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CS 581 — Graphics Programming
(dt. Grafikprogrammierung)
Level, degree of commitment | Advanced module, compulsory elective module |
Forms of teaching and learning, workload |
Lecture (4 SWS), recitation class (2 SWS), 270 hours (90 h attendance, 180 h private study) |
Credit points, formal requirements |
9 CP Course requirement(s): Successful completion of at least 50 percent of the points from the weekly exercises as well as at least 2 presentations of the tasks. Examination type: Oral or written examination |
Language, Grading |
German,The grading is done with 0 to 15 points according to the examination regulations for the degree program B.Sc. Computer Science. |
Duration, frequency |
One semester, In der Regel jedes Wintersemester |
Person in charge of the module's outline | Prof. Dr. Thorsten Thormählen |
Contents
- Graphical user interfaces
- Representation and representation of 2D objects
- Rasterization method
- Polygon meshes
- Object transformations
- Cameras
- Textures
- Light and materials
- Shadows and reflections
Qualification Goals
This modul teaches how to create interactive computer graphics applications. This includes the general concepts of computer graphics, which are independent of the programming environment, such as the mathematical description of 2D and 3D objects, lights and cameras, the representation of the 3D scene in a hierarchical scene graph, or a mathematical description of materials and their reflectance properties. By programming examples in a practice-oriented programming environment, the participants learn all the techniques necessary to independently implement their own computer graphics project in the future. To this end, also basics for creating graphical user interfaces are taught. In addition, the course aims at improving the overall ability of the participants to perform scientific work, to solve problems, and to communicate.
Prerequisites
None. The competences taught in the following modules are recommended: Object-oriented Programming, either Algorithms and Data Structures or Practical Informatics II: Data Structures and Algorithms for Pre-Service-Teachers.
Applicability
Module imported from B.Sc. Computer Science.
It can be attended at FB12 in study program(s)
- B.Sc. Data Science
- B.Sc. Computer Science
- B.Sc. Business Informatics
- M.Sc. Data Science
- M.Sc. Computer Science
- M.Sc. Mathematics
- M.Sc. Business Informatics
- M.Sc. Business Mathematics
- LAaG Computer Science
When studying B.Sc. Data Science, this module can be attended in the study area Compulsory Elective Modules in Computer Science.
Recommended Reading
- Dave Shreiner. OpenGL Programming Guide : The Official Guide to Learning OpenGL, 2010;
- Randi J. Rost, Bill Licea-Kane: OpenGL Shading Language, 2010;
- Alan Watt. 3D Computer Graphics, Third Edition, 1999;
- James D. Foley, Andries VanDam, Steven K. Feiner, John F. Hughes. Computer Graphics: Principles and Practice in C, Second Edition, 1995;
Please note:
This page describes a module according to the latest valid module guide in Summer semester 2021. Most rules valid for a module are not covered by the examination regulations and can therefore be updated on a semesterly basis. The following versions are available in the online module guide:
- Winter 2016/17
- Summer 2018
- Winter 2018/19
- Winter 2019/20
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- Summer 2021
- Winter 2021/22
- Winter 2022/23
- Winter 2023/24
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The information in this online module guide was created automatically. Legally binding is only the information in the examination regulations (Prüfungsordnung). If you notice any discrepancies or errors, we would be grateful for any advice.