306728 (v.1) Advanced Graphics and Visualisation 661


 

Area:Department of Computing
Credits:25.0
Contact Hours:3.0
Lecture:1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Practical:1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):4524 (v.4) Computer Graphics 252 or any previous version
AND
5406 (v.7) Computer Graphics 502 or any previous version
Syllabus:GTK. OpenGL. Inventor. Colour. Transformations. Algorithms. Raytracing. Radiosity. Quad and Oct-trees. Splines. NURBS. PostScript. Textures. Fonts. VRML.
 
Unit Outcomes: On completion of this unit, students should have a basic understanding of two-dimensional graphics, man machine interface, input and feedback. Representation of rigid solids and surfaces, patches, Bezier and B-splines. Hidden line and surface removal, shading. Raytracing and radiosity techniques. Techniques for displaying scenes-rendering, light sources, control of objects, specification of data representation. Device and system independent visualisation. Emerging Visualisation standards. Open GL, C, gtk used as vehicle for testing and implementing.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References: AGV 661 Lecture Notes.
Unit Texts: None.
 
Unit Assessment Breakdown: Assignments (2) 35%. Final Examination 65%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  

 

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