Graphics Programming
Study plans 2016-2017 - IMT2531 - 10 ECTS

On the basis of

IMT1031 Fundamental Programming
REA1121 Mathematics for Programming

Expected learning outcomes

On completion of this course the students will be able to:

Knowledge

List and describe the components of the graphics pipeline.
Understand the mathematical foundations of computer graphics
Describe the process of Ray Tracing to create a image.
Explain the fundamental aspects of animation with respect to programming graphics.

Skills

Create 2D procedural animation.
Manipulate 3D models with loading, saving and onscreen display.
Create and manipulate lighting in a 3D scene
Use OpenGL for rendering 3D environments
Ask better questions about what is required for a graphical effect

General Competence

Present the solution to a defined problem orally, and answer question about the solution
Read and integrate academic material from various online sources
Improved software development ability
Reinforce version control and static code analysis
Improvement in asking quality questions

Topic(s)

3D Mathematics
2D Graphics
Animation
3D Graphics Pipeline
Data representation for graphics
Lighting and Textures
Vertex buffer objects and Pixel buffer objects
Management of graphical assets
Advanced surface descriptions including normal mapping
Ray Tracing
WebGL
Shadows and reflections

Teaching Methods

Lectures
Exercises

Teaching Methods (additional text)

Student will work in C++ using OpenGL and SFML/SDL, in a problem based learning approach.

Form(s) of Assessment

Home exam, 72 hours
Evaluation of Project(s)

Form(s) of Assessment (additional text)

The course will be evaluated with 40% on two internal projects and 60% on a 3-day take home exam which will conclude with an oral presentation and questions and answers.

Both parts must be passed.

Grading Scale

Alphabetical Scale, A(best) – F (fail)

External/internal examiner

Internal examiner, together with external examiner once every five years, next time in 2021.

Re-sit examination

Re-sit examination possible, in agreement with the course responsible.

Teaching Materials

Online Resources plus required text:

Anton's OpenGL 4 Tutorials [Kindle Edition]

with recommended texts:

OpenGL Programming Guide: The Official Guide to Learning OpenGL , Version 4.3 (8th Edition)
OpenGL superbible : comprehensive tutorial and reference , Richard S. Wright, 5th Ed.

Additional information

If there are fewer than 5 students in the course the form will change to suit the class size.