Description
The theory and practice of 3D graphics for computer games. Topics include: vectors and quaternions; hierarchical transformations; camera and perspective; hardware-accelerated real-time rendering; texture and texture mapping; illumination; and particle systems. Additional topics may include rigid-body motion, character animation, shadows, and screen-space special effects.
Prerequisites
- Prerequisite(s): COMP 2402 and ( COMP 2404 or SYSC 3010 or SYSC 3110 ).
Conditions and arrangements
- Prerequisite(s): COMP 2402 and ( COMP 2404 or SYSC 3010 or SYSC 3110 ).
- Lectures three hours a week.
Reference text in its original language
The theory and practice of 3D graphics for computer games. Topics include: vectors and quaternions; hierarchical transformations; camera and perspective; hardware-accelerated real-time rendering; texture and texture mapping; illumination; and particle systems. Additional topics may include rigid-body motion, character animation, shadows, and screen-space special effects.
- Prerequisite(s): COMP 2402 and ( COMP 2404 or SYSC 3010 or SYSC 3110 ).
- Lectures three hours a week.
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