Program Overview

Program Overview

The 3D Computer Graphics program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive and practical understanding of 3D computer graphics and animation.

Program Details

Objective

The objective of the program is to give students an informative and practice-oriented overview of the field of 3D computer graphics and 3D computer animation. This includes the basics for generating raster images based on a 2D model description, as well as the fundamentals for three-dimensional representation, the creation of 3D scenes, and the animation of 3D objects.

Target Group

The program is intended for students of media informatics and computer science in their main studies.

Prerequisites

Prerequisites for the program include a diploma in media informatics or computer science.

Course Structure

Lectures

The lectures will cover the following topics:

• Introduction to 3D computer graphics
• Historical context
• Peripherals: input and output devices
• From model to image: data structures for 3D computer graphics
• Color and visibility description
• Projection
• Shading and global illumination techniques
• Animation techniques
• Visibility determination and shading

Exercises

The exercises will focus on practical applications using the 3D modeling and animation tool 3D Studio MAX. Participants will learn the basic work cycles and competencies required for creating and animating 3D models and scenes.

Assessment

To obtain a certificate of participation, students must complete an assignment after the block practice, which will be evaluated.

Program Schedule

Lectures

The lectures will take place on Wednesdays from 14:00 to 16:00 in room 101 (1st floor) at Richard-Wagner-Straþe 10.

Exercises

The block exercises will start on September 29, 2008, at 9:00 AM in the CIP pool at Amalienstraþe.

Materials

The following materials will be available for download:

• Script for the exercises
• Guidelines for collaborative work
• Assignment for obtaining the certificate
• Example solution from a hypothetical student, Thomas Georg M¸ller