CM30075: Advanced computer graphics
[Page last updated: 02 August 2022]
| Academic Year: | 2022/23 |
| Owning Department/School: | Department of Computer Science |
| Credits: | 6 [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| Notional Study Hours: | 120 |
| Level: | Honours (FHEQ level 6) |
| Period: |
- Semester 1
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| Assessment Summary: | CW 100% |
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| Supplementary Assessment: |
- Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
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| Requisites: |
It is strongly recommended that you have taken CM20219 or similar before taking this unit
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| Learning Outcomes:
| 1. To be able to distinguish modelling from rendering.
2. To be able to describe the relevant components of Euclidean and projective geometry and their relationships to matrix algebra formulations.
3. To know the difference between solid and surface-modelling and be able to describe typical computer representations of each.
4. To be able to explain and demonstrate in detail rendering for raster displays, including lighting models.
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| Aims: | The primary aims are to understand the ways of representing, rendering and displaying pictures of three-dimensional objects (in particular). In order to achieve this it will be necessary to understand the underlying mathematics and computer techniques.
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| Skills: | Application of Number (T).
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| Content: | Classical Modelling: Mesh models and their representation. Constructive solid geometry (CSG) and its representation.
Classical Rendering: Raster images; Illumination models; scan line rendering or mesh models and hidden surface removal; ray trace rendering of CSG models; radiosity rendering.
Geometry: Projective geometry and homogeneous transformations.
Modern modelling and rendering techniques.
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| Programme availability: |
CM30075 is Optional on the following programmes:
Department of Computer Science
- USCM-AFB06 : BSc(Hons) Computer Science (Year 3)
- USCM-AAB07 : BSc(Hons) Computer Science with Study year abroad (Year 4)
- USCM-AKB07 : BSc(Hons) Computer Science with Year long work placement (Year 4)
- USCM-AFB27 : BSc(Hons) Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence (Year 3)
- USCM-AFB20 : BSc(Hons) Computer Science and Mathematics (Year 3)
- USCM-AAB20 : BSc(Hons) Computer Science and Mathematics with Study year abroad (Year 4)
- USCM-AKB20 : BSc(Hons) Computer Science and Mathematics with Year long work placement (Year 4)
- USCM-AFM01 : MComp(Hons) Computer Science (Year 3)
- USCM-AAM02 : MComp(Hons) Computer Science with Study year abroad (Year 3)
- USCM-AKM02 : MComp(Hons) Computer Science with Year long work placement (Year 3)
- USCM-AFM27 : MComp(Hons) Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence (Year 3)
- USCM-AAM27 : MComp(Hons) Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence with Study year abroad (Year 3)
- USCM-AKM27 : MComp(Hons) Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence with Year long work placement (Year 3)
- USCM-AFM14 : MComp(Hons) Computer Science and Mathematics (Year 3)
- USCM-AAM14 : MComp(Hons) Computer Science and Mathematics with Study year abroad (Year 3)
- USCM-AKM14 : MComp(Hons) Computer Science and Mathematics with Year long work placement (Year 3)
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Notes: - This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2022/23.
- Programmes and units are subject to change in accordance with normal University procedures.
- Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
- Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.
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