CS354

Introduction to Computer Graphics

Computer Science Department

University of Texas at Austin

Fall 1999

"Interactive Computer Graphics" by Edward Angel, Addison-Wesly, latest edition., Chapters 1-10

Grading

1. The four programming assignments, each of equal weight, have a programming part (80%) and a written part (20%). The programming part will be graded on corrections (50%), efficiency (20%), programming style (15%) and elegance of user interface (10%). In addition, creativity and superior rendering effects will be rewarded (5%).
2. Each programming assignment should be completed on time. To allow for unforeseeable circumstances you will be allowed 8 days grace during the semester. You can either be late 4 days on one assignment, or 3 days on one and one day on another, etc.. Beyond this, late turn ins will be penalized by 5% of the value per day they are late.
3. The final grade will be compiled from the midterm exam (15%) , final exam (20%), 4 programming assignments (60%) and two written exercise assignment (5%) containing sample exam questions.

This course provides a top down and stepwise refinement introduction to computer graphics as well as lays the foundation for a graduate course in computer graphics and data visualization. There is a choice of both breadth and depth in the intertwined topics of graphic, computational geometry, geometric modeling and data visualization.

List of Lectures