Course content

This course is an introduction to computer graphics. The main themes are:
- Introduction to essential algorithms and data structures used in computer graphics.
- Use of software packages to create computer graphics.
- Applications of computer graphics from science and industry.

Concepts from computer graphics include:
- 3D modelling.
- The graphics pipeline.
- Projections.
- Ray Tracing.
- Texture Mapping.
- Shading.

All topics are taught from low-level to high-level: theory, implementation, application in software packages, and applications in science and industry.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:
- Be able to explain in detail central concepts, data structures and algorithms in computer graphics.
- Be familiar with important applications of computer graphics.

Skills:
- Be able to create 3D models and scenes, and apply a range of techniques from computer graphics, by using graphics software.

General competence:
- Be able to recognize and understand implementations of elementary algorithms and data structures from computer graphics.
- Be able to discuss which data structures and algorithms from computer graphics can best be used in specific situations.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, video lectures, classroom exercises, 3-6 mandatory project assignments.

The 3-6 mandatory project assignments have to be handed in and approved by the lecturer in order to get access to the exam.

Compulsory assignments

• Obligatoriske arbeidskrav

Specific conditions

Course materials

Course literature will be announced at the start of the course.