Program Overview

Interactive virtual 3D worlds

The program "Interactive Virtual 3D Worlds" is a university course that focuses on the creation of interactive 3D applications based on virtual worlds.

Course Description

The course covers the key aspects of creating interactive 3D applications, including:

• Concepts for interaction, navigation and presentation
• Components of interactive systems
• Multi-user aspects
• Tools for creation
• Conception and design of the application
• Real-time creation of resources for virtual worlds

The course is suitable for students of Media Informatics and Computer Science in the main course.

Course Structure

The course consists of a lecture and practical exercises. The lecture provides a comprehensive introduction to the topic, while the exercises focus on the creation of an application for an interactive virtual 3D world using a specialized 3D development environment.

Lecture

The lecture is held on Wednesdays from 12-2 p.m. at Theresienstr. 39, room E06. A lecture script is provided.

###Exercises The exercises are held on Thursdays from 12-2 p.m. at Theresienstr. 39, Room E06 and on Fridays from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Amalienstr. 17, Room 105. The exercises cover the creation of an application for an interactive virtual 3D world.

Literature and Links

The following literature is recommended:

• Foley, van Dam, Feiner, Hughes: Computer Graphics, Principles and Practice. Second edition, Addison Wesley.
• Alan Watt: 3D Computer Graphics. Addison Wesley
• B. Preim: Development of interactive systems, Springer 1999.

Further literature includes:

• David F. Rogers, J. Alan Adams: Mathematical Elements for Computer Graphics. Second edition, McGraw Hill.
• David F. Rogers: Procedural Elements of Computer Graphics. Second edition, William C Brown Publishers.