Postgraduate Course: Computer Graphics (Level 11) (INFR11021)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Informatics |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
| Home subject area |
Informatics |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
http://www.inf.ed.ac.uk/teaching/courses/cg |
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| Course description |
The course presents the fundamental concepts and techniques for the generation of simple line drawings through to realistic, synthetic images of 3D objects and scenes. Some current research topic or topics will be presented if there is time. The focus of the course is on algorithms, understanding the mathematical basis and how you implement rather than simply use in applications.
This course is identical to the level 10 version except for the assessed coursework and additional learning outcome. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
Students MUST NOT also be taking
Computer Graphics (Level 10) (INFR10010)
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Other requirements |
For Informatics PG and final year MInf students only, or by special permission of the School. Students are assumed to have mathematical knowledge and have substantial programming experience. Knowledge of algorithms and data structures relating to geometry will also be assumed.
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | 11:10 - 12:00 | | | | | Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | | 11:10 - 12:00 |
| First Class |
Week 1, Tuesday, 11:10 - 12:00, Zone: Central. Room 7.01, David Hume Tower |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
1 - Analyse and synthesise algorithms for the display of antialiased lines in Euclidean space
2 - Analyse and synthesise algorithms for the display of space curves and surfaces of arbitrary smoothness
3 - Model any arbitrary shape of 3D object and to perform combinations of affine transformations on these objects in 3D space
4 - Construct views from arbitrary viewpoints in space and to order objects from the viewpoint in order to perform visible surface computations
5 - Perform the image viewing transformations: projecting from 3D to a 2D display screen
6 - Use appropriate colour models and pixel representations in image space
7 - Use surface properties of objects and scene illuminations to produce realistic images modelling the interaction of light and objects within a scene
8 - Learn and experience some aspects of the human visual system and perception issues as they relate to computer graphics implementations
9 - Solve problems of an open ended nature or relate them to other such problems as covered in the course |
Assessment Information
Written Examination 70
Assessed Assignments 30
Oral Presentations 0
Assessment
Students are required to read three or four papers on a similar topic or theme, normally from the most current SIGGRAPH proceedings. They then write a report on the state of the art in that topic or theme by summarising the published work and where possible, comparing and contrasting the techniques or algorithms presented.
If delivered in semester 1, this course will have an option for semester 1 only visiting undergraduate students, providing assessment prior to the end of the calendar year. |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Michael Rovatsos
Tel: (0131 6)51 3263
Email: mrovatso@inf.ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Kate Weston
Tel: (0131 6)50 2701
Email: Kate.Weston@ed.ac.uk |
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