Courses / Module

On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:

• Discuss the history of computer graphics; explain application areas of graphics and current areas of research
• Distinguish between ray tracing and rasterisation methods of image formation
• Implement code to describe an object and scene using ray-tracing methods
• Implement code to render 2D graphics
• Implement code to render and manipulate 3D models within a skybox
• Explain and implement colour and lighting models
• Explain how to model motion
• Explain fractals

Delivery methods	Hours
Lectures	24
Labs / Practicals	0
Tutorials	0
Planned learning activities	0
Independent student activities	101
Total	125

• Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Graded
• Continuous Assessment detail(s): Continuous Assessment: up to 50%.

Assessment type	Options	Weighting	Duration
Continuous Assessment		50%
University scheduled written examination	On-campus	50%	120 minutes
Other		0%
Total		100%	120 minutes

• Pass standard: 40%
• Could the result of this module be capped? No

• Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes
• University scheduled written examination (Autumn): 120 minutes, On-campus

• CS210 or equivalent.

Computer Graphics with OpenGL, Hearn Baker and Carithers, Pearson - ISBN 10: 0-13-248457-9

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