Program Overview

MSc Computer Graphics, Vision and Imaging Project (COMP0122)

Key Information

The MSc Computer Graphics, Vision and Imaging Project is offered by the Faculty of Engineering Sciences, with the Computer Science department serving as the teaching department. This module has a credit value of 60.

Restrictions

Module delivery for PGT (FHEQ Level 7) is available on MSc Computer Graphics, Vision and Imaging.

Alternative Credit Options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

Aims

The module aims to give students experience of undertaking and completing a large research project, applying techniques learned throughout the programme, including the technical skills of analysis, design, and implementation.

Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the module, a student will be able to:

1. Work individually developing a major project, plan and coordinate development activities, make realistic work commitments, present the work done effectively to a deadline.

Indicative Content

Overview: There is no set syllabus; students identify their chosen project area and are allocated a supervisor who is a member of academic staff. The supervisor provides support and guidance. The project runs from immediately after the pre-Easter examination period (March) with the students responsible for organising themselves and their work, with advice from their supervisor. Students are expected to meet with their supervisor on a regular basis, as agreed with the supervisor. A typical project will comprise approximately 4 weeks of background reading, analysis, and design, followed by 12 weeks of implementation and finally 4 weeks to write an in-depth dissertation.

Exceptionally, a student may undertake a project that does not require programming skills. However, a student undertaking such a project would be required to demonstrate an exceptionally high level of skill in the areas of analysis, synthesis, critical assessment, and design. It is not a soft option, and students are advised that such a project is typically much harder than a 'programming' project. Some projects are done in conjunction with other departments in UCL. Others are done in conjunction with external organisations, although supervision is always provided within the department.

Project Presentation

An assessed presentation is made approximately two weeks before the project hand-in.

Project Report

The main report documents the results of the project. The deadline for submission is normally in early September. The final report is normally recommended to be not more than 80 pages long, although appendices are permitted. The total length of report and appendices must not exceed 120 A4 pages.

Requisites

To be eligible to select this module, a student must be registered on a programme and year of study for which it is formally available.

Module Deliveries for 2026/27 Academic Year

Intended Teaching Term

Terms 2 and 3, Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and Assessment

Mode of Study

In person

Methods of Assessment

100% Dissertations, extended projects, and reports

Mark Scheme

Numeric Marks

Other Information

Number of Students on Module in Previous Year

37

Module Leader

Professor Lourdes De Agapito Vicente