COMP3320

Computer Graphics

Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

10 Units 3000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus	Semester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Studies issues related to the displaying of objects, which may include: 2D drawing primitives, homogeneous coordinates, curves and surfaces, 2D & 3D geometrical transformation, projections, geometric models, 3D viewing, visible-surface determination, illumination and shading, ray tracing, real time rendering, colour modes, computer vision.

Objectives

1. Obtain an overview of computer graphics techniques.
2. Learn to think geometrically and to understand computer graphics algorithms.
3. Learn graphics programming skills.

Content

1. Graphics pipeline.
2. Graphics algorithms.
3. Geometrical operations used in graphics.
4. Methods for modeling curves, surfaces, and solids.
5. Lighting models and colour.
6. Computer vision.

Replacing Course(s)

N/A

Transition

N/A

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

SENG1120, MATH1110

Modes of Delivery

Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Lecture
Laboratory

Assessment Items

Examination: Class	As per course outline.
Essays / Written Assignments	As per course outline.
Examination: Formal	As per the University's exam timetable. .
Laboratory Exercises	As per course outline.
Projects	As per course outline

Contact Hours

Computer Lab: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Lecture: for 3 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Compulsory Components

Compulsory Course Component

Students must obtain 40% in the final exam to pass the course.
Student achieving >25% but less that 40% will be offered an alternate assessment if, and only if, all other assessment items have been submitted.
Students obtaining <25% will not be offered an alternate assessment, and will fail the course, unless students have submitted Adverse Circumstances in accordance with the Adverse Circumstances Policy.

Timetables