COSC 4370: Introduction to
Computer Graphics
Lecture 1
Nguyen Phan
Course Synopsis
◼ This course will introduce some basic
concepts in computer graphics such as 3D
transform, shading, illumination, modeling,
as well as more selected topics including
ray-tracing, motion capture, deformation,
virtual reality.
◼ This course will cover background
materials such as OpenGL, mathematics
and physics in computer graphics.
Course Lectures
◼ Background Knowledge (linear algebra,
Math/Physics for graphics)
◼ Fundamental Graphics (3D transform,
texture, illumination, shading, ray
tracing, geometry, materials, Colors)
◼ Advanced Topics (Motion Capture,
Animation and Simulations, Light fields,
Cameras)
Lectures and Notes
◼ Typically, I will post two recording links
on Teams and Canvas each week.
◼ Reference books and online materials
◼ “Computer Graphics: Principles and Practice” (3
rd
edition), John F. Hughes, Andries Van Dam, Morgan Mcquire,
et al. Addison-Wesley Professional; (July 20, 2013)
◼ OpenGL Programming Guide,
http://glprogramming.com/red/
More Advanced Readings
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Conferences
: ACM SIGGRAPH, ACM
SIGGRAPH/EG Symposium on Computer
Animation, ACM SIGGRAPH Symposium on
Interactive 3D Graphics and Games,
Eurographics, IEEE Computer Animation and
Social Agents, etc.
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Journals:
ACM Transaction on Graphics, IEEE
Transaction on Visualization and Computer
Graphics, IEEE Computer Graphics &
Applications.
◼ Check ACM Digital Library and IEEE Xplore
Prerequisites
◼ Basic understanding of linear algebra,
vector calculus
◼ A working knowledge of Python
programming, and any graphics
programming experience will be a plus.
◼ OpenGL, …
◼ Python, …
Grading Policies
◼ Homework
◼ A total of 5 assignments, each worth 10%.
◼ One assignment every 2 weeks
◼ Exams/Final Project
◼ Midterm (20%) (Early July)
◼ Final Exam (20%) (First week of August)
◼ Online on Canvas with Lockdown + Monitor
◼ Quizzes (10%)
◼ Online, with 2 attempts
◼ In place of Reading + Attendance
Grading Policies
Score Grade
x >= 92.5 A
89.5 >= x > 92.5 A-
86.5 >= x > 89.5 B+
83.5 >= x > 86.5 B
79.5 >= x > 83.5 B-
76.5 >= x > 79.5 C+
72.5 >= x > 76.5 C
72.5 >= x > 69.5 C-
65.5 >= x > 69.5 D+
65.5 >= x > 62.5 D
62.5 >= x > 60 D-
< 60 F
Draft letter grade policy
Homework
◼ Homework Assignments
◼ Typically, have at least one full week to do
homework (we’ll have one every 2 weeks)
◼ Academic integrity rules are applied here.
◼ Don’t copy any code from other students.
◼ If it is copied from Internet, clearly mention and cite it
and let TA know it.
◼ Otherwise, you are in trouble!
◼ Late Submission Policies
◼ Submissions remain open for an additional 24
hours after the deadline, with a 50% penalty.
◼ Assignments close 24 hours after the deadline.
Questions and Comments
◼ Questions?
◼ Comments
◼ You always can send emails to me with
questions or feedback on the class
◼ I respond faster on Teams messaging
