CSEP 557 Current Trends in Computer Graphics

Autumn Quarter 2010

Syllabus

Administrivia

Time: Tuesday at 6:30pm-9:20pm
Place: EEB 037
Instructor: Zoran Popović (zoran@cs)
TA: Jiun-Hung Chen (jhchen@cs)
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Grading:

The breakdown is subject to change as a whole and adjustments on a per-student basis in exceptional cases. This is the general breakdown we'll be using:

Projects: 80%
Homeworks: 20%
Projects and homeworks will be done individually. Though you may discuss the problems with others, your answers must be your own.

Projects:

Each project will require you to extend some skeleton project with new features to create a working graphics application.
Project #1: Impressionist:
An interactive impressionistic paint system, similar in spirit to Paul Haeberli's The Impressionist.
Project #2: Modeler:
A viewer in which to construct a hierarchical articulated model using OpenGL.
Project #3: Trace:
A program to create photorealistic raytraced images, complete computation of shadows, reflections, and transparent effects.
Project #4: Animator:
An extension of project #2 which includes animation curves on geometry. Create a 3D animation of your articulated model!
You will have approximately two weeks for each project. Beyond the required extensions to the base project, you are encouraged to attempt bells and whistles, which translate into extra credit points. In particular, one whistle = 1 point and one bell = two whistles = 2 points.

In addition, for each project you will be required to create an artifact, a final polished example (e.g., an image or model) demonstrating your application, hopefully of some artistic merit. Extra credit will be given for the nicest artifacts, as determined by class vote.

Project and Homework Turn-in & Late Policy:

Homeworks and projects are due before class begins. You are permitted a total of five late days on projects and homeworks throughout the quarter. After that, the grade on the late assignment will be reduced by 33% for each day it is late.  The last homework and final animation are due during the Wednesday of final exam week and no late days are permitted for these assignments.



CSEP 557 Trends in Computer Graphics
Autumn Quarter 2010
 
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