, circle, polygon fill)
Master using 2D and 3D affine and perspective transformation
Master using perspective 3D viewing
Be familiar with using the 2D and 3D rendering pipeline
Be familiar with using basic line and polygon clipping algorithm
Be familiar with using advanced illumination models including smooth shading
Be familiar with using advanced rendering such as ray tracing
Be exposed to the basics of graphics frame buffer hardware
Be exposed to frame buffer configurations including use of color look-up tables
Gain experience in graphics programming

Texts

Foley, van Dam, Feiner, Hughes, and Phillips, Introduction to Computer Graphics

Relationship to ABET Criterion 3

Relationship to CSE Program Objectives

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Topics

No. of Weeks	Topic
1	Introduction and applications
1	Line and circle drawing
1	Area and polygon fill
1	2D transformations, clipping
2	#D viewing, clipping, projection
1	Viewing pipline
2	Shading, Ray tracing
1	Frame buffers

Representative Lab Assignments

Week Due	Lab Topic
3	Line or circle drawing
5	2D viewing and clipping
8	3D viewing and clipping
10	Simple ray tracing

Grading Plan

Lab Assignments	40%
Midterm Exam	20%
Final Exam	40%

Preparer Information and Date: Syllabus prepared by Roger Crawfis, last modified April 30, 1999.