CS 485: Computer Graphics (Spring 2012)

Instructor:

Dr. Michael Wainer
wainer@cs.siu.edu
3042 Faner, 3-6039
Office Hrs: M & W: 2:15-4:15
Thur: 10-11:50

Teaching Assistant:

Janani Santhanam
janani@siu.edu
Faner Rm 3129, 453-6036
Office Hrs: Tue 10-12, Fri 3-5

Course Description:

This course provides an introduction to the principles of modern computer graphics. Both the hardware and software aspects of graphics systems will be examined. Fundamental graphics algorithms will be discussed as well as graphics programming using a modern graphics standard. Topics will include graphics primitives. clipping, interaction, object modeling, viewing, shading and rendering and aliasing. Assignments may be given using a variety of environments and languages such as: Java, OpenGL, C/C++, HTML and ray tracing and other graphics software.

Prerequisites: 306 with grade of C or better. Math 150 and 221 are recommended.

Text:

Computer Graphics with OpenGL, 4th Ed. by Hearn, Baker & Carithers, Prentice Hall, 2011

Outline:(tentative)

Introduction & Overview of Computer Graphics
Graphics Programming with Java & OpenGL APIs
Input and Interactive Graphics
Transformations and Geometry
Viewing
Modeling
Underlying Algorithms (Rasterization, Clipping etc.)
Lighting and Shading
Texture
Animation

General Policies

Make-ups and incompletes will be given only in extreme circumstances. You may feel free to discuss general concepts related to programming problems but the actual solutions to the specific problems should be worked out individually or within your group if given a group assignment.

Grading:(tentative)

Exams (65%) Our last exam will be given during the assigned time slot (Mon May 7, 7:50-9:50am) for this course during finals week. The final exam schedule is available online at: http://registrar.siuc.edu/calendars/finalexam.html
Homeworks and Labs (35%)

Failure to turn in homework or programming assignments can drastically lower your grade. Please do these assignments conscientiously. Resolve any issues pertaining to the grading of an exam/assignment within 1 week after it is returned. All students should read the Departmental Policies on Academic Dishonesty.

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