Computer Graphics

• 39 hrs lectures
• 6 hrs pc labs
• 7 hrs projects

The students will learn about theoretical background of spatial computer graphics. They get acquainted with tools for graphics scenes modelling. They learn limitations imposed to physical nature of light propagation in computer graphics, principles of methods and algorithms of spatial computer graphics, and principles of computer animation. They get acquainted with OpenGL graphics library, too. Students also acquire practical skills needed for application development with computer graphics or computer animation features.

The students will learn to work in team. They will also improve their skills in development tools usage and also in practical C/C++ programming.

To learn about theoretical background of spatial computer graphics. To get acquainted with tools for graphics scenes modelling. To learn limitations imposed by physical nature of light propagation in computer graphics. To learn principles of methods and algorithms of spatial computer graphics. To learn principles of computer animation. To get acquainted with OpenGL graphics library. To acquire practical skills needed for application development with computer graphics or computer animation features.

Basic knowledge of C/C++ programming, basic principles of computer graphics (vector and raster), basic operations of planar (2D) and spatial (3D) graphics, principles of main graphics application interfaces, methods and algorithms for rasterization of lines, circles and curves, filling of closed areas, methods and algorithms for pbject transformations, visibility solving, lighting, shading, and texturing.

• Watt, A., Watt, M.: Advanced Animation and Rendering Techniques, Addison-Wesley 1992, USA, ISBN 0-201-54412-1
• Sochor, J., Žára, J.: Algoritmy počítačové grafiky, lectures EF ČVUT, Prague 1994, ISBN 80-251-0454-0

1. Introduction, OpenGL graphics library - basics of rendering
2. OpenGL graphics library - drawing of graphics primitives, their features, camera settings
3. OpenGL graphics library - materials and lighting
4. OpenGL graphics library - textures, MIP mapping, filtration
5. OpenGL graphic library - rendering
6. Textures (generation, procedural textures, special textures)
7. Volume data rendering
8. Ray tracing advanced methods, radiation methods, test
9. Morphing - 2D raster and 2D vector
10. Global visibility, virtual reality
11. Simulation and visualization of particle systems
12. Free deformation, soft tissue animation
13. Articulated structures animation

1. Introductory lab
2. Introduction to OpenGL, 2D drawing
3. 3D objects, camera settings, display lists, alpha blending
4. Shading, lighting, surface materials, evaluators
5. Textures, MIP mapping, environmental mapping, extensions
6. Animation, hierarchical structures, selection buffer
7. Stencil buffer, CGS, shades

Study evaluation is based on marks obtained for specified items. Minimimum number of marks to pass is 50.

Mid-term test, evaluated computer labs, and individual project.