Computer Graphics - Syllabus

Embark on a profound academic exploration as you delve into the Computer Graphics course () within the distinguished Tribhuvan university's CSIT department. Aligned with the 2065 Syllabus, this course (CSC-254) seamlessly merges theoretical frameworks with practical sessions, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the subject. Rigorous assessment based on a 60+20+20 marks system, coupled with a challenging passing threshold of , propels students to strive for excellence, fostering a deeper grasp of the course content.

This 3 credit-hour journey unfolds as a holistic learning experience, bridging theory and application. Beyond theoretical comprehension, students actively engage in practical sessions, acquiring valuable skills for real-world scenarios. Immerse yourself in this well-structured course, where each element, from the course description to interactive sessions, is meticulously crafted to shape a well-rounded and insightful academic experience.


Course Synopsis: This Graphics hardware, software, and applications, data structures for graphics, graphics languages, models for 2D and 3D objects, clipping, hidden surface elimination, depth buffer, raster graphics, shading rendering, splines tools.
Goal:The objective of this course is to understand the theoretical foundation of 2D and 3D graphics.

Units

Unit 1

Introduction, Advantage of Computer Graphics, Areas of Applications, Hardware and Software for Computer Graphics. (Hard Copy, Display Technologies), Random Scan Display System, Video Controller, Random Scan Display Processor. Raster Graphics, Scan Conversion Algorithms (Line, Circle, Ellipse), Area Filling (Rectangle, Ellipse), Clipping (Lines, Circle, Ellipse), Clipping Polygons.


Unit 2

Geometrical Transformations, Homogenous coordinates, 2D and 3D Transformations, Matrix Representations, Window to View Port Transformation. 3D Viewing, Projections, Mathematics of Projections


Unit 3

3D Object Representation, Representing Curves and Surfaces, (Polygon Meshes, Parametric Cubic Curves, Quadratic Surface), Solid Modeling (Sweep Representation, Boundary Representation, Spatial Partitioning Representation)


Unit 4

Visible Surface Determination, Various Techniques, Algorithms for Visible Surface Detection, (Z- Buffer, List priority, Scan Line Algorithms), Shading and Illumination models


Unit 5

Introduction to virtual Reality and Animation.