Computer Graphics

• 39 hrs lectures
• 6 hrs pc labs
• 7 hrs projects

• 51 pts final exam (written part)
• 7 pts mid-term test (test part)
• 12 pts seminars in computer labs
• 30 pts projects

To learn about theoretical background of spatial computer graphics. To get acquainted with tools for graphics scenes modelling. To learn limitations imposed by physical nature of light propagation in computer graphics. To learn principles of methods and algorithms of spatial computer graphics. To learn principles of computer animation. To get acquainted with OpenGL graphics library and the GPU rendering pipeline. To acquire practical skills needed for application development with computer graphics or computer animation features.

The students will learn about theoretical background of spatial computer graphics. They get acquainted with tools for graphics scenes modelling. They learn limitations imposed to physical nature of light propagation in computer graphics, principles of methods and algorithms of spatial computer graphics, and principles of computer animation. They get acquainted with OpenGL graphics library, too. Students also acquire practical skills needed for application development with computer graphics or computer animation features.
The students will learn to work in team. They will also improve their skills in development tools usage and also in practical C/C++ programming.

Basic knowledge of C/C++ programming, basic principles of computer graphics (vector and raster), basic operations of planar (2D) and spatial (3D) graphics, principles of main graphics application interfaces, methods and algorithms for rasterization of lines, circles and curves, filling of closed areas, methods and algorithms for object transformations, visibility solving, lighting, shading, and texturing.

• Sochor, J., Žára, J.: Algoritmy počítačové grafiky, lectures EF ČVUT, Prague 1994, ISBN 80-251-0454-0

• Grapham Seelers, Richard Wright Jr., Nicholas Haemel: OpenGL Superbible: Comprehensive Tutorial and Reference, Addison-Wesley Professional; 7th edition (July 21, 2015)

• Steve Marchner, Peter Schirley: Fundamentals of Computer Graphics, A K Peters/CRC Press; 5th edition (September 30, 2021)

• Tomas Akenine-Möller, Eric Haines, Naty Hoffman: Real-Time Rendering, A K Peters/CRC Press; 4th edition (August 6, 2018)

1. Introduction, OpenGL graphics library - basics of rendering
2. OpenGL graphics library - drawing of graphics primitives, their features, camera settings
3. OpenGL graphics library - materials and lighting
4. OpenGL graphics library - textures, MIP mapping, filtration
5. OpenGL graphic library - advanced techniques, shaders
6. Global visibility; Level of Detail
7. Rendering and processing volumetric data
8. Realistic rendering - Ray Tracing
9. Realistic rendering - Radiosity, Particle methods, Path tracing
10. Textures (generation, procedural textures, special textures)
11. Point-based graphics
12. 2D vector and raster morphing; Animation - particle systems
13. Virtual and augmented reality

1. 2D drawing, 3D objects, Camera setup
2. Shading, Lighting, Materials, Texturing
3. Animation, Selection buffer, Stencil buffer

1. Individually assigned projects / Team projects

• Mid-term test - up to 7 points
• Evaluated computer labs - up to 12 points
• Individual project - up to 30 points
• Written exam - up to 51 points, min. 20 points

Mid-term test, evaluated computer labs, and individual project.
To obtain the score from the final exam, the student must gain at least 20 points. In the opposite case, 0 points are gained from the exam. Missed lab excerice can be replaced at a different term of the excercise with the same subject.