CSC 155

Advanced Computer Graphics

Modeling, viewing, and rendering techniques in 3D computer graphics systems. Topics include modeling systems and data structures; polygonal and parametric surface representation; transformations, windowing, clipping and projections in 3D; hidden surface removal algorithms; techniques for realism such as shading, shadows, highlights, and texture; fractals and procedural models; introduction to animation; hardware support for computer graphics; and the application of graphics principles to virtual reality systems and 3D games.

Units: 3.0