Course: Modern Computer Graphics

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Course title Modern Computer Graphics
Course code AUPKS/AK2MG
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Drofová Irena, Ing.
  • Pokorný Pavel, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
- Introductory information about lectures - overview of teaching, credit requirements and recommended literature - Colors and color models - Image digitization. Alias and its removal - Lossless compression algorithms in raster image - Lossy compression algorithms in raster image - Raster graphic formats - Vector graphic formats and formats for saving computer animations - Raster image processing - basic concepts and characteristics - Geometric and color transformations of raster image - Basics of 3D graphics - rendering string - Representation of 3D objects - Projection and lights in a 3D scene - Material and texture properties of 3D objects - Credit week - written work

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecturing, Exercises on PC, Practice exercises
  • Preparation for course credit - 32 hours per semester
  • Participation in classes - 20 hours per semester
  • Term paper - 15 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 40 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
Fundamentals of mathematics
Fundamentals of mathematics
learning outcomes
explain the differences between colour models
explain the differences between colour models
evaluate the digitisation of images
evaluate the digitisation of images
compare lossy and non-lossy compression algorithms used in computer graphics
compare lossy and non-lossy compression algorithms used in computer graphics
distinguish the differences between the most commonly used graphics formats
distinguish the differences between the most commonly used graphics formats
describe the basic geometric and colour transformations in a raster image
describe the basic geometric and colour transformations in a raster image
Skills
actively use raster and vector 2D graphics
actively use raster and vector 2D graphics
design and construct a more complex 3D scene
design and construct a more complex 3D scene
use basic and advanced modelling techniques
use basic and advanced modelling techniques
apply material properties and textures
apply material properties and textures
render simple and more complex 3D scenes
render simple and more complex 3D scenes
teaching methods
Knowledge
Exercises on PC
Lecturing
Lecturing
Exercises on PC
Practice exercises
Practice exercises
assessment methods
Written examination
Analysis of seminar paper
Written examination
Analysis of seminar paper
Recommended literature
  • BLAIN, John M. The complete guide to Blender graphics: Computer Modeling & animation. 2018. ISBN 9781138081918.
  • Glitschka, V. Vektory: základní výcvik. 2013. ISBN 9788025141298.
  • HUGHES, John F. Computer Graphics: Principles and Practice. New Jersey, 2014. ISBN 0321399528.
  • NĚMEC, Petr. GIMP 2.8: uživatelská příručka pro začínající grafiky. 2013. ISBN 9788025138151.
  • POKORNÝ, Pavel. Blender - naučte se 3D grafiku. Praha : BEN - technická literatura, 2009. ISBN 978-80-7300-244-2.
  • Šimčík, Petr. Inkscape: Praktický průvodce tvorbou vektorové grafiky. Brno, 2013. ISBN 978-80-251-3813-7.
  • ŽÁRA, Jiří, BENEŠ, Bedřich, FELKEL, Petr. Moderní počítačová grafika. Praha : Computer Press, 1998. ISBN 80-7226-049-9.


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