ITI43309 Computer Graphics (Autumn 2012)

The course is connected to the following study programs

Mandatory course in the Master's Degree Programme in Applied Computer Science.

Prerequisites

No special prerequisities beyond basic mathematics and programming skills.

Lecture Semester

First semester (autumn).

The student's learning outcomes after completing the course

Knowledge

Students should:

• understand the basic principles of 3D computer graphics;
• acquire good knowledge of OpenGL as a programming API;
• get experience with different kinds of interactive devices;
• get first hand knowledge of R&D activities within Virtual Reality.

 

Skills

Students should be able to:

• design and program graphics models in OpenGL and Java 

 

General competence

Students should be able to

• evaluate different solutions and tools for 3D-solutions

Content

The first part of the course will focus on basic principles of Computer Graphics as well as establishing programming platforms for development of 3D applications. OpenGL will be used as the programming library and Java will be the programming language. This part of the course will be given at the university college.

The second part of the course will focus on the building and use of non-trivial scenes. This part of the course will be given at the Institute for Energy Technology, Halden.

Forms of teaching and learning

Lectures, project work and labs.

Coursework requirements - conditions for taking the exam

Presentation of a project on the web and in a plenary session according to specifications given by the lecturer.

This must be approved before the final exam.

Examination

The assessment is based on a report and the result of a project carried out during the course. An oral exam may additionally take place and may influence the grading.

Grades: A - F.

In the case of Fail, the student must submit and present a new or amended project report. Specifications for this is given by the lecturer.

 

Course evaluation

This course is evaluated by a

• Mid-term evaluation (voluntary)
• End evaluation (compulsory)

The lecturer compiles a report based on the evaluation forms filled in by the students and his/her own experience with the course. The report is the discussed by the study quality committee of the faculty of Computer Sciences.

Literature

Not yet decided.