EE4208Computer Graphics for Engineers

What you will study

Course overview

The aim of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the principles, concepts, and techniques of computer graphics from an engineering viewpoint.

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Course content

Introduction Graphics pipeline. Graphics applications. Commercial graphics libraries and packages. Three Dimensional Object Representations Object representation methods such as polygon mesh, superquadrics, sweep representation, constructive solid geometry, splines, fractals, and particle systems. Three Dimensional Geometrical and Modelling Transformation Homogeneous coordinates. Linear transformations. Composite transformations. Coordinate system transformations. Hierarchy of transformations and level of details. Three Dimensional Viewing Viewing coordinate system. Transformation from world to viewer Coordinates. Parallel and perspective projection. Clipping. Illumination Models and Surface Rendering Light sources. Reflections: ambient, diffuse, specular. Polygon rendering methods: flat, Gouraud, Phong. Texture mapping. Bump mapping Image based rendering. Colour Models. Shadow generation on plane. Shadow mapping. Visible Surface Detection Back face culling. Z-buffer Algorithm. Ray Casting. Animation Key frame and parameterized systems. Morphing. Physical motion simulation.

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Intended learning outcomes

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CILOs                                                Weighting (if DEC-A1        DEC-A2           DEC-A3
                                                                    app.)
1              Apply 3D object representation techniques to                            x        x
               build up a graphics scene
2              Model and view articulated objects by                                   x        x
               hierarchical structuring techniques and
               coordinate transform
3              Apply lighting, shading and rasterization                               x        x
               techniques to create a 2D image
4              Apply texture mapping and animation                                     x        x
               techniques
5              Create an animation or a game using computer                            x        x                x
               graphics

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Before you take this course

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Prerequisites

MA2001 Multi-variable Calculus and Linear Algebra and (CS2311 Computer Programming or equivalent)

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Precursors

EE2331 Data Structure and Algorithms or equivalent

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Corequisites

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Additional course requirements

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Equivalent courses and conditions

Nil

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Exclusive courses and conditions

EE5808 Topics in Computer Graphics

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Assessment and passing the course

Assessment

Continuous Assessment (%): 50; Examination (%): 50; Examination Duration (Hours): 2

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ATs                  CILO No.         Weighting (%)       Remarks ("-" for     Allow Use of
                                                                                  nil entry)           GenAI?
1                       Tests (min.: 2)      1, 2, 3, 4       30
2                       #Assignments         1, 2, 3, 4, 5    20
                        (min.: 3)

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Passing requirements

Remarks: To pass the course, students are required to achieve at least 30% in course work and 30% in the examination. # may include mini projects, in-class assignments, and homework assignment

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