Course Schedule

week	topics	materials
1	What is computer graphics? What are the latest topics in computer graphics field? Introduction to computer graphics Lastest technical papers in computer graphics conferences Other cutting-edge technologies in computer graphics	p01.odp
2	How can we generate realistic computer graphics images? How can we implement interactive 3D applications, like games? How can we create a window to draw something on? How can we draw a red rectangle in the window? How can we change the color of the rectangle by keyboard input? Introduction to Pov-Ray Introduction to OpenGL programming Rendering 2D objects GLUT, interaction, animation	rendering.odp OpenGL.odp
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4	How can we draw a blue ball? How can we move the ball? How can we set up the camera in different positions? How can we set up the camera with different lenses? Rendering 3D objects Review on linear algebra Transformation Viewing
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6	Our ball looks flat...how can make it shaded? Blue color is boring...can I make it a gold ball? Lighting Materials
7	It takes too much time to draw 3D objects with OpenGL...how can I draw complicated objects more easily? How can import the stupid house I made using Blender into my OpenGL application? Introduction to Blender Polygonal meshes, 3D file formats
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9	The walls of my stupid house look dull... can I make it brick walls? Texture Mapping
10	I want the door of my stupid house open when I click it. How can I do that? Picking and UI
11	I am tired of making 3D objects using only boxes, spheres, and cylinders... how can I make cool objects, like a fancy racing car? Curves & surfaces
12	Break
13	Curves & surfaces
14	Now I am an expert in computer graphics. Tell me more! GPU programming Ray-tracing Volume rendering Particle system ...and more advanced topics
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16	Final exam