Graphics Programming
General Course Information
Edirlei Soares de Lima
<edirlei.lima@universidadeeuropeia.pt>
Graphics Programming
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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, IADE-UE
Game Experience:
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Game Engines: RPG Builder, 3D Game Builder (http://www.3dgamebuilder.com.br/);
Research Projects: most are related with 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: https://edirlei.com/
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 Projection Mapping?
Graphics Programming
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Creative Technologies: learn common and fundamental
computer graphics concepts and techniques.
Module Content:
1. Concepts of computer graphics;
2. Graphics hardware and pipeline;
3. 2D and 3D transformations;
4. Projections and 3D visualization;
5. Shaders, Textures, and Materials;
6. Light, shadows, and global illumination;
7. Particle systems;
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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 2021.2.x
Semester’s PBL team project:
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CT: Implementation of the projection mapping application using the
concepts and techniques learned during the course.
Evaluation
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Continuous Assessment:
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[70%] Intermediate assessment:
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[60%] Individual exercises on the concepts learned;
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[40%] 1st and 2nd intermediate deliveries of the semester’s PBL team
project.
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[30%] 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 and report.
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Final Assessment:
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[100%] Practical exam on the concepts learned.
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.
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What will be implemented? lighting? shadows? basic shaders? new shaders? visual
effects? particle systems?
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2nd delivery: basic implementation of the computer graphics elements.
• Overall implementation of the prototype.
3rd delivery: full 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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At least one shader must be manually coded by the students;
Overall implementation and integration of the computer graphics elements;
Individual report about the computer graphics elements used in the project.
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.
Graphics Programming
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Canvas: Graphics Programming
Course webpage:
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http://edirlei.com/graphicsprog
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Contact:
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