Course syllabus

Computer Graphics
Datorgrafik

EDAF80, 7.5 credits, G2 (First Cycle)

Valid for: 2024/25
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering LTH
Decided by: PLED C/D
Date of Decision: 2024-04-16
Effective: 2024-05-08

General Information

Main field: Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Depth of study relative to the degree requirements: First cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Mandatory for: MVAR1
Elective for: C4-adv, D4-bg, E4-bg, F4, F4-bg, IDA3, L4-gi, MMSR2, Pi4-bam
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English

Aim

To give a fundamental understanding of methods and techniques for 3D computer graphics and practical experience of graphics programming.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

Contents

Construction of geometric objects. Describing and calculating object movement. User interaction. Translation of geometries in 3D space to the screen. Models of light and surface materials. Mapping and buffer techniques.

Examination details

Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5) - (Fail, Three, Four, Five)
Assessment: Written examination and completed course items. To qualify for the written examination students must have completed the compulsory items. The final grade of the course is based on the result of the written examination.

The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.

Modules
Code: 0117. Name: Compulsory Course Items.
Credits: 3.5. Grading scale: UG - (U, G). Assessment: To qualify for a passing grade the laboratory work and the project must be completed. The module includes: Laboratory work and a small project.
Code: 0217. Name: Written Examination.
Credits: 4.0. Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5). Assessment: To qualify for the written exam the compulsory course items must be completed. The final grade of the course is based on the result of the written examination. The module includes: Written examination.

Admission

Admission requirements:

Assumed prior knowledge: EDAA01 Programming - Second Course
The number of participants is limited to: No
Kursen överlappar följande kurser: EDA221 EDA220

Reading list

Contact

Course coordinator: Michael Doggett, Michael.Doggett@cs.lth.se
Course homepage: https://cs.lth.se/edaf80