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
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5406 (v.7) Computer Graphics 502 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | GTK. OpenGL. Inventor. Colour. Transformations. Algorithms. Raytracing. Radiosity. Quad and Oct-trees. Splines. NURBS. PostScript. Textures. Fonts. VRML. |
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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. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | AGV 661 Lecture Notes. |
Unit Texts: | None. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments (2) 35%. Final Examination 65%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 31300 Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Technology (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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