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Course Syllabus, Computer Graphics, Fall 2009
The exact order of topics may evolve as the course
progresses. However, the project/assignment dates are unlikely to
change.
Things are due on Wednesdays. See the Main.Policies page for late
policies.
Readings are described in more detail on the Main.Readings page,
here, only the primary readings are listed - follow the link for more
detail. "SM" refers to Shirley and Marschner Fundamentals of Computer Graphics 3e,
and "OGL" refers to the OpenGL Programmer's Guide. Other readings will be provided online. Note: the entire chapter is listed here, for many readings you are only responsible for part of the chapter. See the Main.Readings page (which is linked to each reading).
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September
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Reading
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Week 1
Sep 1-4
L: 1 2
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Introduction
What is graphics? What is this class? What is an image?
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SM1,SM3
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Week 2
Sep 7-11
L: 3 4 5
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Images and Practical Issues
Image representation, intensity, graphics programming, ...
Due 9/9: Surveys (no class on 9/7 Labor Day)
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SM3
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Week 3
Sep 14-18
L: 6 7 8
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Image Processing
Sampling, Re-Sampling, Warping, Morphing
Due 9/16: Image Programming Practice
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SM9, notes
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Week 4
Sep 21-25
L: 9 10 11
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Image Manipulation
Compositing, image adjustments, visual effects
Due 9/23: Images Written
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notes
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Week 5
Sep28-Oct2
L: 12 13 14
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Geometric Graphics
Primitives, coordinate systems, transformations, OpenGL
Due 9/30: Image Project Due
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SM2, SM5, SM6, OGL1
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October
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Reading
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Week 6
Oct 7-11
L: 15 16 17
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Drawing in 3D
3D Primitives and Transforms, Viewing, Projections, Visibility
Due 10/7: OpenGL warmup
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SM7, SM8, SM12.2, OGL2, OGL3
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Week 7
Oct 12-16
L: 18 19 20
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Shape and Appearance
Meshes, Shading, Lighting
Due 10/14: Geometry Written
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OGL5, OGL2, SM10, SM12.1
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Week 8
Oct 20-24
L: 21 22 23
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Curves Viewing and Visibility and Shading
{-Shape modeling, parametric curves}
Due 10/21: Construction Site Project
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SM15
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Week 9
Oct 26-30
L: 24 25 26
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Curves and Texture
Shape modeling, parametric curves, exam review, texture basics
Due 10/28: Midterm Exam 7:15-9:00
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SM15,
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November
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Reading
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Week 10
Nov 2-6
L: 27 28 29
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Curves, Texture and Hardware
Cubics, interpolation, Beziers, Texture basics and tricks
Due 11/4: Curves and Textures Written
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SM11, OGL9, RTR
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Week 11
Nov 9-13
L: 30 31 32
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Texture, Hardware and Shaders Rendering
Graphics Pipelines, Programmable Hardware, GLSL
Due 11/11: Roller Coaster Project
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SM18, OGL15
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Week 12
Nov 16-20
L: 33 34 35
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Hardware (shaders) and Software Rendering
Rendering ideas, ray tracing, global illumination
Due 11/18: Curves and texture written
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SM18, OGL15
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Week 13
Nov 23-27
L: 36 37
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Surfaces
Shape modeling, subdivision, parametric surfaces
Due 11/25: Final Project Practice
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online "handouts"
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December
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Reading
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Week 14
Nov30-Dec4
L: 37 38 39
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Perceptual issues
Human vision, color, tone mapping, compression
Due 12/2:Surfaces and rendering written
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SM21, SM22, SM23
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Week 15
Dec 7-11
L: 40 41 42
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Rendering and Animation
Animation concepts
Due 12/9: Final Project (GraphicsTown)
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SM4, SM13, SM24, SM17
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Week 15
Dec 14-18
L: 43
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Wrap Up
Leftovers and Reviews
Due 12/16: Project Demos
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Final Exam, Sat, December 19, 2008, 7:45am – 9:45am, room TBD
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