MWF 9:00am - 9:50am (lecture #81677) Tues 7:20am - 9:50pm (lab #81678)
This course introduces the fundamentals of Computer Graphics.
From the catalog:
Introduction to computer graphics hardware, animation, two-dimensional
transformations, basic concepts of computer graphics, theory and
implementation. Use of graphics APIs such as DirectX or OpenGL.
Developing 2D graphics applications software.
Prerequisite: CMPS 223, 2020, with C- or above.
The topics below are the general subjects of the course, and will be introduced and discussed sequentially as the course progresses. Subjects could be added or removed.
Raster graphics C/C++ graphics framework in Linux and XWindows. Color, pixels, lines, line-drawing algorithms, DDA, Bresenham. Keyboard/mouse interaction, line clipping, simple animation. Bezier curves, splines, quadratic and cubic, curve resolution, midpoint algorithm, rubberband and rigid line segments, kinematic chains, and gravity. Filling areas: scanline, floodfill, Monte Carlo method. Fill: window, circle, square, rectangle, checkerboard, triangle. Odd/even method, 3 half-spaces, barycentric coordinates. PPM image format, texture mapping. Scan conversion. Ray tracing Ray casting, orthographic projection, rays, vectors, planes. Normal, dot product, cross product, Cartesian coordinate system, Right-hand rule, Up vector. Object intersection: plane, ring, sphere, cylinder, cone. Lighting: ambient, diffuse, specular, highlights. Shading: Gouraud, Phong, Blinn, Lambert. Shadows, hard/soft edge, caching. Texture: checker, Perlin noise, image mapping. Optimization, BVH bounding volume hierarchy. OpenGL Rendering pipeline, window management, single/double buffering. Orthographic 2D, perspective 3D. Primitive points, lines, shapes. Transformation matrices, translation, rotation, scaling. Object space, World space. Model building with import/export. Texture mapping: tiling, mipmapping. Animation, physics, collision detection, particle systems. Shaders.
Our textbook material will come from the school's Safari website. These books are provided free by the CSUB Library. Sections of the following books will be used: Fundamentals of Computer Graphics, Fourth Edition By: Steve Marschner; Peter Shirley Publisher: A K Peters/CRC Press Pub. Date: April 8, 2016 Print ISBN-10: 1-4822-2939-0 Print ISBN-13: 978-1-4822-2939-4 Computer Graphics Through OpenGL By: Sumanta Guha Publisher: A K Peters/CRC Press Pub. Date: 2014 ISBN-13: 978-1482258394 ISBN-10: 1482258390
Grading Policy
Weekly assignments 50%
. labs
. homework
. quizzes
Exams 25%
Project 25%
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Total 100%
Grading scale used during the semester...
A 93%
A- 90%
B+ 87%
B 83%
B- 80%
C+ 77%
C 73%
C- 70%
D+ 67%
D 63%
D- 60%
F 0%
Other course details...
Zoom class sessions
Class sessions will be held online using Zoom.
Class attendance could sometimes require student use of a webcam.
The following statement is justification for requiring the use of a webcam
by students, and was provided by CSUB administration.
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Because nonverbal feedback is helpful in human interactions, I expect
students in this class to keep their cameras on during synchronous portions
of online instruction. With this in mind, please plan where you will be
during class time so you can participate in a setting that is free from
visual distractions. If you believe you have a legitimate reason not to have
your camera turned on, please consult with me well in advance of the class
period, and I will make a determination.
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When class starts each day, you should be logged in to the Odin server.
Many class sessions will include some programming or a task to complete using
a text file on Odin.
Attendance
Class attendance is required.
Log into Zoom a few minutes before our class time so that you are in class
when the class period begins. Attendance is recorded using Zoom log files.
Attendance marks:
Late arrival to class - 1 mark
Unexcused absence - 2 marks
Each attendance mark reduces your overall course grade by 0.25% per mark.
Examples:
Arriving late to every class would cause a 15% grade deduction.
Missing every class would cause a 30% grade deduction.
When in doubt, Zoom log files are used to determine attendance marks.
Labs
Labs are hands-on assignments to be done during a lab class period.
Lab Rules:
1. Must not be late to lab.
2. Must work the entire lab period, unless excused by instructor.
3. Your program must compile and run at the end of lab period,
when it is collected for scoring.
A program that does not compile could receive a score of zero.
Homework
Homework assignments are posted on our web page.
Instructions will be given for each assignment.
Homework Rules:
1. Your program must compile and run when it is due.
2. The homework source code files will be collected by the instructor.
General requirements of all assignments
Your assignments will usually be files stored on the Odin server. Your files
must be stored inside your 3480/ directory, and in the proper subdirectory.
Your 3480/ directory must be created using a script provided. The 3600/
directory is created so that your work is visible only to you and your
instructor. Do not change the permission of the directory after running
the provided script.
Other general requirements:
. Your name on the top line
. Correct file name
. Correct file location
Programming assignments:
. No compile warnings or errors
. Program must run
. Program output must be neat, clean, and complete.
. C program code must follow the K&R coding style.
. C program code must have consistent and correct indenting.
Text file written assignments:
. Your name on the top line
. Neatly written text
. Correct spelling and grammar
Each assignment will also have some specific requirements in addition to
those listed above.
Final Exam
A final exam will be given.
A date and time for the final exam will be posted.
The Semester Project
The semester project will ask you to write programs that produce graphics.
You will have some freedom to choose a topic that interests you.
More details will be given during the semester.
Late Assignment Policy
Late assignments will not be accepted and result in a score of zero.
Individual Work Policy
All work done in this course is individual work.
Sharing of source code is not allowed.
Possession of code written by other students is not allowed.
Copying another student's work is plagiarism.
Copying answers or source code from the Internet is also plagiarism.
Academic Integrity Policy
All work done in this course is individual work.
Please do not share your work with other students.
You may discuss assignments with other students, but sharing of source code
is simply not allowed. Refer to the Academic Integrity policy printed in the
campus catalog and class schedule. Violations are enforced in accordance with
the Department's policy on academic honesty.
Absence from class
A student's responsibilities include attending classes.
If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to inform Gordon of the reason
for the missed class (documentation may be required) and to arrange to make up
any missed assignments, exams, quizzes, and class work, to the extent that this
is possible. Excusable absences include, but are not limited to:
Illness, injury, death of an immediate family member, etc.
See a complete list at CSUB Catalog. Search for "University Absence Policy".
Amendments
Your instructor reserves the right to amend this syllabus during the semester.