Computer Graphics is the study of both hardware and software aspects involved in generating and manipulating visual content on digital displays. It focuses on the principles of interactive raster graphics, where images are composed of pixels arranged in a grid. The subject introduces fundamental concepts such as graphics primitives, 2D and 3D geometric modeling, and transformation techniques including translation, rotation, and scaling. Students explore how to apply viewing transformations to project 3D scenes onto 2D screens, including orthographic and perspective projections. Rendering techniques such as shading, hidden surface removal, and illumination models are also covered, providing insight into how realistic images are created.
Additionally, the course emphasizes the role of graphics systems and software packages that facilitate the creation and manipulation of images. Hands-on experience using a standard computer graphics API (such as OpenGL or WebGL) helps students understand and implement key algorithms like line drawing, polygon filling, clipping, and curve generation. This practical approach enables learners to develop interactive graphics applications and simulations. Overall, the course equips students with both theoretical knowledge and technical skills essential for careers in animation, game development, visualization, virtual reality, and related fields within the domain of computer graphics.
- This course is designed for undergraduate and postgraduate students from Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, and related disciplines who are keen to explore the foundations and applications of Computer Graphics.
