Unit name | Computer Graphics |
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Unit code | COMSM2115 |
Credit points | 10 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
Unit director | Mr. Ken Cameron |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | Department of Computer Science |
Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
The unit aims to develop skills in computer graphics and provide an understanding of the issues involved in the modelling and rendering of the real-world on a computer.
Kevin Suffern's book is highly recommended for the study of ray tracing. It will augment the notes that you will have to take in class, and help you prepare for the coursework. Alan Watt. Three-dimensional computer graphics. Addison-Wesley. 1993. 3rd edition. ISBN: 0201398559 Recommended Kevin Suffern Ray Tracing from the Ground Up AK Peters, 2007 ISBN: 978-1-56881-272-4 Essential