Graphics

Course goals

Graphics" is an introductory lecture about computer graphics. Generally, computer graphics deals with the processing of visual (images) and spatial (geometry) data by a computer. The lectures will focus on the very basics of modeling and rendering, i.e., the mathematical description of three-dimensional scenes and how to create (realistic) images of such models. This is the core area of computer graphics. 

Content

The course will start with a short coverage of the mathematical basics needed for computer graphics. This part will introduce fundamental concepts of linear algebra and other areas of higher mathematics that are important far beyond the field of graphics. Next, we discuss the foundations of computer graphics, such as transformations and projection of 3D models, hidden surface removal, triangle rasterization, shading, texture mapping, shadows, and ray tracing. Finally, we will also look briefly into more advanced topics in physically-based global illumination. 

Additional information

NB Het Nederlands wordt als voertaal gebruikt in de colleges, de communicatie en de toetsing van deze cursus, tenzij betrokken docenten deze taal onvoldoende beheersen. Het gebruikte cursusmateriaal zal typisch Engelstalig zijn.