CSE3431 3.0 A: Introduction to 3D Computer Graphics
Fall term, 2015

News/Announcements

Old assignments are available in my office until the end of January, after which they will be distroyed.
Everything covered in class is fair game for the exam. Book chapters for exam: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12. Review Slides
A4 + FAQ
The Dec 2 class has been cancelled. The Dec 2, 2:30 pm office hour has moved to Dec 4 at noon.
The final exam schedule has been finalized. We are writing the exam on Mon Dec 14, 9 am, in ACW 205.
The Wed Nov 11th noon office hour has been moved to Fri Nov 13, at 2:30 pm.
A3 + FAQ
Everything covered in class is fair game for the midterm. Book chapters for midterm: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8.
A2 + FAQ
Wed Sept 30, 2:30 pm office hour has been moved to Fri Oct 2nd.
A1 + FAQ
First class is on Friday Sept. 11.

Who/When/Where

Instructor: John Amanatides
Lectures: WF 1-2:30, Petrie 321
Office hours: W12-1 and 2:30-3:30, BC 207D

Textbook

Angel and Shreiner, "Interactive Computer Graphics: A Top-Down Approach with WebGL (7th Edition)", Pearson, 2015

Brief Overview

This course introduces the fundamental concepts and algorithms of 3D computer graphics. Topics include: an overview of graphics hardware, graphics systems and APIs, object modelling, transformations, camera models and viewing, visibility, illumination and reflectance models, texture mapping and an introduction to advanced rendering techniques such as ray tracing. Optional topics include an introduction to animation, visualisation, or real-time rendering.
Prerequisites: General prerequisites, EECS 2031 3.0, MATH 1025 3.0

Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of the course, students are expected to be able to:

Explain the basic stages and concepts of a modern graphics pipeline.
Model a virtual scene using geometric primitives and affine transformations.
Use mathematical formulas to animate elements of a virtual scene.
Model basic materials and their interaction with virtual light sources.
Explain basic concepts related to colour spaces and visual perception.
Explain basic concepts related to global illumination.
Produce rendered images of virtual scene from a corresponding scene

Course Evaluation

Work Date (%)
A1 Sept 30 3
A2 Oct 21 9
Midterm Oct 28 25
A3 Nov 20 9
A4 Dec 4 9
Exam Mon Dec 14, 9 am 45

Work	Date	(%)
A1	Sept 30	3
A2	Oct 21	9
Midterm	Oct 28	25
A3	Nov 20	9
A4	Dec 4	9
Exam	Mon Dec 14, 9 am	45

CSE3431 3.0 A: Introduction to 3D Computer Graphics Fall term, 2015