Computer Graphics
General Course Information
Edirlei Soares de Lima
<edirlei.lima@universidadeeuropeia.pt>
Computer Graphics
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Professor: Edirlei Soares de Lima
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Education:
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B.Sc. in Computer Science – UnC
M.Sc. in Computer Science – UFSM
Ph.D. in Computer Science – PUC-Rio
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Teaching Experience: PUC-Rio, UNIRIO, UERJ, UE-IADE
Game Experience:
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Game Engines: RPG Builder, 3D Game Builder (http://www.3dgamebuilder.com.br/);
Research Projects: Logtell (http://www.icad.puc-rio.br/~logtell/);
Games: Krimson (Best Game Award at SBGames 2010 – Indie Game Development
Festival), and several other prototype games.
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More Information: http://www.inf.puc-rio.br/~elima/
What is Computer Graphics?
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The term computer graphics describes
any use of computers to create and
manipulate images [Marschner, S., et
al., 2015].
Computer graphics is the science and
art of communicating visually via a
computer’s display and its interaction
devices [Hughes, J. F., et al., 2013].
What is Computer Graphics?
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Computer graphics is a cross-disciplinary field:
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Physics (e.g.: model light behavior);
Mathematics (e.g.: describe shapes);
Human Perception (e.g.: only render things that will be
noticed);
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Human-Computer Interaction (e.g.: interaction devices);
Engineering (e.g.: optimize allocation of memory, and
processor time);
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Graphic Design and Art (e.g.: make the computer-to-
human communication more effective);
What is the Importance of Computer
Graphics in Games?
Computer Graphics
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Games & Apps Development – Computer Graphics: learn
common and fundamental computer graphics concepts and
techniques.
Module Content:
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. Concepts of computer graphics;
. Graphics hardware and pipeline;
. 2D and 3D transformations;
. Projections and 3D visualization;
. Shaders;
. Direct illumination;
. Real time and pre-calculated
global illumination;
8. Shadowing;
9. Textures and materials;
10. Particle systems;
11. Procedural geometry;
Method
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Active and experiential learning:
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Theoretical concepts;
Practical examples;
Implementation exercises;
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Game framework: Unity
Semester’s PBL team project:
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Implementation of the game graphics using the concepts and
techniques learned during the course.
Evaluation
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Continuous Assessment (bipartite):
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[60%] Intermediate assessment:
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[40%] Individual exercises on the concepts learned;
[20%] Mini-Project with Math, Physics and Games III;
[40%] Two intermediate deliveries of the team project (within the
semester’s PBL team project).
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[40%] End of term assessment:
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[100%] Final delivery of the team project (within the semester’s PBL team
project) with individual discussion.
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Final Assessment:
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[100%] Individual project development, delivery, and discussion.
Evaluation
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Project Deliveries:
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1st delivery: identification of the computer graphics necessities:
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Definition of the visual aspects of the game;
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What is required: lighting? shadows? basic shaders? new shaders? visual effects?
particle systems? procedural geometry?
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2nd delivery: no evaluation for computer graphics in this delivery;
3rd delivery: basic implementation of the computer graphics elements:
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Lighting, shadows, basic shaders, new shaders, visual effects, particle systems,
procedural geometry, …
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4th delivery: final version of the game:
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Overall implementation and integration of the computer graphics elements;
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Performance analysis.
Bibliography
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Hughes, J. F., et al. (2013). Computer
Graphics: Principles and Practice (3rd ed.).
Upper Saddle River, NJ: Addison-Wesley
Professional. ISBN: 978-0-321-39952-6.
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Marschner, S., et al. (2015). Fundamentals
of Computer Graphics (4th ed.). A K
Peters/CRC Press. ISBN: 978-1482229394.
Hocking, J. (2015). Unity in Action:
Multiplatform Game Development in C#
with Unity 5. Shelter Island, NY: Manning
Publications. ISBN: 978-1-61729-232-3.
Computer Graphics
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Course webpage:
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http://www.inf.puc-rio.br/~elima/cg/
Contact:
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edirlei.slima@gmail.com