050009 VU Introduction To Computer Graphics

Instructor:: Torsten Möller
Office: Währinger Str. 29 / 3.35
Office Hours: Thu 14:45-15:45 (or by appointment);
Phone: 4277-79010
Email: torsten DOT moeller AT univie DOT ac DOT at

Teaching Assistant:: Silvana Podaras, Bernhard Steiner, Simon Wallner

Meeting Place: HS3
Meeting Time: Tue: 15:00 - 16:30 and Thu: 13:15 - 14:45
Forum: There is a forum on cewebs.
Note: Please make use of the forum. Help each other, but don't copy homework! The TAs will monitor the forum. I will occasionally have a look.

Content Description:

Computer graphics provides the tools to model mostly 2D and 3D data and processes, to generate photo-realistic (or at least believable) or artistic renderings of the models, to interact with them through graphical user interfaces, and to create visualizations and animations for communication, education and entertainment. This course offers an introduction to the modeling and rendering aspects of computer graphics. The mathematical concepts and techniques behind the development of various computer graphics algorithms will be covered. You will also learn to implement some of these algorithms through programming assignments using WebGL (OpenGL for browsers and smart phones).

basic raster graphics algorithms for drawing 2D primitives, antialiasing
2D and 3D geometrical transformations, 3D projections/viewing
polygonal and hierarchical models
hidden-surface removal
basic rendering techniques (colour, shading, raytracing)
interaction techniques
textures

Tentative Class Schedule (includes class notes)
Reading List

Open Lab times (PCLAB 4):: Mo: 13:15 - 20:00
Mi: 13:15 - 20:00
Do: 13:15 - 20:00

Grading:: Assignments: 45%
3xCourse Reflections (Reaktionsblatt): 10%
Midterm: 20%
Final: 25%
Grades will be posted on cewebs. In order to pass the course, you need to achieve both 50% of the homework assignments, AND 50% of the Midterm+Final.

Lab Procedures and Lab Grading Policy
Policy on Academic Misconduct (Cheating)
Health And Safety Issues

Last modified: October 2013

Torsten Möller / torsten dot moeller AT univie DOT ac DOT at