Computer Graphics

11B0071

Bachelor

German

5.0

winter and summer term

1 semester

Nowadays, almost all commonly used software systems have graphical elements in their user interface (UI). While two-dimensional UI systems do not usually require any explicit expert knowledge, the use and development of three-dimensional graphical applications requires a deep understanding of geometry and algorithms. This course covers the basic algorithms and concepts needed to display and edit three-dimensional data in an interactive manner.

1. Basics of computer graphics

2. Projective and affine transformations

3. Local & global lighting models

4. Hardware rendering pipeline, raster line method

5. Real-time graphics libraries & shader programming

6. Global (offline) image synthesis methods

7. Scene management & post-processing

The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").

• Written examination or
• oral exam or
• Project Report, written

• Field work / Experimental work

Alternative written examination or programming assignment including documentation and colloquium

Graded examination performance:

• Written examination: see applicable study regulations
• Oral examination: see general section of the examination regulations
• Project report, written: approx. 10–30 pages, accompanying explanation: approx. 30 minutes

Ungraded examination performance:

• Experimental work: Experiment: approx. 5–6 experiments in total

The students who have successfully studied this module understand the essential techniques and methods from modeling to the creation of photorealistic images with the help of computers. They have limited knowledge and understanding of current topics and in-depth knowledge of the subject area.

The various approaches to the computer-aided generation of high-quality images and animations are understood in terms of their processes and functions and essential areas can be designed and implemented.

Students can critically assess studies in computer graphics based on their current methodological expertise.

Students can develop graphic systems from conception to operation, taking into account the technical complexity of the media types covered.

Students can design methods and procedures that are suitable for systematically processing and solving selected computer graphics problems in and by organizations.

The students can present their work results orally and in writing in a clearly structured form.

Students can understand and implement scientific procedures and articles from the areas of interactive computer graphics in a reasonable amount of time. In addition, they can develop their own procedures that build on the fundamentals from the course.

• Lensing, Philipp

• Lensing, Philipp