Computer Graphics

Code:

EIC0019

Acronym:

CGRA

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Interaction and Multimedia

Instance: 2006/2007 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	http://paginas.fe.up.pt/~aas/pub/Aulas/CG/
Responsible unit:	Informatics Section
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Informatics and Computing Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
LEIC	0	Plano de estudos de transição para 2006/07	2	-	6	56	162
MIEIC	107	Syllabus since 2006/2007	2	-	6	56	162
		Plano de estudos de transição para 2006/07	2	-	6	56	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

Provide the students with knowledge of Computer Graphics concepts, techniques, technologies and architectures.
We will enhance the practical application of the knowledge acquired, by implementing, testing and evaluating the algorithms presented in theory. The contents approach follows a philosophy Top-Down so we will start with themes related with 3D (image synthesis and modeling) and finish with several elementary algorithms within the 2D.
Exercises related to 3D contents are based on a large-use technology, the OpenGL.

Program

Computer Graphics panoramics and applications.
3D image synthesis: local lighting and global lighting; visibility calculation.
Coulour representation in Computer Graphics. Geometric transformations: 3D/ 2D.
Modelling: 3D meshes, curves, surfaces and solids.
Interaction; concepts for the development of graphical interfaces.
2D computer graphics: rasterization algorithms, 2D geometrical transformations and 2D visibility.

Mandatory literature

Foley, James D. 070; Introduction to computer graphics. ISBN: 0-201-60921-5

Complementary Bibliography

Hearn, Donald; Computer graphics. ISBN: 0-13-578634-7

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical-practical classes: exercises solving and discussion, tested in computer by each group with possible extra-scholar developments.
Use of OpenGl and of a C software development system to verify some of the 3D theoretical topics. Use of Java/Eclipse programming environment for the chapters related to interaction and 2D Computer Graphics.

Software

C/C++, OpenGL, Java

keywords

Physical sciences > Computer science > 3 D modeling
Physical sciences > Computer science > Computer systems > Human computer interaction
Technological sciences > Technology > Interface technology > Virtual reality
Technological sciences > Technology > Graphic techniques > Computer graphics

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Description	Type	Time (hours)	Weight (%)	End date
Subject Classes	Participação presencial	56,00
Tempo de realização da prova	Exame	0,50
Tempo de realização da prova	Exame	0,50
Leitura de manuais/exercício de exemplos	Teste	35,00
Tempo de duração da prova	Exame	2,50
Acompanhamento semanal da matéria leccionada	Exame	35,00
	Total:	-	0,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Description	Type	Time (hours)	End date
Tempo total de estudo para os dois minitestes	Estudo autónomo	8
Tempo de revisão de toda a matéria	Estudo autónomo	20
	Total:	28,00

Eligibility for exams

Not exceed the absence limit and obtain a minimum of 40% in the distributed evaluation classification.

Calculation formula of final grade

Final Classification = 30%*DisEv + 70%*ExEv
DisEv – Distributed Evaluation (mini-tests)
ExEv – Exam grade

To pass, the student must have a minimum of 40% in any of the two evaluation components: distributed and final exam.

Examinations or Special Assignments

N/A

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Students with worker statute or equivalent must, preferably, make the minitests correspondent to the distributed evaluatiuon.

Classification improvement

Improvement to the classification of the distributed component can be done in the next occurrence of the course (following academic year).

Observations

Pre-requisites (not mandatory): essential knowledge of Computer Programming (preferably C and Java) and Algorithms and Data Structures.

About the teaching language: Portuguese is the "regular" language used, but English can be used if foreign students participate in classes.