Computer Graphics and Interfaces
Objectives
Knowledge
- To describe the graphics pipeline and to identify their implications.
- To list and describe the basic techniques for modelling based on polygons and attributes of vertices.
- To know the illumination models and shading techniques designed for graphics systems based on polygon''''s rasterization.
- To identify the basic principles in building the user interface.
Application
- The student should be able to use a modern API to create a graphical application that can be integrated with applications from any other kind.
- The student should manage to translate the principles of design of a GUI into an efficient implementation and actual applicability.
Soft-Skills
- Ability for modelling and abstraction.
- Theoretical assessment of the efficiency of a solution.
- Drafting and following an experimental protocol for evaluation of a solution.
General characterization
Code
8150
Credits
6.0
Responsible teacher
Fernando Pedro Reino da Silva Birra, Nuno Manuel Robalo Correia
Hours
Weekly - 5
Total - 67
Teaching language
Português
Prerequisites
Good programming skills in one of the following languages: Javascript, C/C++ or Java
Basic knowledge of linear algebra and geometry
Bibliography
Edward Angel and Dave Shreiner, "Interactive Computer Graphics, A Top-Down Approach with WebGL", Seventh Edition, Addison-Wesley 2015
João M. Pereira, João Brisson, António Coelho, Alfredo Ferreira e Mário Rui Gomes, "Introdução à Computação Gráfica", FCA Editora, 2018
John F. Hughes, Andries van Dam, Morgan McGuire, David Sklar, James D. Foley, Steven K. Feiner, Kurt Akeley, "Computer Graphics: Principles and Practice", 3rd Edition, Addison-Wesley Professional (2013)
Edward Angel and Dave Shreiner, "Interactive Computer Graphics, A Top-Down Approach with WebGL", Seventh Edition, Addison-Wesley 2015
J.D. Foley, A. van Dam, S.K. Feiner, J.F. Hughes, "Computer Graphics - Principles and Practice", 2nd edition in C, Addison-Wesley (1996)
Alan Dix, Janet Finlay, Gregory Abowd, Russell Beale, "Human-Computer Interaction", 3rd edition, Prentice Hall (2004)
Teaching method
O ensino é baseado em aulas teóricas mas com uma forte ligação a uma componente experimental de laboratório onde os conceitos apreendidos são aplicados em variados programas. Nas aulas teóricas são ainda usados programas ilustrativos de concretização da matéria. Os conceitos são comunicados numa abordagem top-down que parte das aplicações de exemplo e desce até à implementação dos sistemas gráficos e dos algoritmos que os suportam.
Evaluation method
Evaluation Components
The assessment consists of two components: the laboratory component and the theoretical-practical component.
Laboratory component and frequency
The laboratory component consists of three projects, carried out in groups of two students from the same la session. The projects, classified in the range of 0 to 20 values, will be discussed individually. A student''s grade in a project depends on the project he has delivered (done in a group), his performance in the discussion and the performance of his group colleague in the discussion, if their performances are significantly unbalanced.
The laboratory component grade (CompL) is the average of the student''s grades in the three assignments (P1, P2 and P3):
CompL = (P1 + P2 + P3) / 3.
To obtain frequency, it is necessary to meet the following conditions:
- attend a minimum of 50% of the classes on your lab session
- CompL> = 9.5.
The discussions of the projects will be carried out at the end of the semester, only with students who can obtain frequency.
Theoretical-Practical Component
The theoretical-practical component consists of two tests (in the period of classes) or an exam. All three are closed-book written examinations with the possiblity of consulting a single manuscript sheet prepared by each student. Electronic devices (e.g. calculators, mobile phones, smartwatches and laptops) are not allowed.
There is pre-registration in the tests.
The grade of the theoretical-practical component (CompTP) is the simple arithmetic average of the test scores (T1 and T2) or the exam score (Ex):
CompTP = (T1 + T2) / 2 or CompTP = Ex.
To obtain approval, CompTP> = 8.0 is required.
Final grade
The final grade (F) of students is:
- F = CompTP, if CompTP
- F = 0.3 CompL + 0.7 CompTP, if CompTP> = 8.0.
All grades (P1, P2, P3, T1, T2, Ex, CompL and CompTP) are rounded to one decimal, except for the final grade (F) which is rounded to the nearest integer.
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