Computer graphics is concerned with the creation of synthetic images and virtual worlds. This unit introduces the essential algorithms, theory and programming concepts necessary to generate interactive 2D and 3D graphics. Students will gain practical experience using the industry standard OpenGL API to develop their own interactive graphics applications. The topics covered form the basis of core knowledge necessary for developing applications in scientific visualisation, virtual reality, visual special effects and computer games.
Minimum total expected workload equals 12 hours per week comprising:
(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:
(b.) Additional requirements (all students):
See also Unit timetable information
You will need to allocate up to 5 hours per week in some weeks, for use of a computer and assignment work.
CSE3313, DGS3622, FIT3005, GCO3817
FIT2004 or CSE2304
Peter Tischer
To be advised
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| Week | Activities | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Orientation week: No formal assessment or activities are undertaken | No formal assessment or activities are undertaken in week 0 |
| 1 | Course Overview, Introduction, History | |
| 2 | Displays, 2D Graphics with Processing | |
| 3 | 2D Transforms, Homogeneous Transforms | |
| 4 | OpenGL I, OpenGL II | |
| 5 | OpenGL III, 3D Graphics Introduction | |
| 6 | 3D Transforms, Compound Transforms | |
| 7 | Perspective, OpenGL Viewing | Assignment 1 due Week 7, Monday 7 September 2015 |
| 8 | 3D Viewing, Hidden Surface Removal I | |
| 9 | Hidden Surface Removal II, Lighting | |
| 10 | Texturing, OpenGL Compositing/Animation | |
| 11 | Phong Shading, Global Illumination | |
| 12 | Developments in CG Research, Exam Revision | Assignment 2 due Week 12, Monday 19 October 2015 |
| SWOT VAC | No formal assessment is undertaken in SWOT VAC | |
| Examination period | LINK to Assessment Policy: http://policy.monash.edu.au/policy-bank/ academic/education/assessment/ assessment-in-coursework-policy.html |
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Examination (3 hours): 70%; In-semester assessment: 30%
| Assessment Task | Value | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment 1: 2D Graphics | 10% | Week 7, Monday 7 September 2015 |
| Assignment 2: 3D Graphics | 20% | Week 12, Monday 19 October 2015 |
| Examination 1 | 70% | To be advised |
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Adherence to the specification; quality of programming: robustness, efficiency, correctness; correct implementation of required and optional features; adequate documentation; Creativity and innovation of solution; Quality of graphics code.
Highly Recommended
Angel, Edward and Schreiner, David: Interactive Computer Graphics: A top-down approach with shader-based OpenGL (6th Edition), Addison Wesley, 2012.
Slater, Mel et. al.: Computer Graphics and Virtual Environments: from realism to real-time, Addison Wesley, 2002.
Reas, Casey and Fry Ben: Processing: a programming handbook for visual designers and artists, MIT Press, 2007
Angel, Edward: OpenGL: A Primer, (2nd Edition) Addison Wesley, 2008.
Supplementary Reading
Van Verth, James M. and Lars M. Bishop: Essential Mathematics for Games and Interactive Applications, A Programmers Guide, Morgan Kaufmann, 2004.
Shreiner, D. et. al.: OpenGL Programming Guide (5th Edition), The Official Guide to Learning OpenGL, Version, Addison Wesley 2006.
Hill, F.S. Jr.: Computer Graphics Using Open GL (2nd Edition), Prentice-Hall, 2001.
Monash Library Unit Reading List (if applicable to the unit)
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Please check with your lecturer before purchasing any Required Resources. Limited copies of prescribed texts are available for you to borrow in the library, and prescribed software is available in student labs.
Processing: available from <http://www.processing.org>
Jogl (Java OpenGL): available from <http://java.net>
The Java Development Kit (JDK): available from <http://www.java.com>
Any machine with OpenGL or MESA installed (see: <http://www.opengl.org>).
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