This page contains general informations about the lecture "Computer Graphics". Informations about the current lecture in winter term 2023/24 can be found here.

The lecture covers the fundamental algorithms to synthesize images from 3D worlds. We learn how to simulate cameras, how to describe this mathematically, and how to rasterize primitives such as lines and triangles. We look into texturing of objects and lighting simulation. Finally, we learn the basics of image synthesis by ray tracing, and how to generate reflections and shadows with this technique. Computer Graphics is a good basis for most lectures in Visual Computing, in particular it is a required prerequisite for Interactive Computer Graphics and for Global Illumination.

We offer two exercises for Computer Graphics. In the Basic Exercsises, we offer ten programming assignments, in which students have to write short pieces of (javascript) code that exemplify the lessons learned in the lecture. In the Advanced Exercises, we dive deeper, and also look into more sophisticated algorithms. The advanced exercises require programming in C++, but we give advice if students are new to this programming language.

To support with the exercises, we offer help during speaking hours in one of the CIP-Pools and via Zoom, as well as a Forum with offline support.

To pass the exercises, students have to achieve at least 50% of the possible points, both in the basic and the advanced exercises.

Computer Graphics comes in two flavors:

To pass one of these modules, one must pass the exercise(s) and a final, written exam over 60 minutes, which also determines the final grade.

In detail, we look into:

At the end of the course, students can