DM809: Computer Game Programming I: Graphics (5 ECTS)

STADS: 15004501

Level
Master's level course

Teaching period
The course is offered in the autumn semester.
Offered according to needs

Teacher responsible
Email: rolf@imada.sdu.dk

Timetable
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Comment:
Ubegrænset deltagerantal. 1. kvartal.

Prerequisites:
None

Academic preconditions:
The content of DM507 Algorithms and Data Structures must be known. Knowledge of the contents of MM505 Linear Algebra is an advantage.

Course introduction
To give the participants knowledge of the principles and methods from mathematics and computer science underlying 3D graphics as used in computer games.

Expected learning outcome
After the course, the student is expected to be able to:

• Explain the techniques from the curriculum in clear and precise language.
• Implement the techniques from the curriculum in example programs.
• Describe the implementation work in a precise language and in a structured way.

Subject overview
The graphics pipeline, rendering, the mathematics of 3D computer graphics (including homogeneous coordinates, transformations, projection, quaternions), clipping, culling, lighting, shading, texturing, spatial data structures, polygonal techniques, level-of-detail.

Literature

Meddeles ved kursets start.

Website
This course uses e-learn (blackboard).

Prerequisites for participating in the exam
None

Assessment and marking:
The project must be passed in order to attend the oral exam. Terms for reexam according to the rules decided by the Study Board.

Expected working hours
The teaching method is based on three phase model.

Forelæsninger. 28 timer
Educational activities

Language
This course is taught in Danish or English, depending on the lecturer. However, if international students participate, the teaching language will always be English.

Remarks
The project constitutes a significant part of the workload of the course.

Course enrollment
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Tuition fees for single courses
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